Chapter 266: If we fight against the Terra Empire again, our chances of winning will be greatly improved!

Sterkar glanced at them and spoke slowly: “Everyone, I know this decision may surprise you, but it is not a cowardly choice, but a rational tactic.

We must make our own preservation our primary goal.

The power of the Terran Empire cannot be underestimated, but they also have weaknesses.

Their fleet is huge, and the scheduling and logistical pressures are equally enormous.

As long as we can safely withdraw to the base, their offensive will surely weaken!"

Leo was silent for a moment, then said firmly: “My lord, I understand.

Although my first instinct is to confront them head on, you are correct.

We will do our best to implement the strategy of fighting and retreating to preserve our strength!"

Elena nodded and said, “Sir, our technology is constantly improving.

If we can hold off their attack, our strength will be further enhanced in the future.

By then, our chances of winning against the Terra Empire will be greatly improved!"

Holden also said solemnly: "Sir, please rest assured about the resources. I will ensure that any energy problems are solved during the retreat!"

Savile remained calm, with a hint of caution in his voice: “Sir, we will continue to closely monitor spies and intelligence to prevent the Terra Empire from infiltrating during the retreat.

We will remain vigilant at all times!"

Sterkar nodded with satisfaction: “Very good.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are now facing a protracted battle, which requires patience and strategic vision.

We will not let the Terra Empire succeed easily, the future is still in our hands!"

He took a deep breath and said firmly: "Remember, as long as we can retreat to the base safely, we will win this battle!"

He waved his hand, signaling everyone to start moving: "Go and carry out your tasks.

Leo, your fleet is the core. You must stay vigilant at all times and not let the enemy completely surround us.

Elena, your scientific research team must be on standby at all times and put any new technology into use immediately if it may increase our chances of victory.

Holden, ensure the unimpeded flow of resources, especially energy supply, which cannot be interrupted for a moment.

Savile, intelligence is our lifeline, ensuring that every move of the enemy is under our control!"

Everyone nodded and quickly left the hall, each going about their duties.

Stekar was the only one left in the tactical hall. He stood in the center, staring at the huge star map on the wall. The holographic image showed the position of each ship, the movements of the Terra Empire fleet and their retreat route.

"Tomoko!" he called softly, "Monitor the entire situation. If you find anything unusual, notify me immediately!"

Tomoko's voice remained calm as usual: "My Lord, all systems are operating at full capacity.

I will always pay attention to all changes on the battlefield!"

Stekar nodded, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, staring closely at the battle situation.

He knew that retreat was not just an escape, but a battle that tested his wits.

They needed to weaken the enemy bit by bit, trying to gain the upper hand in each small-scale confrontation while preventing the enemy from cutting off their retreat.

Time flies, and battle reports from various departments continue to come to Sterkar's command desk.

Leo's fleet has come into contact with the vanguard of the Terra Empire and initial exchanges of fire have begun.

Sterkar connected directly to Leo through the communication system and said in a steady voice: "Leo, how is the battle going?"

Leo’s voice carried the intensity of a battlefield, but remained calm: “Sir, our vanguard troops are engaging the Terra Empire’s light fleet.

The enemy had strong firepower, but we took advantage of the terrain and temporarily suppressed them.

But their reinforcements are coming very quickly, I'm afraid they won't be able to maintain their advantage for long!"

Sterkar thought for a moment and ordered coldly: "Don't fight too long, retreat gradually.

Our goal is to delay their main force while protecting ourselves.

We should try to weaken their power as much as possible, but we can't take any risks!"

"Understood, sir!" Leo responded quickly, followed by the roar of the battleship's engine. Leo's fleet began to retreat in an orderly manner while continuing to put pressure on the Terra Empire fleet.

As the retreat tactics unfolded, the battle entered a stalemate.

Leo's fleet continued to fight with the vanguard of the Terra Empire, and maintained a certain advantage by using flexible tactics, but Sterkar knew very well that this tactic was only effective in the short term.

They were ultimately unable to contend with the massive fleet of the Terran Empire in a protracted war of attrition.

Sterkar continued to pay attention to the battle situation, and suddenly, Zhizi's voice sounded in his mind: "My lord, we have detected that the rear troops of the Terra Empire are undergoing large-scale mobilization.

They appear to be trying to surround our retreat route and cut off our way back to base!"

Stekar frowned and quickly analyzed the current situation: "They want to use encirclement tactics? It seems that the time we have delayed has made them anxious!"

He immediately called up the star map and carefully checked the movements of the Terra Empire fleet. After a few seconds, he made a decision: "Leo, the enemy is trying to surround us.

Their left wing defense line has not yet been fully deployed. We must seize this opportunity and quickly break through the enemy's encirclement!"

There was a hint of caution in Leo's voice: "Sir, is this kind of breakout too risky? The enemy's encirclement has not yet been fully formed, but if we fail to break through, we may fall into a bigger dilemma!"

“This is our chance,” said Stokal firmly.

The enemy's encirclement is not yet solid. If we delay any longer, we will have no way to retreat until they are fully deployed.

Breaking through is the only option!"

Leo was silent for a moment, then responded decisively: "Understood, sir! I will organize a breakout operation immediately!"

Soon, Leo's fleet began to regroup, and all the warships quickly adjusted their formations and launched a full-scale attack on the weak points of the Terra Empire's encirclement.

Energy artillery fire burst into dazzling light in the universe, and the roar of the battleship's engine was deafening.

Sterkar's eyes were fixed on the fleet's movements on the holographic screen, and he prayed silently in his heart that this breakout would be successful.

"Leo, what's going on?" Stekar asked nervously.

Leo's voice came, with a strong will to fight: "Sir, we have broken through the enemy's first line of defense. Their fleet has been disrupted and is trying to regroup. But our vanguard has successfully passed through the enemy's defense line and is retreating towards the base!"

Stekar felt a little relieved, but he knew that breaking through did not mean victory and the enemy's pursuit would soon come.

He quickly gave the order: "The entire fleet continues to retreat, maintain an efficient formation, and ensure that all warships can return to the base safely!"

As the fleet gradually moved towards the base, the Terra Empire's pursuit fleet also got closer.

Stekar stared at the star map, thinking about how to deal with the next pursuit.

He understood that once the main fleet of the Terra Empire caught up with them, their retreat would become extremely difficult.

"Tomoko, is our base defense system ready?" Stekar asked in a deep voice.

Tomoko quickly responded, “Sir, the base’s defense system has been fully activated.

All artillery batteries and energy barriers are on high alert. As long as our fleet enters the base, the enemy will find it difficult to break through!"

Sterkar nodded, his eyes showing a hint of coldness: “Very good.

We must withdraw to the base as quickly as possible. Once we are within the defensive range, we will be able to stabilize the situation!"

Leo's fleet continued to fly at high speed. Although the Terra Empire's fleet was chasing them, they still maintained a tight formation and did not panic.

Under Leo's command, each battleship retreated in an orderly manner, while launching precise strikes when the enemy approached to weaken the power of the pursuing fleet.

A few hours later, Sterkar's fleet finally approached the base range of the Raider planet.

In the distance, the base's defense system has been activated, and the huge energy barrier is flashing dazzling light in the universe, like an indestructible barrier, waiting to welcome the retreating fleet.

Sterkar breathed a sigh of relief, and then gave a cold order: "All fleets accelerate into the base's defense range. Once inside the barrier, prepare to counterattack immediately!"

Leo responded quickly, and the fleet accelerated towards the base, finally entering the base's defense range safely before the Terra Empire's pursuit fleet arrived.

As Sterkar's fleet entered the safe zone, the Terra Empire's fleet stopped pursuing, apparently aware of the strong defenses of the Raider Planet Base.

Sterkar stood in front of the command platform with a stern look in his eyes: "We successfully retreated to the base. Although this is not a glorious victory, at least we have preserved our strength!"

Leo’s voice came, full of respect: “Sir, this retreat is a wise move.

If we rush into battle, I'm afraid the situation will become even more unfavorable!"

Sterkar nodded, his voice full of grim determination: “We have won the retreat, but this is not the end.

The Terra Empire will not give up easily, and we must be prepared for their next wave of attack!"

The live broadcast room's bullet screen burst out again at this time—

[This is so exciting! Lord Sterkar actually managed to break through! This is simply a Jedi counterattack! ]

[Although this battle was not a great victory, you have preserved all your strength, and this is the best result! ]

[The Terra Empire has failed in their pursuit, they will definitely not accept this, there will definitely be bigger actions next! ]

[Haha, the designer, Blue Star 009, is really brilliant. This retreat battle is so exciting and thrilling, even more heart-wrenching than a head-on battle! ]

[The situation will definitely get more intense next time. My Lord, you must strengthen your defense and wait for the next wave of attacks from the Terra Empire! ]

[Looking forward to it! This dungeon is getting better and better! ]

Sterkar stood on the observatory, his eyes still fixed on the distant universe. He knew that this was just the beginning and the Terra Empire would never give up.

But he also knew that he had taken a crucial step, and as long as he continued to maintain this strategic vision, future victory would eventually belong to the attacker civilization.

"Terra Empire, next time, I will not just retreat!"

Sterkar whispered to himself, a new fighting spirit in his eyes: "Next time, I will let you truly feel what failure is!"

time flies.

The sky was filled with the shadows of warships. In the palace hall of the Raider Planet, Stekar was standing in front of a huge map with a solemn expression.

On the star map, the marks of various star regions flickered with a faint light.

"Leo, tell me again in detail, what is the current situation of our front-line troops?" Stekar's voice was calm, but with a hint of majesty that could not be ignored. His eyes were fixed on the map, as if he wanted to see some clues from it.

Leo stood beside Stekar, frowning and looking a little uneasy.

He was silent for a moment, as if he was organizing his words, and then he spoke: "Master Pioneer, our frontline troops have already had several small-scale encounters with the Terra civilization's reconnaissance forces in the border star field.

According to Zhizi's analysis report, the enemy's tactics are quite sophisticated, and their technological level and combat effectiveness are much stronger than we imagined!"

"Experienced? What exactly do you mean by experienced?" Stekar raised his eyebrows, seeming dissatisfied with the word.

Leo hesitated for a moment, then explained, “Master Pioneer, what I mean is that their tactics are varied and their reaction speed is extremely fast.

Although our troops had the assistance of Chieko, they were still caught off guard by the enemy in several battles.

Especially their main fleet, their firepower is very strong, several of our warships have been severely damaged!"

"Oh? What did Tomoko say? Does she have any specific suggestions or analysis on these battles?" Stekar turned slightly sideways and looked at Tomoko who was standing beside him.

The virtual image of the super AI, Tomoko, flashed in his mind, as if ready to provide an answer at any time.

“Master Pioneer, according to current data analysis, the warships of the Terra civilization have extremely high energy efficiency and precise tactical coordination capabilities.

Their combat system is extremely complex, having obviously been honed through countless battles.

Tomoko suggested that we adopt more flexible tactics in the next battle and collect as much tactical data of the opponent as possible for further analysis! "Tomoko's voice was as calm as a machine, without a trace of emotional fluctuation.

Sterkar nodded, and after thinking for a moment, he said, “Well, it sounds like they are indeed not simple.

But we are no pushovers, Leo. You should immediately mobilize more reconnaissance fleets and continue probing the border.

We can't attack rashly, we must find out their details first!"

"Yes, Pioneer, I will arrange it immediately!" Leo responded, but still a little uneasy: "However, Pioneer, I am worried that they have realized our actions at the border. If they take countermeasures."

"Countermeasures? If they dare to counterattack, it will give us a chance to explore their true strength!" Sterkar interrupted Leo, with a hint of disdain in his tone: "Don't worry, no matter how strong the Terra civilization is, it is impossible to maintain an advantage on all fronts.

We just need to find their weakness, then focus our firepower and kill them with one strike!"

(End of this chapter)