Chapter 728
Archangel! Go forward!
Chapter 728 Archangel! Go forward! (2/4)
While the battle on the uninhabited island broke out, He Ming, who was escorting the transport fleet, also received a notification from the Polaris.
"Okay. I understand. If you need support, please notify me immediately. With Dendrobium's speed, I can be back in half an hour."
Judging from the battle situation reported by the Polaris, there is no need for the support of He Ming and Shihu Lan for the time being.
Moreover, neither Feng Yun nor Liu Hai agreed to let He Ming rush back to support the uninhabited island.
They were more concerned about whether the transport fleet could reach the uninhabited island safely.
Compared with the current war situation, the safety of transport routes is more important.
Otherwise, such important combat forces as He Ming and Shihu Lan would not have been mobilized to come to support.
Just imagine the scene of a black cloud-like Dendrobium cruising around an uninhabited island. It is so oppressive and such a headache for the ZAFT fleet.
There is reason to believe that before launching the attack on ZAFT's Carpentaria base, many arrangements and backup plans must have been made regarding the existence of Dendrobium.
However, because the Dendrobium suddenly disappeared from the sky over the uninhabited island, all of ZAFT's preparations were in vain.
But because of this, Dendrobium's absence would distract some of the ZAFT's attention, as they were worried that the elusive Dendrobium would suddenly appear behind them and start a massacre.
"I'm afraid this involvement will soon be discovered by the ZAFT side."
The sight of the black cloud-like Dendrobium orchids hovering around the transport fleet can be seen by anyone who is interested and approaches this sea area.
What's more, the Carpentaria base will probably also send troops to conduct a diplomatic disruption operation.
Once the transportation routes are disrupted, construction projects that rely on construction materials from mainland East Asia to build base islands will inevitably suffer unimaginable impacts.
Therefore, He Ming must ensure the safety of this route.
"Adino. Has Orb responded?"
As the shadow cast by the Dendrobium orchid passed over the transport fleet, He Ming remembered the reminder from his homeland when he accepted the escort mission.
As a party to the construction project, Orb has agreed to send a fleet to assist and escort the transport fleet.
However, it took some time for Orb to mobilize the fleet, and it was unable to arrive in time to meet up with the transport fleet. This led to the scene where He Ming and Shihu Lan escorted the transport fleet.
"Yes! A few minutes ago, Orb has dispatched an escort fleet of 8 ships, mainly Aegis-class cruisers and supplemented by Kurami-class battleships. It is expected to reunite with the transport fleet in the sea ahead in a few hours."
"Are you finally willing to send out troops?"
In fact, before deciding to use the uninhabited island as the main body to build the base island of the orbital elevator, the East Asian Republic had already extended an invitation to Orb, but Orb had never agreed. It only provided relevant materials and technical personnel to assist in the development of the project.
And now, at this point, Orb finally sent out their fleet to participate in the escort.
At the same time, the transport fleet seemed to have received the news, and the first ship at the front of the fleet also sent an inquiry as to whether it should speed up to meet up with the escort fleet sent by Orb.
He Ming pondered for a moment and gave an affirmative answer.
In addition to Dendrobium, the transport fleet also has an escort fleet consisting of two Des Moines-class mobile cruisers and three Fraser-class frigates.
However, the more troops the escort fleet has, the better.
Under the turbulent sea surface, the ZAFT submarine carrier that had been lurking in the surrounding waters and tracking the transport fleet did just as its name suggested. Once it discovered the whereabouts of the transport fleet, it decisively decided to launch a war of disruption.
however.
The ZAFT submarine carrier that was sneaking around the transport fleet immediately noticed the dendrobium orchid that was sweeping across the sky like a black cloud.
"Why could it be that ghost thing?!"
Looking through the periscope from afar, the captain of the submarine mothership saw a corner of the Dendrobium orchid hovering high in the sky, and he suddenly felt overwhelmed.
"Quick! Contact the base, inform the base that Target No. 1 has appeared above the transport fleet! The combat mission has encountered serious obstacles!!" "Yes!"
When this news was transmitted back to Carpentaria, it was also simultaneously transmitted to the submarine fleet where Cruze was.
"Oh? That black cloud-like MA is actually going to ensure the safety of the transport fleet's route? Humph, it seems that East Asia is very afraid of the interruption of the transport route."
Cruze sneered a few times, then his expression became serious.
"Yitzhak, Diego, it's time for us to attack."
"Yes!"
As the waves surged and splashed, one after another, the submarine motherships that had been hidden on one side of the battlefield and had never revealed any traces surfaced and released all the ZAFT MS that had been watching the battle for a long time and were already eager to fight.
"Report! New ZAFT submarine carriers have appeared! Number, 5! They are continuously releasing MS. The number of MS has exceeded 30!"
In the bridge of the Archangel, the expressions of Mariu and Natal Bakilulu suddenly became solemn.
"Lieutenant Bakilulu."
Malu turned around and looked at Natal Bakirulu.
"Captain, the Archangel should move forward."
Natal Bakilulu pondered for a moment and made a suggestion.
"it is good!"
Malu gave the order without hesitation.
"Archangel, turn right 3, maximum combat speed, target, enemy submarine carrier!"
"Notify the Strike Gundam and the Sky King Squadron to intercept the enemy MS. We cannot let the enemy MS attack the dredging ship!!"
The actions of the Archangel were noticed by Feng Yun.
"Oh? You acted decisively! You are worthy of being the captain who led the Archangel out of the siege. Lockon, assist the Archangel!"
"learn!"
Lockon responded and turned the muzzle of the Dynames Gundam towards the front of the Archangel.
For the Dynamis Gundam, which has long-range sniping capabilities, it is just a matter of moving the muzzle.
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
As the beams of light passed from the left and right sides of the Archangel, the two Deans who were trying to join forces to launch a surprise attack on the Archangel from the left and right were pierced through on the spot and turned into gorgeous fireworks.
"Is that Lockon's sniper? He's really amazing."
Driving the Strike Gundam equipped with a gun backpack, Mu Yi, who was frowning and locking onto the enemy plane, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration when he saw that the target he had been aiming at for a while was shot down by a sniper.
"No! It's just an ordinary sniper. Major Mu, thank you for your praise."
Lockon's response made Mu smile helplessly.
He couldn't do what Lockon did, and defeat the enemy with ease.
However, it is undeniable that with Lockon's support, the Archangel, which advanced alone, suffered significantly less attacks, and was able to focus its main energy on targeting the opponent's submarine carrier.
(End of this chapter)