Realm of Power

Aden sea area,

The moment Commander-in-Chief of the Aden Navy, Commander-in-Chief Idisa, stepped onto the command bridge of the Aden Navy flagship, he paused thoughtfully. The vast and boundless blue sea, in the depth of winter, presented a solid gray color. It is easy for people to have an illusion, as if the whole person is floating in the endless sea water, but suddenly this illusion disappears. Because the deck of the flagship Ezephissos under Idisa shook violently, and people standing on the deck could clearly feel that their level was tilted. This is very common when there are winds and waves. , but the weather is good today and there are minimal waves on the sea. This is definitely not a normal phenomenon.

Edisa has sent repairmen to conduct a detailed inspection of the entire ship, but still has not found the cause of this situation. In the end, it can only be considered that "because of the sequelae of the unprecedented multi-cabin design" as a new type of warship, It often requires multiple practical tests, and due to time constraints, since it started two months ago The heavy-armored ironclads that have been launched one after another have not undergone strict inspections, but have only been roughly tested. The construction technology of the new heavy-armored ironclads itself has surpassed the existing shipbuilding technology of the Kingdom of Aden. In many key structures, due to technical limitations, , both have made more or less changes, so it is normal to have some differences.

However, as the fleet left the entrance waters of the Gulf of Aden and began a continuous voyage of hundreds of miles and dozens of miles, the sequelae of this structural difference became more and more obvious. This structural difference mainly refers to the first use of With the technology of multi-layer compartments inside the hull, every heavy ironclad ship has cabin isolation panels inside. Even if there is a breach in the hull, As long as the cabin partition board seals the breach, the safety of the hull can still be maintained. This new structure greatly increases the survivability of the new ironclad ship. However, because the data of the partition board is different from the original picture, the hull will be damaged when sailing for a long time. , due to the humidity of sea water, differences in climate temperature, thermal expansion and contraction, the hull naturally becomes unbalanced from left to right.

To put it bluntly, the boat tilts on the sea

On the fifth day when the main force of the Aden navy quietly left the entrance to the Gulf of Aden, the first heavy ironclad ship tilted. On the eighth day, eight of the thirty-two heavy ironclad ships invariably tilted. On the tenth day, Aden The main force of the naval fleet leaves the Luofan Sea In the area, eight heavy ironclad ships that were deemed unsuitable for continued navigation because the deflection exceeded ten degrees were stranded at the Aden port in the Luofan Sea. The number of heavy ironclad ships with deflected hulls has expanded to eighteen, and even the Aden Navy The flagship also has a tilt problem

Standing on the slightly tilted command bridge, Commander-in-Chief of the Aden Navy Issadi looked grim.

The main force of Aden's navy relies on the existence of these thirty-two heavy armored warships. As long as it encounters the main force of the Imperial Navy, facing the characteristics of the Imperial Navy's fast ships and fierce firepower, Isadi is 80% sure that he can use the heavy armored ships to defeat the Empire. The navy's firepower has been greatly weakened. As long as the Sea of ​​Aden The army's sailing speedboat was inserted diagonally from the side. The Imperial Navy, which had fully strengthened its long-range firepower and neglected close combat, had no choice but to lose. But now, the thirty-two ships had swept away a full eight ships, because this quarter Due to the lack of heavy ironclads, the adjustments that had been made previously had to be made from scratch.

The lack of eight heavy iron-clad ships has resulted in the original plan of advancing on four fronts, which can only be advanced on three fronts. The 80% certainty has been reduced by a full 20%, and it is impossible to predict how many heavy-duty ships will arrive at Mars Star Moon Bay in the end. The ironclad can maintain its condition. If it can fly, Isadi wishes that the main force of the navy could grow wings and fly directly to Mars Crescent Bay.

The movements of the main force of the Imperial Navy have been confirmed, and reports from the direction of Mars Star Moon Bay also prove this. Six days ago, the main force of the Imperial Navy raided Mars Star Moon Bay with a tiger-like attitude and stormed the lower Mars Star. The four forts in Yue Bay and the garrison fleet in Masxingyue Bay were completely destroyed. Seventeen hundred people died in battle, and sixteen hundred were captured. The Imperial Navy occupied Mas Crescent Bay. The Imperial Emperor's heavy naval sword severely damaged the face of the Aden Navy in the Gulf of Aden, and then fought with the Aden area. Severely cutting off the connection point between Central and Bibia, this knife really cut into the life gate of the Kingdom of Aden

The strategic location of Mas Crescent Bay is self-evident. It is the connecting point between the seas of Aden and the seas of Central Biya. The main force of the Aden Kingdom’s army is still in the Central Biya area. If the Aden Navy cannot recapture Mas Crescent Bay, it will mean that this will happen. Hundreds of thousands of Aden Army elites will become rootless ghosts without being able to contact Aden itself! "The Imperial Navy probably doesn't know that we have left the Gulf of Aden early and are already halfway to the Bay of Mars Crescent. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity..." The admirals of the naval squadron looked at the admirals' expressions at the impromptu naval meeting held on the flagship. Be inspired, although the golden age of Aden's navy has only the afterglow like the setting sun. , but these naval admirals are still an excellent group of officers. Among these naval admirals with rich experience, the eldest Admiral Mesolon is less than fifty years old, and the youngest Captain is only thirty-one. The admirals who were only 10 years old because of the destruction of Ansiadin are now on fire in their hearts.

"Commander, let Mars Star Moon Bay become the super tomb of the Imperial Navy."

Said the Navy Admiral on behalf of Admiral Mesolon. This is an old admiral who went to sea with his family at the age of fourteen. He has rich knowledge and experience in both actual combat and military administration. Putting aside his average stature, thick-boned physique and sleepy eyes, he went to Mas Xingyue Bay many times and quickly drew a rough map of Mas Xingyue Bay just from memory, and then quickly marked it with a pen. He walked out of several locations where the Imperial Navy warships appeared, and said in a solemn voice, "Mars Star Moon Bay" Because it is too long and narrow, it is actually not a very suitable place for a decisive battle between large fleets, because no matter how many battleships both sides have, they will not be able to put more than 120 ships on the plane at one time. In other words, the Imperial Navy The Thor salvo will be subject to certain restrictions.”

"What if this is a trap by the Imperial Navy?"

Squadron Admiral Ellentel took half a step forward and answered. He is a tall and thin man in his forties. He is good at tactical theory and debate. He is a staff officer and gives people a sharp and tough impression. "The Thor of the Imperial Navy and the narrow width of Mars Star Moon Bay are very important to me." The rapid deployment of the naval fleet is a test

Although we have new heavy ironclads that are not afraid of Thor, the tilting situation in front of us has begun to affect the assault capabilities of these new ironclads. Once our fleet cannot achieve a frontal defeat, it is likely to be defeated by the Imperial Navy from Mars Star and Moon. The forts on both sides of the bay launched a pincer attack "

"If all the ironclad ships are gathered together to launch an attack, the possibility of breakthrough will be greatly increased." Another squadron admiral's eyes flashed with a clear light, staring at the painted Mars Star Moon Bay, and said to himself Said to himself: "And if the Imperial Navy occupies Mars Star Moon Bay, it will no longer leave us any choice."

After hearing the admiral's words, all the voices stopped. They really had no room for discussion, because even if they wanted to start a confrontation near Mars Crescent Bay, it was impossible. The naval fleet's supplies did not allow it, and the main force of the navy had already arrived at Mars. Halfway through Si Xingyue Bay, there was no reason to turn back.

"Concentrating all the heavy armored ships should be able to tear apart the thunder god volley on the opposite side."

Navy Commander-in-Chief Isadi raised his eyebrows and said in a murderous voice, "This is the first appearance of our heavy iron-clad ship. The empire is completely unprepared. If it encounters a sudden encounter, it will inevitably fall into a short-term chaos. This is our The key to victory in this battle is that the Imperial Navy fired a salvo for Thor As for the habitual horizontal array, our army is only concentrated in one place. In terms of overall strength, there is not much difference in the number of warships between the two sides, but the other side does not have heavy warships. With the same number, the long and narrow terrain of Masxingyue Bay. , it will make it difficult for the Imperial Navy to quickly turn and escape after encountering an impact."

"Second, first of all, if we can defeat the fleet on the front before the Imperial Navy can react, then the opponent's escaping warships will also become an obstacle to the opponent's fire coverage. If the Imperial Navy changes its plan and turns to other bombardment positions, then It is bound to take a detour and a lot of effort. Give our army an opportunity to take advantage of. In this way, time and distance have become our army's weapons! In other words, our army has the two major advantages of troop concentration and maneuverability, and the opponent's previous victory in the Gulf of Aden is inevitable. We would be proud. If our positions were reversed with that of the Imperial Navy, we would be like this."

After hearing what Issadi said, the squadron admirals looked slightly shocked.

Previously, they had complained about Issadi's avoidance of fighting, but now Issadi's tone was sonorous and powerful, and he hit the nail on the head. It also showed that as the commander-in-chief of the Aden Navy, he had experienced hundreds of battles and had rich experience, and he was more flexible in thinking and able to understand authority. Da Bian, in just a few words, analyzed the respective advantages and disadvantages of both parties very clearly.

Issadi's cold gaze swept across the Egyptian admirals who were standing aside blankly, and then said, "In this battle, our army has no retreat. We are the Aden Navy, and we are the true overlord of this sea, Mars Star Moon Bay." , is our home field, not the Imperial Navy's"

Eighty miles away from Mars Star Moon Bay, I don’t know whether it was because of the constant pressure or the sudden impact of the hope of victory. Isadi, who had previously resisted all criticisms against the navy by himself, fell ill. Although the cold is not a serious illness, the whole body is weak and weak. The impact on the Commander-in-Chief of the Aden Navy can be seen. It is no wonder that he has always been criticized. In order to achieve the final victory, he worked extremely hard and didn't sleep for two days in a row. Being on a battleship is already a very physically demanding job. There is no specific medicine for colds in this era, and most of them have to be carried by individuals. In the past, Isadi had been on the verge of a high fever since the day before. He always felt dizzy and dizzy. With the bumps of the battleship, he felt that he was even about to lose consciousness sometimes.

"Send out a reconnaissance ship to explore the situation in Mas Bay first."

The main force of the Aden navy stopped moving forward. The bows of countless warships rose and fell with the waves, and all the sails were lowered. Countless masts towering toward the sky were like a dense forest erected on the sea. Fighting could happen at any time. It can all break out, and everyone should prepare themselves to be in the best condition, with the most tenacious fighting spirit, and with the most superb naval combat skills to face the upcoming sea battle. At this moment, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy fell ill, filling the entire naval fleet with a depressing and violent atmosphere.

How could Lord Isadi fall ill at this moment? We came for a sneak attack, but now we have to stop in front of the target. The distance of eighty miles is neither far nor close. Hundreds of naval warships are coming from thousands of miles away. They are working together, their bows are already strung, and they are just waiting. What's the matter with having to wait here for the first time in a battle!

"Commander, can you stand up?" The admirals gathered around Isadi's cabin door, looking anxious.

"Commander can't stand up yet. Admirals, please go back first," the adjutant replied with an uneasy look.

On the third day, Issadi felt like he was getting better. Although my head is still a little groggy, my steps are strong. This was really a bit strange, but he didn't care. He walked out to the deck and felt the cold sea breeze blowing over, making him feel much more comfortable. At five o'clock in the afternoon. The sunlight in the distance illuminates the water surface with layers of golden light. The continuous surging of the sea water reflects the messy light. The Aden Navy warships are arranged in a concave array, creating long water marks on the sea surface. , countless battleship hulls, countless masts, this is a masterpiece of mankind. Seeing this scene, Issadi's blue face slowly turned rosy again.

"Pass my order, the entire fleet moves in, targeting Mars Star Moon Bay!" Isadi raised his head and glanced at the sunset that was about to set over the sea in the distance, turned around, and suddenly said in a deep voice, since the Imperial Navy has chosen the battlefield When you are in Mas Xingyue Bay, you will inevitably pay attention to every move in the waters of Mas Xingyue Bay. The main force of the Aden Navy follows you all the way, with a total of more than three With hundreds of warships and such a huge scale, it is impossible to avoid the Imperial Navy's eyes. Since it cannot be avoided, it is to attack by force. In fact, the established tactic at the meeting is to forcibly break through the front of the main force of the Imperial Navy as soon as possible. The Imperial Navy has been given considerable preparation time. At this moment, the main force of the Empire is already in full formation in Mars Star Moon Bay!

In the dark night, the indestructible front line composed of new heavy ironclad ships will definitely surprise the main force of the Imperial Navy that is caught off guard. It will immediately tear apart the Imperial Navy, which is accustomed to fighting in horizontal lines!

An hour later, the main force of the Aden Navy entered the naval arena in Masxingyue Bay!