If Jieke Group were to deploy troops for a landing, they would definitely need to capture several port cities, because only port cities can accommodate ships for the transport of large quantities of army units and supplies to provide resources for subsequent assaults. Ceylon City is also on the defense list of Jawa Country.
Yet, thinking is one thing, but actually witnessing the grand fleet of Jieke Group appear on the sea's surface caused great panic among the defending forces of Ceylon City.
Over a hundred warships arrayed across the sea is a breathtaking sight indeed.
The Javanese Army stationed here consists of five divisions and three independently organized brigades, all urgently mobilized from nearby areas, totaling over fifty thousand personnel.
Seeing the sea covered with warships and feeling the aura of war looming, the morale of the Javanese Army began to plummet even before Jieke Group started their offensive.
After Jieke Group's landing fleet appeared on the sea, the initial attack was launched by Jieke Group's Magic Bird Fighters.
Eighteen Magic Bird Fighters carrying out bombing missions arrived, and based on satellite reconnaissance intelligence, they targeted the artillery positions, missile launch vehicles, and helicopter hangars along the Javanese Army's defensive line, destroying many valuable pieces of equipment in successive explosions.
After a round of attacks from the Magic Bird Fighters, they did not withdraw but instead continued to hover at high altitudes, with more Magic Bird Fighters arriving to provide support.
Though each sortie by the Magic Bird Fighters wears down their durability, they will not miss crucial missions like landing operations.
With mastery of air superiority, Jieke Group fully leveraged their advantage, circling in the sky to provide cover for the landing fleet on the sea.
Whenever the Javanese Army attempted to attack the landing fleet, many firepower points were exposed and promptly struck by air raids from the Magic Bird Fighters, lasting for very limited time.
Most of the Javanese Country's air defense systems and aircraft had already been destroyed in Jieke Group's initial aerial assault, leaving them unable to curb the rampant Magic Bird Fighters. The Javanese Army could only watch helplessly as the Magic Bird Fighters wreaked havoc above, cowering shivering in trenches and behind cover.
On the sea, Ilova River took the lead position, its biological radar detecting the Water Mine beneath the surface, either evading them or using its 203mm naval guns and rocket deep bombs to destroy them, clearing a safe passage for the follow-up landing forces, while probing and drawing fire from the shore defense forces.
Seeing the 45,500-ton Devouring-class Cruiser approaching and recognizing its formidable reputation, the Javanese Army could no longer hold back, revealing their concealed firepower once more.
Within bunkers dug into the terrain, missile launch vehicles were being pushed out, while hidden steel and concrete partial gun turrets stealthily extended their barrels aimed at the Ilova River.
With flashes of gunfire, missiles emerged from holes and artillery shells from barrels, flying towards the Ilova River, attempting to sink Jieke Group's powerful Devourer-class Deep Diving Cruiser.
Facing the incoming fire, the Devourer-class opened up all air defense systems.
Air defense missiles intercepted the incoming missiles, with eight tentacles from the ship's bottom breaking through the sea, initiating the Acid Liquid Gun Array and Biological Spider Web. Dense acid liquid arrows and webs, added to eight 11-barrel 30mm close-in weapon systems, made the Ilova River like another force entirely. Almost all incoming missiles and artillery shells were shot down, failing to break through successfully.
Conversely, the exposed firepower faced strikes from Ilova River and Magic Bird Fighters. Cruise missiles launched from the Ilova River and precision-guided bombs dropped by Magic Bird Fighters, including drilling bombs plunging into hidden caves and bunker turrets, each accompanied by columns of dust and smoke rising, signifying yet another heavy firepower point eliminated.
Until nearly all firepower points were cleared, the Ilova River, despite facing so much shore defense firepower, was only hit by one shell.
That was a 155mm caliber shell, but landing on the Ilova River was like scratching its itch.
The Devourer Cruiser's main body is constructed with Biological Composite Armor, with an average armor belt thickness of 380mm, offering sturdier defense than the heavy armor battleships of WWII.
In WWII, 155mm shells were merely used by Destroyers, whose shells were as ineffective against battleships as scratching an itch.
The same logic applies today; the Ilova River just ended up with a bit charred on its hull, without any casualties, continuing to wreak havoc in the near sea with its firepower, even using its bow naval guns for closer execution of the exposed enemy, forcing the Javanese Navy to lower their heads.
Other Destroyers and Escort Ships also followed the lead of their elder brother, pouring their firepower onto the shore, engaged in enthusiastic attacks.
Regardless of their Airforce or Navy, these countries facing tough battles offer little hope, but in situations of bullying the weak, they exhibit great courage.
On the sea, dozens of helicopters took off from the warships, gaining altitude to suppress enemy fire for advancing landing troops.
Under the cover of warships, many transport ships released massive quantities of hovercrafts, along with amphibious tanks and combat vehicles, rapidly advancing towards the shore.
For the first wave of assault, Jieke Group dispatched the forces from Siam, Johor, and An Nan countries, sending these cannon-fodder infantry ahead to test the combat resolve of the Javanese Shore Defense forces.