Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On the flagship of the retreating Federation Fleet, the Invincible, even the calm Admiral Trench was dumbfounded!
He could only watch helplessly as the Republic fleet opened fire on the space port that had given up all resistance and surrendered! Even though the spaceport had been evacuated, there were still at least a hundred thousand people on it! But! The Republic Fleet actually opened fire! Against these defenseless people who had given up on resisting!
"The Republic! How dare they! How dare they open fire on those who surrendered! Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh ~ ~ ~ "Trench roared angrily. A rattling sound like a rattlesnake's tail came from the mandibles at the corner of his mouth. This was the sound a Harkian would make when they were extremely angry or ready to kill!
Under Trench's roar, the Federation Fleet gradually moved further away. The spaceport also exploded and disintegrated under the continuous bombardment. A hundred thousand lives were lost along with it. There was no chance of survival.
"I have no interest in wasting time with these scum who are trying to rebel against the Republic. Order the Third B Squadron to conduct orbital bombardment on Planet Mulkana," Admiral Tarkin said calmly.
"Are you crazy? Tarkin! Orbital bombardment is prohibited by the Galactic Republic! It is an inhumane method of slaughter! " Jedi Master Ron Shrien, who was standing at the side, could not take it anymore. He stepped forward and grabbed Tarkin by the collar and roared.
Tarkin ignored Master Shrien's unreasonable words. He said nonchalantly, "According to the Galactic Republic's latest motion, orbital bombardment will no longer be completely prohibited. When the frontline commander deems it necessary, he can give the order to conduct orbital bombardment. "
"You seem to have forgotten something, Admiral Tarkin. Even if you want to conduct orbital bombardment, it must be discussed and approved by the Republic Parliament before it can be carried out! "Master Shrien's voice began to turn cold.
"Oh? Is that so? Then I must have forgotten, "Tarkin said lightly. Tarkin said casually, and then his tone suddenly became stern. "But I must warn you, Master Shreon. Planet Mulkana left the Republic of its own accord. Even if we tried to establish a democratic and peaceful government here, it was useless. These people who have been brainwashed by the separatists killed the government officials we sent and betrayed the Republic without hesitation! What reason do you have to feel pity for such a hopeless planet? "
As he spoke, he slapped Shirien's hand away from his collar and said word by word, "Or would you rather send our brave soldiers to their deaths on this hostile planet?"
"I will report this matter to the Jedi Order and the Republic Parliament!" Shryen said fiercely.
"In that case, before we receive a reply, please prepare to land and fight. Master Shrien. "Admiral Tarkin turned his back on him, a cruel smile on his lips.
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The 20 Hunter-class cruisers began to approach Planet Mulkana. The energy shield at the bottom of the battleships was fully deployed. After entering the planet's atmosphere, the eight heavy turbolaser cannons installed on the battleships began to adjust their firing mode, switching to orbital bombardment mode.
Orbital bombardment was different from ordinary space combat. Orbital bombardment was generally carried out at a distance of 50 to 100 kilometers from the planet's surface, approximately at the edge of the mesosphere. Therefore, there was no need to take into account the firing range like in space combat. Moreover, the turbolaser was essentially a beam weapon that relied on explosive gas, which would also be affected by the planet's gravity. Therefore, as long as the turbolaser's power was unlimitedly amplified, regardless of the firing range, it would be fine.
Therefore, when the Hunter-class cruisers opened fire, a terrifyingly powerful burst laser beam quickly spread into a huge beam of light with a diameter of tens of meters and instantly fell from the sky! The clouds in the sky instantly formed a vortex storm under the huge energy. The storm was mixed with flames and lightning, just like the arrival of hell!
The 20 Hunter-class cruisers continued to fire. Destructive burst beams continuously fell from the sky, and the bombarded ground immediately turned into a sea of fire! The bustling city had no resistance in the face of the powerful turbolaser cannons. After the huge beam of light with a diameter of tens of meters fell, a wave of fire up to 100 meters suddenly spread out in all directions. Everywhere it passed, whether it was buildings or pedestrians, was turned into ashes!
The power of a turbolaser at full power, without considering the range, was equivalent to 10,000 times that of a Hiroshima atomic bomb! Moreover, because the beam weapon did not contain kinetic energy, it would not affect the movement of the planet's tectonic plates. It was purely like burning a glass ball. However, it was a glass ball the size of a planet!
A burst laser beam fell mercilessly, hitting a colorful coral reef island. People in swimsuits were leisurely swimming in the sea, and the luxurious resort center was instantly turned into nothingness! When the flames dissipated, only a layer of ground that had been shaved off and crystallized was left. Countless burning walls and ruins were left, and occasionally, dark skeletons could be seen in the corner!
Under the inhumane orbital bombardment, planet Murkana was filled with wails. Countless people were buried in the sea of fire, and a large number of cities and ports were destroyed! The once famous tourist destination had now become a hell on earth! The famous coral reefs were blown up and scorched, and the peaceful cities were plowed to the ground! Countless giant storms comparable to level 15 storms were set off in the sky. Flames and lightning were constantly emitted from the storms!
Under the pollution of the explosive gas, the planet's atmosphere had suffered almost irreversible damage. Poisonous gas filled the entire planet! Although it was not fatal, it would slowly kill the creatures on the planet over the next few decades!
The orbital bombardment lasted for a full 20 hours. Then, under the command of General Tarkin, 10 Horeer-class assault landing ships left the hyperspace jump and arrived at the outer orbit. Here, the once blue planet had been covered with a layer of dark red. It was the color produced on the atmosphere after a large amount of evaporation of the ocean and a sharp rise in the surface temperature.
In such a hell on earth, the Republic's army began to land on planet Murkana. General Wilhoff Tarkin said to Master Ron Shirion calmly, "I have paved the way for your victory, Master Shirion. Now it's your turn. I believe that after the great victory on planet Murkana, the Republic's rule will become more stable. That's right, this is my creed! I am honored to call it the Tarkin Doctrine. "
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