In a vast battlefield like the universe, the weapon's range, speed, accuracy, and energy level and power decay rate are very important parameters.
Because they often determine whether a warship can launch an effective attack.
You know, the means of attack and defense have always been an evolutionary process of mutual progress and counterattack in war.
You invented the bow, I invented the shield. You invented the machine gun and the trench, I invented the airplane and the tank. The same thing will happen when it comes to space warfare.
Although energy weapons attack with high speed, long range and high precision, they can also be deflected and interfered by the dust particles sprayed by close-in weapons, blocked and attenuated by powerful shields, and even a slight tilt at an angle for emergency avoidance can cause the energy weapons to miss by a thousand miles.
Therefore, to ensure that the space fleet's attacks could cause effective damage, when at a distance, the fleet would generally gather into a formation, then act in unison and fire a salvo. This way, regardless of whether the enemy warships were evading or evading, or using shields to hold on, they could still cause effective damage.
With a barrage of firepower coming down upon you, where can you hide? You can only choose to withstand it. If you can't withstand it, you will die! This is also the most direct and efficient tactic for large-scale corps combat by space fleets.
This was the main reason why the Light Chaser Fleet and the Silicon-Based Civilization Alliance Fleet had exchanged fierce fire like a "line-up shooting".
However, when the two fleets are close to each other, it is a completely different attack and defense mode.
The fleets of both sides will disperse and launch attacks and defenses from any angle in the three-dimensional universe.
Because when the two fleets are close to each other, the hit rate of energy weapons and kinetic weapons will continue to increase as the distance shortens, and the attenuation rate of power will gradually decrease. It is almost accurate with every hit, and it is difficult to avoid or dodge.
If the warships were still gathering together at this time, it would be tantamount to seeking death.
Dispersing themselves not only prevented large-scale attacks but also enabled a multi-axis offensive. As long as the defenders failed to properly handle the situation, a single axis of defense could be breached, ultimately crippling the entire front.
Since ancient times, "hand-to-hand combat" has always been extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will lose everything.
Today, in the Kuiper Belt of the solar system, the Light Chaser Fleet and the Silicon-based Civilization Alliance Fleet are engaged in a fierce offensive and defensive battle. This is a real life-and-death battle.
The universe was filled with violent energy fluctuations and explosions. The battleship's energy shield kept flashing, and the hull was left with dense burns and bullet marks.
Enemy and ally fire volleys, the distance between the fleets shrinking. The energy from laser and ion cannons intertwined, creating brilliant streaks of light, like fireworks exploding across the universe. A barrage of kinetic weapons crisscrossed the battlefield, dotting the sky like stars. Occasionally, ships with depleted shields were struck, exploding into flaming balls of fire.
The fighters constantly maneuvered at high speed, dodging the enemy's barrage of fire. Their azure engine nozzles hummed as they darted through the asteroid belt like dancing spirits, constantly changing formations and tactics.
Sometimes it's like an eagle soaring in the sky, sometimes it's like a fish swimming in the shallows. Once it approaches the enemy ship, a fierce battle will immediately begin!
The enemy fleet also made a decision in an instant, and immediately released a large number of diamond-shaped flying objects from their ships to fight with the fighter formation.
Seeing this, the fighter formation quickly launched a dense swarm of missiles. The flames and thruster tail flames filled the universe, forming a thrilling picture.
However, countless traps also caused heavy casualties to the enemy.
However, the fleet of the Silicon-based Civilization Alliance still relied on its numerical advantage and perfect tactical control to gradually encircle the Light Chaser fleet.
The carefully arranged defense line was crumbling in the energy rays and the flames of the explosion, but the Light Seekers still held their ground.
Boom! Crash! The Hyperion suddenly trembled, causing many crew members to almost lose their balance.
"Oh no! The Y-axis defense line is about to be breached. We're about to be attacked from above!"
Chang Wei stared ahead with gritted teeth, and everyone was waiting for his orders.
Life and death depends on his thoughts!
Looking ahead, the warships' bows unleashed a continuous barrage of fire, the fierce energy impact riddling both sides' vessels with holes. The flashes of explosions continued to blaze, the ripped hulls shattered into scattered debris, and the universe was filled with the smell of devastation and burning.
"If this continues, we'll all be wiped out!"
Chang Wei tightened the "Spear of Dimension" in his hand, struggled for a moment, but still did not throw it away. Instead, he gave an order.
"Is the cooldown time for the Folding Space Weapon over? Aim straight ahead and fire!"
After hearing this order, the CIC on the Hyperion immediately notified the fighter formation.
"The time-space folding weapon is about to be released. All friendly forces on the firing track, please make an emergency evasive move! I repeat, the time-space folding weapon is about to be released. All friendly forces on the firing track, please make an emergency evasive move!"
A huge shooting track across the battlefield immediately appeared on the combat light screen, clearly displaying the final charging rate.
90%...95%...98%...100%. Launch!
Soon, a huge space-time fluctuation swept past, like a storm, and set off terrible energy ripples in front of Chang Wei's eyes.
The next second, light exploded, and a large number of enemies in front of him were instantly cleared out.
Although the ideal casualties were not caused due to dispersion, Chang Wei's goal had been achieved.
Looking around, the brutality of this battle was shocking. Countless ships were destroyed, among which the ELS mimic fleet suffered the heaviest casualties, with the number reduced to 3,000.
A large amount of debris and the breath of death floated in the universe. The soldiers of the fleet fought hard and were not afraid of sacrifice. They held great beliefs and continued to fight a desperate battle with the enemy.
Watching all this, Chang Wei stood on the bridge, his face filled with calmness and determination. He knew full well that his next decision would determine the fate of the entire Light Chaser fleet.
At that moment, Matt Horner turned around and reported anxiously, "Sir, an enemy unit has passed through the X-axis and is behind us. Our retreat is about to be cut off and we are attacked from both sides!"
Chang Wei didn't look at Matt Horner, but looked straight ahead and waved his hand.
"All troops, abandon your defenses. With the Hyperion as your center, quickly advance forward and engage in a penetrating attack on the enemy's frontal forces!"
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