He didn't think the same way as these pirates. What did an invisible ship mean?
It meant it had to be equipped with some sort of invisible gem.
That was one of the most expensive S-grade energy gems.
Of course, the Tear of Neptune had outstripped it.
Plus, it had to be a battleship if it could carry so many mecha pilots.
It wasn't as if he hadn't considered a battleship, but the geography of the Shattered Starfields was too complicated. Battleships were too big to fly through.
As far as he could remember, there was no such thing as a Flame Emblem!
"What do you think, Redbeard?" Gabriel asked.
Redbeard used to be the captain of the second largest pirate clan in the Shattered Starfields. However, ever since the Pontiff's Citadel had taken control of the Moonfiend Pirates, they'd taken in other pirate clans as well.
Now the Citadel had full control of the Shattered Starfields.
The Pontiff's Citadel was an Adept organization. They didn't have the financial resources of the Hanhai Group, so they couldn't build their own military.
But here in the Shattered Starfields, there was no one to stop them.
The Pontiff's Citadel wouldn't admit to anything.
The Pontiff's Citadel had resources and power.
Organizing a fleet was no problem.
Although they didn't have a battleship, the Citadel could still benefit from this place.
Complete the transfer of profits.
It was also a force to be reckoned with.
The Pontiff's Citadel's dark side could be redirected here.
Su Xiaosu's role in the Citadel was for this reason. Who knew she'd want to be independent?
That's how the Citadel had captured her.
Now.
The Shattered Starfields were under their control.
The Moonfiend Pirates were growing stronger and stronger.
The Pontiff's Citadel took this matter very seriously, so they sent Gabriel to oversee the situation.
After all, these pirates were opportunistic fellows. To gain their loyalty, benefits were not the only thing that was needed.
It was about power!
Redbeard explained. "Every once in a while, a new force like this will pop up.
It's all too common.
But this time they've stretched their hand a little too far.
Everyone in the Shattered Starfields is in danger.
If this continues, they'll be ganged up on.
So we don't need to worry.
Moreover, from the looks of the other party's equipment, they shouldn't be a pure pirate group at all. Perhaps they were supported by some other party.
I suggest that we deal with the myriad of changes by remaining unchanged.
Let's just wait and see.
Don't tell me they dare to have any ideas about us? "
Gabriel narrowed his eyes and nodded in satisfaction.
The red-bearded man looked very straightforward on the surface.
But in reality, he was a meticulous thinker. Su Xiaosu had always suppressed him because of his strength.
But in terms of thinking, he was very smart.
The Moonfiend Pirates were now in his hands.
Redbeard was a smart man. He knew the benefits of working with the Pontiff's Citadel, so Gabriel wasn't worried about his betrayal.
"What if they're bold enough to come after us?" Gabriel said calmly.
An ominous glint flashed in Redbeard's eyes. "Then let's make it so they can't leave.
The Moonfiend Pirates aren't the strongest in the Shattered Starfields for nothing. "
Gabriel laughed. "You can't let go of your guard. You still have to make some preparations."
Redbeard laughed, "Lord Gabriel, don't worry.
I won't be careless when it comes to the safety of my brethren.
Oh, right, when are the railguns you mentioned last time?
We're planets, and they're suitable for human habitation. We need protection. "
Gabriel snapped, "Do you think Orbital Cannons are cabbages that can be found anywhere?
"You think railguns are cabbages?
There are a hundred and twenty railguns on all three planets. You're still not satisfied?
Even an interstellar fleet would be able to hold them off for a while. "
Redbeard chuckled. "Who would complain about having too many defensive weapons?
You see … "
"Enough." Gabriel waved a hand. "Ten more. They'll arrive in a few days. Install them on the main planet.
However, this was already the last ten doors.
Any more and I won't be able to answer to His Holiness.
Also, take good care of the people I sent over. Don't let anything happen to them, understand? "
"Yes, don't worry!"
Gabriel rose to his feet. "I'm off to train.
Pay attention to everything you do.
Also, gather as much information as you can about the pirate clan with the flame insignia. "
"Yes, sir."
As he watched Gabriel leave, a hint of disdain appeared at the corner of Red Beard's mouth. He silently cursed in his heart, "What does a pretty boy know?"
This is the world of pirates!
… …
Majesty. War room.
"Are we really going to attack the three planets?" The Gourmet frowned at Lan Jue and Su Xiaosu.
Lan Jue nodded. "The previous battles have been a test of the Legion's strength.
But the enemy's strength is too weak.
The three planets have been our goal from the start.
Only by defeating them will we be able to reap the most benefits. "
The Driver went on. "But they're different from the other pirate clans we've fought.
The three planets moved according to their orbits, maintaining a constant angle of attack.
Watch out for each other.
The Moonfiend Pirates have taken over the surrounding pirate clans. Their total force is over thirty thousand.
They're strong.
It won't be easy to defeat them. After all, we don't have enough manpower and spaceships. "
Lan Jue nodded. "Yes. If we fight them head on, we won't have the upper hand.
But Star Division wasn't created to fight the enemy head-on, and that's what it was.
That's why I say this is the true test of our strength. "
The Coffee Master nodded. "I agree.
It's time for Third and Fourth Brigades to show their strength. "
Su Xiaosu nodded. "It's not just Third and Fourth Brigades who'll be infiltrating the enemy.
All four of our brigades will be infiltrating the enemy.
The enemy is strong and we're weak, especially when it comes to numbers. There's no way we can fight them head on.
Fighting on the surface of a planet is what we're best at.
The most important thing is to scout the area before we act.
We need to know where the enemy's forces are. "
Lan Jue nodded, agreeing with Xiaosu's point.
The Moonfiend Pirates were strong. They were the strongest pirate clan in the history of the Shattered Starfields.
There had never been a pirate clan with over ten thousand mechas and a hundred battleships.
However, there were still many problems in the process.
Su Xiaosu had told him in private that ever since she left, the Moonfiend Pirates had been in trouble. The Pontiff's Citadel had taken control by force, and in the ensuing years they'd taken control of the surrounding pirate clans, big and small, and taken control of all three planets.
But they'd only been in control for a short time. They were far from being a unified force.
The Pontiff's Citadel's leaders had a common problem – they thought too highly of themselves.
Under these circumstances, the Shattered Starfields looked like a solid block of steel, but that wasn't the case.
There were a dozen pirate clans, big and small, that didn't seem to be the case.
The bigger clans were strong, but the smaller ones weren't. Not to mention the fact that some of the smaller clans were strong as well.
So it wasn't as if they didn't have a chance to attack the Shattered Starfields. If they could find their weak point, they'd have a chance.
This time, Star Division couldn't fight like they'd done before. They'd have to go all out.
It was for this reason that Lan Jue took it so seriously.
Whether they won or lost was the most important test of Star Division's strength.
Su Xiaosu had only recently rescued her former subordinates, so she had a good grasp of the situation. With the right tactics, they'd have a chance.
The Shattered Starfields weren't united, so although they had their own planetary defenses, they weren't nearly as strong as the Red Widows Star Division had destroyed.
Ships of all shapes and sizes shuttled between planets. They didn't have electromagnetic shields, which was too troublesome.
A dozen pirate clans' ships had to be filtered, and it took a lot of energy.
The Shattered Starfields were suitable for human habitation. Here, the entire planet was developed.
That gave Lan Jue the opportunity to strike.
It was impossible for a ship of Majesty's size to land on a planet without being detected. Even in stealth mode, it would still be easy to spot the ship's energy signature.
This was where Zeus-1's value came into play.
Zeus -1 was smaller, and made the most of the best. It made very little noise.
As long as they were careful, they'd have a chance to sneak in.
That way, they'd be able to get as many of Star Division's people as possible.
The three planets were about the same size. The main planet was a bit larger, but the other two were about two-thirds the size of the main planet.
Their strategy against the Arachnid wouldn't work here.
They'd have to infiltrate all three planets and break through their defenses.
In terms of numbers, Star Division was stretched thin.
(To be continued …)