Having completed this round of adjustments, Felix piloted Dawn through the maneuver he had just performed once more. After running through it and confirming there were no issues, Felix nodded in satisfaction.
His eyes remained fixed on the screen as his hands continued moving.
April 23rd
21:15
Felix, who was resting in his room aboard the Alighieri, received a communication from the Ministry of Defense.
"Chairman!"
Seeing Patrick Zala's face on the screen, Felix rose and saluted him in greeting. Patrick gave a slight nod in return before speaking.
"According to our reconnaissance, warships are currently gathering at the Earth Alliance Forces' Ptolemaios Military Base on the Moon. They may be preparing to launch an operation against us!
The Yakin Due Resource Satellite under your guard may be among the first to come into contact with them. Make your preparations!"
"Yes, sir!"
Felix lowered his hand, then raised it again as he replied to Patrick. Patrick nodded slightly upon seeing this and continued.
"You need not worry too much. The Ministry of Defense is mobilizing forces and will provide support near the Yakin Due Resource Satellite, ensuring the enemy is stopped before they reach you!
We will not leave you to fight alone!"
"Understood!"
Felix nodded in reply.
With a brief hum of acknowledgment, Patrick ended the communication.
Looking at the disconnected call, Felix reached out and initiated another communication.
It was soon answered.
Miles and Phipps appeared on the screen.
"Captain!"
The two spoke in unison over the communication.
Felix nodded at them and spoke calmly.
"I just received a communication from the Ministry of Defense."
"Is there a new combat mission?"
Miles asked over the call.
Looking at Miles on the screen, Felix nodded in response before continuing.
"Warships have gathered at the Earth Alliance Forces' Ptolemaios