917. Western Reaches Campaign: Conspiracy
Republic fleet Of the 10 Hunter Class Battlecruiser ships left in outer space, after a fierce battle, only four remained relatively intact and entered the Malastare atmosphere.
The fallen warship fragments and parts seemed to rain down fire in the sky. The smaller ones were burned directly in the atmosphere, and the larger ones fell like heavy bombs, causing serious damage to the ground.
After severely damaging half of the Republic fleet, the 35 Dreadnought-class heavy cruisers led by Sefrans-Tann did not stay much longer. Except for 3 warships that could only stay due to severe damage, the remaining 32 ships turned on their hyperspace engines and left directly!
The Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser formation takes the route of Harlan-Planet Kaal, which has now been joined by Confederacy of Independent Systems, then enters Rima Trade Route, to Salust.
After that, this fleet will be stationed in Salust, which is very industrially developed. It can also deter the Republic 18th Army military force that has launched several attacks here before. Sefrans-Tann and Adi-Gallia will take the shuttle back to Gerrenthum Planet.
In the upcoming general attack against Eriadu, Salust will also play a very important role.
At the same time, Malastare ground.
Obi-Wan-Kenobi looked up at the burning sky, the falling fragments of burning battleships, silent... His lips were trembling slightly, not sure whether it was fear, sadness, or... anger.
"We were fooled by Separatists." Ferus Olin said from the side. "Even if it were any other situation, Master Kep Xie's fleet would not have lost so miserably... Without the cover of fighter jets, Hunter Class Battlecruiser has no ability to survive three times the number of Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser..."
He also put away his previous arrogance and anger, because one of the people involved in the decision-making at that time included himself. He understood that Separatists's general Sefrans-Tann had tightly grasped their psychology, and then did the opposite, designing a wonderful trap for them to jump into.
After experiencing this time, Ferrus Olin finally understood how far away he was from revenge.
"She used a similar strategy once in Geonosis. Today, it was just the other way around." Obi-Wan-Kenobi said, "And she abandoned the ground troops and left directly. She should also be very clear that even if we only have half of the battleships left, and with the cooperation of fighter jets, she has absolutely no chance of victory. But... is it really that simple?"
Two Delta-7 fighter jets fell from the sky and stopped steadily in the open space in front. The fighter jet doors opened and two women Jedi Knight jumped out.
They are all Mirialan, with a sallow complexion. The leader is about 30 years old, master Jedi Master Luminara-Unduli (Luminara Unduli), and the girl behind him who is less than 20 years old is her apprentice, Barriss Offee.
Luminara came over and said, "Tri-fighter of Separatists have dispersed and retreated. I have been wondering before, how could there be only 35 Dreadnought-class heavy cruiser carrying so many fighter jets. Now it seems that they should have occupied some airports and military bases on the planet."
Barriss-Offei looked at the sky and said worriedly, "But Master Kep-Xie..."
"She has returned the Force..." Obi-Wan-Kenobi said in a heavy tone.
"But our fight must continue!" Luminara-Unduli said seriously. "If we fail because we are immersed in sorrow, Master Kep's sacrifice will become meaningless. I have just let our air power be repaired. Tomorrow, we will bomb the confirmed Separatists controlled area in Pixel City."
She looked back at the sky, only to see that Galactic Republic's fighter groups were beginning to return to the battleships for repairs, and there were about 3,000 fighter jets that were homeless. These fighter jets landed on temporary flat airports, or contacted the local Dagg and Gran government forces to ask them to provide spaceports for parking.
"But Separatists's ground troops..." Obi-Wan-Kenobi looked solemn, "Sefrans-Tann has proven countless times that she is one of the best Commanders in this galaxy. Each of her actions contains a deep purpose. So, why did she leave the ground troops alone?"
"As mentioned before, it is impossible for 35 Dreadnought-classs to defeat 10 Hunter Classs with fighter cover. She should preserve the fleet strength to the maximum extent." Ferus-Olin said.
Obi-Wan-Kenobi shook his head and said, "The last time we simply tried to figure out her strategy, it just led to the sacrifice of Master Kep Xie."
"Then what do you think we should do!?" Ferus Olin was a little impatient.
"Tomorrow, Master Luminara will command the air force cover, and then you will lead the ground troops to attack Pixel City. I will secretly sneak into the city to meet with the leaders of Gran and Dagg." Obi-Wan-Kenobi looked at Ferus, nodded and said, "Please."
Ferus Olin obviously didn't expect that Obi-Wan would make such an arrangement without any grudges. He was stunned, and then he nodded heavily with his eyes blazing, "I will completely crush every Separatists soldier who appears in front of me!"
Obi-Wan-Kenobi continued, "Our warships are not suitable for direct bombing of Pixel City. I will let Fleet Commander use warships to block the surrounding area of Pixel City and cut off any foreign aid that Separatists may have! As long as Pixel City can be recovered, no matter what conspiracy Sefrans-Tann has, it will be revealed to the world!"
21BBY, March 35.
As the AT-TE tactical assault walker and AV-7 self-propelled artillery roared, powerful shells fell from the sky and exploded outside the city of Pixel City!
Galactic Republic Clone Army took the TX-130 Saber-class assault tank as the leader and launched the first wave of attack!
boom! boom! boom! boom!! The shells kept falling, and the huge explosion even made the ground tremble!
Fourth Civilization Army Major General, Marastal Campaign Ground Force Chief Commander Xiao Guanghua stood in the command center set up underground in the city. Every time a shell exploded, a large amount of dust fell from the ceiling. He lifted Wiping off the dust on the holographic projection screen with his hand for the nth time, looking at the intertwined battlefield situation of red and blue on the map, he said in a deep voice, "Sefrans-General Tann has reached the plan and left. Next, we will be the only ones here."