Doomsday: I Build a Space Fleet

Chapter 298 Annihilation, In-depth Exploration

"Furthermore, the computing units on the command vehicles are modularly integrated and deployed. If an unexpected situation occurs that results in the loss of computing support units, the rear can quickly deploy backup components to the front line."

"Given the increasingly diverse and sophisticated attack methods of the enemy, we are considering developing a special command heavy tank."

"I don't think so."

"Let's check the battlefield first, and talk about the rest later."

Everyone refocused their attention on the holographic sand table, watching every move on the battlefield.

Five minutes later, the five troops that had landed had completed their assembly and were now in formation, slowly moving towards the tunnel exit.

In order not to disturb the insects in the tunnel, it took the armored forces 20 minutes to traverse the short 10-kilometer distance to reach their designated position.

By the time the encirclement was complete, it was already 3:58 a.m., and the sky was still pitch black.

According to aerial reconnaissance, the insects in these tunnels did not exhibit any unusual behavior until the encirclement was formed.

"Base is calling all squad commanders."

"Team One received, base please proceed."

"Second team received, base please proceed."

"Team Three received. Base, please proceed."

"Fourth team received, base please proceed."

"Fifth team received, base please proceed."

"What is the situation of each team? Are they able to execute the operational plan normally?"

"The thermal fusion night vision module is functioning normally, and the optical capture is working properly, but the ambient brightness is low, so an invisible supplemental lighting system is needed to compensate."

"Fire flares are being loaded, but all units must remain on alert and not initiate attacks."

"yes!"

Everyone agreed in unison, and then Lorraine and the others began to discuss the appropriate time to attack.

According to data recorded within the system, the attack time was confirmed to be 4:32 AM.

"Launch the attack at dawn."

"yes!"

The commanders of each team disconnected from the communication channel and began checking the status of their teams.

Time passed slowly, and everyone kept a close watch on the insect's every move.

At 4:13, an unusual situation occurred in front of the line of Squad 2.

A medium-sized scarab beetle for some unknown reason left its patrol position and wandered around in front of Squad 2's front line for a while, coming as close as 50 meters to one of Squad 2's infantry fighting vehicles.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats. Lorraine had already placed his hand on the mechanical switch of the microphone, ready to issue the order for a synchronized all-out attack at any moment.

Two minutes later, the scarab beetle wobbled away from Line 2 and returned to its patrol position.

"call--"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued to keep a close eye on the situation at each defensive line.

"One minute countdown, fighter jets ready."

The aircraft circling a hundred kilometers away received the order and quickly rushed towards the directions of each squad.

"Countdown: 10, 9, 8..."

At the instant the countdown reached zero, a barrage of high-explosive rockets rained down from the sky, completely blasting away the camouflage at the tunnel exit.

Subsequently, supplementary lighting flares were launched, and the vehicles of each squad started up, advancing together with the mechanized infantry to begin clearing the battlefield and eliminating enemy targets that had not been killed in the first round of air strikes.

The electromagnetic cannons roared to life, quickly clearing out the remaining enemy units 100 meters from the tunnel exit.

However, this time even more insects emerged from the tunnel, including the long-unseen needle-stinging worms.

Four grayish-white bone spikes shot out from the tunnel, heading straight for the two infantry fighting vehicles at the front of the column.

The vehicle-mounted phased array radar quickly locked onto the target, and four interceptor missiles were launched from beside the turrets of the two infantry fighting vehicles. The clustered propellant jets interfered with the trajectory of the four gray-white bone spikes, preventing them from hitting the infantry fighting vehicles.

Immediately afterwards, the wheeled assault guns at the rear of the column changed their shell types and fired four thermobaric bombs into the tunnel.

A powerful beam of light emerged from the tunnel, and after the firelight dissipated, a strong gust of air roared out of the tunnel.

Fortunately, the accompanying infantry had secured themselves to nearby armored vehicles and were not affected by the airflow.

Subsequently, two flamethrower vehicles quickly moved forward and, under the cover of heavily armored infantry, entered the tunnel and began to advance deeper to eliminate the remaining targets.

Outside the tunnel, armored troops lined up in an arc at the exit, their guns steadily pointing towards the tunnel's exit. Behind the armored troops, heavily armored infantry began unloading various materials from transport vehicles to build a temporary defensive position.

Aerogel bunkers rose in front of the armored troops, leaving only a 4-meter-wide exit for infantry and vehicles to enter and exit.

Subsequently, the armored infantry fighting vehicles and assault guns retreated in an orderly manner, assisting the armored infantry in pushing the portable fixed artillery pieces behind the bunkers.

As the energy core was activated, all the artillery pieces were put into operation, their muzzles rising to lock the tunnel exit in place of the armored forces.

Inside the tunnel, a communication vehicle equipped with a quantum communication system rapidly advanced behind two flamethrower tanks, using the interference-free nature of quantum communication to stably transmit images from inside the tunnel to the base.

An hour later, the flamethrower tanks and armored infantry penetrated deeper, but still found no more conventional Zerg.

Lorraine looked up and checked the situation of each team on the holographic sand table. After confirming that each team was in a safe environment, he began a brainstorming session.

"Judging from the traces, these tunnels were all recently built. The tunnel guarded by Team 4 is the oldest, having been separated from a main tunnel, and its construction time exceeded 60 days."

"But the team traveled on without finding any more signs of insects, nor did they find many traces inside the cavity of what appeared to be an insect nest."

"Could it be that all these insects have been transferred to Philia State? The battle is so fierce?"

"If that's the case, then they'll at least have a massive tunnel connecting the Red Earth Federation directly to Philia State."

Lorraine couldn't quite figure it out for a moment, so she put the question aside for the time being and focused her attention back on the holographic sand table.

"Everyone, everything is normal in each squad now. Get back to work. I'll stay here and keep an eye on the battlefield."

"Understood, Commander Lorraine."

"Alright, go and rest for a while. If you go back now, you can get another hour of sleep."

Lorraine waved his hand, dismissing the officers from the conference room.

After confirming that everyone had left the meeting room, Lorraine called out Cleveland's name.

After determining the existing production capacity, Lorraine assigned Cleveland two secret missions.

"First, build a long-range reconnaissance aircraft and go to the orbital elevator to check the situation. Be careful not to let anyone find out."

"Second, manufacture a batch of underwater vehicles equipped with new detection systems to search for tunnels that may exist between the Red Earth Federation and the Feria State in the waters east of the Red Earth Federation."

"clear."

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