Wellington Galaxy, Star System Laswell.
As the gateway to Wellington where the imperial capital was located, the starry sky defense network was still quite complete.
However, this depended on what kind of opponent they were dealing with.
If it was just pirates or normal rebels, then there would be no problem.
However, the current enemy was Lance's new Rose Fleet, and its commander was one of the few nobles with real power, Sewitt!
He only needed to rely on the 5 billion Federation warships' range advantage to destroy the entire defense network without any damage. There was no threat at all.
Of course, for the sake of the overall strategic goal, Sewitt didn't do that. Instead, he used the 5 billion warships as a trump card and hid them behind as backup. He didn't let them fight.
However, even without the Federation warships, the fleet under Sewitt's command was still not something the nobles could contend against.
Just by using some psychological tricks, they managed to trick all the defenders out of the defense network's attack range.
The result was needless to say. Under the command of the nobles, even a sure-win situation would be ruined.
This was like an ignorant child being repeatedly trampled on by a famous general. The one-sided battle made everyone's jaw drop. The 25 billion warships beat the 100 billion warships until they were crying for their parents.
Of course, in order to attract the imperial fleet's support, Sewitt didn't do it even though he knew that the Federation warships could win the battle without any losses. Instead, he used the imperial warships to deal with the rebels.
This gave Emperor Landon a glimmer of hope.
Although the 100 billion warships were beaten badly, it was because of the nobles' commanders, not because the imperial fleet was weaker than the rebel fleet.
Emperor Landon was well aware of this.
Because, as long as he sent out enough reinforcements and the imperial fleet that was much more advanced, could he really take down the rebel fleet?
The answer was yes. As for the premise, it was naturally the rebel fleet's strength that he saw.
Under the orders of the Great Emperor, a total of 500 billion warships were mobilized. 210 billion warships were sent to support Laswell and Harrington, and 80 billion warships were sent to attack the capitals of the eight major starfields.
If Laswell and Harrington's 200 billion warships were included, then the entire empire's 800 billion warships stationed in Wellington had already been mobilized by 700 billion warships. Only the eight Imperial Guard Fleets and two Starfield Fleets totaled 100 billion warships.
And this number … had already exceeded Lance's combat goal.
"Attract 70% of the Imperial Fleet to Laswell and Herrington. Lay the foundation for Lance's assault on Imperial Capital Sala!"
After the defending army retreated into the attack range of the space defense network, Siwitt also stopped his pursuit. He only set up a few dozen large and small formations outside the attack range, confronting the 70 billion plus remnant army that had finally regrouped with great difficulty.
The battlefield that was still incomparably intense just a moment ago instantly regained its calm.
For three whole hours, neither side made any further moves. They were still in a stalemate until the void not far away shrank and the stalemate was broken.
A large number of fleets continued to arrive through hyperdrive.
5 billion … 10 billion … 30 billion … 100 billion!
They still had no intention of stopping. More than ten minutes later, a total of 210 billion warships had almost filled Laswell's side of the Empire.
"This is better than expected!"
"Contact Legio II and ask about the situation on Admiral Eyre's side. See if the Empire's reinforcements have arrived!"
Siwitt looked at the data on the tactical interface.
A total of 210 billion warships as reinforcements. This was not the style of the Nobles!
In his original plan, with the logic of the Nobles, it would be good enough if they could send 50 billion warships as reinforcements each time.
As for himself, if he wanted to achieve Lance's combat goal, he would have to lure at least three waves of reinforcements over. Furthermore, he had prepared a detailed and reasonable plan for this.
However, it seemed that all those plans were useless now. Not only did the Empire not use any more reinforcements, but they also sent out a total of 210 billion warships as reinforcements, directly exceeding his mission!
Next, it would depend on Eyre's side. If he was in the same situation, then it would be the Young Master's turn.
Stab the final sword into the heart of the Empire!
"Admiral Siwitt, Legio II has replied. There are also 210 billion Empire warships as reinforcements in Harrington."
"Good, immediately pass the news to the leader!"
"Yes, Admiral!"
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In a void ten light-years away from the Wellington Star System.
A total of 10 billion warships were ready to set off.
The style of these warships was completely different from the Empire's. It was the surprise attack fleet personally led by Lance, consisting of 10 billion Federation warships.
"Leader, Laswell and Wellington have sent back important military intelligence!"
On the bridge of Rose, Villette received the news from Laswell and Harrington almost at the same time. He immediately came to Lance's side to report.
"Speak!"
"Yes, three minutes ago, the Empire's two reinforcements arrived at Laswell and Harrington respectively. The strength of each reinforcements is one Imperial Guard Fleet and twenty Starfield Fleets!"
"That means the Empire sent out 4200 warships as reinforcements?"
"Yes!"
420 billion warships?
That is to say, there are at most 180 billion warships near the Imperial Capital?
After hearing the news, Lance quickly calculated in his mind and immediately came to a conclusion.
This was much better than what Lance had expected.
Previously, when formulating this plan, Lance expected that after Siwitt and Eyre attracted a large number of Empire's fleets, there should be at least 250 billion warships around the Imperial Capital that he wanted to attack.
Now, this number was directly reduced by 80 billion. It was a big surprise!
This meant that he could easily take down the Imperial Capital and obtain the final victory!
However, what Lance did not know was that there were only 100 billion warships left around the Imperial Capital!
This was because 80 billion warships had already set off through the space transmission through the stargate and went straight to the capitals of the eight Starfields.
However, even if Lance knew, he would not care too much.
After all, the capitals of the eight Starfields were now guarded by a Federation's Starfield Legion. A mere 10 billion Empire's regular fleet would not be able to do anything!
"Order the fleet to immediately activate the hyperspace engine!"
"Target, Imperial Capital Sasala!"
The opportunity was fleeting. Lance, who deeply understood this, did not hesitate at all. He stood up and ordered loudly.
"Yes, leader!"