Mecha and Knife

No one knows how many imperial mechas there are in total, just like no one knows how many imperial mechas there are in the periphery of base No. 6 at this time.

The dust storm blocked the line of sight of all the high-altitude reconnaissance satellites of the Federation. The detection eyes arranged on the periphery of the No. 6 base were destroyed by a third in the first time, and the remaining detection eyes were also in a state of continued destruction.

"120, there are 120 known, four complete Imperial mecha formations."

"We have destroyed 39 of them, but our battle damage has reached 47, of which only 31 can be recovered, and it will take at least two days to complete all repairs."

"The number of our mecha fighters is sufficient, there are still five hundred people, but we don't have that many mechas."

"Major Jackson, we only have 156 mechas that can be put into battle now, but we are not sure how many mechas the empire sent this time."

"Moreover... a mecha squad was completely annihilated, and there was a super mecha fighter among them. The staff believes that the commander of the imperial mecha formation this time is likely to be an earl-level imperial mecha."

Nearly an hour before Ji Xinghe, Major Jackson, who arrived at Base No. 6 via orbital airborne, received all the information but not a single piece of good news.

The location of the No. 6 base has been suspected to have been exposed before, but because the empire did not specifically target the No. 6 base when it launched a full-scale attack, it seems that the goal is entirely to destroy the No. 3 base.

Therefore, although the number of mechas in the No. 6 base is much higher than that of the last dust storm, the number is only two hundred. Facing the attack of at least 120 imperial mechas, including an earl-level imperial mecha, it would be impossible to survive without special support like Jackson.

It must be a special class like Jackson that is close to the trump card. The special class that has just won 20 gold stars, such as the blind and lame, is just a drop in the bucket.

"I see."

Jackson responded softly, and did not affect his emotions because of the bad news. He landed directly within the short-wave communication range of the No. 6 base. He did not enter the base to rest, and directly formulated his battle plan on the communication channel.

"Send me the exact coordinates of the annihilated mecha team, as well as the possible route of the earl-level mecha analyzed by the staff department, and send a mecha team to follow me for support."

There is only one goal for Jackson's support, which is the earl-level imperial mecha that can "snap kill" ordinary federal mecha fighters. None of the choices are wrong.

"But we are not sure how many mechas are around the other side to protect them. If it is a complete formation of imperial mechas... Major Jackson, this is very dangerous."

Relevant personnel at Base No. 6 raised doubts and suggested: "We believe that you should lead a mecha squad to carry out hunting operations, and try to destroy the common mechas of the empire as much as possible."

The number of ordinary imperial mechs is temporarily found to be less than that of No. 6 base, but the average combat power of the two sides is already somewhat different. In addition, the communication was affected in the dust storm, and the detection eyes were destroyed by the imperial mechs. , it is difficult to pinpoint the position of the Imperial Mecha.

The mechas in the No. 6 base can't fight more than the few, so the damage rate is extremely high. According to the current situation, if the ordinary imperial mechas are not contained, all the mechas in the No. 6 base will be destroyed.

Staff officers have their perspectives, and Jackson has Jackson's perspective. Everyone has a different understanding of war and combat.

Jackson suddenly thought of the scene where Ji Xinghe said he didn't believe him last time. At this moment, he understood Ji Xinghe's mood at that time.

"Lieutenant Ji Xinghe will come to support him, and the hunting mission is entrusted to him. My mission target is only the earl-level mecha of the empire. If necessary, should I apply for higher command authority?"

Lieutenant Ji Xinghe?

Hearing this name, everyone in the command center of the No. 6 base suddenly became emotional, even more excited than when Jackson parachuted outside the base.

Judging from the number of gold stars, Ji Xinghe can't compare with Jackson at all now, but judging from the improvement in the confidence of everyone in Base No. 6, Ji Xinghe, a second lieutenant, far exceeds Jackson, a major.

"No need, Major Jackson, your battle plan has been approved, and the support team has been mobilized, consisting of 21 mechas. The relevant location information and intelligence information have been sent, please check."

"good."

Jackson was not surprised that his battle plan was approved. Compared with Ji Xinghe's battle plan, which had to be well-founded and even violated military orders, his rank of major gave him great convenience.

Perhaps, this is the reason why Ji Xinghe's military rank has never been able to match his meritorious service. No one wants a person who often violates military orders to get a higher military rank.

Jackson did not wait for the arrival of the support team, but set off first. He was not alone, but kept a communication distance of 1.5 kilometers with the support team, which was the maximum communication distance of short-wave communication in the dust storm.

In fact, one kilometer is the safest, because when dust storms occur, when those alien dusts full of hematite are flying, they will often inexplicably affect the relevant communication signals. Only a communication distance of one kilometer can guarantee absolutely smooth communication. .

The detection eyes arranged on the periphery of the No. 6 base also have the function of short-wave communication, which can maintain communication while detecting the enemy's situation. But when the detection eye is destroyed, all aspects will be seriously affected.

What Jackson can do now is to make judgments based on the information sent back to the base before the detection eye was destroyed and the sacrificed mecha fighters before they died, and then look for the earl-level imperial mecha in the dust storm. Location.

Some mecha fighters who have died, failed to send any substantive information back due to communication reasons before they died, but their death itself is a kind of information.

...

In the dust storm, there was a sudden roar, which was another mecha from the Orbital Airborne Mecha Corps successfully landed.

"Body self-inspection, communication signal detection."

Ji Xinghe was in the midst of the dust storm, with visibility of less than 100 meters. This time the dust storm was more severe than the previous one. Not only did it cover a wider area, but the density of dust flying up in some areas was also greater due to the dust storm.

"The detection is complete, and the communication connection is successful."

The intelligent assistance system that comes with the mecha, turned on the green light at the same time as it made a sound.

"Lieutenant Ji Xinghe?"

"it's me."

The other end of the successfully established communication is the No. 6 base that is in crisis.

"Old Ji."

Because they are too familiar, the flow of the conversation and the appellations are not very in line with the rules, but at this time, no one cares.

"You are at a position 1.7 kilometers away from the base, and the specific coordinates have been sent. At present, there is no trace of the Imperial Mecha within a five-kilometer radius of you. There are thirty of our Mechas divided into seven investigation units. The Imperial Mechas we have discovered The quantity is..."

The relevant information that was just told to Jackson was repeated to Ji Xinghe again, including Jackson's battle plan.

Ji Xinghe was not surprised. Jackson said that he would not be allowed to come, and took away the only individual starship capable of carrying people from Base 5. But just as Jackson believes that Ji Xinghe can help him improve his strength, Jackson also believes that Ji Xinghe will come to support him.

After listening to all the known information so far, Ji Xinghe groaned for a short while and then said softly: "First, tell all the mecha fighters, except Major Jackson and the mecha team supporting him, that after encountering the imperial mecha, Don't start a fight unless you have an absolute advantage, let them wait for me."

"Second, keep in touch with me at all times, and be sure to inform me of the location of all the identified imperial mechas. The rearrangement of the detection eyes is based on my travel route."

"Thirdly, let Xiao Liu prepare the relevant parts. He knows what I need and is ready to repair my mech at any time. If possible, please prepare a transport vehicle and bring all the parts with you. Mechanic, bring a toolbox, Xiao Liu knows what tools I need."

Master Liu, who is not young, can only be called Xiao Liu in Ji Xinghe's mouth. After all, he is "same generation" as Master Liu's grandfather.

"good."

The relevant personnel of the command center of the No. 6 base responded immediately. In fact, Ji Xinghe does not have the power to formulate combat plans. He should act under the command of relevant personnel.

But he is Ji Xinghe, and this is Base No. 6.

Ji Xinghe didn't wait for the support team, because he didn't ask for the support team. The command center of the No. 6 base knew without asking, that he wanted to fight alone, respond quickly to all battles that needed support, and maximize his combat effectiveness.

But when Ji Xinghe rushed to the relevant coordinates, a staff officer of the No. 6 base command center couldn't help but speak out before the communication was temporarily interrupted.

"Old Ji, you haven't asked that question yet."

Hearing this sentence, the people in the command center had different expressions. Some were looking forward to it, some were surprised, and some stared at the staff officer who asked the question.

Ji Xinghe, who controlled the mech and began to run, sighed helplessly in his heart, when did this habit develop.

But he still asked after all, because this is the expectation of many people.

"You guys, do you trust me?"

Ji Xinghe's voice echoed in the command center, and people with different expressions suddenly spoke in unison.

"believe!"

The staff officer who asked this question was the most emotional, and he shouted again: "Hunting, start!"

...

Not to mention a certain staff officer who was too secondary, temporarily deprived of the power of communication command, ran 27 kilometers of Ji Xinghe, and started his hunt today.

"Pull around, wait for support, pull around, wait for support."

The mecha squad composed of seven federal mechas restrained nine imperial mechas under the captain's constant orders.

The communication with the base has been interrupted. They don't know when their support will be in place, and they don't know that the two super-classes Jackson and Ji Xinghe have joined the battlefield, let alone Ji Xinghe's battle plan.

The reason why they dare not fight head-on is because they are not a mecha squad in the true sense. There is no special class among them, and they can only be regarded as a temporary mecha combat formation.

"I can't hold it anymore, Captain, you guys go first, I'll save my money."

The voice of a young mecha warrior rang through the communication channel. His mecha had been damaged, his running speed had slowed down, and it was impossible to continue to pull around.

"Protect your grandma's legs." The captain was so excited that he made a slip of the tongue: "Run as hard as I can, and show your energy."

It's not making things difficult for people to run if they can't run away, but the captain who could have continued to pull around, chose to turn around and maneuver.

It doesn't fit the battle plan and the goals, but they're not mechanical soldiers, they're human.

"team leader!"

"Fuck his grandma's dog orangutan, let's get back to it."

"I don't want to be a soldier because I'm afraid of death. Captain, you fucking want to be a hero alone, don't you? I don't accept it."

"Everyone, keep going around and wait for support. This is an order." The captain said firmly, he didn't know whether these people's teammates would carry out his order, just like he didn't know when he rushed to the imperial mecha It was the same as before, whether he could survive.

But he just wanted to order like this, and he just wanted to continue charging.

In the noisy communication channel, the people with complicated emotions did not notice the new communication signal access.

But when a strange and somewhat old voice sounded, the communication channel suddenly fell silent.

"I am Lieutenant Ji Xinghe, special class, forty-five gold stars."

Ji Xinghe, who started to charge, was not sure whether these mecha fighters recognized him, so he first reported his family name, and then issued the order.

"Detour, pull, and leave the rest to me."