Before the Artificial Whale was destroyed, it fired two waves of anti-ship missiles, with a total count reaching a staggering 40. Then, guided by Dream Island's shore-based radar, these 40 anti-ship missiles flew towards the United Fleet. After further consolidating their defenses, the remaining warships of the United Fleet managed to sharpen their air-defense capabilities.
However, the performance of the missiles launched by the Artificial Whale was astonishing. Even with the interception of the integrated air defense network, after more than half were destroyed by anti-aircraft missiles, the remnants finally penetrated the core area of the United Fleet. Five more of Japan's missile destroyers and escort ships were destroyed, and six additional missile destroyers and escort ships were severely damaged, completely losing their combat capability.
