Su Xiaosu tapped the table in front of her. A beam of light shot up, forming a hologram on the surface.
It was the planet on the other side of the asteroid belt.
"The Red Widows' home planet is heavily fortified. They rely on the close relationship between the main planet and its three companion planets to set up a perfect defense system.
If we attack the companion planets, we'll be met with resistance from the main planet's defenses and the other planets.
If we attack the main planet, we'll be caught in a pincer attack from both sides.
That's why the Red Widows have always been so difficult to deal with. "
As she spoke, Su Xiaosu pointed out the situation on the Red Widows.
She spread her hands, and the hologram zoomed in.
"Therefore, if we want to annihilate the Red Tarantulas, the best way is to use our absolute superiority to attack all four targets at the same time. If we can prevent the planetary defense system on the main planet from activating, then our mission will be half done.
On the side of the Red Tarantulas, there were more than 3000 people. Among them was an entire mecha clan with 1000 mechas.
Their fleets are concentrated on the three companion planets, but their mecha division is on the main planet.
I have to say, the Red Widows' advisors are intelligent. "
The Driver frowned. "But we only have two ships. It'll be difficult to split up.
If we attack all at once, the planet's defenses won't be destroyed in time.
Mechas won't be able to withstand that kind of attack. We'll be injured. "
Su Xiaosu smiled. "Yes, that's why.
That's why we can't do what's best under normal circumstances.
We'll have to take drastic measures.
Then we'll deal with the others. "
We'll deal with the others later. "As she spoke, she pointed at the main star.
"Comparatively speaking, we're more afraid of the home planet's defenses. Majesty and Zeus-1 can hold them off, but if our mecha pilots land on a companion planet and are attacked by the defenses, we're going to suffer casualties.
That's why we need to deal with the first problem.
It is the existence that poses the greatest threat to us. "
"As far as I know, the Red Widows have built their defenses to the limit. With the same resources, no one can beat them.
The surface of the main planet is equipped with an electromagnetic shield, which means that even if our spaceship has the Invisibility Gem, there is no way to enter its atmosphere. Otherwise, we will be discovered immediately and the defense system will be triggered. "
The Coffee Master was taken aback. "Do these pirates really need to do this?
Why did you make it look like a turtle shell? "
Xiaosu couldn't help but laugh. "Of course it's to deal with people like us who are ready to go back on our word!
Their defense system has repelled countless people who have tried to take advantage of them. "
Lan Jue: "Tell me about it.
I'm sure you've come to a conclusion. "
Xiaosu nodded.
"Our main target is still the main star, but we can't go head-on against it.
It had to be done through infiltration.
So, we have to do this … "
The rest of Star Division's officers nodded in agreement. Smiles spread across their faces.
Arachnid 3!
This was one of the three companion stars of the Spider Star. It was composed almost entirely of minerals, so it was not suitable for humans to live on.
However, the Red Tarantulas had spent a considerable amount of money to build a base here.
It was big enough to accommodate thousands of people.
A battleship and five patrol boats were docked in the docks.
The Red Tarantulas' captain was a cautious man. When the clan was first formed, he was often criticized for his caution.
If it weren't for his own strength, he would've long since lost control of his subordinates.
But as time went on, the Red Tarantulas defeated their enemies again and again. The pirates came to realize that their captain's caution was justified.
At the very least, it would allow more of them to survive.
The Red Tarantulas didn't often go out on raids, but each time they returned with a bountiful harvest. They only acted when they were absolutely certain of their success.
They'd kill in one strike, then retreat.
No one knew where the Red Tarantulas came from. Rumor had it that he was once a member of a military family in the Northern Alliance. He'd committed a crime and left the Northern Alliance to become pirates in the Shattered Starfields.
When the Red Tarantulas first started, they didn't plunder much. They relied entirely on the wealth they brought with them.
Ten years later, the Red Tarantulas were one of the top ten pirate clans in the Shattered Starfields. The Red Tarantulas were becoming more and more popular.
At the very least, they knew that following the Red Tarantulas meant they could live a long and prosperous life. That was enough.
Because of this, the Red Tarantulas continued to grow in numbers.
Whether it was the three companion planets or the Red Tarantulas' home planet, they all needed resources, especially food and water.
The home planet was able to produce some, but pirates were pirates. There were too few willing to do so.
Most of the resources had to be purchased from outside.
Pirates were greedy by nature, but that didn't mean they didn't have intelligence. There were merchant groups hidden in the shadows that had dealings with pirate clans. Food and water were cheap in the Three Alliances, but in the Shattered Starfields they were priceless.
Furthermore, the Shattered Starfields were rich in mineral resources. They could be traded for many good things.
In the face of profit, there were always people willing to take the risk.
Therefore, some large pirate groups would have their own partners who specialized in exchanging benefits.
The Red Tarantulas were no exception. Their requirements for food and water had always been high, especially as their numbers increased.
Every once in a while, there would be a specialized transport ship that would deliver these supplies.
However, supplies couldn't be shipped directly to the home planet. The Red Tarantulas were very careful about this.
All supplies had to pass through the three companion planets and be delivered by their own people to the home planet.
Foreign ships were strictly forbidden from flying above the planet. If they did, they'd be attacked by the planet's defense system.
Su Xiaosu had once commented that the Red Tarantulas were a general with a wealth of combat experience. Otherwise, how could an ordinary pirate possibly have such a defense system?
The person in charge of the Third Arachnid was Maccon. He was one of the first pirates to join the Red Tarantulas, and a direct descendant.
The Red Tarantulas were naturally suspicious. Aside from a select few, he didn't trust the average pirate.
Maccon wasn't just the person in charge of the Third Arachnid, he was also the captain of the Third Arachnid battleship.
He was a strict man. He didn't lust after women, nor did he drink.
He did things by the book.
"How's the inspection of the new supplies?" Maccon asked one of his pirates.
"Boss, we've already checked everything.
No problem.
Who would dare poison the Red Tarantulas?
There's no need to check them every time. "The pirate cackled.
Macken snorted coldly, "Cut the crap, we can't slack off on what we should do, this is related to our life and death.
Bring me the test results, and the quantity chart. "
The pirate cursed under his breath, but didn't dare disobey. He hurried to fetch the items Maccon requested.
After a series of strict checks, Mackenzie nodded and allowed the shipment.
Pirates never used transport ships. To them, they were a nuisance. All supplies were transported by warships, which were the only way to fly fast enough.
When faced with an enemy, both offense and defense would be the most effective.
The Red Tarantulas were no different. So, it was a patrol ship that was responsible for transporting supplies.
Half an hour later, a pitch-black patrol ship emblazoned with the image of a giant red spider took off from Arachnid Base Three. It slowly made its way to Arachnid's home planet.
The Red Tarantulas had a series of inspections in place to prevent enemy infiltration. For example, they had to fly at a low speed. Anything faster than that was likely to be an enemy.
All of this was carried out with extreme secrecy.
After that, they had to go through a series of checks and codes before they could land on Arachnid's home planet.
The patrol ship flew slowly. There weren't many pirates on board. Everything was mechanized, so they didn't need too many people.
Only five people were needed to pilot a patrol ship.
As for transporting supplies, they'd have plenty when they got to Arachnid's home planet.
After so many years, the pirates were used to their captain's cautiousness. Being cautious was good for everyone.
Lan Jue sat quietly in the darkness, a helpless expression on her face.
He was the most important part of Xiaosu's plan. He was the only one who could sneak onto Arachnid's home planet without anyone noticing.
Originally, Xiaosu wouldn't have planned this. She wouldn't have sent him into the tiger's den alone.
It was too dangerous.
But after witnessing Lan Jue's sword on Tempest, everyone saw him in a new light.
So when Xiaosu proposed the plan, it was unanimously approved by the entire team.
Lan Jue didn't know what to say.
In the end, he'd be the one to suffer.
Xiaosu's reasoning, however, was sound. Only Lan Jue himself could prevent any damage from being done.
He was the only one who could open the door to victory.
With no other choice, Lan Jue appeared.
It wasn't easy to board this patrol ship.
Space flight was possible for Lan Jue, but he'd need a mecha to do it.
Without a mecha, space was too taxing for him.
After all, he wasn't a Paragon yet.
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(To be continued …)