During the capture of the Starport and Star Fortress, the Alliance's teleportation boarding troops did not suffer many casualties. Instead, when the enemy launched an orbital bombardment counterattack, striking the Starport and Star Fortress and destroying them, the casualties were actually greater.
Twelve Phoenixes and over ten thousand soldiers failed to withdraw in time.
Such losses were unexpected.
After all, although the strategists had contingency plans before the war, mentioning the possible actions of the enemy, their decisiveness and speed in choosing to destroy the lost Star Fortress and Starport were somewhat beyond expectations.
Coldly speaking, even with these unexpected casualties, it was still worth it. The sacrifices made by the Alliance, compared to the outcome of destroying the enemy's most important orbital defense facilities, were definitely worthwhile.
Besides, this is just the beginning, isn't it?
