After *The Unnamed One of Egrum* was safely returned to the space assembly yard, Ella quickly launched her operations. The legendary warship was docked at the general port, and technical teams worked day and night to repair its systems. The "Eternal Star Core" reactor hummed as it powered up, the holographic tactical platform lit up, and the flagship officially came into service. At the same time, she organized the fleet to repair battle damage. The *Raptor*-class engineering ships resumed their resource collection missions, while the *Calion*-class frigates, *Chimera*-class destroyers, and *Redbeast*-class cruisers were fully repaired, with *Skimmer*-class drones on standby. Ella stood in the command tower of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*, touching the "Sacred Core AI," watching the ship's lights gradually come on as she confirmed everything was ready.
She gathered the fleet, pointing to the holographic projection of the flagship. "The *Unnamed One of Egrum* is our new core. From now on, clear out the pirates in the surrounding areas and ensure the base's safety." The fleet prepared, and patrols began.
A few days later, the first conflict erupted at the edge of the asteroid belt. A pirate fleet attempted to seize resources from a *Raptor*-class engineering ship, consisting of three *Reliath*-class frigates. Ella stood in the command tower of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*, her gaze steady, and ordered, "The *Calion*-class intercept the enemy ships. The flagship locks onto the lead target."
The *Reliath* class was equipped with a "CM-2x135-A" twin-barrel rapid-fire cannon, capable of firing continuous high-explosive rounds, along with "FMJ-8-210" small missile launchers, ideal for fast strikes. As the battle began, the *Calion*-class frigates surged forward, opening fire with their main cannons to suppress one of the *Reliath*s' attacks. The *Unnamed One of Egrum*'s MK7-SG-4800 triple-barrel cannons adjusted their angle, unleashing a barrage that shattered the leading enemy ship's shield and reduced it to debris. The remaining two tried to retreat, but the *Unnamed One of Egrum*'s SG-190C pulse turrets fired high-energy beams, bringing them down. The battle ended with the complete annihilation of the pirates.
Ella watched the holographic display showing the results and said, "Continue the patrol." This small victory was just the beginning.
The next night, a second confrontation broke out near the general dock. A group of pirates had infiltrated the asteroid belt, attempting to attack the resource storage area. They deployed two *Calm Sea*-class frigates. The *Calm Sea* class was equipped with a "SG-760" electromagnetic cannon, fast and accurate, supported by the "Stiletto-II" short-range missile system. The sensor array detected their presence, and Ella immediately directed the fleet to engage.
"Cover the port with the *Redbeast*-class, the flagship takes the front line," she ordered. The *Unnamed One of Egrum*'s "Warpspace Engine" hummed as the ship maneuvered swiftly. The *Calm Sea* frigates opened fire with their electromagnetic cannons, unleashing a barrage of high-energy rounds. The "Sacred Core AI" calculated the trajectory, and the flagship's shield absorbed the impact without a single crack. The "Divine Light Judicator" ion cannon charged, and a blue beam shot forth, melting one of the *Calm Sea* frigates into slag. The *Redbeast*-class then launched multi-warhead missiles, sinking the second enemy ship. The battle ended with the port unharmed.
The third confrontation occurred in the resource collection zone. Pirates deployed a *Reliath* class and a *Calm Sea* class, attempting to seize cargo from a *Raptor*-class engineering ship. The enemy ships fired cannons and missiles simultaneously, overwhelming the escorting *Calion*-class frigates. Ella ordered, "The *Chimera*-class releases *Skimmer* drones to intercept the missiles. Target the *Reliath*."
The *Unnamed One of Egrum* launched its "Starfall" missiles, which split into multiple warheads, breaching the *Reliath*'s shield and creating a massive hole in its hull. The *Chimera*-class main cannons and *Skimmer* drones combined to suppress the *Calm Sea*'s electromagnetic fire. The *Unnamed One of Egrum* then opened fire with its MK7-SG-4800 cannons, sinking the *Calm Sea*. The battle ended with the complete destruction of the pirates.
After several confrontations, the fleet gradually adapted to the rhythm of *The Unnamed One of Egrum*. The flagship's ion cannons and missile arrays repeatedly demonstrated overwhelming firepower, while its HSS composite armor endured attacks without damage. After each battle, Ella and the technicians reviewed the data, adjusting deployments and strategies.
One battle day ended, and Ella stood in the command tower, watching the holographic reports. Kira approached and said, "Captain, over these days, we have repelled three waves of pirates. We lost one *Calion*-class and several *Skimmer* drones."
Ella nodded. "Increase patrols, expand the *Raptor* class's resource collection range. Prepare for the next phase of operations."