Chapter 1155: Learning of the Fall of Nankang Star

"Weaknesses?"

Ferrus asked.

"Three primary weaknesses."

Luosita pulled up an analysis diagram.

"First, the neural interface uses a hard connection, making it susceptible to Electromagnetic Pulse, just as you demonstrated. Second, the life support system is overly reliant on external energy; once the reactor is isolated, the user will suffocate within four minutes. Third, and most critical..."

Luosita zoomed in on a structure on the back of the armor.

"Their data link system. All Guardian Armor shares tactical data through a central command network. This improves coordination efficiency, but it also creates a single point of failure. If we can hack or destroy that network..."

"The tactical coordination of the entire Guardian Legion will collapse."

Ferrus continued.

"Just like what we did to the Alien defense system today."

"Exactly."

Ferrus pondered.

This intelligence was of immense value.

The military system of Feng Qi Xing relied heavily on technological integration, which was both a strength and a weakness.

"Send this analysis to all brother legions."

Ferrus ordered.

"Additionally, prepare a simplified version and 'leak' it through the captured Feng Qi Xing communications equipment."

Luosita was puzzled.

"Leak it to the enemy? Why?"

Ferrus explained.

"Psychological blow. When Feng Qi Xing soldiers know their equipment has been fully analyzed, and know the enemy has mastered every one of their weaknesses... morale will collapse."

Furthermore, they will begin to doubt their technology, doubt their commanders, and even doubt their entire military system.

The multiple effects of information warfare.

Ferrus intended not only to weaken the enemy materially but to destroy them psychologically.

"Also, regarding those technical Aliens among the captives... identify the valuable ones, especially those familiar with the Feng Qi Xing military system and industrial system. They will become participants in the 're-education program'."

"What if they resist?"

"Every Alien has a price. Survival, safety, family, ideals... find their price and pay it. If you truly cannot find it... then eliminate them. Efficiency is the priority."

Luosita nodded and recorded the order.

At this moment, the Communications Officer reported.

"Father, received an encrypted communication from Lord Guilliman. His fleet is preparing to make contact with the Feng Qi Xing main force."

Ferrus pulled up the real-time star map.

Forty-five light-years southeast of Nankang Star, the blue light dots representing Guilliman's fleet and the purple light dots representing the Feng Qi Xing main force were already locked in a standoff.

Ferrus gave the order.

"Notify all units: consolidate the occupation and prepare to defend against possible counterattacks. At the same time, initiate Phase Two of the plan."

"Phase Two?"

Jialage asked.

"After Feng Qi Xing loses the supplies from the 'Anvil', they have only two choices: either launch a full-scale attack early or retreat and reorganize."

Ferrus analyzed.

"Based on Valken's personality, he will choose the former, staking everything before supplies are exhausted. This means..."

Ferrus pointed to several key nodes on the star map.

"These rear supply depots and shipyards will become vulnerable. The Iron Hands will continue to strike deep while the enemy main force is pinned down by Guilliman, completely destroying the war potential of the Fengqi Star Alliance."

Deep strikes.

Cutting off supply lines is only the beginning; completely crushing the industrial foundation is the goal.

"But that will disperse our forces..."

Jialage worried.

"It will not disperse; it will concentrate."

Ferrus pulled up a new deployment map.

"We will form three rapid strike groups, each with six warships and one company. Objective: hit and run, strike and leave, giving the enemy no time to react."

Ferrus said finally.

"But first, wait for the results from Guilliman's side. If he can severely damage the Feng Qi Xing main force, our operations will be even more efficient."

Ferrus walked to the viewing window and looked at the Feng Qi Xing supply ships being transferred outside.

Those ships were originally intended to provide supplies for the Feng Qi Xing counterattack fleet, but now they would become spoils of war for the Star Alliance.

War is not just fighting; it is a struggle for resources.

Whoever controls the supplies controls the rhythm of the war.

Ferrus recalled the words of his father, Yingzhou.

"The most brilliant strategy is to have the enemy already defeated before the war begins."

Cutting off supply lines, destroying industrial foundations, dismantling morale... these are all "defeats before the war."

When the Feng Qi Xing main fleet engages with Guilliman, they are actually already losing, because their logistical arteries have been severed, their war machine is bleeding out, and their soldiers are losing confidence.

Ferrus said to the tactical recorder.

"Record today's battle case. Title: 'The Decisive Role of Technological Superiority in War.' Highlight: Electronic warfare precedes physical warfare, system paralysis precedes target destruction, and psychological impact precedes actual casualties."

"Yes, Father."

Ferrus took one last look at Nankang Star.

This planet had already quieted down; resistance had basically ceased, and order was being restored.

Of course, it was the order defined by the Star Alliance.

Fengqi Star Alliance Theater General Headquarters.

Valken stood in the center of the strategic holographic room, his three eyes fixed intently on the massive star map suspended in the air.

This was the largest fleet he had ever commanded in his military career, and also the largest military mobilization of the Fengqi Star Alliance in three hundred years.

Theoretically, this should have been an exhilarating sight.

But at this moment, Valken's Third Eye was stinging continuously.

"Seventh Sub-fleet reporting: assembly complete, awaiting further instructions."

The Communications Officer's voice rang out in the holographic room.

Valken did not respond immediately.

His gaze shifted from the main attack vector and fell upon a secondary theater on the flank of the star map: Nankang Star, the most important logistics hub in the Sixth Star Sector.

According to the schedule, the supply fleet there should have departed twelve hours ago to transport the first batch of campaign reserve supplies to the Capital Ship fleet.

But the confirmation communication never arrived.

"Contact the Nankang Star transit command again."

Valken ordered, his voice carrying a trace of agitation he was unwilling to admit even to himself.

"I want to confirm the real-time location of the Seventh Supply Fleet."

The Communications Officer operated quickly, and the connection prompt for the encrypted channel echoed monotonously in the holographic room.

Once, twice, three times... no one answered.

"Switch to the backup channel, use the Highest Priority identification code."

The connection was attempted again.

This time, the communication connected, but what came through was not the report from the logistics officer as expected, but harsh electrical noise and a blurred, intermittent voice.

"... Repeat... Nankang Star System... under attack... unknown fleet... orbital defense... paralyzed... request..."

The voice stopped abruptly. The communication was completely cut off.

The holographic room was silent.

All staff and officers stopped their work, their three eyes looking in unison toward their Commander-in-Chief.

Valken felt a chill rise up.

He forced himself to remain calm.

"Retrieve the last sensor data transmitted from Nankang Star. Now."