Galactic Empire in New World

Part 5 Chapter 35 First Sea Battle of Esthirant

Ocean, 200 km from Esthirant, 04:15 am

Task Force Group A, Myto Empire

Task Force A is preparing for an assault on Palpadia's capital, Esthirant. On the escort carrier and amphibious assault ship, all airspeeders were being prepared. Similarly, the tanks and APCs on the amphibious assault ship.

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Flagship Task Force A, battlecruiser 'Sulawesi'.

Commodore Hanlan was waiting for a report on the readiness of the entire task force to launch an attack. He is currently sitting in the CIC of the 'Sulawesi'.

"Commodore, orbital assets indicate that there is a fleet of active Palpadia Empire military vessels between us and Esthirant. It is approximately 100 km from us and 100 km from Esthirant. The number of ships is 171." the XO reported.

"Oh, they're in ready condition?" Commodore Hanlan said.

"Yes, commodore. Some Wyverns were also seen on patrol, despite the darkness." the XO replied.

"Recommendations?" asked Hanlan.

"The easiest is to use missiles, the use of cannons on ships takes a long time because they use the tactic of stretching the distance between ships, so even if we use orbital bombardment, it takes a lot of time and energy. It is most feasible to use airstrikes." the XO said.

"But we have to postpone the attack on Esthirant because our airspeeders have to return to re-arm," said Hanlan.

"Yes, that will add quite a bit of time, especially since, according to orbital assets, there are still quite a number of other military ships in Esthirant Harbor and the harbors of nearby cities. It appears they are determined to protect their capital," said the XO.

"Hmm, it seems there is no other way. Alright, as per the recommendation, we will use air warfare to destroy those ships. Signal 'Lana' to destroy the large military base protecting Esthirant, also use orbital bombardment to destroy the ships still docked at Esthirant Harbor and other ports." Harlan ordered.

"Yes commodore. I will prepare the airstrikes. Task Force A will remain in place for the time being until the enemy fleet is neutralized." the XO said.

"Commodore, we've detected an unidentified flying object, possibly a wyvern, 50 km from here. Two in number" said a crewman.

"Destroy them immediately, don't let them find us." Hanlan said.

"Yes, Commodore." the XO replied.

In less than a minute, two missiles appeared to be released from the 'Sulawesi,' both reaching their targets, the Palpadia Empire wyverns on patrol. Both wyverns were completely destroyed, because the missiles released by the ship had much larger warheads than the missiles carried by the airspeeder.

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Flagship 1st Palpadia Empire Defense Fleet, Phishanus Class, 'Thirant'

The 'Thirant' is the flagship ship of the 1st Palpadia Empire Defense Fleet. A fleet was specifically formed to defend Esthirant. The fleet consists of 171 ships, of which 20 are wyvern carriers and the remainder are warships. The commander of the 1st Palpadia Empire Defense Fleet is Admiral Bern.
Currently on the bridge of the 'Thirant' there was only the second officer on watch. Although it was still dawn, the entire fleet was on alert. This was because the Myto Empire would definitely attack Esthirant.

"Sir, we've lost contact with patrol group 17. The two wyvern raiders failed to report on time and did not respond to manacomm's call!" said a crew member.