Is this the Lightning? Ressen couldn't put it down and gently stroked the fierce metallic nose of the lightning starfighter, and inside the flat hood, the latest APG-49XT series sensors developed by Structural Technologies were installed, in addition to the detection range of the Banshee fighter was nearly one-third larger than that of the Banshee fighter, it can also emit an X-ray-like scanning beam, if close enough to the target, it can even analyze the current state of the target or the cargo it is carrying to a limited extent. The former is very useful for air combat, and don't forget the saying: the pilot who can see the enemy aircraft first is the one who survives to the end. The latter, on the other hand, is beneficial for the rebels' attacks on the Empire's supply lines, and the rebels can prioritize the targets according to the contents of the cargo carried by the transport ships, avoiding blind attacks and achieving targeted attacks.

"Lieutenant, what are you standing there stunned for? Hurry, hurry up, we are running out of time, get the fighter back to the flight attitude as soon as possible, and there will be time for you to see enough after the operation is successful. A hurried voice woke Risen from his thoughtful stance.

"Understood, Major." Risen hurriedly agreed and immediately went into action, his previous experience as a mechanic made him no stranger to this set, he quickly called two ground crew members of the space station, and asked a commando to supervise them to remove some of the fixed fighters' baffles, tail spout covers, and cannon muzzle covers...... He himself jumped into the cockpit of the Lightning, preparing to activate the aircraft's ionized energy reactor and perform the necessary pre-takeoff checks on all of the aircraft's systems. In addition, the already folded wings of the Lightning were to be unfolded, which were designed to reduce the parking space of the fighter and allow more fighters to fit in the limited space of the battleship...... There's so much more to do now.

............

While the people in Hangar No. 2 were busy, Sonia. Major Yang's communicator rang again.

"Major, do you hear that? I'm Lieutenant Colonel Taylor. ”

"Hear me, Lieutenant Colonel, what about your progress?"

"We've just gotten into the computer system right now, and we're downloading the test data. However, we found a problem through the sensors of the space station, the space station seems to have successfully broken the restrictions set in the communication system, the Imperial fleet has been alerted, they are gradually retreating towards the space station, in addition, the enemy reinforcements from the Imperial military base are also on their way to the space station, they are very large, the first wave has at least seventy-two Banshee fighters and thirty-six shortswords, followed by other Imperial warships and more fighters, But it will take at least an hour before they reach the space station. ”

"That means that for the Imperial reinforcements, we still have time, and we don't have to worry about them for the time being, is that right?" The major calmly analyzed.

"That's right. We only need to worry about the Imperial Fleet that is fighting with our fleet, but due to the efforts of our fleet, it is not so easy for the Imperial Fleet to withdraw to the space station, and if it withdraws too quickly to maintain its formation, it will be easily defeated by our side, and the commander of the enemy fleet seems to understand this, so I am not too worried about the Imperial Fleet being dispatched. My concern now is that they might send back the assault ship with the Marines on board. Major, my work here is not going to be done quickly, I need you to manage to delay some time, how are the preparations for the take-off of the Lightning fighter completed? Lieutenant Colonel Taylor asked anxiously.

"It's a work in progress, but it's not the same, Rissen. The one that Lieutenant Nigaul was in charge of was the most advanced, and it was almost finished. ”

"Sir, look at this ......" came the exclamation of a commando from the telecom.

After a short pause, the lieutenant colonel's voice rang out again from Major Yang's communicator, and there was a slight tiredness and heaviness in that voice.

"Major, three Imperial assault ships and six escort Banshee fighters are heading back to the space station......" Lieutenant Colonel hesitated for a moment, "One can be dispatched, understand?" Please, Major. ”

"Understood." Sonia. Major Yang snapped and turned off the communication, she understood what the lieutenant colonel meant, even if they could catch up with the sortie fighters, only one lightning fighter could catch up, which meant that with one to six, the lieutenant colonel seemed to be pinning his hopes on her, this was an extremely severe test for her, I hope the lightning starfighter is really as powerful as in the materials and instructions.

In the cockpit of a lightning starfighter in front of him, Risen was nervously watching the system's final self-check.

"Ionized energy diverter successfully started ......"

"Energy transmission is normal......

"The inertial regulator is working well....."

"The folding wings have been ...... deployed"

"Weapon systems...... OK”

"Shield System...... OK”

"Engine system...... OK”

...........

"All systems of the Lightning fighter are working fine."

After the lines of test items turned green, at the bottom of the cockpit screen, such a line of bright green letters was finally displayed, and Risen couldn't help but be overjoyed that this lightning starfighter was finally ready to take off.

"Lieutenant, is it done?" A voice suddenly appeared beside him, and his female boss had somehow climbed the boarding ladder to his side.

"Yes, Major, it can take off." Risen proudly replied that he had reason to be proud that he had completed preparations for takeoff in such a short time.

"Well done, Lieutenant, now let me do it, you go and help the others set up the other Lightning Fighters." Sonia nodded, it seems that the partner they sent her is quite capable, and if it were her, she would definitely not be able to make all the preparations for takeoff in such a short time.

"Understood, Major." Risen didn't realize anything, he immediately jumped out of the cockpit, and his female boss followed suit and sat in the chair, which was still slightly hot.

"Lieutenant, move this lightning into the launch tunnel and prepare for takeoff. In my absence, you are in charge of the command, this is the communicator, keep in touch with the lieutenant colonel at all times. ”

"Major, what are you...... What the hell is going on? Risen asked, surprised.

"Lieutenant, I don't have time to explain, I can only tell you that there are three assault ships full of marines flying towards the space station under the cover of six escort fighters, and we must intercept these assault ships."

"What? Six fighters? Risen was taken aback, one against six, this is not a good thing in any way, "Major, let me go, I will intercept these assault ships, and you stay here to continue commanding." ”

"Hey, who's giving the order? Lieutenant, don't forget that I'm a major. ”

"Uh, sir......"

The female officer smiled apologetically at Risen and said softly, "Lieutenant, I understand your good intentions, but don't worry, I will take care to protect myself, and besides, you are more handy than me in preparing for the take-off of the lightning fighter, this is where you should be, and my battlefield is outside." ”

"Sir......" Risen only felt a heat in his heart, and involuntarily held the hand of the beautiful female boss, that hand seemed to be stunned for a moment, and he struggled slightly, but he didn't expect Risen to hold it very tightly, and he couldn't break free, so he didn't move, and Risen was excited, and he didn't notice the slightest subtle change.

"Major, I heard your assurance, protect yourself, I will come to your aid soon." Risen looked into the eyes of his pretty female boss and said seriously.

Sonia's heart moved slightly, the seriousness of this young lieutenant seemed a little funny to her, she didn't think his driving skills were high? How much can I help her. In her opinion, the reason why General Martin arranged him to be her partner was probably more because of his excellent maintenance ability, which has just been proved. But somehow, she was a little inexplicably moved, perhaps, it was the sincerity and persistence conveyed in his eyes.

She nodded, an affirmative reply to him. Risson calmed his mind slightly, and his face couldn't help but heat up, for he realized that his hands were actually held together with the slender hands of his beautiful female boss, and he noticed the warmth and softness of that slender hand, which was a very comfortable feeling.

Risen let go of his hand and jumped from the boarding ramp to the hangar deck, where he turned his head and gave a dignified military salute to his female superior.

It was a very much Imperial salute, the Major thought, maybe he had served in the Imperial Army. However, it is not surprising that many of the rebels are former Imperial soldiers who joined the rebels because they were dissatisfied with the Steve family's dictatorship or violent repression. She waved her hand and flipped the switch, and the cockpit canopy of the fighter plane slowly closed.

The Lightning Starfighter slowly moved to the launch tunnel, and on the console next to it, Risen was watching the Major through the transparent glass, the rear hatch of the launch tunnel was closed, and the Lightning fighter was ready.

"Sir, start the engines."

The four engines in the rear of the Lightning Fighter began to start, and the rumbling roar gradually became louder, the body shook slightly, and four light blue ion flames erupted from the tail, getting longer and longer, and the entire launch channel seemed to be oscillating.

"Sir, are all systems in order?" Risen asked with concern.

"All systems are fine, okay, let me out." Sonia gave a thumbs up to the console.

"Understood, now open the outer hatch of the launch channel, sir, and you're ready to go." Risen pressed the red ejection command button.

Sonia. Major Yang pushed the thrust control lever to his head, and the long blue ion tail flame violently spewed out more than ten meters long to the back of the plane, and the lightning fighter instantly rushed out of the space station under the joint action of the electromagnetic catapult system of the launch channel and the four ion engines, and flew towards the approaching imperial assault ship......

"Quick..... Fast..... Fast. Resson watched the first Lightning Fighter leave the station, and he immediately quickly left the console and ran towards the other Lightning fighters, turning on the communicator that the Major had given him as he ran.

"Lieutenant Colonel, I'm Risson. Lieutenant Nigaul, Major Young has left the space station in a lightning fighter to intercept the Empire's assault ships, but I'm worried that Major won't be able to deal with so many enemy planes, how is your progress? Did the Imperial soldiers on the space station get you in trouble? ”

"Halfway through the download, Lieutenant, you get the other Lightning fighters ready to take off as soon as possible, take off one when you're ready, and go outside to support the Major, and I'll join you and leave this hellish place as soon as I'm done." As for the Imperial soldiers of the space station, don't worry about them, they were originally not many in number, and we killed a group of them before, and now no one has come to trouble us. ”

"Understood, Lieutenant Colonel." Risen turned off the communicator and got onto the boarding ramp of another Lightning fighter.

However, just as he was about to step into the cockpit of the Lightning, something flashed out of the corner of his eye, and something flashed in the ventilation duct in the upper left corner of the hangar.

Risen reacted quickly, he immediately realized that it might be something flashing, and he just had time to call "Hide" and lay down under the plane, several red beams of energy had already shot down from the ventilation duct.

Too careless, Risen cursed, although they sealed the other entrances to the hangar and set up a double guard at the only entrance, but unexpectedly, the cunning Imperial soldiers actually avoided the front and launched an attack from the ventilation duct.

"Hawke, Hawke...... Lieutenant Hawke ......"