Chapter 928: Alarm at Fengrao Starport (1)

"Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance? An alliance I have never heard of? We have had almost no contact with them..."

General Gelan interrupted Suo'er's muttering directly.

"The reason is still unclear! But the intelligence department just decrypted some residual data transmitted from the Sanpimu Star automated monitoring station. The attacker's energy signature matches a record labeled 'Xiuluosheng Planet' from an anomaly event at an Entertainment Plaza previously! Moreover, several of our border outposts have been destroyed, and the trajectory source points directly to Xiuluosheng Planet!"

General Gelan's image was slightly distorted due to signal interference.

"Suo'er, listen! No matter who they are or why they came, the theater's order is clear: the Seventh Star Sector cannot be lost! Fengrao Starport is of even greater importance! You must use every force currently available to hold off their first wave of attacks and buy time for the theater to mobilize reinforcements!"

Gelan paused, then continued.

"Suo'er, this is not an ordinary border conflict. This operation by the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is meticulously planned, ruthless, and swift. The technology and military strength they have displayed far exceed our previous estimates.

This is very likely the beginning of a full-scale war. The safety of the Southern Theater, and even the stability of the entire Feng Qi Xing Alliance, now largely depends on whether you and Fengrao Starport can hold the line!"

"I understand, sir. Fengrao Starport will fight to the last person. We will do our utmost to stall the enemy."

Gelan nodded and said.

"Very good! The theater will organize reinforcements as quickly as possible, but you need to hold out for at least 48 hours! Also, the delegation from the Daikong Star Alliance is still with you, right?"

"Yes, Ms. Aolana and Academician Tuowake are in the Command Center."

"Consult with them at the highest level immediately! Share the intelligence on the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance with them. This matter is no longer just a crisis for the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. The emergence of a new force with such military power and unpredictable behavior is a huge threat to the balance of the entire known star region. We must secure the full support of the Daikong Star Alliance! This may be the key to whether we can survive this crisis!"

"Understood! I will negotiate with them immediately."

The communication ended, and Suo'er walked out of the communication room.

The star map in the Command Center outside showed that the forward First and Third Fleets were already engaging the enemy's vanguard at the edge of the Chaomo Asteroid Belt.

Suo'er walked up to Ms. Aolana and Academician Tuowake.

"The two of you, I have just received confirmation from the Southern Theater Command that those attacking us are the 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance'."

"Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance?"

Ms. Aolana and Academician Tuowake exchanged a look; the latter also furrowed his brows and shook his head.

"General Suo'er, please forgive my bluntness, but the Daikong Star Alliance's diplomatic database and intelligence network cover an extremely wide range, yet I have never heard of this name. How could a force with such a powerful fleet be completely invisible in the known star region?"

Academician Tuowake added.

"Unless they come from extremely distant, unexplored regions, or... have been hiding themselves in ways beyond our imagination."

Suo'er nodded and replied.

"The intelligence we possess is equally scarce. We only know they might exist in the dark border zones, with extremely secretive activities. It wasn't until this attack that their characteristics were exposed on a large scale."

Suo'er relayed General Gelan's intelligence and began to speak.

"Ms. Aolana, Academician Tuowake, as we can see, the behavior of this 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance' is unpredictable. Their appearance not only disregards the Feng Qi Xing Alliance but also poses a challenge to the order of the entire known star region."

After a moment of Silence, Ms. Aolana looked up at Suo'er.

"General Suo'er, although we know nothing about this 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance', the foundation of the alliance treaty between the Daikong Star Alliance and the Feng Qi Xing Alliance is solid.

The act of aggression before us is a clear threat.

I cannot immediately commit to large-scale military intervention; that requires approval from the Supreme Council.

However, I authorize the immediate and full sharing of the most advanced sensor data and tactical analysis systems carried by our delegation's ships with your side. At the same time, I will personally send an emergency communication to the Supreme Council to detail the unknown threat we are facing here and initiate emergency consultation and joint response mechanisms."

"I am deeply grateful! Your support is crucial! Kalike, immediately arrange for the Daikong Star Alliance's technical experts to connect to our command and analysis systems!"

After making the arrangements, Suo'er turned to the general communication channel.

"All defenders of Fengrao Starport! We are facing an attack from an unknown, powerful enemy called the 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance'! But they have underestimated our will to protect our home! Behind us are the billions of our compatriots in the Seventh Star Sector, and beneath our feet is the dignity of Fengrao Starport! For the Star Alliance! For our home! Fight to the end!"

"Fight to the end!"

The day's patrol Task ended, and Weike was enjoying a rare moment of rest.

Kern was humming a folk tune from their hometown on the lower bunk.

Suddenly, an alarm sounded.

Kern and I stopped what we were doing at the same time.

"What is it? System malfunction?"

"There's a situation!"

Weike sat up from the bed, sleepiness gone.

Kern also stood up and said alertly.

"Which blind fool dares to come to the Seventh Star Sector to cause trouble? Did space pirates drink too much energy fluid?"

Both of them tended to think this was a small-scale harassment incident.

After all, in the Southern Theater of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, especially around a major hub like Fengrao Starport, there hadn't been a decent conflict in a long time.

Occasionally, some insignificant pirates or smugglers would flee at the sight of the Star Alliance patrol fleet's insignia.

The alarm sound became sharp again.

Kern's tone became grave.

"Highest alert?! Direct threat? Are you kidding me! This is Fengrao Starport!"

Weike was also stunned.

A direct threat alarm? In Weike's service career, he had only heard it a few times during drills.

This meant the enemy had already broken through the outer defenses, and their spearhead was pointed directly at Fengrao Starport.

A broadcast came through the dormitory building's system.

"All combat personnel proceed to designated combat stations immediately! Repeat, all combat personnel proceed to designated combat stations immediately! Non-combat personnel, please follow instructions and proceed to the nearest shelter quickly! This is not a drill!"

"Not a drill..."

Weike and Kern looked at each other, both seeing shock and a trace of bewilderment in the other's eyes.

What on earth had happened?

The two rushed out of the dormitory at top speed; the corridor was already in a state of chaos.

Soldiers poured out from every room, rushing toward different corridors.

"Move! Go to the D-2 Defense Zone!"

Weike shouted at Kern, as their combat stations were on the southwest side of the Starport.

"Damn it, what the hell is going on?"

Kahn growled while running.

"Could it be that those bastards from the Canaan Star Alliance have attacked?"

"I don't know! The broadcast only said it was an enemy attack!"

Weike replied.