Unparalleled Path ~ Reincarnated as the AI for a space battleship ~ Chapter 4

Chapter 4 – Imperial Princess, Disqualified

Madiro seemed apologetic.
「You are a commander, but you never attended military academy and have no battle experience. What were you doing before deployment? Were you reading a love story in the Imperial palace? I can’t say that’s a bad thing. Because you are a princess, that is your position. You boarded the s.h.i.+p purely out of courtesy, to raise the soldier’s morale. Immediately after the other officers died, I was impressed by your sense of responsibility, but nonetheless you are still a civilian. The AI also seems to hold my opinion」

Vega raised her voice.
「If Asagaya does not recognize her as the captain, then who does he recognize…you?」

「Most likely」

Sohara nodded.
「I see, then I’ll give the captain seat to you commander. Do you accept?」

「Princess!」Vega shouted.

「There will be no more arguing. If he can protect the s.h.i.+p and protect the Empire, then my authority does not matter. Commander Madiro has the most battle experience out of everyone on this s.h.i.+p. He is more than qualified」

「I thank you for your wise decision. I will land a decisive blow against the alliance」Replied Madiro.

Sohara turned to the crew, they moved their line of sight between the princess and Madiro.

She then linked the intercom to the bridge speaker.
「Everyone please listen. I am standing down as captain, Madiro will take my place」

Ah! Voices of shock were heard.

Sohara hands over the Captain exclusive equipment to Madiro, whom attaches it to his ear.

「You guys, this is captain Madiro, I think you understand the situation we are currently in. We have lost. Since our auxiliary engines are damaged, it will be impossible to reach the jump point past the enemy s.h.i.+ps to return to the Empire. Should we surrender? That’s a good idea. On the mining planet, we can live for several years before dying. However, I am sorry. We are glorious Imperial soldiers. For the emperor let’s sink one more time into the battlefield. For the friends we lost earlier! Give me you life! Let’s die together!」

The bridge became heated.
A young sensor technician raised his fist shouting, let’s go! Female officers teared up shouting glory to the Empire!

Madiro nodded strongly.
「Ajax, no, the new AI! The new captain Madiro orders you! Set a course to the enemy fleet! Tactical officer, confirm the number of ma.s.s bullets remaining and formulate a plan that will cause the greatest damage possible. Squadron officer, unlock the engines limiter, we need to get as close as possible Prepare the reactor core for one last attack. Is the a.s.sualt division ready? We must be able to open the hangar immediately. Before the s.h.i.+p explodes, escape to the a.s.sault s.h.i.+ps. If your opponent is a battlecruiser, you should be able to ram it’s hangar!」

Brave replies and salutes could be seen here and there.

I responded to this calmly.
「I will maintain current course of action」

「What?」

Previously, 5 battlecruisers shot a total of 20 ma.s.s bullets, but due to the spread, only 1 had the ability to hit. If I didn’t maneuver it would have been a direct hit. 50 shots have been fired this time and the distance between them is much shorter. Time until impact, 2 minutes.