From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

September 30.

13:56.

Thick smoke billowed over the empty wilderness three miles from Los Angeles.

The total number of "armored corps" exceeded 200, and each unit maintained a distance of 30 meters or even more, and was advancing rapidly to the north.

More than half of them were military off-road vehicles, and wheeled or tracked armored personnel carriers.

The remaining 40% were composed of Titan main battle tanks and Killer heavy tanks that used magnetic levitation and Gaussian magnetic track technology and were simply "land battleships".

Not only on the ground.

There were also more than 100 flying formations in the air, including V-44 Red Eagle, RH-66 Falcon, Samson and other models, with a speed comparable to that of the ground armored formation.

But the figures of five behemoths were particularly eye-catching.

Four were familiar faces, namely Dragon assault boats equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground missiles and rockets, and the other was a larger flying boat that looked more like a ghost -

Agile Shadow air assault boat.

The positioning of this assault boat is similar to that of the Dragon assault boat, serving as an aerial platform for tactical transportation, command and assault, but the technical aspects are much more prioritized.

94 meters long, 70 meters wide and 23 meters high, it can carry fully armed combat personnel or corresponding mechas, and can also accommodate two main battle tanks.

The hidden vertical missile launch bay can provide ground and air firepower strikes for friendly forces.

At the same time, the fire control system is no longer affected by the magnetic field of Pandora, and is equipped with the most advanced optical camouflage modules and stealth coatings.

The two nuclear fusion engines carried by "her" can enable herself to break through the first cosmic speed and easily complete the action of entering the low-Earth orbit in a single stage.

The remaining three magnetic levitation engines and two large jet engines ensure the agility and speed of the Xunying assault boat in the atmosphere.

Therefore, Xunying can also temporarily play the role of Enio, perform high-altitude reconnaissance in low-Earth orbit, or tactical and strategic strikes, but the orbital endurance is far less than that of Enio, which is like a "space station", so its positioning is similar to that of the Dragon assault boat.

Atlas has only produced one test model, which is produced in the underground base of the Accra Park, which is the Swift Shadow 001 that is participating in the raid.

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In the command cabin of Swift Shadow 001;

"Boss, the Specter fighter formation is in place and is dropping bombs... The bombing has been completed and it is expected to destroy the enemy's main defense facilities in 25 seconds."

The observer who was watching the holographic screen reported the real-time situation to Sui Yang who was standing behind him.

And Sui Yang just nodded lightly, without saying much, and browsed the content on the holographic screen with the observer.

"The main defense facilities have collapsed, the Specter fighter formation is returning, and it is expected to complete the supply before 1430. Ennio 002 has also launched 20 tactical hydrogen bombs and 4 strategic hydrogen bombs, and will complete the set goal in 50 seconds."

As the observer's report sounded again, the north outside the porthole, that is, the direction where Minova was, could not be observed with the naked eye.

It seemed calm.

But the truth is that Minova, more than 70 kilometers away, had its defense system disrupted by the EMP missiles launched by the Phantom fighter.

Then the Phantom fighter formation, which had intelligence support, launched a large number of air-to-ground missiles with a maximum speed of more than Mach 8, successfully hitting all land-based mid-range defense facilities.

This beyond-visual-range operation destroyed Minova's air defense capabilities in an instant, directly causing chaos in the UAC's command level, which also explains why Atlas's main force was able to appear openly in the desert.

As for the Phantom fighter, its official name is "Atlas Multi-Purpose Fighter Program - Model 006)".

As one of the important shareholders of General Motors and a customer of Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Atlas began to secretly research fighters as early as the 1970s.

With the combination of UDF and RDA technologies, and the excellent test site of Pandora, Atlas has its first mass-produced model, AMF-006 Ghost.

As of today, the Accra base has produced a total of 14 aircraft.

It may not seem like much, but the Ghost has a terrifying bomb load, and the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds at an altitude of 60,000 meters is enough to collapse Minova's defense system.

The optical camouflage module and stealth coating are basic configurations, but the Ghost fighter does not have the ability to fight in space.

At this moment.

The observer reminded Sui Yang again: "In order to ensure that our compatriots are not affected, the enemy's manpower will be maintained between 33% and 36%."

"Okay." Sui Yang ordered: "Inform all units to go to their designated areas according to the plan.

At 15:00, all air units including Phantom 001 and ground artillery positions launched the first round of bombing on the positions of the enemy's manpower.

After the first round of bombing, the air transport unit immediately dropped the combatants into Minova to ensure the safety of the compatriots as much as possible.

The ground armored units steadily advanced from south to north, with the primary goal of annihilating the remaining enemies. As for the special joint team that went deep behind the enemy lines, they could play freely as appropriate.

In addition, all ministries are reminded to be cautious, as although the enemy's defenses have been dismantled, their individuals are reinforced Fallen.

Finally, if there are any special circumstances, be sure to notify me as soon as possible. "

"Yes, boss."

"Um."

Sui Yang turned away from the observer and stepped up the steps to the cockpit located on the "second floor".

The space here is similar to that of Enio, and it is also controlled by three pilots. Then, Sui Yang habitually put his hands behind his back.

Through the portholes, you can clearly overlook Atlas's ground troops, and looking at the northern skyline, you can spot several looming mushroom clouds that are several kilometers high.

That's where Minova is.

Ernieo 002 is equipped with twenty tactical-grade metallic hydrogen bombs with a TNT yield of about 300,000 tons, and four strategic-grade bombs with a yield of about 3 million tons.

In fact, Atlas also possesses strategic-level weapons with greater yield, but if used, it will cause the human compatriots in Minova to be affected, such as radiation, arrogance, impact, etc., and the number of casualties will be in the tens of thousands. Calculating one hundred thousand or even one million is contrary to Sui Yang's original intention and the goal that the company and all combat personnel strive for.

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Boom——Boom——…

The dull "thunder" sound gradually stopped, and the earth no longer shook violently.

Huh-huh-! !

But the sandstorms were still raging.

After peeking into the strange scene outside through the iron-barred window, the originally silent cell felt like a boulder hitting a calm lake, causing ripples of noise;

"Oh my God, is it the end of the world outside?"

"The end of the world? I don't think so. It's more like the aftermath of a nuclear explosion."

"The nuclear explosion...could it be the rebels?!"

"This! This can only be the rebels!"

In an instant, a large number of people in ragged clothes and sallow faces gathered at the windows, scrambling to squeeze together to look outside.

Take a closer look at where these people live...

The overall area is the size of three basketball courts, but it is packed with two to three hundred people, and even space to lie down is scarce.

This is a semi-basement structure, making the whole space look cool and dark.

The men, women, and children crowded here are unkempt and look like they lack nutrition. Some of the children's bodies are too slender, as if they will break or break if touched.

This is the dungeon where the fallen UAC used to imprison their former compatriots, and it is also one of the many microcosms inside Minova.

Although the people imprisoned here became agitated due to the "nuclear explosion" that broke out outside, they did not have too much chaos, and no stampede occurred.

"Grandpa..." At this time, a little boy who was only six or seven years old was woken up. He sat up in confusion and asked:

"Ugh~, what happened?"

The old man sitting next to the boy against the wall, while looking out the window through the gap between people, responded with a hoarse laugh: "Who knows? Maybe the noise will stop after a while, let's continue sleeping. "

"Are the rebels coming? Grandpa!" But the boy who heard people talking clearly became more energetic.

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Hearing this, the old man turned sideways and looked at his expectant eyes for a moment of hesitation.

Bang!

Just when the old man didn't know how to answer, the cell door was kicked open with brute force, causing the lively atmosphere to fall directly into the ice cave.

Everyone looked towards the cell door and saw two fallen UAC soldiers wearing armor and holding firearms rushing into the cell.

People stood up and gathered together in unison, trying to cover the children's figures, and then slowly retreated toward the wall opposite the cell door, keeping a certain distance from the UAC soldiers.

Most people's expressions are one of panic and helplessness, but more of them are habitual and numb. It seems that the UAC will come to the cell to arrest people every once in a while.

"Hoo...man, the headquarters is gone, who can control our place? Haha..."

"Enjoy a good meal before you run away. I have to come even if you don't tell me. I have endured it for too long."

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However, listening to the negotiations of the fallen soldiers of the UAC, and their increasingly crazy and twisted appearance, coupled with the scenes of "nuclear neutralization" all over Minova...

People began to hesitate, they couldn't believe it easily, but it was true - the resistance army really captured Minova!

"These beasts are scared!" The old man reacted first, the whites of his eyes were covered with red bloodshot eyes, and he was the first to rush forward with fists clenched, shouting loudly with a volume that almost broke his throat:

"They're scared!! They're actually scared!!"

What follows is…

"Bang!" There was a dull sound of fists hitting.

"Poof!" Blood spurted from his mouth.

The frail old man was no match for the assimilated UAC soldier with super strength, speed and reflexes. He was knocked to the ground in just one encounter.

But before the UAC soldier could recharge the old man, a large number of men and women went crazy and pounced on him and his comrades without any hesitation.

"Back off! Back off!"

"Da da da!"

Shouts and gunshots were heard, but failed to stop people's "madness."

"Kill them! There are more of us!"

"Grab its gun! Steal its gun!"

The individual strength of the UAC soldiers was completely superior to that of any human captive. They even killed nearly twenty people at the beginning of the "riot", but the truth that two fists cannot beat four hands was well verified.

The people who had never given up hope from the beginning to the end now "madly" vented their long-accumulated grief and anger, and soon, the two UAC soldiers were silent.

During this period, the boy carefully crawled to the old man and asked in tears: "Grandpa... are you okay..."

"I'm fine..." The old man, whose left shoulder collapsed and bones and flesh tissue were exposed, smiled weakly but happily despite the pain:

"Whether the resistance army comes or not... child, you can bathe in the real sunrise and sunset..."

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At the same time

South of Minova, near the outer area;

"Guys! Go! Go outside the city!"

"Hahaha! It's the sun!"

"Stop giggling, run!"

Countless human captives took advantage of the chaos to break free from their captivity, snatch the guards' guns, and rushed out like a torrent, with former professional soldiers and police leading the way.

The human captives did not pay much attention to the fact that there were actually a large number of long-range artillery and missiles that accurately landed on the surrounding corrupt soldiers and UAC armored units, providing them with indirect fire support, making the escape smoother.

Until people passed through the chaotic outer area and successfully reached the high wall that had turned into a ruin, the momentum suddenly stagnated.

"Roar!!"

Because of the large number of heavily armored, the corrupt knights, who were nearly three meters tall, either held up the piles or climbed out of the ruins, and luckily survived the artillery and missile bombardment just now.

These big guys roared to the sky, temporarily overcoming people's fear.

But having rushed here, what is there to be afraid of? !

"Everyone follow me..."

" Ri~ Buzz!!!"

The captive standing at the front was mentally prepared to continue the charge and was willing to be the first to sacrifice, but was interrupted by the crisp sound of gunfire.

Bang!

Puff!

The corrupt knights who survived the bombing failed to escape the blue tracer trajectory of the machine gun, and their bodies exploded and shattered.

In the southern sky, a formation led by a V-44 transport helicopter quickly turned from a black dot into a clearly visible fuselage, hovering in the field of vision of many human captives.

The hatch opened.

"Eh ha!"

"Die heretic!"

The AECSs, who had been waiting for a long time, wearing dark green combat uniforms, used more stable and convenient steel cables to complete the landing in order to avoid excessive consumption of mechanical skeletons and AMP mechas.

But one of them chose to "land with both feet".

As soon as he stood firm, he aimed a 1911 at a corrupt knight who had not yet climbed out of the ruins and pulled the trigger.

"Bang!!"

The deafening sound of gunfire spread.

"Puff!!"

Half of the body of the corrupt knight exploded directly.

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The prisoner who was willing to sacrifice himself and wanted to be the first to charge couldn't believe what he saw up close...

It's fine that the individual equipment of the "Rebels" is more advanced than that of the UAC, but what's the situation of a "teenager" who is less than 1.6 meters tall using a 1911 that is more powerful than an anti-equipment sniper rifle? ? ?