Chapter 265 This relic will eventually be mine!

[Oh, the more I watch, the more nervous I feel. I feel that the Terra Empire will never give up. The next showdown will definitely be more intense! ]

Stekar looked at the comments and sneered slightly.

He knew that all of this was a carefully planned scheme by the copy designer, with the purpose of forcing him to grow under such heavy pressure and improve his ruling and fighting capabilities.

Taking a deep breath, Stekar stood up and walked towards the observatory of the palace.

He looked up at the endless starry sky, with a determined light in his eyes.

“Whatever plans you have, Terra Empire, I will deal with them one by one.

This star field, this relic, will eventually be mine!"

While he was deep in thought, Tomoko's voice sounded in his mind again: "Sir, the report from the front-line reconnaissance team has arrived.

Although the Terra Empire's fleet has temporarily retreated, they are likely gathering a more powerful force.

We speculate that their next move will be an all-round offensive, which may not be limited to the front battlefield, but also include espionage and infiltration operations!"

Sterkar nodded slightly and said calmly: “The Terra Empire will not give up easily.

Their tactics are varied. Since they suffered a loss on the front battlefield, they will definitely use other means to attack us!"

"Yes, sir!" Tomoko continued, "Therefore, I suggest strengthening internal defense, especially the security of scientific research bases and energy facilities.

I can enhance monitoring through the virtual network and detect any unusual electronic activity!"

Sterkar smiled and said, “Not bad, Tomoko.

You immediately start deploying this work, and all key departments are included in your monitoring scope.

Any suspicious electronic signals must be carefully analyzed!"

"Understood, sir!" Tomoko responded quickly and immediately set about carrying out the task.

Sterkar knew that in such a complex situation, he could not rely on a single tactic but needed a comprehensive layout.

From the battlefield to intelligence, to scientific research and resources, everything must run like a precision machine.

There can't be the slightest deviation in any gear, otherwise it may lead to total failure.

At this moment, Leo's communication was connected again, with a hint of anxiety in his tone: "Sir, there is news from the front line. We have detected an unidentified small fleet approaching us in the nearby star field. It is very fast and seems to be conducting a covert operation.

Judging from their heading, they may be spies or a special forces team, and their purpose is likely to infiltrate our scientific research base!"

Sterkar frowned. "A spy team? It seems that the Terra Empire is unwilling to give up and has begun to use small-scale infiltration operations!"

Leo continued, “Yes, sir.

Although this team is small in size, it is well-equipped and acts quickly.

We have sent reconnaissance aircraft to monitor their movements, but no attacks have been launched yet.

Do you have any instructions?"

Sterkar thought for a moment, then gave a decisive order: "Leo, this team cannot be allowed to get close to our scientific research facilities.

You take an elite force with you and move out quickly. Make sure to completely destroy them before they get close to us.

Leave no one alive! "

"Yes, sir!" Leo's voice was full of determination. He quickly cut off the communication and prepared to set off.

Stekar took a deep breath, turned and walked into the palace.

He knew that this infiltration war was equally crucial. If the Terra Empire's spy team succeeded, the technology of the ruins might be stolen, and even their dark matter research would be exposed.

Sterkar returned to the command center and started real-time monitoring of Leo's actions.

His eyes were fixed on the tactical map on the screen. Leo's fleet was rapidly approaching the target location.

At this time, the bullet screen in the live broadcast room started to scroll crazily again—

[Wow! The spy team is here! The Terra Empire is playing dirty this time. It seems they will do whatever it takes! ]

[Leo should be able to quickly kill these spies this time, right? After all, your elite troops are not vegetarians! ]

[However, the Terra Empire's special forces are not easy to deal with. This battle may be more dangerous than the frontal battlefield! ]

[The designer of Azure Star No. 009 really calculated every detail. This infiltration operation is really nerve-wracking! ]

[Hurry up, Leo, don't let them get close to the scientific research facilities, otherwise our dark matter research may be ruined! ]

[Haha, Lord Sterkar must have made up his mind. These spies will definitely not be able to escape! ]

Stekar ignored the discussion in the barrage, his attention was all on the tactical map.

Leo's fleet has approached the unidentified small fleet, but the other side obviously did not realize that they have been exposed and still maintained their original course.

"Leo, has the location of the enemy ship been determined?" Stekar asked through the communicator.

Leo’s voice came from the communicator, with a hint of excitement: “Sir, we have locked their location.

Their covert operation was clever, but they were still discovered by our reconnaissance aircraft.

I have ordered the troops to prepare for encirclement and suppression. Once we are within the optimal firing range, we will launch an attack immediately!"

Sterkar smiled slightly: "Very good, we must be quick and decisive, don't give them any time to react!"

Leo responded decisively: "Yes, sir!"

A few seconds later, Leo's fleet quickly surrounded the enemy fleet, and all firepower systems aimed at the enemy fleet at the same time.

Leo's command style has always been fierce, and his fleet launched a fierce attack almost at the same time.

Dense energy artillery fire covered the entire area. The unidentified fleet was completely unprepared and was completely destroyed in just a few minutes without even a chance to fight back.

Leo’s voice came again: “Sir, the enemy fleet has been completely destroyed, and we have not found any survivors.

The operation was successfully concluded, and the spy team failed to get close to our scientific research base!"

Sterkar nodded with satisfaction: “Well done, Leo.

The operation successfully crushed their infiltration attempt, but we cannot let our guard down.

The Terra Empire may have other means, so be prepared to respond at any time!"

"Understood, sir!" Leo replied firmly.

After the battle, Sterkar continued to devote himself to intensive command work.

Although the infiltration war was successfully resolved, he knew very well that this was just one of the many means used by the Terra Empire.

The real crisis may come at any time, and he must ensure that every step he takes is more steady.

At this time, Savile’s communication was connected again, with a hint of nervousness in his voice: “Sir, we have intercepted some new information from the Terra Empire’s intelligence network.

According to our analysis, the Terra Empire is likely preparing for a large-scale full-scale offensive. Their target is not just the ruins, but the entire Raider civilization! "When Sterkar heard the news, his eyes suddenly turned cold: "Full-scale offensive? Are they planning to defeat us in one fell swoop?"

Xavier nodded, “Yes, sir.

According to intelligence, they may gather more fleets and troops in the coming weeks to launch an unprecedented strike.

If we are not fully prepared, the situation will be very dangerous!"

Sterkar fell into a brief contemplation, and after a moment, he said calmly: "Since they want to destroy us in one fell swoop, we must take the initiative.

Savile, continue to monitor their intelligence network and obtain as much useful information as possible.

Leo, gather all senior commanders immediately, we must be fully prepared for this all-out war!"

"Yes, sir!" they both answered at the same time.

Sterkar stood in front of the command platform with a determined look.

He knew that the real decisive battle was coming, and the Terra Empire was no longer just conducting small-scale infiltration operations, but was planning to end it all with a full-scale offensive.

And he must win the huge battle that is about to break out.

The bullet screen in the live broadcast room started to scroll again at this time—

[Oh my god, the Terra Empire is actually going to launch a full-scale attack?! This is going to be a big problem! ]

[My Lord, you must not let your guard down. The Terra Empire is not to be trifled with. This war will probably be more brutal than the previous ones! ]

[All-out attack? That means the next battle might be the final one. Lord Stekar must be prepared!]

[Haha, this is the brilliance of the designer of Azure Star No. 009. Every step is pushed to a climax. My Lord, this time, you really have to go head-to-head! ]

[Looking forward to it! This all-out war will definitely bring the entire instance to a climax! ]

[Come on, sir! We are all watching, the attacker civilization will definitely win! ]

Stekar looked at the constantly refreshing comments on the screen and smiled coldly.

He knew that the real test was about to come. Facing the full-scale attack of the Terra Empire, he had to not only safeguard the survival of the attacker civilization, but also completely reverse the situation and usher in the dawn of victory.

"Terra Empire, you want to defeat me?" Sterkar said softly, his tone revealing endless determination: "Then come on, let's see who will have the last laugh!"

Stekar returned to the command room and looked around sharply.

He looked at Sophon's virtual projection and said in a low but oppressive voice: "Sophon, immediately calculate our chances of winning a full-scale war with the Terra Empire. Combine all the data and don't miss any factor!"

Tomoko was silent for a moment and began to mobilize data analysis.

A few seconds later, her voice sounded with a hint of cold rationality: “Sir, based on the current combat power comparison, resource consumption, technological level, and the number of fleets that the Terra Empire may mobilize, I have made a detailed calculation of your chances of winning.

The results show that our winning rate is only 30%! ”

When Sterkar heard the number, his brows furrowed slightly.

He walked to the command desk, stared at the battle data on the holographic screen, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the shock in his heart.

He originally thought that the power he had accumulated was enough to deal with the Terra Empire, but this 30% winning rate was undoubtedly a huge blow to his confidence.

"Only 30%?" There was a hint of disbelief in his tone: "Are you sure? Is there some data that you haven't taken into account?"

Tomoko’s voice remained calm: “Sir, all the data has been taken into account.

Including our current technological advances, the application of dark matter energy, the combat efficiency of warships, and the potential fleet size and technological level of the Terra Empire.

Although we have certain advantages in local battles, the overall strength of the Terra Empire still far exceeds ours.

Their fleet numbers, strategic layout, and command system are all superior, which results in our low chance of winning!"

Sterkar's heart trembled slightly. He knew very well that Chieko's calculations were never wrong. Faced with such a huge gap, he had to face this reality.

He knew that a head-on confrontation might not be a wise choice.

"It seems that although our technology and resources have improved, compared with the overall strength of the Terra Empire, they are still not enough to confront it head-on!" Stekar frowned, tapping the command desk lightly with his fingers, thinking about countermeasures.

He knew that this battle had to be fought, but how to preserve his own power and that of the attacker civilization was the most urgent task.

He pondered for a moment, his eyes gradually firmed, and he made a decision: "Since the chances of winning head-on are slim, then let's not fight hard.

We adopted the strategy of fighting and retreating, trying to weaken their strength in each engagement.

If we can safely withdraw to the base on the attacker planet, it will be our victory!"

He immediately turned on the internal communication system and issued new instructions to all senior commanders: "Everyone listen up, the full-scale attack of the Terra Empire is coming, but we can't fight them head-on.

Our goal is to weaken the enemy as much as possible while preserving our fleet and bases.

Adopt the strategy of fighting and retreating at the same time, and make sure we can safely withdraw to the base. This will be our strategic victory!"

Leo's voice was the first to respond, with some doubt: "Sir, are you saying that we will no longer engage in a head-on battle, but retreat instead?"

Sterkar nodded and said calmly, “That’s right, Leo.

The chances of winning in a head-on confrontation are too low, we cannot take the risk.

This is not cowardice, but a tactical choice.

The Terran Empire is far more powerful than us, and I will not let the future of our civilization be destroyed in an ill-advised decisive battle.

What we want is a protracted war, to consume their strength while preserving ourselves!"

Elena’s voice interrupted immediately: “My Lord, I understand.

We will speed up the progress of scientific research and further optimize our fleet equipment and energy consumption during the retreat!"

Holden’s voice also joined in: “Sir, I will do my best to ensure the smooth progress of the retreat in terms of resources.

We will concentrate all our energy and resources to ensure that there are no worries during the retreat!"

Sterkar nodded and continued, “Very good, everyone.

This is a difficult decision, but I believe in your abilities.

We must remain calm and sober.

As long as we can successfully withdraw to the base, the Terra Empire's offensive will not be able to succeed easily!"

After the communication ended, Stekar closed his eyes and slowly exhaled.

He knew he had made a difficult but necessary decision.

War is not only a test of strength, but also a test of wisdom and patience.

After a moment, he stood up and walked towards the tactical hall, where all the senior commanders had gathered. Leo, Elena, Holden and Xavier were all waiting for his further instructions.

(End of this chapter)