Their concerns are not without merit. If they were to retreat entirely from battle, the Alliance Fleet would inevitably launch a relentless pursuit, leading to considerable losses of vessels.
Retreat—where could they even retreat to?
The entire Proudclaw Cosmos offers very limited choices for sanctuary.
Heading to Heyang VIII? That is certainly their hub, but the Alliance has already swept through it once, utterly annihilating the orbital defense system. Going there would be no different from lingering in the deep void.
Going to the Wenqi-Wuqi line? That would be an excellent option—if they could actually reach it. Leveraging the robust defense systems along this key transport corridor between Proudclaw Cosmos and Alfonso Star Domain would not only provide a reprieve but also link them directly to the Alfonso Star Domain for reinforcements from their home base.
However...
It's too far.
