Galaxy Domination Guide

Chapter 188 181 CV vs CV (Part 1)

Above the vast azure waves of the South China Sea, a majestic warship, with its distinctive silver-white paint gleaming, sliced through the waves. On one side of the bow, painted in white, was the hull number 17—this was Country C's first domestically built surface aircraft carrier, the Shandong.

Inside the combat operations center, a mesmerizing holographic battle situation sandbox was displayed before the fleet's commanding officers. Captain Lv Zhinian stood silently, watching an island rise from the sandbox hologram.

He spoke, "Azhi, transmit the real-time satellite imagery."

"Yes, Captain Comrade." Azhi was the onboard core artificial intelligence of the Shandong, utilizing Grade B AI technology, which Country C was as yet unable to produce independently.

Although the technological level of the Shandong as a naval warship was not particularly high, its electronic and avionics systems were capable of matching those of some starships. Especially notable was its robust data-processing capability paired with Azhi, the warship AI, which could significantly enhance its combat effectiveness.

A two-dimensional high-definition 3D image appeared in front of Lv Zhinian. The operations center's projection technology ensured that Azhi could display any two-dimensional and holographic images in any corner.

Lv Zhinian saw swathes of coconut trees and various tropical vegetation, alongside a city brimming with a sci-fi aura. The architecture, with its industrial design aesthetics, appeared glass-like yet metallic, utilizing both curves and sharp lines, and even the street signs on the roads were clearly visible.

He nodded his head but did not continue the conversation. Meanwhile, the staff officers and other officers watching the same scene were utterly amazed.

"It's really an entire island with its own city, and it looks quite developed too."

"It's hard to believe that just half an hour ago that was all sea. We were sailing over it this morning."

After their initial surprise, the officersfelt an uncontainable excitement brewing. The Spratly Islands had become a single Spratly Island with a highly developed city capable of accommodating 50 million people, directly offering a plush Star Alliance standard of living.

Majinto glanced at Kirkland and responded, "Would launching the Super Hornets reassure our air defenses?"

Kirkland was at a loss for words, as the reality was obvious. Lighthouse Country's navy, including its aircraft carriers, was no longer the unrivaled force it once was across the oceans.

Although the exact extent of Country C's military strength, now enhanced through its membership in the Star Alliance, was not clear to them, the snippets of military news about Country C circulating online were enough to send chills down their spines.

Merely deploying one aerodynamic fighter from Iridium Star would be beyond any challenge that a Super Hornet could handle. So, does deploying aircraft make much of a difference?

Majinto spoke pragmatically, "Our navy's enemy is not Country C's navy anymore. Choosing a battle we can't possibly win would be as foolish as the scenario during World War II with the Imperial Japanese Navy. Our adversaries are all countries outside of Country C that seek to question and overturn our maritime sovereignty.

The issues with Country C are not for us to get involved; if other countries think this signals the decline of America, they are sorely mistaken."

As Country C's navy continued its warnings, Majinto and Kirkland heard every word clearly, and they kept responding in kind to the Country C personnel, engaging in a nutrient-free and uncreative exchange of words.

At that moment, Majinto received a message from the Pacific Fleet Command, "Commander, our nearby monitoring facilities have detected unusual geological activities and signals coming from within the no-fly zone established by Country C. Our spy satellites suddenly malfunctioned and are not operational. We need you to dispatch reconnaissance aircraft to scout the no-fly zone area."

Majinto harbored some concerns but, after contemplating the situation, thought that merely sending aircraft might not lead to direct conflict with Country C, given their typical stance.

There might be some chasing and counter-chasing by aircraft from both sides, but as long as Lighthouse Country's aircraft entered the no-fly zone and gathered some intelligence, there was no need for entanglement with Country C's military aircraft.

Having made his decision, Majinto ordered the Air Fleet to dispatch two waves of four Super Hornet fighters each for mutual support and cover.

Aboard the aircraft carrier, the Super Hornets took off one after another, heading towards the north, an area from which they had yet to receive any intelligence.