Alex fully trusted Loken's judgment. After all, the capabilities of these Commanders were clear for all to see; their tactical proficiency and practical experience were impeccable.
Unless the people Old Man Huang sent were not up to par—but Alex thought this possibility was extremely slim.
With the capabilities of Loken, Ventanus, and Sigismund, commanding a battle of this scale was entirely within their grasp.
Therefore, Alex readily handed over the specific combat command to them.
After all, if he were to personally command, the effect might not be as good as directly entrusting it to these three professionals!
As for the issue of "not up to par," Alex wasn't worried at all.
He knew very well that unless Old Man Huang was truly out of his mind and didn't want this Star District anymore, the people he sent would absolutely not make such a low-level mistake.
On this point, he had enough confidence in Old Man Huang.
Although it was widely known that Old Man Huang often "acted inhuman," aside from this, he was quite reliable in other aspects, especially when it came to serious matters, he never dropped the ball.
So, after fully entrusting strategic command to the three experienced Commanders, Alex chose to remain on Rostov II to focus on the Expeditionary Force's logistical support, while also pushing forward the completion of Rostov II's defensive system and infrastructure construction.
He reviewed a dozen engineering reports every day, ensuring that every step progressed according to plan.
During the period when the main force of the Expeditionary Force launched military operations against the Donetsk System, although the various construction projects on Rostov II were somewhat affected, they consistently maintained steady progress.
Every node on the project schedule was strictly controlled, and any delay would immediately catch Alex's attention.
Especially the construction of the Orbital Ring, which directly related to the smooth flow of the Expeditionary Force's logistical supply lines, Alex spared no expense in this regard.
He personally approved additional resource allocation to ensure that every material needed for the project arrived on time.
Currently, the Orbital Ring has completed its second phase of construction, and the Griya engineering team is busily laying the main framework for the third section of the Orbital Ring.
According to the latest engineering progress report, the overall construction progress is only about 10% behind the original plan, which is considered quite ideal for such a large-scale space engineering project.
After all, Wise One Christen and the Griya Forge World team participated in the Expeditionary Force's operations, which largely affected the construction.
But Alex understood this, as battlefield demands were more urgent.
He specifically instructed the logistics department to provide double rations to the engineering team to compensate for the shortage of personnel.
At the same time, the construction of Rostov III also continued without delay.
The 32nd Engineering Director did not accompany the Expeditionary Force during this period but dedicated himself entirely to the construction of industrial facilities on Rostov III.
Under 32's overall command, the main structure of the factory has been fully completed, and expansion of supporting facilities is currently underway.
A massive planetary-scale forging factory has already risen, its colossal furnaces operating day and night, continuously producing various basic military supplies for the Expeditionary Force.
From standard Lasgun power cells to spare parts for armored vehicles, this factory is gradually increasing its production capacity to ensure that frontline troops do not face material shortages.
The workers' three-shift system keeps the factory constantly active, and the roar of the production lines never ceases.
Although so far, the factory's products on Rostov III are mainly focused on logistical supplies and components needed by shipyards, the output of truly important weaponry and equipment remains limited.
But Alex knew that this was only a temporary transitional phase.
As the factory's scale continues to expand and the mining resources within the Sub-Sector are systematically developed, the factory's production capacity is increasing at a visible rate.
Mining fleets transport tons of raw materials from nearby asteroid belts every day, and the chimneys of the refinery constantly emit thick smoke.
From the data submitted by 32, it is clear that the production lines are gradually improving, and worker proficiency is continuously increasing.
According to the current development trend, this factory will soon complete its transformation from primary processing to full manufacturing, at which point it will become a crucial industrial hub within the Sub-Sector, providing solid and reliable logistical support for all military operations in the entire Sub-Sector.
Alex has already begun planning the next expansion, intending to double the factory's size next year.
Meanwhile, at the Starport of Rostov II, the small shipyard also achieved a milestone breakthrough.
They successfully completed the construction of the first Cobra-class Destroyer, and although this warship is only a "small fellow" in the Imperial Navy's lineup, its launching ceremony still attracted many high-ranking officers.
Alex personally named this warship "Spear of Rostov" and, following the tradition of the 3k era, smashed a bottle of sanctus wine on its bow, offering blessings for the new ship's launch.
This marked Rostov System's official capability for independent shipbuilding, and its strategic significance for the entire Star District is self-evident.
Even more exciting, on the same shipyard's slipway, a brand-new frigate has already begun construction.
Workers are busily installing various system modules around the adamantium keel, welding sparks flicker like stars in space, and the entire construction site is orderly, demonstrating reassuring professionalism.
The Star District Imperial Navy Command showed extraordinary attention to this emerging shipyard.
Although a few small warships are merely a drop in the ocean for the vast Imperial Navy, for Star District-level naval units, any new shipbuilding supply channel is invaluable.
After all, the last moon-class cruiser replenishment was a twenty-year-old second-hand ship transferred from the Segmentum Solar.
Therefore, after evaluating the shipyard's actual capabilities, the Star District Navy unhesitatingly placed an order for a light cruiser, which will begin construction after the currently building frigate.
The Navy representative stated at the signing ceremony: "Every new warship is a gift from the Emperor, and every new shipbuilding milestone is a blow to the enemies of the Imperium! Although the Rostov shipyard is still small, it represents hope, and it is proof of the Imperium's continued presence in this Star District."
Undoubtedly, although the frontline battles remained tense, the vigorous development and construction in the rear provided a solid foundation for the Expeditionary Force's operations. Alex would not make the mistake of letting frontline soldiers fight the enemy with bayonets on empty stomachs, lacking sufficient weapons, equipment, and logistical supplies.
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