In March, the lawn at the Elmendorf site near Macrosscity was still cold after a spring rain, but it was already verdant and green.

Everything seems so peaceful and peaceful, as if it will melt into this mesmerizing scenery if you are not careful.

Suddenly, it was all shattered by the cacophony of sirens.

"Attention all units! Attention all units! Enemy attack! Enemy attack! This is not a drill! This is not a hostile attack! Immediately go to your combat post and all the fighters take off! ”

The first to run out was the ground crew, who ripped off the tarpaulin of the plane parked on the open runway; Another group of people opened the door to the bunker hangar. At the same time, the runway began to clear the air to ensure safe take-off.

Immediately after the well-dressed pilots, they ran to their respective landlines.

In this vibrant spring, the resounding roar alarmed all living beings on the ground.

"This is the Macross Operations Command Center. Long-range AWACS aircraft had just detected a small jetrati gunboat 1,500 kilometers northeast of Macrosscity, accompanied by an unknown number of aircraft. I ordered the 1st Air Wing to make a sortie to intercept it. Claudia's magnetic voice came through the headphones.

"Understood!" Su Yang put down the goggles on his helmet, and at the same time started the engine to lead the plane to the starting point of the runway, "The Pirate Flag Squadron, the Viking Squadron, and the Sunset Squadron are attacking, and the Seraphic Squadron is on standby support." ”

Soon, a large number of warplanes were densely packed over the designated assembly area, and they went straight to the designated interception area with an earth-shattering roar.

"Just got confirmed! The target is the remnants of the Kamkin rebels, intent on launching another surprise attack on Macrosscity! I ordered all CVW-10 (10th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing) fighters to be on standby in the B7R airspace in a Type 19 interception formation. Claudia gave the order again.

"SVF-27 (Pirate Flag Squadron) is in the center, SVF-33 (Viking Squadron) is on the left, SVF-19 (Sunset Squadron) is on the right, and SVF-171 (Seraphic Squadron) follows me in the back, ready to attack." Su Yang also immediately completed the corresponding adjustment of tactics.

As a result, nearly 50 fighters flew in a neat formation to the B7R air control area.

In fact, the Type 19 interception formation was based on the change of the Type 17 interception formation, and its most significant change was to increase the first wave of long-range air-to-air attacks by the VAC-27 heavy missile attack aircraft.

As soon as he arrived in the airspace of the B7R, Su Yang's radar screen showed the radar data transmitted by the VE-1 through the data link. This data was soon imported into the AMM-1 medium-range air-to-air bomb.

"CVW-10 listen to my orders and prepare a salvo! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, launch! ”

With Claudia's order, the six AMM-1s under Su Yang's wing all broke away in just 2 seconds and headed straight ahead. And these missiles are mixed with other missile groups, and they converge into an unstoppable torrent that seems to be able to swallow everything.

As the second wave of attacks is completed, Su Yang can increase the thrust, "Viking, after the second salvo of sunset, launch a diversionary attack on the enemy escort aircraft from the left and right, and the pirate flag squadron is ready to break through and attack the enemy ship's engine, forcing it to land. The Seraphic Squadron is on standby to support the Pirate Flag Squadron. ”

At this time, the 10th Wing was only about 100 kilometers away from the enemy ships, and it was about to enter the visual range.

"SVF-19 and SVF-33 are ready to fire a salvo at my command! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, launch! "In accordance with the battle regulations, Su Yang obtained the command of the front line of the battlefield and prepared to engage the enemy in close combat.

"101 Note that, according to the reconnaissance damage assessment, the enemy ships still maintain at least 80% combat effectiveness, and the VF1 fighters hijacked by the enemy escort aircraft also maintain at least 90%, about 50 aircraft. It is inferred that the enemy has an ace pilot in command. "Claudia has another piece of new information.

There is a great deal of uncertainty in the battle, and it is unlikely that it will be smooth sailing. Su Yang was already mentally prepared in the face of this situation. "102 and 103 broke away from the Seraphic Squadron, followed me to find and contain the enemy ace, and cover the Pirate Flag Squadron to launch an attack." Su Yang must turn his attention to this time.

Soon, the massive Jetratti gunboat went from the size of a finger to the size of a small mountain. Judging from the visual inspection, the gunboat was flying forward with a few wisps of black smoke.

“101！ 101！ 401 reported that the SVF-33 is being fiercely resisted by enemy escort fighters, and is currently losing more than 5 fighters! The Viking Squadron Leader reported urgently. The Sunset Squadron was also treated in the same way, and the losses were rapidly expanding.

Hurriedly scanning the entire battlefield, the beams of light on both sides of each other were staggered, and planes continued to drag black smoke and fly away from the battlefield. However, among the many enemy planes, no ace was found, or that the enemy plane's technology was not particularly outstanding.

Therefore, Su Yang understood that the enemy ACE was waiting for his own or reserve support, and after a surprise attack and heavy losses, he forced the 1st Air Wing to withdraw from the battle.

"SVF-27, immediately launch a strong attack from the front of the enemy, destroy the bridge of the enemy ship and its CIC (Combat Intelligence Center)! Viking squadrons, sunset squadrons attract enemy aircraft to the rear of enemy ships. Su Yang seems to have to gamble, at least this method can grasp the initiative, "The faster the speed of the assault, the more hateful, don't be afraid of casualties!" Be sure to make your enemies feel a great threat! ”

"301 Got it!" The Pirate Flag Squadron Leader Brad Carter immediately understood Su Yang's intentions as an old subordinate.

Just like an arrow from the string, the pirate flag squadron brushed and disappeared from Su Yang's side, flying straight to the front of the gunboat. At this moment, the two squadrons, which were acting as cover, also began to hit the stern of the ship in order to mobilize the escort enemy aircraft to divert attention.

As a result, a weakly defended gap appeared in the front of the gunboat, with only a few enemy aircraft and anti-aircraft fire.