Azur Lane: The Tragic Admiral’s Azur Life

Night battles are nothing unusual for ship girls.

But Yang Sikang's original intention was that he, Belfast, and Sirius would just go with Essex and Independence. But when he arrived at the port, he suddenly found that everyone had gathered here.

After asking, I found out that the others heard that they were going out to fight, so they followed them.

"Then let's go together."

Yang Sikang said directly that after taking office, night battles would be unavoidable, so there was no need to be pretentious and insist on driving Javelin and the others back.

Night sailing requires speed control, so the Belfast hull was chosen for boarding.

Because this area is within the patrol range of the home port, there is no need to be too careful.

Heading towards the target area at a speed of 20 knots, the company was still talking to Essex and the others on the way.

Javelin and Counterattack seemed to be quite interested in the night battle, and they were already standing on the side of the ship eager to take action.

The maids were as calm as ever, but Yang Sikang, who was also on the deck, was in a strange state.

The ocean at night is completely different from that during the day, dark, deep and strange.

The part below the sea surface is completely invisible, and it seems like something is ready to rush out at any time in the darkness.

Looking at such an ocean, Yang Sikang's expression seemed a little gloomy, as if he was infected by the atmosphere.

"Master, would you like to rest for a while? There is still some time before we reach the target area."

Belfast came over and said that she seemed a little worried, because Yang Sikang's current behavior was really that he should not approach strangers.

Yang Sikang turned around, shook his head and smiled:

"It's nothing, I just remembered some not-so-good things. In the world I was in before, the ocean was always like this."

Belfast was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

However, Yang Sikang immediately smiled:

"But it's nothing bad, I just miss it a little bit, haha. Let's go and see if Essex and the others are ready. They are the protagonists tonight."

It was already very late when they arrived at the target area. Essex and Independence jumped off the ship with Enterprise, unfolded their ship equipment and took the lead.

Normally, the aircraft carrier should be escorted by destroyers and cruisers to ensure the safety of the aircraft carrier during battle. However, because the opponent is only a mass-produced Siren, the company seems to be planning to let Essex and Independence take action to destroy it. solve.

"The field of view is very poor. In such an environment, it will be very difficult to detect the enemy other than radar."

"Yes, but the capabilities of the reconnaissance aircraft are much better."

Yang Sikang smiled and pointed forward. Both Essex and Independence had released the first batch of carrier-based aircraft, but they were scattered in all directions ahead.

Ten minutes later, the carrier-based aircraft flew out for the third time, and Zili suddenly raised his finger to point in the direction, and then the three aircraft carriers turned and headed that way.

"It seems we have found our target."

Belfast hung behind them and followed them, and soon a signal appeared on the radar.

"Siren ships have been discovered. There seem to be many of them."

"If the number is small it won't be enough for Essex and Independence to take action."

Yang Sikang said:

"In aircraft carrier night battles, carrier-based aircraft have great advantages."

The field of view at night is extremely poor. If both sides don't turn on the lights, it will be difficult for them to see their opponents clearly. Whether it is naval gun shooting or air defense, it is very difficult, but turning on the lights is equivalent to putting a marker on the opponent to indicate the target. This is very important to Chong Ying. Have a say.

However, on the one hand, carrier-based aircraft have a slightly better view looking down from high altitudes. On the other hand, due to the maneuverability of carrier-based aircraft, the countermeasures caused by air defense at night are also much weaker.

Soon, waves of carrier-based aircraft were launched from the crossbows of the two men. The companies on the side only released a few scattered aircraft. It seemed that they planned to just watch from the sidelines.

"Sirius, Sheffield, you go a little further and see the reaction on the radar."

"Obey, my proud master."

"Okay, master."

The two maids quickly jumped off the boat and left towards both sides.

In terms of radar coverage, this group of Siren ships plus Sirius and Sheffield should be enough to detect clearly.

The level of strength can be intuitively seen based on the effect of a single air strike, and the time consumed during the period and the level of control of the number of carrier-based aircraft are all very important data.

Yang Sikang only knows a little bit about these aspects, and only professionals will know more details.

But these data are of great use to Yang Sikang: arranging cooperation between ships and planning feasible cooperation routines.

Yes, routine.

Whether it is a naval battle or a land battle, discovering and attacking first has a natural advantage. How to maximize the effect of the first wave of offensive can largely determine the trend of the battle.

How to bring out the best effect in this first wave of offensive and how to pave the way for the subsequent battles all require preparation and training in advance. This is the so-called routine.

This routine may not be suitable for all scenarios, but it is definitely a good thing.

As for the question of what to do if you can't seize the opportunity, wouldn't it be better to find a way to seize the opportunity?

Seizing the opportunity is a condition that needs to be ensured, rather than relying on luck!

It can be seen on Belfast's radar that many Sirens are disappearing quickly under the attack of Essex and independent carrier-based aircraft.

But what is surprising is that the air strikes of Essex and Independence did not push the points of hostile targets on the radar layer by layer as expected. The number of remaining ships was not large, but the distances were different.

"Commander, do you want to help?"

Javelin has already held his own javelin next to him, looking very expectant. But Yang Sikang shook his head:

"Let's wait and see how Essex and Independence perform first. If those sirens get too close, you will come out again."

As soon as Yang Sikang finished speaking, Sirius's voice sounded from the communication channel:

"Master, a humanoid siren has been discovered here. Do you need to get closer to confirm?"

"No, let's wait nearby for long-range observation and wait for orders."

Yang Sikang turned around and opened another communication channel and said to the company and others:

"A humanoid siren was discovered over there at Sirius."

"learn."

Enterprise answered concisely, and then Essex and independent carrier-based aircraft flew over.

"Sirius, withdraw."

"Yes, Master."

Watching the carrier-based aircraft go away, Yang Sikang narrowed his eyes:

"Belfast, have there been more and more humanoid sirens appearing around the home port recently?"