In the sky, thick smoke billowed, seemingly like a steam airship of a giant cloud whale, slowly gliding.
Admiral George sat in his control room, a black silhouette, indistinct in appearance, emerged from the mirror hanging on the wall, pulled out a chair and sat down opposite him.
"Sir George, regarding the Expedition Army's recent defeat, Her Majesty the Queen needs you to provide an explanation."
Each steam airship is built at great expense, and the maintenance costs are astonishing.
Suddenly losing so many, for an admiral without much backing, a trip to the military tribunal is inevitable.
As the world's hegemon, Great Britain's land power can't compete with the three major powers in Europe.
Therefore, besides unshakable sea power, it must firmly grasp the emerging air power to secure its position as the hegemon. This is not just for reputation, but for substantial benefits.
