Abyss Solo-Chapter 537 - 237 Empire Military Review_2

During the human civil war, space battles were all about ion cannon bombardments,

but when fighting the Insect Race, high-explosive kinetic weapons were significantly more effective than highly concentrated ion beams.

Just a moment ago, the planet that was calm had now turned into an Insect Swarm nest, with millions of adult insects emerging from the surface in a frontal assault, while flanking from the sides, trying to get close to the space-based Human Fleet.

This scene deeply shocked a few Supermodified people who were accustomed to executing some secretive tasks.

"All groups proceed to deployment positions."

Captain Catherine’s voice rang out, and twenty-five warriors, including herself, moved in formation towards the elevators located at five corners of the bridge.

Nearby, support team members brought their own weapons and space suits.

Captain Catherine once again took hold of the Ship-Slicing Blade’s handle, her demeanor becoming fiercely sharp.

Once the twenty-five warriors were stable, the floor descended, bringing them to five hatches where twenty-five hoverboards had long awaited.

The team members silently put on their helmets and goggles, mounted close-combat weapons on hoverboards, and quietly awaited the order to strike.

Perhaps not fond of the tense atmosphere, Bryant, who had donned his metal helmet, initiated conversation,

"Why disturb the Insect Swarm first instead of sneaking underground, finding the Mother Worm, and planting bombs? Wouldn’t that be more efficient? If the Insect Swarm loses the Mother Worm, the threat would be reduced by ninety percent."

Captain Catherine hummed softly, "You might as well go ask the Commander."

"Any ship approaching this planet will be under the surveillance of the Insect Race."

Yang Ming laughed,

"Don’t underestimate the Insect Swarm. Humans can barely suppress the low-rank and middle-rank Insects with so much technological support.

"Not depleting the number of the Insect Swarm and directly sending the spearhead squad on a raid is actually sending them to their deaths.

"The Insect Swarm has the ability to learn on its own, and a communication mechanism exists between them. If there’s such a battle next time, with a large batch of missiles appearing in outer space, the Insect Swarm would likely start counterattacking immediately."

"So, that’s how it is," Bryant laughed, "Thanks for clearing that up."

Yang Ming added, "Our preparations to deploy are actually a bit early. The crossfire should last at least an hour, and only then will the landing operation commence."

Captain Catherine said softly, "Then why didn’t you say so earlier?"

"That wasn’t the right atmosphere just now," Yang Ming clicked his tongue, "Don’t be too tense, Catherine, you’re very strong."

"Rest in place," Captain Catherine indifferently ordered, "Remember to keep your space suits in the protective device, and prepare a few emergency ones."

Chatter erupted from the earpiece, "Yes, Captain!"

Followed by several laughs.

Yang Ming’s estimation proved to be a bit conservative, as the crossfire between outer space and the planet’s surface lasted for one and a half hours.

The mighty imperial fleet was once driven out of synchronous orbit by the Insect Swarm.

The extermination war against the insects was being broadcast live nationwide, with countless viewers tuning in from various planets’ official channels.

Whenever the battle turned slightly against them, the military bigwigs would get anxious, almost employing a Dreadnought to dominate the field.

Fortunately, the Insect Swarm’s stamina was somewhat lacking, and the imperial fleet dominated most of the time. Also, due to the field commander’s excellent micromanagement, they only lost dozens of small to medium battleships, while the main battleships retreated in time and were completely unharmed.

The Insect Swarm was once again suppressed by powerful firepower.

The Mother Worm had already started burrowing to relocate.

Every corner of the Sherman Empire watched, as billions of eyes were glued to the screens displaying the war, feeling the great power of the Empire against the Insect Swarm.

Broadcasting the extermination war was indeed the best choice for enhancing public cohesion.

The influence was not only domestic, as areas in the Milky Way inhabited by humans also had a viewership no less than that within the Empire’s.

The Commander’s voice rang out again:

"Main fleet move to the predetermined near-orbit, auxiliary fleets surround the planet; don’t let a single insect escape! Prepare for the landing operation!"

A conspicuous line of text appeared on the screen:

[Decapitation Operation: Establish Landing Zone.]

Hundreds of battleships maintained their combat power as they entered the atmosphere, and six kilometer-long space motherships hidden behind simultaneously moved forward, releasing hundreds of unmanned fighter squadrons to bomb the planetary surface.

In the rear, twenty-two multi-purpose landing ships stood ready, with over thirty thousand elite imperial warriors as the vanguard team to establish a foothold for the spearhead squad.

The Empire clearly learned from the battle at Zubin Star. This time, the landing operation’s troops would concentrate at three connected positions, equipped with all-round firepower support, aiming to minimize casualties.

Apart from the Dreadnought, a weapon of national importance, the Empire brought over one or two models of their main battleships, loudly proclaiming their military strength.

Therefore, in this war to exterminate the Insect Race, there was no option to lose or barely win; they could only achieve a great victory.

...

After a long wait, the Poisoned Stinger Ship began to enter the atmosphere.

The members of Captain Catherine’s team, who had been resting with eyes closed, were no longer smiling and joking.

The ground battle had continued for more than half an hour. Over thirty thousand imperial soldiers, with tens of thousands of heavy equipment, had, after losing one-tenth of their forces, cleared a stable base for them.

Zzzt.

Accompanied by a faint electrical sound, Captain Griss’s voice came through the headset.

"All teams prepare to land! Guys, it’s time to let these insects know what human elite individuals are like!"

"There isn’t much oxygen in the atmosphere of this planet, have your spacesuits ready, don’t suffocate and become famous."

"Today, there will be a special spearhead squad working with us. Everyone pay attention and cooperate later. We’ll be divided into three groups to carry out an underground raid, targeting that disgusting Mother Worm!"

"Whoever can feed the Energy-Gathering Bomb to the Mother Worm will be today’s hero!"

"Be careful, there’s still a large number of insects underground, and the queen’s guard is also formidable. If you encounter significant resistance, retreat; there’s no need to fight to the death, understand? Be flexible and help each other out; the Empire’s civilians are watching us.

"I have sent out the team groups, everyone find your corresponding landing zone. After landing, regroup as quickly as possible, the path to underground has been cleared by the vanguard."

Amid the vibration, the communicator of each squad member lit up with a number.

Catherine asked, "How many Transformed are carrying out the decapitation operation this time?"

"Five hundred and twenty-one," Captain Griss replied immediately, "Captain Catherine, is the White Ghost with you?"

"His mechanical body is."

"Considering today’s situation, he might be needed," Griss said. "I hope he can step forward in a timely manner when needed."

Yang Ming spoke up, "I will follow your command, Captain Griss, I can support the underground battlefield within five minutes."

"That would be perfect. Let’s proceed with the normal combat procedures first; this is also to gather valuable experience for future extermination wars."

Griss said solemnly:

"Everyone, the Fourth Rank Insect Swarm is even more tricky than the swarm on Zubin Star, never be careless, rotate back if you feel strained.

"With the White Ghost backing us up, treat this battle as a test of our strength."

"Understood."

"Received."

"Griss, you really nag too much, I finally understand why your squad always has such minimal losses in major operations!"

"Don’t worry, we’ve also brought a lot of high-tech equipment!"

"Perhaps we won’t even need Mr. Ghost’s help; decapitation is our main job, after all."

Laughter came through the command channel.

Yang Ming shook his head slightly.

Griss’s concerns weren’t unfounded; the combat ability of the Fourth Rank Insect Swarm was far beyond the swarm from the battle on Zubin Star. Those mutated special insects would be more troublesome.

The outer cabin’s indicator lights turned orange.

Catherine commanded, "Prepare."

The Poisoned Stinger Ship was now close to the surface.

Around the Poisoned Stinger Ship, several battleships, each one hundred meters long, were lined up in a row.

"Last reminder!"

Griss’s voice rang out again:

"The endpoints of the three assault routes are all the Mother Worm. Don’t do anything beyond your ability, besides the White Ghost, we also have the Dreadnought as an option.

"Everyone ready! Find your drop zone, open the ship’s doors!

"Jump!"

The outer cabins of several dozen battleships opened simultaneously, and five hundred warriors leaped down.

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