The destruction of the steam engine helicopters was a blow to the Demon Rats. They knew that their aerospace technology could be rivalled by the humans considering that a few had seen their aeroplanes but they did not expect to be this much of a difference even after their scientists had fervently researched and come out with a brand new engine for them.
Even the higher ups were so amazed by the performance that they ordered all the aircraft to be replaced with the new engine. And yet here they saw their helicopters were destroyed in an instant with little to no retaliation. The Royal Zodiac Snake Aircraft was more than ready to take on more and to their surprise, they were indeed given their wish.