T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser
"This is our dormitory area. Due to the large number of personnel this time, some of you may be assigned to rest in temporarily set up dormitory areas.
During warp navigation, you will need to go to the large hibernation pods for hibernation."
"This is our starship dining hall. Every starship has at least one dining hall. From the moment you join the Fierce Dragon Fleet, your personal information has been recorded in the fleet system.
Each of you has a certain food allowance standard and can exchange it for your meals at the dining hall.
As long as you don't waste food and can finish what you order, you can order as much as you want within your personal allowance."
A half-beast female starship crew member led a group of 'recruits' from the North Star Starship Military Academy, familiarizing them with the environment aboard the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser.
These female crew members were all very excited, looking around everywhere.
"This is the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser! I never thought I'd actually get to board this legendary starship!"
"I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to serve on this T3 interstellar warship."
"I think it might be a bit difficult. We'll probably be assigned to T2-class starships."
"T2 is fine. With such good living conditions, it doesn't matter where we serve."
"Why haven't we seen Commander Zhao Chen? I still want to get his autograph."
Soon, the group of recruits arrived at a spacious hangar where Fierce Dragon female soldier uniforms, handheld terminals, and various necessities were piled up.
At the same time, they saw their idol.
Zhao Chen!
"Look, it's Commander Zhao Chen!"
"I think Zhao Chen looks even more handsome than in the promotional videos!"
"I've decided, I must become a crew member in the bridge department. That way, I can see Commander Zhao Chen's handsome face every day!"
Zhao Chen stood on a raised platform, scanning the nearly six hundred young women in their prime—all future seeds of the Fierce Dragon Fleet.
"My identity should be clear to all of you.
But from now on, there will be no more talk of classmates here. I am your commander, and you are the crew members and warriors of the Fierce Dragon Fleet!
Your relationships with each other will be that of comrades-in-arms fighting side by side in the future!
I promise you will receive everything I've pledged, and even more.
As long as you demonstrate your abilities and talents, you will find your own stage in the Fierce Dragon Fleet.
Isn't this T3 Blizzard luxurious and beautiful?
As long as you have the capability, in the future, you too can command a T3 interstellar warship like this!" Zhao Chen first delivered a series of formal remarks.
This served as his official introduction to this batch of female crew members.
Afterward, he gave everyone some time to rest before preparing to return to the Fierce Dragon Star System.
Zhao Chen specifically allotted them time to enjoy a good meal in the starship dining hall.
Then they would be assigned to large hibernation pods for hibernation.
Everything was arranged properly.
Four T2 Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ships, one T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser—Zero Blizzard.
Also, the first to be commissioned into service were the T3 Phantom Sting-class Light Interstellar Stealth Bomber, the T3 Goddess Academy-class Starship, the T3 Andromeda-class Interstellar Medical Ship, and the T2 Snow Mastiff-class Heavy Interstellar Battleship.
They began heading toward the North Star System Stargate, with their final destination being the Fierce Dragon Star System!
Two days later.
Just as Zhao Chen was preparing to depart from the North Star System border for the Fierce Dragon Star System, a special piece of news disrupted his original plans.
Zhao Chen frowned as he read the message sent by Charlotte from the Lion King Star System.
"What's going on?" Zhao Wan'er's video window appeared beside Zhao Chen. She was now the captain of the T3 Phantom Sting-class Light Interstellar Stealth Bomber, so naturally, her battle station was on that starship.
As for the T2 Queen Bee-class Heavy Carrier Starship originally assigned to Zhao Wan'er, the former deputy captain was directly promoted to captain. After all, during Zhao Wan'er's absence, it had been under their responsibility.
Shen Bing, now wearing the Fierce Dragon Fleet uniform, stood beside Zhao Chen alongside Lilith, serving as his temporary adjutant.
"Something has happened in the Lion King Star System," Zhao Chen said gravely.
"The Lion King Star System?" Zhao Wan'er was confused.
"Lilith, explain the situation in the Lion King Star System to them first," Zhao Chen said, rubbing his temples.
As he had expected, after dealing with the son, the father had arrived. The matter of the Fire Salamander Tribe was far from over.
"What! You've been to the Reef Starfield and even took control of a star system there!" Zhao Wan'er was stunned.
She hadn't expected that after just a few months apart from her brother, he had accomplished something so earth-shattering.
Shen Bing also looked at Zhao Chen with surprise but remained relatively calm. She asked softly, "So, is this incident in the Lion King Star System related to the Fire Salamander Tribe you previously defeated, Commander?"
Zhao Chen nodded. "According to the information Charlotte sent, the Fire Salamander Tribe has allied with several other factions, amassing nearly three thousand starships to launch another campaign against the Lion King Star System!"
"Three thousand starships!" Zhao Wan'er was shocked. That number was truly terrifying.
Lilith explained from the side, "Based on the situation in the Reef Starfield, although they claim to have three thousand starships, the vast majority are likely cannon fodder-level T1 interstellar warships. The number of T2 starships probably won't exceed five hundred. The key lies in how many T3 interstellar warships they have!"
Hearing that most were T1 interstellar warships, Zhao Wan'er relaxed a little. In the Stellar Glory Empire, T1 interstellar warships were considered civilian starships or used by patrol fleets in backward star systems, with little combat capability.
"According to the intelligence Charlotte received, the enemy has mobilized five T3 interstellar warships this time," Zhao Chen said.
"Five! That's quite a force," Shen Bing murmured.
Currently, Zhao Chen had only two combat-type T3 starships: the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser and the T3 Phantom Sting-class Light Interstellar Stealth Bomber.
Over the past three months, the T2 Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship had mostly been focused on expanding the interstellar industrial fleet and producing several T3 starship models, so the number of combat-type starships hadn't increased significantly.
"Regardless, the Lion King Star System is crucial to us and must not be lost.
According to Charlotte, the Fire Salamander Tribe plans to launch an attack on the Lion King Star System one month from now, around the end of July.
We still have time to get there.
Lilith, relay my orders.
All starships other than the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser, the T3 Phantom Sting-class Light Interstellar Stealth Bomber, the T2 Snow Mastiff-class Heavy Interstellar Battleship, and the T3 Andromeda-class Interstellar Medical Ship are to return to the Fierce Dragon Star System as originally planned. All recruits on the T3 Blizzard are to be transferred to the other starships returning to base. Lilith, you will remain behind to oversee our home." Zhao Chen issued the command.
"Yes!" Lilith accepted the order. Although she wished to fight alongside the commander, she understood the importance of the Fierce Dragon Star System's construction plan.
Zhao Chen stared at the Lion King Star System's location on the star map.
Fire Salamander Tribe... I was planning to let you live a few more days, but since you're seeking your own demise, don't blame me for making you the first target!