I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship, so I Became a Space Mercenary
# 269 What do you think the operation is about?
When I returned to the cargo space where I had been treated with a simple medical pod and turned into a training ground, the officers from the aristocracy looked tired and tired.Lieutenant-Colonel Serena smiles bitterly as he watches the officers who are not so sloppy.
"The lieutenant colonel won't train?"
"We can't afford to get hurt for not starting the operation.Please take care of them even after the operation is over. "
"Yes, Serena."
Naturally, there was no sweat, and May nodded without showing how she was doing.It is because it is a maid rod.
"Well, I don't mind at all, but please come here.There's a break space. "
With that said, I will take the officers with heavy spirits to the rest space and release them appropriately.
"So what are you doing here today?"
Lieutenant-Colonel Serena and Sashi sat down and listened.
"I'm here to talk to you about the operation.They are guards and tourists. "
We're not a tourist attraction?
When I was talking about it, Mimi brought me tea and sweets in the basin.
It's been a long time, Serena.
It's been a long time since I've seen you face to face, Mimi.
"No, you know, for me...."
That's right, Mimi.
Yes, please.
Lieutenant-Colonel Serena served as a link between us and the Emperor's chambers, so you know that Mimi is the Emperor's niece and grandson.
"Ah, so what happened to the operation?Can I ask you something? "
"Yes. Our information suggests that the Space Bandits are building a lot of small bases in nearby systems."
"Don't ask me how I got the information."
"That's wise."
Lieutenant-Colonel Serena smiled.
Compared to fighting in space, fighting in the atmosphere has a significantly higher survival rate when destroyed.Even if the life support system breaks down, it won't kill you right away.Even the cockpit block, which serves as an escape pod, is likely to be alive if it is safe.
The other day, in Reefil IV - Theta, a descent raid was carried out by a member of the red flag, and a considerable number of them were destroyed by the action of the black rotor operated by May.In other words, there should have been a significant number of prisoners.
The Imperial Space Army - or the Graccan Empire - will not tolerate any alien bandits.The captured Space Bandit is a good, life-long laborer, and he won't be subjected to any kind of mud experiments that he can't live with.Interrogation of such people is not humane.
"So, what do we do with the small base?Can we spread the power and crush it at the same time? "
"We're close. We'll seal off the system and clean up every system."
Oh, I see.
The Red Flag Pirates are not the type of space bandits that thrive by building one huge base, but a type of space bandit called a network-type bandit with many small bases in multiple systems.Crushing a small base won't do them much damage.If we're going to do this, we need to crush all bases in the system at once.
Lieutenant-Colonel Serena has taken control of and blocked the hyperlane entrance to the target system, created a situation where space bandits in the system cannot enter and exit, and then destroyed all small bases in the system, cutting the red flag pirates' sphere of influence.
"When you do that, do you need information on the exact location and number of enemy bases?"
"That's why I got it. That's why I'm here."
"Oh, I see...."
Was there an executive among the captive alien bandits?Or did you salvage navigational data from the wreckage of the destroyed ship?I don't know which one, but have you got the information you need anyway?
"But a system blockade wouldn't be possible on an Independent Starfleet scale, would it?Where did you come from? "
"It's mainly a system army.We're gathering troops from nearby Imperial Space Forces. "
"I see. So we're going to attack with mercenaries and Starfleet Independence."
"That's how it will be. I'll have you do the guerrilla work."
"Roger that. Well, as usual."
Krishna's maneuverability and firepower make it more efficient to fly around freely than to take charge of one end of the line.
"Black Lotus back up?"
"It would be helpful if you could do that.I will rely on the firepower of this ship.Especially the power and range of the EML is suitable for base attacks. "
"Must be."
The large EML equipped on the Black Lotus' bow is extremely powerful.Typically, a physical ammunition weapon is weak to shield defense, but large EMLs have the ability to penetrate shields.Naturally, the damage to the armor and hull is also high, making it a very effective weapon against stationary targets.
Well, it has the disadvantage of being slower than a laser and having a lower long-range impact rate on moving targets.Mae's shooting accuracy will also reduce it considerably.
"What about the base?Destroy them without asking questions? "
"That's what we're going to do, because we have a lot of goals this time."
Lieutenant-Colonel Serena shook her shoulders and said so to a few words, and drank a sip of tea that Mimi had brewed.
The main synogue of the Red Flag Pirates - business is the sale and ransom of dark slaves.They attack planetary settlements and colonies, as well as merchant ships and passengers, abduct residents, crew members and passengers, and "process" and sell them to meet customer demands.There will be no need to explain the ransom business.
In other words, it is highly likely that there are a significant number of "merchandise" stored in their bases.Destroying it without asking questions means that.There can't be a decent hobby of people who buy dark slaves through space bandits.It seems that people who have been subjected to irreversible "processing" by the Space Bandits will need considerable effort and rare luck to regain their lives before they are so subjected.
I've never actually seen it either.I've never recovered a cold sleep pod that contained a dark slave before.
It's a face that doesn't float.
"Really? If so, maybe so.Don't worry too much. "
It's not a good story, but there are things people can and can't do.If there is no chance of being saved, is it also mercy to end it?In the first place, it's too much work for me, and it's too much work for Lieutenant-Colonel Selena.As long as the Empire does not stand up, there will be no problem with dark slaves.
"Hmm, isn't there something surprisingly cute about it?"
"Give me a break. Rather, how's the battle gathering going?"
"We have 38 hours left to summon the planned strength.Try to keep your mental health in order as well as your physical condition. "
"Eye Mom"
After hearing my reply, Commander Serena nodded with satisfaction and led the officers back to the flagship Battleship Lesterias.
Oh, my God, I'm feeling depressed thinking about something extra.Here's one thing: do you want to get back on track with someone?
With that in mind, I decided to set a time frame for the completion of the call on the cell phone and to bluff the ship.