VC2 Chapter 38-Cannon Fodder

Sector 2100

Planet 2101

December 3, 2052

Antonopoulos lead his Venom battleship battalion towards the front lines where a spectacular battle was ongoing. The MYRM already had a significant fleet on the outskirts pushing inwards towards the GG bases.

“Alright, rush into the battlefield and fire both broadside weapons!” Antonopoulos commanded his crew.

“Sir, since they are all automated and not manually piloted, it's going to be cannon fodder quickly.” an officer expressed his concerns.

“That's what it's used for. Battle of attrition with minimal human casualties.” Antonopoulos watched as a fleet dispatched from his battalion and rushed towards the GG cluster of ships.

The lead Venom took a heavy beating as it charged forward. It was quickly destroyed without even firing a single shot.

“Lead battleship down!” the officer reported.

“Send all automated units in simultaneously!” Antonopoulos ordered as another ship of his died before firing.

“Rushing all fleet!” the officer acknowledged and quickly typed the command into his computer.

In a matter of minutes, a huge portion of the battalion had split off and headed towards the conflict and overwhelmed the GG's front line defences. An array of projectiles spewed out from the broadside weapons firing magnetized phased rounds. The shield-bypassing projectiles make quick work on the nearby ships dealing devastating rounds.

“It's working!” the officer cheered as the first line was cleared.

“It won't last long. The Venoms were intended to clear the first line so the heavier ships can advance.” Antonopoulos watched as his automated Venoms began to break apart one by one as the GG's Revelation cruisers advanced.

“This is Captain Antonopoulos, we need heavy ships to move forward on our mark. Our fleets cleared the first line, now it's up to someone to clear the next one.” Antonopoulos broadcasted on the Star Alliance allied comm channel.

“Copy Captain Antonopoulos, RNG Silver Squad enroute with Revelation cruisers.” an man replied back.

“Captain Wicker, read you loud and clear. On the way with Nighthawks.” Wicker answered.

Antonopoulos watched as a fleet of Revelation cruisers flew over his ship and headed towards his battered Venoms in the distance.

“I can't believe it worked.” Wicker flew a squadron of Nighthawks beside the RNG cruisers as he watched the automated Venom continue to lay suppressive fire.

“Trust me man.” Antonopoulos laughed as he watched the RNG cruisers clash with the GG cruisers.

 “Flanking!” Wicker gracefully steered his frigate over the enemy ships and fired.