Chapter 191 Morning Star
"It's more than a little trouble." Marion smiled bitterly: "Maybe in the future, my name will not only appear on the wanted list of the Empire, but also be on the blacklist of the Charles Federation. Of course, those eleven guys are afraid And part ways with me too."
"It's so serious." Tang Fang's heart shuddered, and there was a trace of guilt in his eyes looking at Marion. In order to befriend him, or to repay his kindness, the sacrifice made by the old Viking was too great.
Alas, my ability is still insufficient. If there are battle cruisers, swarms, and even the Golden Fleet, why should they go wandering, as long as they follow behind their own asses, why should they be afraid of the Imperial Fleet or the Charles Federation.
"You don't have to feel guilty." Seeing the apology in Tang Fang's eyes, Marion smiled and said, "We all owe you a life, and there was nothing to repay. Kill Gabriel Lace and escape from the supervision of the Charles Federation. I’ve actually wanted to do this for a long time, but I just couldn’t make up my mind.”
"I believe you can also see that the Garcia Rebels are nothing more than a group of cannon fodder that can be given up at any time in the eyes of the Charles Federation. What have the companions shed blood and sacrificed their lives in exchange for? Nothing. In the eyes of the Charles Federation, the rebel army is nothing It is a tool. During the war, we are used to drag the empire back. If the two sides end the war and make peace, I am afraid that those hypocritical and cunning politicians will use us as a bargaining chip in exchange for certain benefits. .”
"For more than 20 years, I have watched those young people who pursued dignity and freedom step forward, die in battle, die in the starry sky, their struggle, their sacrifice is just to make a wedding dress for the Charles Federation. I don't want to watch this scene anymore Seeking skins from tigers is definitely not our way out."
Tang Fang was silent for a while, before nodding his head: "I hope we will meet again one day in the future, maybe, at that time, you don't have to wander around anymore..."
"I believe there will be such a day." Marion stared at Tang Fang's profile reflected in the window, and said very seriously.
"By the way, I'm curious, how did your fleet avoid the outer security checkpoints of the Aslam star system?" Tang Fang's gaze paused for a while on several old warships at the dock, and he suddenly asked.
The old Viking winked at him, smiled and let it go: "Tomorrow I will know."
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The next day, at 8:15, after eating the Chinese breakfast carefully prepared for him by the chef of the fleet, Tang Fang took Aros and Howson to the Starport Command Center and had a chat with Vice Admiral Nord. The three of them walked out of the command center together and took the tram to the military port dock area.
After getting off the car in Area A, Nord led several people into a trestle bridge connection channel next to the berth.
"look,
This is the spaceship I have prepared for you. The old Viking pointed out the window to a 200-meter-long battleship with a narrow front and a wide rear, and a trident-shaped tail. There are also a set of three small auxiliary propellers under the hull and said: "This is the latest Charles Federation warship. The Lightning Python-class destroyer has a set of twin 200mm orbital cannons on each string, a deep-space torpedo launch system on the tail, and a quincunx-shaped 120mm rapid-fire cannon array under the hull. "
"Electromagnetic force field generator, shipboard optical quantum radar, central computer, fire control radar array, liftable solar panels, zero-element engine with warp speed level up to 6.5, intelligent navigation module, fully automatic drone takeoff and landing facility……"
"This... is too expensive. I only need a frigate." Tang Fang did not expect that the old Viking would directly give him the latest destroyer of the Charles Federation. A small frigate with high-speed jump capability, or even a space shuttle will do.
Nord smiled: "Is this still valuable? If Virginia and I hadn't stopped you, the general would have given you a cruiser. Considering that you are going to the hinterland of the empire, the cruiser is too big and too ostentatious. Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, we have decided to give you the 'Morning Star'."
Outside the window, the two strings of the battleship's starburst inkjet glowed silvery under the starlight searchlights.
"Too ostentatious?" Tang Fang's mouth twitched a few times: "Driving a battleship of the Charles Federation wandering in the hinterland of the empire, isn't that considered ostentatious?"
After hearing this, Nord and Marion looked at each other and smiled slightly. The old Viking ignored his remarks, and pointed to the connecting cabin at the end of the trestle corridor: "Let's go, go and have a look inside."
"Playing with mystery." Tang Fang muttered, waved to the two people behind him, and followed Nord to the "Morning Star".
"呲", with the sound of airflow, the safety cabin behind him closed, and the three of them entered the interior of the ship. When some staff members saw Marion approaching, they called out "General" and stopped to salute.
But when it was Tang Fang's turn, they changed their address and used "Captain". This can't help but make him, who can only experience space travel in video games for more than 20 years, full of vanity, and really experienced a captain's addiction.
"The rear is the power cabin, the front left is the observation deck, and the right is the crew rest area, which is the weapon warehouse, the elevator room..." As he moved forward, Nord introduced the various areas of the battleship.
About 5 minutes later, several people took an elevator and went up to the bridge. As soon as the hatch opened, a female crew member saw Tang Fang behind Marion, and immediately shouted to more than 20 operators on the bridge: " The captain is here."
Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly stood up and looked back, but Tang Fang was taken aback after seeing the faces of several of them: "Grant, Walton, Joey, Nehemiah, why are you all here?" Then , He saw the black-haired Churchill who belonged to the Drosnil Naval Port Garrison in front of the battleship defense equipment console.
Grant stepped forward and smiled: "Why am I here? There are only three of you on such a big destroyer, how can you drive it? You know, I have a 'driver's license'."
Tang Fang turned his head to look at Marion, seeing him smiling and nodding towards him, he felt warm in his heart, and said, "Old man, thank you."
What Grant said is right. Although there are a large number of machine gunners and nurses in the system space, the ship equipment of the StarCraft Terran is obviously very different from that of the Charles Federation battleship. I want them to learn how to pilot the "Morning Star". It cannot be achieved overnight. By doing this, Marion clearly meant that he wanted Grant and others to follow him.
Choosing between a group of unfamiliar crew members and acquaintances, I believe few people will choose the former. With the help of Grant and the others, his position on the ship will be more stable, and the cohesion of the crew will be stronger.
"They all followed you voluntarily. I just followed the public opinion." Marion stroked his beard and said with a smile.
Next, Tang Fang exchanged pleasantries with Nehemiah, Walton and others. Lieutenant General Nord stepped forward: "Aren't you worried that the battleship is too ostentatious? Come on, let me show you something good." rs