BattleCruiserCommander
((FINE
The cities, the only military bases, merely routed their air shields to the most fired upon city, while deploying ships. About 100 ships came from the planet, including two SLAM Howitzers and two Holy Ships. The Cannoniers stayed close to the Howitzers, their shields overlapping to keep the two defended as they fired one after the other on the cruisers. Many more ships warped in, sticking to the frontlines and defending the Holy Ships with a few Frigates as they used their lightning weapons to fight the powerful ships.
The total force was 300 ships and quickly growing. A risky maneuver, but if they repelled this enemy now, they'd end this threat for a while. They expected the enemy to have a trick.