After all, the Bakvi had never been known as a brave and fearless race. Their dreadnoughts had armor and shield advantages, but their firepower was generally below average. More importantly, when faced with a crushing attack, almost every commander and crew member's first instinct was to ensure their own survival. They all focused on keeping their shields operational.
So, during the first five minutes after the two "dreadnoughts" (giant "guardian ships") entered the battlefield, they didn't launch a single counterattack. In that time, however, the Community's warships had already fired more than ten volleys from long range. They kept advancing even as they fired.
It was nothing less than a one-sided, brutal beating.
Before long, the attack waves reached the area around the Bakvi flagship, quickly surrounding it with balls of exploding fire. The shock waves even caused violent quakes on the bridge.
The explosions came not only from energy beams and orbital cannon shells, but also from thermonuclear missiles.
By then, more than ten escort ships had been completely sunk.
Yes, even the Bakvi's "invincible" armor couldn't stay calm when they were being beaten with their heads held down.
At last, the Bakvi could make out their attackers.
"We've confirmed it. They're from the Community Outer Ring Fleet... Yes, confirmed, it's a Main God-class! Confirmed, it's a Main God-class! I repeat, confirmed, it's a Main God-class! That's the Fuxi! The Dragon of Dawn is here!"
"How are they so fast? This makes no sense! Were we ambushed?"
"It's the Dragon of Dawn! I heard he eats the arms of a hundred Bakvi children every day, turning them into honey-glazed chicken wings, and drinks from Katai skulls!"
Well, there was something the so-called "Dragon of Dawn" didn't know. Three years ago, he'd been so active during the battle in the