Galaxy Year 800 New Empire Year 2, May 1.
A message reached the fleet heading to lserlohn.
The Flagship Brunehild.
The headquarters of the Empire army.
I am sorry to disturb your Majesty.
According to the latest news,
Commander Wittenfeld and Fahrenheit, our vanguard,
has begun the battle.
Why did they begin without me!
Wittenfeld and Fahrenheit
just want to show off!
They show me no respect!
It must be a trap by Yang Wenli.
He got Wittenfeld in to battle to get us to spilt our strength.
It must be him.
Though Emperor Reinhard sped up towards lserlohn Fortress, but the
Black Lancers and Fahrenheit's fleet have lost the battle.
They paid a dear price and was forced out of the corridor.
Iserlohn Fortress
Loss of Spacejet 86.
Report,
Chief Petty Officer Katerose Kruezer,
downed a jet...
and is safely home.
A toast to my brave girl.
May 2,
the remnants meet the Emperor Reinhard's fleet.
The Black Lancers
Iost 6220 of its,
total of 15900 ships,
among 1908000 soldiers,
695700 died in battle.
Fahrenheit's fleet,
it lost 8490 ships,
out of its total of 15200,
while 1095400 died in battle,
out of its total of 1857600.
The worst is,
for the first time the dynasty of Lohengramm,
Iost its Admiral in battle.
Fahrenheit died in battle...
Wittenfeld!
Yes!
That was not a mistake that you could have made,
you know it was a trap and you went for it,
made attempt to break the trap but failed,
now we almost lost everything.
My stupidity caused the death of my warriors,
and impaired the strength of the army,
I am indeed incapable,
I am willing,
to be punished.
I don't blame you,
as you must redress your fault.
You must fight with your wisdom to redress your fault.
Marshal Fahrenheit would hope you to do so,
I will battle against Yang Wenli,
you must help me.
Yes!
It's do or die isn't it, your Majesty?
Wrong.
It's not do or die.
it's do, and succeed.
The headquarter of the Empire.
Under the name of Reinhard, the death of Aldabert
von Fahrenheit is announced, and conferred as the Marshal.
Yang's fleet receives the news.
Merkatz is in mourning and absent from meeting.
Schneider represented him...
to attend the meeting.
A woman in mourning apparel is charming.
I am back.
What's up?
As planned, the entrance of the corridor,
is guarded with 5 million of missiles.
You must be exhausted,
take a nap in bed.
I can take it,
I am still young.
He will do anything to prepare for a fight.
We have won the initial battle.
Would it affect the strategy...
of the Empire army?
It won't affect much.
Now is different from Amlitzer and Vermillion.
I feels uneasy.
Even the Emperor can't decide easily where he to battle.
Military strength is a major factor,
in holding an edge strategically.
But tactically it may not be true.
Due to the condition of the battlefield,
strength may be a losing factor.
Moreover how we defend...
the lserlohn Fortress,
is the major issue.
The enemy seems to have set up missiles,
to guard the entrance of the corridor.
What are they doing!
Yang should lure us into the corridor,
that's the only way he can win the battle.
May be they are taking a rest.
The enemy is little in strength,
they won't be able to battle non-stop,
therefore, give them no chance to rest,
attack.
Missile guard is not a problem.
Whai is the Zephyr Particles for?
Just like the battle of Amlitzer,
we will use it to break through.
It's different from the battle of Amlitzer,
it's narrow here at lserlohn Fortress,
if they guard it with missiles,
our movement would be restricted.
According to you, we should breakthrough.
But if we use the Zephyr particles to break in,
ambushing Yang's fleet will focus their fire.
We will be under attack when we are making exit.
Then, we won't have chance to retaliate,
haven't you thought of it?
The proposals may be useful...
Reuentahl drafts a plan after long contemplating,
and report to the Emperor.
Not bad.
If we successfully break into the corridor...
with our overwhelming strength,
it's enough to demolish Yang and his fleet.
With the consent of your Majesty,
I will carry out the plan.
Please make amendment to the plan.
Never mind,
if your tactic won't work,
I will rethink a strategy to cope with Yang Wenli.
You may take your leave.
Yes.
I did my best, Mittermeier...
I don't understand myself.
Do I hope the Emperor to win,
or don't l?
I think it's perfect.
It's an honour to gain praise from the Gale Wolf.
Looks like I can be the Advisor of the Reich fleet.
No.
You can't be my Advisor.
I am different from the Emperor.
I will be jealous of my capable subordinates,
Gale Wolf is being too humble.
There are few who could defeat me in the universe,
they are the Emperor Yang Wenli, Merkatz,
and you.
I am lucky that I am not in battle with the other two.
According to you,
of the top 5 strategists,
more than half of them are with us.
If we can cooperate,
victory will belong to us.
Stop this, Reuentahl.
we need not talk...
in this secretive way.
I just don't get it.
In the past, we need not talk about this,
you are right.
It's a wonderful evening let's have some wine.
How is it?
Though none's better than the wine of year 410,
I do have a bottle of wine of year 460.
The next day, May 3, 6:30.
The Empire troops under Emperor Reinhard's command,
advance to the lserlohn Fortress.
First task of the vanguard is to clear the mines,
Brauhitz's Flagship Sindur
It's the fleet under the command of Rolf Otto von Brauhitz.
He spends half a day to clear a way out.
2100, the same day.
the Brauhitz fleet breaks into the corridor,
Iaunches attack onto the Yang's fleet.
Fire.
Calm down!
Split with 100 ships in a unit.
Shun the fire of the enemy.
Don't retreat! We will explode the mine!
Commander,
please be restrained.
Phase 2,
Launch the Zephyr particles!
Zephyr particles.
Ignite!
5 spots simultaneously...
Yang's fleet is less than 20 thousand ships,
they can't defend it as the enemy invade from 5 directions.
Though the narrow entrance gives them their advantage,
but their ability to recover is low,
and it's showing its effect.
The 5 spots are merely illusions.
After 2 hours of stiff battle,
the main troop of the Empire army,
invaded the corridor, opened up by Brauhitz...
ensuring a safe place in the corridor.
Warship located!
Flagship of the enemy, Brunehild.
Attemborough's Flagship Masasoite
The Emperor is here.
Is the bouquet ready?
Ready!
Fire!
It's too much...
Stand up quick!
The enemy side would be more messed up!
Take the first move!
The Emperor is here.
We must show his Majesty our best.
Rearrange the line up!
Left wing, retreat.
Centre and right wing, advance!
Mittermeier's intention,
is to lure the enemy's vanguard with the retreat of the left wing,
while the centre and right wing will turn around,
and attack the left wing of the enemy.
If it works,
Gale Wolf is indeed an outstanding strategist.
However, the movement of the fleet is not well coordinated,
and the communication device is not ready.
There is no sufficient space for a huge fleet.
Fire!
During the time of being the Commander,
My intuition for battle commandeering has turned blunt.
We can't keep up with their strategy.
Your Majesty...
Mittermeier left the flagship Brunehild...
and board to his flagship Beowulf and advances to the frontline.
Gale Wolf!
Gale Wolf! Is at the frontline!
Mittermeier's flagship Beowulf.
Bayerlein, attack!
Yes!
6000 of enemy's ships leave their main line up.
They are moving to side.
Are they thinking of besieging?
What's Attenborough's strength?
4600-4700.
If we meet, we'll lose as we are few in number...
Show them what we are good in!
Focus fire?
No.
Pretend to flee!
Bayerlein's Flagship Nurnberg
I think it's a trap.
They want to lure us and besiege us with their main line up.
Even if it's true,
it won't have much effect if we retreat from here,
we should advance and attack.
But...
Relax,
If we are in trap let it be,
the Commander will think of a way out.
Destroy them all,
fire all we have got!
All missiles are fired.
Don't get close to Mittermeier's fleet.
Vanguard, move towards 1000.
No, we will be destroyed! Retreat!
The magician,
is making a fool of Bayerlein.
It's not right...
We should carry on battle,
and make Yang's fleet to continuously battle,
his strength would be depleted.
Realigning while battling,
to split the fleet into those with flexible movement,
and those with strong fire power.
1000 ships in a unit.
They will go into the battle one by one,
to maintain the war front.
The supply and remedial ship will join the action,
and link the rear to the frontline.
We are still holding an edge,
but the enemy still persist,
it's really Gale Wolf.
His strategy is not grand,
but ordinary strategist is not capable of it.
It's too bad that,
they stampede.
There is a stalemate on the frontline.
May 6, the next day.
Merkatz adopts Yang's idea to launch new attack.
Yang, Merkatz and Attenborough,
Iaunch an attack on the left wing of the Empire army,
The left wing restricted by the narrow corridor,
is under fire.
It will be destroyed soon,
and stampede,
Eventually, causing the loss of the war.
Ok, transfer our main force to left wing.
Attack!
Mashengo's Flagship Muffuese
A splendid Emperor,
deserves a splendid funeral.
Enemy's ambush is approaching Brunehild!
Protect his Majesty!
How hateful...
The blitzkrieg troop of Mashengo,
is disadvantaged in number compared to Steinmetz's fleet.
Within 30 minutes of battle,
Mashengo's fleet loses 40% of its strength.
Let's hold by!
Move to the right!
We are just a step away from demolishing the enemy!
Don't stop.
The enemy attacks in an intensive line up.
What!
Give it a hit!
Fire!
Commander...
Your left foot,
is pressed injured.
Your report is always accurate.
You saved me for a few times,
But it's now without cure,
how is your injury?
Advisor Commander Bolian,
Pity...
Steinmetz's fleet is sunk.
Has Steinmetz escaped?
I will check, your Majesty.
In the Commandeering office of Steinmetz,
Marcus is the only survivor,
It takes 3 minutes to report the death of the Commander.
Mariendorf,
Yes, your Majesty.
You are now appointed as the Chief advisor.
Please replace Steinmetz to assist me.
But, your Majesty,
I...
I know you are not experienced in battle.
Not at all.
But, it's the Commanders who command the troops,
while I command them,
your job is to provide advice and suggestions to me,
no one would dare to object.
The Empire Army is struggling.
Especially since Steinmetz's fleet has been demolished,
their movement is not coordinated.
There are confusion in command,
and it pushes the Empire army before crisis.
Is my life is going to end here?
It's not bad, but...
Call Wahlauser.
There are 2400 ships under the command of Alexanader Waulauser.
Reuentahl wishes to turn things around.
so he get them into the battle.
Alexander Wahlauser's troop will attack at enemy's left wing,
we will retreat,
when they slow down.
I won't retreat,
our strength overpowers theirs,
why should we retreat?
If you retreat,
the enemy will not let go of the chance,
to forge and attack.
Then,
they will be lured to our line up,
we may be able to besiege them with our troop.
Well.
But,
the speed of the troops,
is not up to Reuentahl's expectation.
Brunehild retreats and leave a space,
Yang's fleet moves quicker than the Empire army,
and occupy the space.
The enemy forges.
What!
Strengthen guard!
Bottom!
Yes!
This is the way!
Reuentahl,
At the angle of 30 degrees,
focus fire at direction 0200.
Advance and attack,
after the enemy fleet is out of the corridor.
Reinhard sees through the crucial point of enemy's line up,
and focus fire on the point.
It's good indeed, my Lord...
I know Yang Wenli will launch a massive attack.
He did so during the battle of Vermillion.
If he don't battle directly against me,
he won't be able to get ahead of me.
I am...
Yang's fleet retreats!
May 16, 1340,
Emperor Reinhard orders to retreat temporarily.
The War of the Winding Corridor 'Kaleidoscope'
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