I Reincarnated as the Captain of a Battleship in a Robot Anime, but at This Rate, I’m Going to Be Assassinated – Chapter 16

Chapter 16: All Goes Well, You Only Have to Know That Such a Thought Is the Most Dangerous
[space_man][space_man]Declare the misdeeds of Anferu in the name of anonymous space pirates.
[space_man][space_man]In a sense, it would be sensational and attract people’s attention.
[space_man][space_man]Shougo thinks that he has to disseminate information anyway. At worst, any means will do.
[space_man][space_man]It is important to let the whole universe know the facts of the wrongdoing. In short, it is necessary to eliminate the centripetal force on the New Balance side.
[space_man][space_man]At the same time, it is necessary to stimulate anti-New Balance sentiment other than the Rebel Army and increase the momentum within the military as well.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Wait a minute! Then there’s no need to use Trismegistus, is there!?”
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[space_man][space_man]However, Percy is the one who strongly opposes it.
[space_man][space_man]Of course, he’s not the only one. Especially the planetary representatives are also expressing disapproval. The Rebel Army side, such as Lopes, seems to think that any method is fine as long as they can attack New Balance, and they were taking a wait-and-see attitude toward this trend.
[space_man][space_man]On our side, Lieutenant Mark is all for it, and while Major Kes is a little reluctant, he doesn’t voice any objections. Captain Faran has an expression that says he wants the meeting to end quickly.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Captain Percy. I can strongly sense that you are afraid of Trismegistus. You seem very reluctant to use it. However, I’m not saying that you should get on it and pull the trigger of a rifle. I just want you to play around with the computer network a little. It’s a simple matter. Just create an account and spread the information.”
[space_man][space_man]”Th-that’s true, but……”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Percy stammers.
[space_man][space_man]Shougo pressed on, though he felt bad about it.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Then what should we use it for? Should we use it as a weapon to defeat many enemies, and operate it normally? That would be reassuring to me, wouldn’t it?”
[space_man][space_man]”That’s no good! Absolutely no good! You must never activate it again! I’ll provide you with as much frame and weapon data as you want. Even neutralizing the Planet Killer is fine! But that’s not the problem!”
[space_man][space_man]’This way of speaking…… For Percy, the super technology shown in the anime is a trivial matter. Above all, what he fears is the replication technology…… I also think that’s dangerous, but……’
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]It’s not that he doesn’t understand the part he’s afraid of.
[space_man][space_man]But there’s also the reality that it’s difficult to survive without using it.
[space_man][space_man]There is a decisive gap in the perceptions of the two.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”So, Lieutenant Commander isn’t saying to shoot beams or anything, right?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Lieutenant Mark, who seemed to be slightly irritated by Percy’s stubbornness, spoke with a slightly thorny tone.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Huh? You just have to write bad things about Anferu, and the job is done.”
[space_man][space_man]”Excuse me, but?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]It was Captain Faran who raised his voice further here.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”It’s an amusing story about flaming or whatever, but currently in this sector, or rather, the main planetary system, large-scale interplanetary communication is impossible due to the Planet Killer’s gravitational anomaly. At least until we wait for one night, we can’t say anything about the communication situation. Well, if that new model can really manipulate gravity, you can just fix the gravitational anomaly and communicate quickly. I think it would kill two birds with one stone if we could escape by warp, wouldn’t it?”
[space_man][space_man]”Captain Faran is right.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Lieutenant Mark also agreed with Captain Faran’s opinion.
[space_man][space_man]Major Kes followed suit, agreeing with them.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”In any case, we should leave this planet as soon as possible. Since Trismegistus cannot be used, we need to deal with the gravitational anomaly in this planetary sector for at least a day. There doesn’t seem to be an interplanetary rocket booster on this planet, and it’s even more so if there’s no mass driver.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]When pressured to this extent, Percy can no longer retort. It’s not about fighting. It’s just about intervening in the network a little. That’s all.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”D-Doctor……”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Percy asked Dr. Phoenix, who had been silent throughout the meeting, for help.
[space_man][space_man]Dr. Phoenix, in turn, was silent for a while.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”We will cooperate with the intervention in social media. But we cannot take responsibility for the manipulation of the gravitational field. If you’re going to play silly pirate games, as you said, I’d like you to wait a day. It’s a story that got hyped up within your own group. We have our own thoughts on this matter. Captain Lopes, is that alright with you?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Lopes, who had been entrusted with the words from Dr. Phoenix, shrugged his shoulders as if to say “oh well” and then turned his gaze to Shougo.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I don’t mind either way. The means don’t matter. Let’s put the Trismegistus issue aside for now. Anyway, we’ll wait for a day, is that okay? Mr. Space Pirate?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Shougo sensed a “let’s leave it at that for today” from Lopes’ gaze.
[space_man][space_man]Certainly, Shougo had been rushing things a bit. He thought it would be better to hurry, but considering his position, it was also necessary to back down.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Besides, if I heard correctly, there are people on your ship who want to get off, right? We can’t take them on our ship, but if you’re going to hide on this planet for a while, we’ll arrange a shuttle for you. We can only send it to a more rural planet, and we can’t take care of things after that, though.”
[space_man][space_man]”No, that’s more than enough. They are our former comrades. We can’t treat them poorly. Also, I’d like to coordinate with your combat unit and ours. Regarding this, I’d like to assign Lieutenant Mark, the combat unit leader.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]When Shougo glanced at Lieutenant Mark, he nodded silently.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I’ve heard rumors of Wild Boar Mark. I’d like to think of him as a strong ally now. To be honest, our current fighting strength is terrible, we have few decent pilots, and the active units are of poor quality. We only have four Rabi Reivus.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]One of them was shot down in the original history, and another was heavily damaged.
[space_man][space_man]Moreover, the leader of Lopes’ squad was injured and unable to pilot, and the two Rabi Reivus, including Yuuki who pilots Trismegistus, are piloted by the only two surviving rookies. Later, Anish, the heroine who recovers from her injuries, will board the remaining heavily damaged unit.
[space_man][space_man]Incidentally, although he’s not here now, the leader of Lopes’ squad will sortie in Georg when Anish returns, protect the rookies, and die in battle.
[space_man][space_man]Thinking about it now, how low Jowain’s command ability was, doing nothing for such a battered unit.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]’But it’s different now. The fighting strength is simply more than in the original story. It should be…… but what is this strange anxiety I feel because things are going too well? If it’s just me overthinking, then it’s fine, but……’
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]The meeting for that day came to a close for the time being. It was none other than Shougo who prolonged what was originally supposed to be a simple meet-and-greet.
[space_man][space_man]Of course, there was also a desire to make it meaningful. There was also impatience.
[space_man][space_man]After that, it was decided that three combatants, including Lieutenant Mark, would remain on standby and coordinate with Lopes’ squad.
[space_man][space_man]Surprisingly, Lopes’ destroyer is completely hidden in the underground cargo warehouse of the international airport.
[space_man][space_man]It’s a method that can only be done because it’s a small destroyer, but to reveal the truth, the Rebel Army was originally involved in the construction of this international airport.
[space_man][space_man]Therefore, it seems that some colonial planets have such “unnatural blanks.” Most of them are reported as design mistakes or warehouses. Of course, in a way that doesn’t seem unnatural.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”As expected of guerrillas, I guess?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He can’t help but be impressed by how tenacious they are.
[space_man][space_man]Shougo knew about it because it was in the anime, but he can’t say it out loud.
[space_man][space_man]After that, he made two or three arrangements with Captain Lopes.
[space_man][space_man]First thing tomorrow morning, both ships will ascend into space. After that, they will conduct a test run of Trismegistus, carry out the initial social media activities, and immediately warp. The destination is said to be the next planet, Belbeck.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]They did stop there in the anime as well. By the way, Lieutenant Mark shot down all the supplementary forces. Shougo recalls that this is where the first awakening of Trismegistus occurred.
[space_man][space_man]However, it doesn’t seem like that will happen.
[space_man][space_man]Yuuki and Anish were quickly taken away by the Byblos Security Captain, and Trismegistus’ original pilot is still alive. Moreover, he’s complaining that he doesn’t want to pilot it.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Anyway, tomorrow…… tomorrow…… it’s a long time.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]It was still midday on Byblos.
[space_man][space_man]Even so, as the captain, Shougo has to return to the ship. He also needs to let half of the crew rest in the form of a watch system. Even then, Shougo should remain on the ship as the person in charge.
[space_man][space_man]Besides, he has to hear a lot from the three captives and recall knowledge about future battles.
[space_man][space_man]Certainly, a moment of rest was necessary.
[space_man][space_man]Come to think of it, he’s been tense all this time.
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[space_man][space_man]”I want to survive……”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He mutters so.
[space_man][space_man]No one is listening. It was Shougo’s true feelings.
[space_man][space_man]He returns to the Mirandora by jeep. But then, the ship suddenly became noisy.
[space_man][space_man]It seems his bad feeling was right.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”What’s going on?”
[space_man][space_man]”Captain, the drone we left in planetary orbit has detected a reaction.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]One of the officers, whose name he can’t remember, rushed in. Normally, radio communication would be possible, but he probably thought this was quicker.
[space_man][space_man]His report. It’s probably about the drone that was deliberately left behind during the descent. Its sensor angle is not facing the gravitational anomaly. It was reset to face the opposite direction.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”A warp reaction?”
[space_man][space_man]”Yes. It’s faint, but it’s from the opposite direction, 6 o’clock, assuming the gravitational anomaly field is 12 o’clock. It’s quite far away, but the instructions were to maximize the sensor sensitivity, so……”
[space_man][space_man]”Captain Faran, analyze the data immediately. In conjunction with the course chart, I want you to figure out how long it would take if it were an enemy warp, assuming maximum acceleration.”
[space_man][space_man]”Understood, Captain.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Even Captain Faran, who wants to get off the ship, will immediately get to work if it’s his job.
[space_man][space_man]He’ll probably head to the navigation data processing room with the officer who came to report.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Major Kes, just in case. I want you to go back to the international airport and join Lieutenant Mark and the others. Depending on the situation, you’ll act as a liaison with Captain Lopes.”
[space_man][space_man]”Yes. That would be best.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Major Kes salutes and runs down the ramp.
[space_man][space_man]After seeing him off, Shougo finally slumped over as if exhaling the breath he had been holding.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Another battle…… damn it, I’m starting to tremble now.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Even though he’s gone through his first real battle, fear wells up as a real sensation.
[space_man][space_man]Perhaps it’s because he felt gravity, drank iced coffee, and felt alive that he’s become more sensitive.
[space_man][space_man]But there was no time to tremble. If he doesn’t move, the ship won’t move either. In the end, he has to do what he has to do.
[space_man][space_man]Otherwise, he can’t even pretend to be a space pirate.
[space_man][space_man]Therefore, Shougo ran. Returning to the bridge and sitting in the captain’s chair, he put Jowain’s knowledge to full use.
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[space_man][space_man]”All hands, battle stations, Condition Two. Engineering, start the engines. Be prepared to shift to Condition One immediately.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He talks big, but he sincerely hopes it won’t come to that.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Open a communication line to the international airport. You can do the data link at the same time, right?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]While giving instructions, the excitement caused by fear gradually subsides.
[space_man][space_man]He calms down if he’s doing something.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Now…… what kind of unit will they come with? It’s New Balance, ten to one. Does Anferu understand the true capabilities of Trismegistus?”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He suddenly thought.
[space_man][space_man]It’s the same in the anime, but they’re getting too worked up over a single new model. Even if it can neutralize the Planet Killer, it’s still just a single unit. They’ll be wary, but he thought they were being overly sensitive.
[space_man][space_man]But what if they know all the capabilities that Percy and the others talked about……?
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I don’t understand.”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Either way, he has to respond.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]『Captain, it’s Faran. I’ve finished the calculations.』
[space_man][space_man]”Yes.”
[space_man][space_man]『It’s approximate, but considering the combined use of New Balance’s latest warships and rocket boosters, it will probably be six hours from now.』
[space_man][space_man]”That’s a delicate amount of time…… Open a communication line to Captain Lopes, and immediately discuss the strategy……”
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]At that moment.
[space_man][space_man]Lopes interrupted the communication line with a panicked look on his face.
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]『Sorry to interrupt. Damn it, this is bad luck. The engine of our dilapidated ship is acting up! It’s going to take time to repair, it won’t be fixed in six hours. Damn it, I told them to be especially careful with the engine!』
[space_man][space_man]
[space_man][space_man]That report was a shock to Shougo.