The Man Who Received a Spaceship: It Turned Out to Be a Star!? - chapter 99

Chapter 99: Ceasefire

The landing fleet dispatched by the Arze central government to Halmaine remained stationed near the primary planet, Mandulka, refraining from initiating a descent operation.

“Captain, we have an incoming communication from Admiral Marco,” Ain reported.

“Put it through.”

“I’ll display it on your desk monitor.”

“Representative Yamada, the Privy Council has reviewed Agilakana’s proposal. We have decided that if your forces also defend the area around our capital star system, Hamirapiratra, against Xeno incursions, we can meet your conditions.”

As expected, their response brought a small sense of satisfaction. Perhaps this time, Arze had tasted the frustration of a superpower bowing to the demands of a smaller entity. But this was a compromise they had to make.

“Understood. We will dispatch two fleets and two assault landing ships. They will arrive at the Halmaine system in five days, materializing at the system’s outer perimeter.”

“I can only speculate about the scale of two fleets, but I’ll leave it in your capable hands. Thank you.”

The transmission ended there.

“Maria, notify Agilakana to dispatch the fleets.”

“Understood.”

The deployed fleets consisted of two fully-equipped battle fleets, reinforced by elements from other units. Vice Admiral Amanda took command, flagging her ship, the Inspire, as the lead vessel of the combined fleet. Two assault landing ships accompanied the fleet.

Fleet Composition:

• Standard Carriers: 4 × 2 (Each carrier with 6,250 combat units comprising crewed attack craft and eight unmanned escorts per unit)
• Torpedo Squadrons: 9 × 2 (Each squadron: 1 light cruiser + 6 destroyers)
• Strike Squadrons: 1 × 2 (Each squadron: 6 heavy cruisers)
• Assault Landing Ships: 2 (Each carrying an enhanced regiment of 3,600 ground infantry, supported by 12 unmanned support units per soldier)

Though atmospheric operations were unnecessary, Vice Admiral Amanda insisted on deploying standard carriers for training purposes, omitting resupply ships as a result.

Five days later, the fleet jumped into the Halmaine system, emerging 5 AU from Mandulka. Prior coordination with Arze ensured that nearby patrol ships were the only vessels present in the area.

Within minutes of their arrival, the fleet reorganized into two pyramidal formations and began advancing toward Mandulka at a moderate 10% of the speed of light.

Forty minutes later, Mandulka’s observatories detected the Agilakana fleet’s scale and speed, confirming its arrival aligned precisely with prior notifications—approximately three hours away.

Discussions among the rebel leadership revealed division over the rebellion’s future. However, the sight of Agilakana’s fleet made it clear that continued resistance was futile. By the time the fleet reached Mandulka’s orbit and established a blockade, the rebels transmitted their acceptance of the ceasefire terms.

Upon receiving the ceasefire confirmation, the ground troops stationed aboard the assault ships prepared for deployment. They disembarked in shuttles, descending to Mandulka’s major cities and military installations.

The ground troops swiftly disarmed the rebel forces, confiscating hidden weapons and securing stockpiles. Within 72 hours, the ground forces completed their tasks and returned to the assault ships.

The speed of Agilakana’s withdrawal reportedly left Mandulka’s former rebels and citizens astonished. However, Agilakana’s mission was solely to mediate peace; ensuring disarmament sufficed to meet this goal. While Arze’s ground forces were expected to deploy next, potential abuses against civilians and former rebels warranted observation. Still, no major incidents were anticipated, as Agilakana’s ongoing presence served as a deterrent.

Simultaneously, two construction ships and two transport vessels jumped into the Halmaine system. Positioned in geostationary orbit above Mandulka’s equator, 180 degrees apart, the construction of orbital elevator platforms began. By the seventh day, anchor cables had been secured to the planet, completing the core structures.

Despite the swift progress, I was surprised to learn that the construction avoided the use of Agilakana’s advanced nanobot methods, which would have shortened the timeline significantly.

After another seven days of adjustments and calibrations, the two elevators were formally handed over to the Arze administration on Mandulka.

With the project completed, the fleet, construction ships, and transport vessels departed the Halmaine system, returning to Agilakana.

Monitoring the operation from the embassy, I felt a wave of relief at the mission’s success, executed precisely as planned.