Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 798: Section 793 - Tactical Tempo

18 tactical jets formed three tactical squadrons, each with nine two-jet teams, advancing towards the monster groups at 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions, ready to preemptively disrupt their imminent dive attack.

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The outcome of the battle was virtually inevitable; despite the longest distance, it would conclude first.

As the large armed Magic Cube Warship "Snow Mountain" gradually decelerated and turned, Chen Fei's No. 2 flagship surged ahead, accomplishing the tactical cover maneuvers.

The command and logistics team of the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee dared to be so brave, and naturally, Chen Fei was willing to risk his life alongside the warriors.

The total number of monsters was close to a thousand, but this battle was not unwinnable.

Chen Fei planned to use speed to nullify the enemy's numerical advantage, covering the opponent's rhythm with his own.

In the three-dimensional holographic projection screen, monsters from seven directions were closing in, forming a three-dimensional pocket.

Everyone was doing elementary arithmetic, distance divided by speed equals who takes down whom first.

Miyoshi Xuesen's gaze closely followed the three tactical jet squadrons as they approached the target. The distance of 160 kilometers was covered in an instant, with the target at 12 o'clock, 22 monsters at an altitude of 16,700 meters.

Small light dots flickered, and programmable combat bombs streaked out from the formation, reducing the number of monsters at 12 o'clock from 22 to 0 within seconds.

Even with close combat missiles, hitting fixed targets at long range was no different from hitting live targets.

The 18 tactical jets turned and dove towards the 11 monsters at 1 o'clock position, maintaining supersonic speeds throughout. No matter how fast the monsters were, they couldn't react in time.

Kill one every ten steps, travel a thousand miles without halting.

Leave when the job is done, hiding one's name and deeds.

Like 18 master swordsmen, drawing and sheathing their swords, turning and leaving, while heads soared into the sky behind them, blood spurting like a fountain.

Controlling combat aircraft in battle was Adam's forte, using a deep learning model trained with the experience of over a dozen ACE elite pilots, it was second nature in real combat.

This made Chen Fei quite reassured.

"One round, amazing!"

Miyoshi Xuesen's eyes widened.

The 18 tactical jets didn't split up, but concentrated on a divide-and-conquer tactic.

Fighting locally relied on outnumbering the enemy, using strength to bully the weak, an unfailing strategy to achieve victory.

Emmm... Why does it feel like playing a video game?

"Those monsters are mere flesh, they don't fly fast, have no long-range attack capabilities, hitting such defenseless targets is no challenge at all."

Chen Fei felt no pride or complacency, this kind of warfare was far inferior to corporate wars between military contractors, even less engaging than video games.

If these monsters were cast as mutants, well, there would be barely any difference!

Born from a background of military contractor combat employees, Chen Fei was undoubtedly an expert at handling such battles, and the Global United Defense Committee's command team probably anticipated this.

Within a minute, the monsters at 1 o'clock were cleared to 0.

Before the two sides formally engaged, two directions of enemy targets had already been eliminated.

The tactical jet group turned to the second target, having neutralized the fastest and highest flying threats, only numbers remained.

"Rookie, well done!"

Commander Ji at the command center sent congratulations, despite the actual geographical distance being less than 30 meters.

"Snow Mountain is ready for combat!"

The large armed Magic Cube Warship "Snow Mountain" had completed its turn and was internally unified, submitting a battle request.

"Rookie, what do you think?"

The command center's original communicator resumed the dialogue with Chen Fei, as the "2-1 flagship" was directly engaged in combat, having the most say.

The command room was busy with simulations, multiple battle scenarios progressing in tandem, Commander Ji occasionally monitoring Chen Xiao'er only during extraordinary situations.

"No need! Snow Mountain continues its retreat plan; the '2-1 flagship' is perfectly capable."

The "Snow Mountain" was not a specialized combat ship. Designed bulky for transport capacity, it was comparatively sluggish and naturally less combat-capable than the lightly armored, speed-focused yet effectively combat-worthy No. 2 flagship.

While the former was still turning, the latter's tactical jets had already completed their first combat mission.

The onboard weapon system of "Snow Mountain" was adequate for close defense against a few enemy targets, but in a direct confrontation with so many monsters, even with 300+ ability users on board, the airship would be left in tatters even if victorious, making it a losing proposition.

So Chen Fei decisively rejected their eager assistance, not wanting any added complications!

After neutralizing the targets at 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock, the 18 tactical jets swooped towards the 10 o'clock direction, where 9 monsters matched the second target condition of speeds over 200 kilometers per hour. They brushed past the monster horde at 11 o'clock, numbering up to 758, without any unnecessary harassing moves, rigidly adhering to the target conditions.

Thirty seconds later, the 9 monsters at 10 o'clock were shot down by railguns without even using missiles, at a distance of 61 kilometers from the No. 2 flagship.

"Carrier jet squadron, set the third target conditions, 7 o'clock, 8 o'clock, and 9 o'clock directions."

After eliminating three enemy contingents, Chen Fei aimed for total extermination. Had the full fleet combat group been present, he wouldn't hesitate so much.

Thousands versus tens of thousands differ by more than just one order of magnitude.

He reserved the largest monster horde at 11 o'clock for a final battle. Tackle it step by step, eat the meal bite by bite.

Higher and faster-flying monsters were smaller, stronger, harder to hit, handed to the higher, faster tactical jets.

Lower and slower-flying monsters were larger, easier to hit, thus the easiest to eliminate, suited for close-range battle with the No. 2 flagship.

Setting the first and second targets used the strategy of pitting the stronger horses against the opponents' weaker ones, then targeting three directions as the third targets with a different tactic to disrupt the enemy's attack rhythm.

In Ancient Rome, Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca faced the Roman Legion with exhausted infantry engaging head-on while cavalry flanked and disrupted from behind, thus breaking the Roman tactical plan and achieving victory.

Chen Fei replicated this strategy, but the scenario differed from Carthage and Barbarian Allied Forces versus Roman Legion. A mere few hundred flying monsters were nothing like the Roman Legion.

Indeed, he was bullying the monsters.

While the 18 tactical jets maneuvered, the No. 2 flagship advanced, closing in to within 15 kilometers of the monster horde at 11 o'clock. Railguns on the side platform began continuously firing 600mm demolition bombs with modified smart fuses, switching to proximity detonation mode, each bomb creating a hundred-meter diameter death zone instantly.

Huge bursts of fireworks incessantly filled the sky, thunderous noise echoing.

Occasionally, cunning monsters breached within 5 kilometers, triggering the No. 2 flagship's automatic close defense system. Programmable combat bombs and 30mm armor-piercing incendiary rounds crisscrossed in focused fire, eliminating intruders immediately.

Though numerous, the monsters' multi-threaded parallel attacks were handled deftly by the AI "Adam," whose computational load wasn't even a concern for Chen Fei.

The No. 2 flagship drew all the monsters' aggro, surrounding it tightly. Despite "Snow Mountain" being in visual range, few monsters pursued it.

"Command center, I have a bold idea!"

Though numerous, the monsters couldn't all attack at once. Even if they did, the No. 2 flagship with its magic shield and repulsion shield could hold out, then make a quick getaway.

Being a good strategist, Chen Fei wished to annihilate the monsters without unnecessary direct confrontation.

"Please go ahead!"

The command team, busy inside the cabin, extended their attention.

Chen Fei said, "The '2-1 flagship' proceeds directly to the destination, 'Snow Mountain' maintains a distance of 200 kilometers."

"What?"

The communicator barely understood the implication.

Just this?

This had nothing to do with the current battle!

What kind of idea was this?

"We're bound to fight upon reaching the destination, better to fight continuously. As the saying goes, war of movement, moving while fighting, eliminating enemy targets en route. And no, I'm not giving a lift."

To avoid misunderstanding, Chen Fei elaborated further.

The command team followed the No. 2 flagship, they were committed till the end, considering no other options.

"Yep yep, you're piloting a warship, not just any ride."

Fair enough, she was understanding. The operator really was perceptive.

"Do you understand?"

Chen Fei chuckled dryly.

"I understand, sure! When you're off duty, shall we... meet up?"

Goodness, she was flirting now.

Flirting was a thing, meeting needs too, great people often did both.

Chen Fei didn't expect her to take the bait so readily. This lady knew her stuff, and spoke straightforwardly.

He quickly clarified his stance.

"I only talk business, not romance!"

Not knowing her background, but aware of the other lady's backers, namely the Northern Weapons Industry Group.