Thurman clenched his fists at those words, drew a deep breath, and spoke.
"Have the two damaged warships withdraw from the battlefield to the rear for repairs." After giving the order, Thurman added, "Fill the gaps according to the battle plan."
Landon raised his hand in a salute and answered in a booming voice.
"Yes, sir!"
Lowering his arm, Landon turned and gave the communications officer his orders.
After hearing the orders, the communications officer relayed them to every warship.
"Commander, all orders have been transmitted!"
Once he received confirmation, Landon turned to report to Thurman.
Thurman nodded slightly.
Watching the images on the main screen, Thurman issued another order.
"Detach a force to surround that special ZAFT mobile suit. Don't let it move freely around the battlefield!"
"Yes, sir!"
On the battlefield, Felix pressed the forward and reverse pedals with his feet, and Creation responded to his commands. Barely a moment into its turn, Felix pressed both reverse pedals at once.
Creation's turn became a retreat.
As it withdrew, it easily evaded the enemy's incoming beams.
Felix squeezed the firing trigger, and the 93.7 cm high-energy beam cannon opened fire.
A thick beam blasted from the muzzle.
It streaked across the battlefield ahead, instantly destroying a Strike Dagger.
Once the shot was fired, Felix pressed both forward pedals and pushed the thrust lever forward.
The Meteor's thrusters unleashed tremendous thrust.
Driven by that thrust, Creation shot forward at incredible speed.
Its beam saber ignited. With a sweep of its mechanical arm, it destroyed three Strike Daggers in a single slash.
Just as Felix was about to continue his attack, the trajectory map forming in his mind changed again.
"Are they planning to surround me again?"
He murmured the words.
His hands and feet moved swiftly, sending Creation into high-speed