[Tactical Utilization Point:]
This asteroid has a diameter of approximately 82 kilometers. Its mass and reflection/radiation characteristics are sufficient to temporarily obscure the conventional scans of a medium-sized fleet (especially when our fleet implements corresponding radiation and signal suppression measures).
By leveraging the asteroid's massive mass signature, chaotic gravitational disturbance wake, and the natural electromagnetic interference released by its icy-rock composition, covert approach can be achieved.
[Success Probability Assessment:]
Initial concealment success rate: 60.2% (dependent on strict fleet electromagnetic silence and precise synchronization with the asteroid's movement)
Success rate of breaching the Bushman Outer Patrol Network (if initial concealment succeeds): 41.8%
Overall success rate of infiltrating to a distance suitable for launching a Stargate Assault: 19.7%
Qin Beiwang's gaze was firmly locked on the number "19.7%".
A success rate of less than twenty percent.
His eyes shifted away from that glaring line of numbers on the Tactical Simulation Interface.
[Initial concealment success rate for infiltrating the Bushman Star System: 60.2%]
More than half.
He felt no turmoil in his heart; in fact, he thought this probability... was acceptable.
After all, they were trying to deceive the entire star system's defensive surveillance. A sixty percent chance was already a narrow door worth gambling on.
As for that even more startling subsequent number—
[Overall success rate of infiltrating to a distance suitable for launching a Stargate Assault: 19.7%]
The corner of Qin Beiwang's mouth lifted almost imperceptibly into an extremely faint arc.
Panic? Not at all.
This 19.7% was derived from a simulation based on the most reckless, most direct option: "launch a full-scale assault on the Stargate immediately after infiltration."
In reality, he had no intention of charging headlong in as soon as they entered.
Infiltration into the Bushman Star System was only the first step, the price of admission to the gambling table.
Once the fleet successfully infiltrated that star domain controlled by the Empire, the situation would be completely different.
At that point, he could have the Special Reconnaissance Ships silently deploy a large number of miniature passive detection buoys.
These "little ears" would scatter like dust, monitoring Imperial communications, scanning fleet movements, mapping out the detailed defensive layout of the Stargate Defense Perimeter, patrol routes, Energy Nodes, and possibly even capturing the energy fluctuation patterns and defensive blind spots of the Stargate itself.
Intelligence was the most precious weapon on the battlefield.
With real-time, precise intelligence, that crude 19.7% probability could be recalculated and significantly increased.
Perhaps they could find a path bypassing the main force and striking directly at the vulnerable flank of the Stargate.
Perhaps they could wait for a key vulnerable period during the Stargate's energy recharge or maintenance.
Or even... perhaps they could discover a more effective, more lethal target than directly attacking the Stargate.
Opportunities were fought for, but they were also found.
Sitting at home and waiting only led to a dead end.
His thoughts were clear and cold.
Stay in the Elvira Star System?
That was the true dead end, a path that seemed safe but actually led straight to the gallows.
Once the Empire freed up its hands and dealt with the "Cangqiong" fleet in the Shang Yu Star System,
Or if it mobilized more forces from other directions, the three mutually supportive star systems of Elvira, Louyang, and Yayang would immediately become fish in a barrel.
Surrounded by the Imperial Fleet from the Savannah direction and the captured Blue Moon direction, they would be completely trapped inside.
No matter how strong the Pluto Fleet was, by then it would only be a tougher piece of meat, destined to be slowly ground down and devoured by the Empire with its overwhelming numerical advantage.
Passive defense could never withstand an endless offensive, especially when logistics and reinforcements were cut off.
Therefore, waiting for death meant a 0% chance of success.
But taking the initiative to strike deep into the enemy's lair and destroy the Stargate that sustained the Empire's offensive...
That carried extremely high risks, a slim chance of survival.
Yet this "one chance" was the only opportunity they might seize to reverse the entire war situation!
This was not just for the survival of the Pluto Fleet itself.
It was to break the Empire's unstoppable offensive momentum, to buy time for the chaotic Federation in the rear to reorganize its defensive line, to relieve pressure on the pinned-down "Vault" Fleet, and even...
To ignite a firestorm sweeping through the Empire's rear, forcing the enemy forces on the front lines to retreat for reinforcement!
This was the only path to survival in a desperate situation.
It was the ultimate embodiment of using offense as defense.
It was a mad gamble to transform themselves into the sharpest nail, driving it deep into the weakest link of the Empire's strategic chain!
If they won, they would achieve legendary status in a single battle, truly turning the tide.
If they lost, they would merely bring the inevitable end forward in a more heroic manner.
Qin Bei Wang walked out of the Tactical Simulation room, his steps steady, his face showing no trace of concern over the less-than-20% chance of victory.
He directly entered the Fleet Command Channel, his voice clear, calm, and devoid of any unnecessary emotion.
"All units, attention. Orders."
All commanders in the channel immediately focused.
"Entire fleet, enter First-level Combat Readiness immediately."
"Depart on schedule in one hour."
"Target: Designated GC-7712 Giant Ice-Rock Composite Meteoroid."
"Requirement: All ships precisely adjust course and Navigation Speed to maintain absolute synchronization with the meteoroid, embedding into its predetermined Orbital Shadow Zone.
Under the cover of the meteoroid, advance into the Bushman Star System!"
"Maintain the highest level of Electromagnetic Silence and Thermal Suppression throughout. Except for essential life support systems and passive receiving devices, all Active Detection, communication, and non-essential energy outputs are to be shut down."
He paused before continuing with detailed instructions.
"The fleet's outer perimeter will be covered by all Shadow-class Reconnaissance Ships equipped with the latest 'Phantom' Coating."
The Phantom Coating not only absorbed Radar Waves but also effectively diffused and disguised hull heat radiation, blending it with the background space radiation and the cold radiation characteristics of the meteoroid itself.
"Reconnaissance Ships will adopt a loose alert formation, distributed on the outer and rear sides of the meteoroid's travel direction. Utilizing their own characteristics and the electromagnetic interference from the meteoroid body, they will provide additional concealment for the main fleet."
The orders were clearly transmitted to every ship through the channel.
After a brief silence, there was an uncontrollable, low intake of breath and murmurs of disbelief.
Using a high-speed giant meteoroid as a mobile shield for the fleet?
Attaching the entire massive mother-class fleet like a shadow to a wandering giant rock in space, silently traversing potentially sensitive airspace where the Empire might have defenses!
This idea... was simply insane!
Yet it carried a chilling, genius-level audacity!
This was no longer simple tactical deception.
This was clearly—a Space Version of the Trojan Horse!
Though not hidden inside a wooden horse, it similarly leveraged a massive, natural, overlooked "carrier" to quietly transport lethal striking power right under the enemy's nose!
Our Commander's audacity... could no longer be described as merely "bold."
This was essentially gambling the fate of the entire fleet on the cosmic roulette table, playing an extreme, heart-pounding round of Stealth Roulette!
On the flagship bridge, Zhuang ZhiXuan was equally stunned by the sheer wildness of this plan.
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