322 Ambush!
Then the answer is quite simple.
"Retribution must be exacted" is a rule set within the artificial intelligence's logic.
Attacking their transport team would easily lure out those artificial intelligences hiding in the fortress ready to strike back as the nearest force capable of counter-attack.
In any era, storming a stronghold is always the least favorable option.
"When the time comes, we'll just rush them and take down their transport team. Captain Bai, what do you think?"
It sounds pretty simple.
Of course, many things in the world are simple—it's just a matter of strength, after all.
"To be frank, we have no experience in combating these intelligent machines," Bai E admitted candidly.
The other waved their hand, "We haven't dealt much with that stuff either."
Who would want to mess with those unkillable things?
If it weren't for this mission, most people would probably never come into contact with artificial intelligence in their lifetimes.