Chapter 137 Hodrialis

Somewhere in the cosmic space not far from the main force consisting of six DarkStar motherships, a massive Godora fleet was hidden behind a barren planet. All kinds of warships densely packed together, forming neat formations, this was one of the large temporary formations assembled for the [Hodrialis] operation.

On the star chart screen of the command ship, the coordinates of all DarkStar motherships were marked in red. The six-mothership force was the closest and was slowly approaching the ambush area. This enemy force was the target of the Godora fleet.

"Target is approaching the ambush site, estimated time of arrival, eleven hours and twenty-five minutes."

The fleet commander reported the situation to the war affairs bureau higher-ups. He was one of the officials who knew the specific target of the operation.

To prevent leaks, every commander in charge of the [Hodrialis] operation had undergone heavy screening, and only those with absolute loyalty could know the target of the operation.

At the thought of launching a counterattack against DarkStar, the fleet commander was secretly excited. He was an old-fashioned, pure-blooded Godora official with extremely high party spirit, harboring deep-seated hostility toward DarkStar, and looking forward to eradicating this malignant tumor every day.

This was an important operation. As one of the commanders handpicked by the higher-ups, it was undoubtedly an honor, and the sense of responsibility on his shoulders was extremely heavy.

After completing the report to the higher-ups, the fleet commander contacted the commanders of other formations, exchanging information on the timing of the operation. The strategic goal was to carry out synchronized strikes against all DarkStar forces, so commanders needed to communicate with each other.

After confirming the timing of the operation, another commander suddenly brought up a new topic in the encrypted military communication channel.

"Do you know the source of intelligence for this operation? I inquired through connections, and it turns out to be top-level secret."

"Top level? It seems the channels through which the higher-ups obtain intelligence are indeed mysterious."

In the view of these informed high-ranking officials, after so many years of entanglement between Godora and DarkStar, suddenly learning the coordinates of DarkStar was bound to be fishy, and they couldn't help but be curious about the source of this information. However, no one could find out the specific details.

"I do have some inside information. I heard that Godora was able to organize this counterattack because it purchased intelligence from a mysterious person, otherwise the war affairs bureau would still be unable to shake off DarkStar leading them by the nose."

"Mysterious person?"

"This person can actually monitor the coordinates of DarkStar forces. Haha, could there be a traitor among the DarkStar high-ups?"

Everyone chatted casually for a few words, secretly feeling curious about the mysterious person who provided the intelligence.

Who on earth is this person who single-handedly started this war? He is simply a hero of Godora!

Ending the communication, the fleet commander issued a new order.

"The time is almost up, notify the mercenary fleet on standby to cooperate with us in the attack."

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The waiting period was very idle, but players had a high degree of subjective initiative, often trying to improve their relationship with mercenaries, trying to trigger quests, and digging out new fun, without Han Xiao deliberately paying attention.

Han Xiao often visited different transport ships, communicating with players, continuing to harvest experience, or exchanging pleasantries with the leaders of large mercenary groups, and spent the remaining time manufacturing machinery.

After a few days, Gulejia called all the legion commanders again. The Godora employer's orders had come down, and the day to start the operation had finally arrived.

The mercenary joint fleet accelerated its speed and went to the predetermined location to lie in ambush. The Black Star Army also moved with the army.

Returning to the Blacklight Stealther ship, Han Xiao received a private communication from Godora.

"Black Star, the operation is about to begin. At that time, we need you to control the infiltrated artificial intelligence and create chaos for the enemy."

"I know." Han Xiao nodded.

Letting a double agent stir up trouble was very simple.

"The reward for this employment has been notarized by the Mercenary Alliance, and the formal employment mission has been sent to the Black Star Army's files."

Han Xiao opened the mercenary group interface. Godora's formal employment had been authorized, named [Hodrialis Operation - War Employment].

War employment was not a private transaction and needed to be filed with the Mercenary Alliance. After the matter was completed, it would increase a large number of credit points, improve the mercenary group's level, and add a rich and colorful stroke to the mission archive.

This was also the Black Star Army's first war-level employment.

The panel finally triggered the corresponding employment mission, with a full 18 million experience reward, and Godora camp relationship +1500.

As the legion commander, his reward share was the highest, reaching three million four hundred thousand Enas. In addition to himself, other cadres and mercenaries had their own rewards.

Especially the players. In addition to the [Black Star Army First War] bestowed by himself, all of them triggered the [Hodrialis Operation - War Employment], with substantial experience and money rewards. Of course, the players' rewards were far less than his own.

But this was a war-level employment. Although players could only get a bit of soup, the rewards far exceeded the standards of their current level and were extremely generous.

On the forum, hundreds of thousands of player mercenaries were excited, posting to show off that the first battle they joined after joining the Black Star Army had so many rewards. Everyone's interest in the Black Star Army became stronger.

By large-scale employment, making players realize that they and the camp were a community of interests, thereby shaping a sense of belonging - Han Xiao led players to participate in this war for this purpose.

Most players had a desire to "role-play", the fantasy of working for a certain force in the game. To make the Black Star Army the first love-like camp in the players' hearts, one had to use means such as plot, sentiment, and benefits.

Han Xiao had formulated this plan early when he established the camp.

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In the vast universe, the mercenary fleet guarded the ambush location, only needing a short-range warp to reach the predetermined battlefield position. At this time, they were monitoring the enemy's movements through the star chart coordinates shared by Godora.

The Black Star Army's formation was located at the rear of the joint fleet, not participating in the frontal attack of the warships.

On the Blacklight Stealther, Han Xiao watched the DarkStar forces' actions through Risda's feedback.

His monitoring screen was different. Others could only monitor star chart coordinates, but he could monitor the internal situation of the motherships. At this moment, the members of the DarkStar fleet were completely unaware and were doing their own things, as usual.

"Attacking Aquamarine Star and causing me heavy losses, now it's finally your turn to pay back."

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes.

Time gradually advanced, and the six DarkStar motherships finally entered the ambush location.

"Here they come!"

Han Xiao's eyes flashed.

"Attack!" Gulejia's order instantly spread throughout the army.

In the next moment, the mercenary joint fleet suddenly entered warp status, and the outside universe turned into a streamer channel, with countless starlight retreating in high-speed warp.

In just a few seconds, the joint fleet crossed a long distance, and the undefended six-mothership force of DarkStar appeared before their eyes.

On the other side, streams of light shot over, precisely the Godora fleet, attacking from both sides, instantly surrounding this DarkStar force.

The ambush locations of both sides were outside the radar detection range, and their simultaneous appearance caught DarkStar off guard.

Without saying a word, Godora and the mercenaries opened fire at the same time, and countless artillery fire drowned the DarkStar six-mothership formation. With preparation against unpreparedness, this DarkStar force was immediately thrown into chaos.

Inside the mothership where Degulish was located, the lights all turned alarm red, and the alarm bells rang loudly.

The people on board looked horrified and rushed to their posts in a panic. The DarkStar mothership was shaken non-stop by the explosions, and people fell from time to time.

"What's going on?!"

Degulish looked shocked and angry, turned on the observation equipment, and saw clearly that the attacking force was Godora's troops, and was immediately shocked.

It's actually Godora?!

Godora is ambushing us?

How could they grasp our movements!

"Degulish, we're under ambush, the enemy is prepared, and it's not just our force. I just received news that the DarkStar motherships located in other star sectors are also under attack at the same time. Godora has been planning this for a long time. They have cracked our stealth equipment and grasped our movements!"

The projection of the intelligence officer appeared on the screen, looking anxious.

This was the first time DarkStar had been attacked by Godora in stealth mode.

Stealth mode was DarkStar's biggest reliance, but now it had failed. Degulish immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

"Order all fleets, don't get entangled, seek opportunities to break through. This is Godora's trap. This is an important moment for our survival. We can't engage them head-on!"

Degulish hurriedly ordered.

Godora's attack was unannounced, and the accident happened too quickly. All the high-ups, including Degulish, had no time to react, or even time to think about how Godora had grasped their movements.

The top priority was to break through and escape!

He knew in his heart that if Godora had planned this for a long time, they would not be able to resist Godora's strong attack head-on and could only escape.

However, before the order could be issued, the communication interface showed that the connection was interrupted.

Not only Degulish himself, but all communications between the entire DarkStar mothership and the outside world were cut off.

Degulish was in the mothership controlled by Risda.

Risda directly cut off the connection between this mothership and the outside world.

The double agent had begun!