Star System K17T, 102 light years from Elysia
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Star system K17T is currently secured by the 10th Defence Fleet under the command of Admiral Fremsa Dita, which has a force of 1 Victory Class Star Destroyer 'White Elephant' as its flagship, 6 battlestars, 1 interdictor cruiser, 4 Dreadnought Cruisers, 16 Concordat Destroyers, and 28 attack cruisers. There is also a contingent from the System Defence Fleet securing the K17T star system, namely a Concordat destroyer, 12 attack cruisers, 2 CR90 Corvettes, and 8 Gozanti Cruisers. All the ships of the System Defence Fleet were on patrol, as were some of the 10th Defence Fleet. Only the flagship, the Victory Star destroyer 'White Elephant', four Concordat destroyers, four dreadnought cruisers, and eight attack cruisers act as the heavy backup and command element of the 10th Defence Fleet.
In addition, there are nearly 30 automated space stations placed at various strategic places in the K17T star system. In addition, there are another 20 automated space stations stationed outside the Oort Cloud of the K17T as an early warning against the enemy, which is known to have an excellent cloaking system. In the direction of the enemy's arrival last time, each place was placed two automated defence stations so that at least it has better firepower. In addition, a number of mines were also placed in several places around the automated space station.
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Automated space station 97XK87B6 paired with automated space station 97XK87B7.
These two automated space stations are located outside the Oort Cloud boundary of star system K17T in the direction from which the mysterious enemy that attacked 'Macross' a while ago came. Surrounding the two space stations were 40 mines to aid in the defence of the two space stations. Of the 40 mines, 30 are armed with lasers, and the other 10 carry six concussion missiles. In addition, each mine contains a proton warhead that can be useful in kamikaze tactics.
Suddenly, the two stations detected the dimensional distortions characteristic of the enemy's superluminal drive system. The number was increasing. In just 5 seconds, the number had reached 30 distortions. No enemy ship had escaped the distortion yet.
The AI systems of both space stations immediately raised the alert level to the highest level, Red Alert. They activated the shield system, weapons, and automated fighter drones. In addition, they also activated the existing minefields. Also, they alerted and sent this information to the 'White Elephant'.
Moments later, the optical sensors showed that, from each distortion, one enemy starship had appeared. Hyperspace sensors were having trouble detecting the newly appearing starship. In less than 30 seconds, a fleet of 385 enemy starships appeared in front of the two automated space stations.
The two space stations immediately sent out signals asking for the ID, origin, and purpose of the fleet in star system K17T on various frequencies. But there was no answer. The fleet continued to move towards the two space stations.
Suddenly, the leading element of the fleet launched a number of missiles aimed at the two space stations. The CIWS and laser mine systems immediately shot down the missiles. In reply, the 10 missile mines also launched a concussion missile per mine. But as with the enemy missiles, all 10 missiles from the Myto Empire were also destroyed.
With this attack, the intention of the enemy fleet was already known, which was to attack the Myto Empire. Therefore, the two automated space stations reported to the 'White Elephant' and also issued a distress signal through the holonet to warn all starships belonging to the Myto Empire.
During that time, the distance between the two parties was getting closer.
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Victory Class Star Destoyer, 'White Elephant'
Command Bridge.
The captain of the 'White Elephant', Captain Eldris, was currently on the command bridge, while the leader of the 10th defence fleet, Admiral Fremsa, was in his office. It had been a long time since the K17T star system had seen any events, as if the battle between 'Macross' and the enemy had been a dream.
They only had to patrol the KT17T star system for one more month before another defense fleet took their place. But they don't know which defence fleet they will be replaced by yet. But at least they will end their boring existence in the K17T star system.
But suddenly the calm was broken by the communications officer shouting from the crew pit, "Captain, we are receiving an emergency transmission from automated space station 97XK87B6. The space station has discovered an anomaly that is similar to the anomaly that the enemy's stardrive generated during the attack. The number has passed 50 and is climbing. The distance from the station is 60,000 km."
"Red alert, alert all commands. Inform Admiral Fremsa. Display on main viewscreen enemy tactical and optical." Captain Eldris said.
The main viewscreen was split into two parts: the map and location of the space station and the enemy. In the other part, many starships slowly emerge from the distortion formed in space. The viewscreen was an addition required by Trevat similar to the one on the stardestroyer 'Myto'.
"It seems their numbers far exceed ours. Alert all commands to prepare for a synchronised hyperspace jump towards Automated Space Station 97XK87B6. Launch all hyperspace-capable fighters. Prepare automated fighter drones for immediate launch." Captain Eldris said.
"Yes, captain," said the XO, who had just entered the command bridge due to the red alert.
"Oh yes, communicate and inform central command about this. Ask them for assistance. Also request assistance from the 9th Defence Fleet," said captain Eldris.
"Yes, captain." The communications officer said
"All commands, ready to jump! We await final confirmation from Admiral Fremsa," said captain Eldris.
Just then, Admiral Fremsa entered the command bridge.
"Report!" said Admiral Fremsa.
Captain Eldris explained the situation and their readiness to jump into battle. In the end, Admiral Fremsa agreed with Captain Eldris' decision.
"Instruct other paired autonomous space stations to release each pair to be directed to the battlefield. Also, move at least five automated space stations from the inner system there. Order ships from system defence to replace us patrolling the inner system. Report jump coordinates to central command and the 9th Defence Fleet." Admiral Fremsa ordered.
"Yes, sir," said Ops.
"Admiral, all command reports ready!" said the communications officer after a few minutes.
"Begin jump to hyperspace!" ordered Admiral Fremsa.
All starships that were part of the 10th Defence Fleet immediately execute a synchronised jumps to the automated space stations 97XK87B6 and 97XK87B7, starting with the fighter and then the capital ship.
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The place where automated space stations 97XK87B6 and 97XK87B7.
The distance between the two sides is slowly decreasing. However, both sides still have not entered the optimal range for their weapons, except for missiles. There have been two missile exchanges, but the results were inconclusive because none of them could hit their targets because they were too far away.
Suddenly, psudomotion was seen, and 16 automated space stations that were moved from other places around the K17T star system had arrived! Automated space stations do have hyperspace engines with a class 4 rating that are used to move between star systems. The 18 automated defence stations slowly began to form a formation to intercept the enemy.
Moments later, both sides had reached the extreme firing range of the turbolasers. The 18 automated space stations immediately began to fire turbolaser shots after turbolaser shots at the nearest enemy ship. Although the distance was still long enough for most of the shots to be avoided, some were able to hit the enemy ships. The automated space station's medium turbolasers were unable to directly penetrate enemy shields, even though the targets were relatively small enemy unmanned ships.
Again, the missile mine fired one salvo of missiles at the enemy. Since the enemy was busy avoiding the turbolaser fire from the automated space station, out of 10 missiles, 3 hit their targets. Explosions were seen enveloping an unmanned enemy ship that was hit by the three concussion missiles. The shield of the enemy ship rippled, struggling to deal with the blast from the concussion missile.
Automated fighter drones carried by the 16 automated space stations began to approach the leading elements of the enemy ships. The 64 fighter drones swerved to avoid the AA fire of the enemy ships while firing their lasers. The laser weapons of the AD-1 were too small to penetrate the shields of the enemy ships but caused the attention of the enemy ships to be distracted. They also fired one salvo of concussion missiles, which, being much closer, were difficult to evade. Of the 64 concussion missiles, more than half, namely 36 missiles, successfully hit the enemy. One of them was an enemy unmanned ship that had earlier taken three missile hits. The ship received 10 missile hits, and when its shield system briefly malfunctioned, a lucky turbolaser shot struck the ship's hull, tragically striking the power plant. The ship exploded violently. One enemy ship was destroyed!
Enemy fire hit two AD-1 automated fighter drones. One was hit hard and blown to pieces, but the other was a glancing hit. The shield system of the AD-1 was destroyed, and a number of systems could no longer function, including the laser cannon. However, the drive system of the drone was still functioning. The drone quickly approaches the nearest ship while firing its last concussion missile. Because the range was so close, the targeted ship could not dodge.
The explosion of the missile made the shield of the enemy ship ripple with the force of the missile explosion. Before the ship's shield stabilised, the damaged AD-1 had crashed into the enemy ship. Since the AD-1 carried a self-destruct charge of 10 proton torpedoes, the explosion destroyed the ship's fluctuating shield. The explosion was so intense that the hull was also torn apart. Although the enemy ship was not destroyed, it was dead in space. Its AI control system was damaged. The enemy had lost its second ship.
At that moment, the enemy had managed to enter the extreme range of its weaponry. Purple rays began to rain down on the 11 automated space stations. But once again, due to the long distance, the space stations were able to avoid it, even though they had very limited maneuverability. At that time, the entire minefield fired its weapons, even though it was only a heavy laser. The large volume of fire caused the ships at the front of the enemy fleet to have difficulty avoiding it. They began to suffer shield damage.
Suddenly, a large number of psudomotions appeared in front of the 11 automated space stations that appeared. From each psudomotion, a TIE Attacker appeared. Hundreds of TIE Attackers interspersed with TIE Nova bombers appeared and were followed by the ships of the 10th defence force. As soon as the ships of the 10th defence force arrived, they launched all of their AD-1 automated fighter drones. It appeared that thousands of AD-1s immediately headed towards the enemy ships at top speed, followed by more than 1000 TIE Attackers and several hundred TIE Nova Bombers. However, a few TIE Attackers and AD-1s remained around the ships of the 10th Defence Fleet as CAPs. The capital ships of the 10th Defence Force began to form a defence line around the automated defence station.
The AD-1s swarmed the 383 enemy ships like angry bees. They launched their two concussion missiles directly at the enemy ships. Almost 10,000 concussion missiles were fired at the enemy ships. The enemy ships at the front were showered with concussion missiles, and more than 60 enemy unmanned ships were instantly destroyed. Almost all of the forward elements of the enemy fleet of unmanned ships were damaged. After firing their missiles, they focused their attacks on the enemy's unmanned ships. Although, individually, the AD-1's two laser cannons did not have the ability to penetrate the enemy's shields, the dozens of AD-1s attacking each ship certainly caused the enemy's shields to become very strained.
The proton torpedo salvos from the TIE Attacker and TIE Nova Bomber that were now entering the firing range made the situation worse. More than 2,000 proton torpedoes were moving towards the enemy ships. The enemy ships that were busy engaging the AD-1 found it difficult to avoid the proton torpedoes. As a result, the enemy's entire forward element of nearly 100 enemy ships was instantly destroyed. Even a number of enemy capital ships were also hit and had their shields weakened.
Though the capital ships of the 10th defence fleet have not yet fired their weapons, the presence of TIE Attacker fighters and automated fighter drones in very large numbers has caused many enemy ships, especially at the front of the formation, to fall victim. The number of unmanned starships of the enemy, especially at the front of the enemy formation, quickly decreased.
But the Myto Empire also suffered casualties. The approaching distance caused quite a number of enemy attacks in the form of purple-coloured beams to hit the automated space station. Due to the disruption ability of the enemy weapons, the shield system of the automated space station became less effective. After being hit almost five times, with the duration of each shot being quite long, the automated space station was destroyed.
After a while, the capital ships of the 10th defence fleet started firing their turbolasers and began to approach the enemy fleet. The opponent did not do well evading the intense turbolaser fire, especially since the 10th Defense Fleet's capital ships were concentrating their fire on a number of enemy ships, primarily enemy capital ships. This caused the enemy capital ships to quickly lose their shields and become Swiss cheese under the turbolaser fire. One enemy ship after another was destroyed, mostly from TIE Attacker and Automated Fighter Droid AD-1 attacks.
The 10th Defence Fleet did not deploy its attack cruisers, instead placing them on the sidelines of the capital ships and taking cover from enemy attacks behind the capital ships. They increased their firepower to attack the enemy ships. Because the attack cruisers are very nimble and the distance between the two fleets is quite long, they can easily avoid the enemy's attacks.
The 10th Defence Fleet did not only use turbolasers to attack the enemy. They started using missiles to attack the enemy. Capital-grade missiles that have a rudimentary shield system are not easily shot by the AA weapon system of enemy ships. In addition, its sizable warhead can destroy the shield system of the enemy ship with just one shot. Since Trevat insisted that every ship has a VLS, which means it has a large number of missiles, the number of missiles fired was quite horrific, truly matching the conditions of 'missile spam' found in many anime.
Slowly, the 10th Defence Fleet advanced towards the enemy fleet, its rear secured by the remains of the automated space station. Since the enemy did not seem to be using fighters, the Myto Empire was not worried about any intrusion on its defence line.
Eventually, both sides entered the ion cannon range. The first shots from the ion cannons of the 10th Defence Fleet ships brought dread to the enemy. Each ion bolt that hit the enemy ship would cause a temporary shield to fail on the enemy ship. Just 2-3 hits by the ion cannon will cause shield and shipwide system failure, which causes the enemy ship to be paralyzed. Enemy ships damaged by ion canons only move ballistically and cannot avoid subsequent turbolaser attacks.
The ion cannon attack caused the enemy fleet to reduce their speed. It seemed that they were starting to be wary of the ion cannon attack. They tried to manoeuvre to avoid the ion blast at the expense of the fact that they were more vulnerable to turbolaser, fighter, and missile attacks. Even so, there are still those who are hit by ion cannon blasts, resulting in casualties on the enemy side.
The ships of the 10th defense fleet also carry out spinal mount superlaser attacks. Each shot from the superlaser was able to destroy an enemy unmanned ship in a single shot and was able to do moderate to heavy damage to the enemy capital ship.
The Myto Empire's relentless attacks using turbolasers, superlasers, ion cannons, and capital-grade missiles overwhelmed the enemy despite their numerical superiority. Not to mention the attacks from fighters in the form of TIE Attacker and also the automated fighter drone AD-1 compounded the conditions to be even more unfavourable for the enemy. Enemy ships were destroyed or disabled at an alarming rate. But on the other hand, the enemy has not been able to destroy a single ship from the 10th Defence Fleet. They could only destroy the TIE Attacker and AD-1. In addition, an automated space station has also fallen victim.
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Victory Class Star Destoyer, 'White Elephant'
Command Bridge.
"Admiral, it seems that the enemy's speed has begun to decrease, they dare not approach any further. It seems that our tactics are working." said captain Eldris.
"Good, it appears that the Moff Trevat-recommended mass fighter attack and missile spam tactics are effective. How are the casualties on our side?" asked Admiral Fremsa.
"Currently, we have lost 281 AD-1s and 9 TIE Fighters. A number of ships also suffered shield disruptions due to the nature of the enemy weapons. They are retreating to the rear of the fleet in turn. But there hasn't been any more severe damage yet. We are so lucky we have a numerical advantage because of the fighters." Captain Eldris said.
"That's right, that's the deciding factor in this battle." Admiral Fremsa said.
"Should we start deploying our attack cruisers?" asked Captain Eldris.
"No. They still have the numerical advantage. Their weapons are also very disruptive to our shield systems. Only capital ships can withstand significant bombardment from them," said Admiral Fremsa.
"Yes, admiral," said captain Eldris.
"What is the status of the support ships?" asked Admiral Fremsa.
"The core ship of the 9th Defense Fleet is only a few minutes away from here, followed by the other ships of the 9th Defense Fleet. The ships from Elysia are still about 10 minutes away. We also have assistance from Moff Trevat's private fleet. I don't know their ETA yet," said captain Eldris.
"At least Moff Trevat's private fleet can be our reserve. We are trying to take care of them by using the 9th and 10th Defence Fleets alone. The dragger will be dealt with by the ships coming from Elysia." Admiral Fremsa said.
"Right, admiral. Moff Trevat's personal fleet has the same combat capability as a defence fleet. Very powerful. Moreover, all of its weapons use the most modern weapons. Reportedly, some of the newly produced weapon types have already been installed on Moff Trevat's star destroyers," said captain Eldris.
"That's right. With a force equivalent to three defence fleets, we can easily deal with the enemy, even if they win numerically." Admiral Fremsa said.
"Yes, admiral. They've reversed course, admiral. -4 MGLT relative," said Eldris.
"Increase our speed, maintain a positive approach," ordered Admiral Fremsa. "Don't let them get away. We should be able to at least destroy most of their ships before they retreat."
"Yes, admiral," replied Captain Eldris.
They watched the battle through the main viewscreen, which showed a tactical display and a forward view. But moments later, someone from the sensors shouted, "Captain, admiral! Look at the rear port of the fleet!"
The main viewscreen was immediately moved to look at the place in question. There seemed to be many distortions on the viewscreen—too many to count.
"Apparently there's still an enemy fleet coming. It's a trap! Launch all available reserve TIE Fighters and AD-1! Alert all commands. All ships stop! The rear ship turns to face the enemy!" ordered Admiral Fremsa.
"It seems that the incoming enemy ships are more numerous than the existing enemy ships. This could be their main fleet." Captain Eldris said.
"Send out a distress signal! We can't possibly fight them with our current forces. There are too many of them, and almost all of our fighters are still in the first enemy fleet," ordered Admiral Fremsa. "Hopefully, the relief ships will arrive soon. Turn our ships and nearby ships towards them. Split the fleet, all heavy capital fleets are to engage the new enemy fleet. Light capital ships and dreadnought cruisers remain to engage the first fleet."
"Yes, admiral," said Captain Eldris and the communications officer.
From the distortion on the right rear of the 10th Defence Fleet, just to the right of the automated space station, with a distance of only 10,000 km, one enemy ship after another came out of the distortion. In just 5 seconds, the number was already above 100 ships...