Chapter 256 Atlas Casualties

The sewage ‘flood’ quickly rushed through this pipe.

When the water level dropped back to the previous height, the special operations team members who were curled up on the inner wall of the pipe on one side slowly stood up.

The first thing Baninger did after he recovered was to double-confirm that all the team members were there through the terminal and the number reporting method.

In the emergency just now, the fixing bolts driven into the feet of everyone were very stable, and the safety ropes connected to the teammates existed, so no one was swept away.

"Fuck, can this exoskeleton be worn outside?"

A team member pushed away the rotten leaves and some garbage hanging on the exoskeleton, and said with some disgust.

Obviously, the sewage in the sewer is not a clean thing. You can imagine the city garbage in this water.

At present, no one dares to turn off the closed internal circulation mode of the combat exoskeleton, let alone open the tactical mask.

Not to mention poisoning, it is estimated that the smell will suffocate people to death.

"These are things that have just been equipped. If they are not damaged, ask the chemical defense team to help wash them."

"I'm afraid that the disinfection team will be suffocated to death."

"Hahahaha, you're right, it's really possible."

The team members chatted with each other while removing the fixing bolts. The tense atmosphere caused by the "flood" was quickly broken.

Exploring in the closed and dark underground sewage pipes is a task that requires psychological consideration.

After all, it is impossible to install lighting facilities in these pipes, and in order to ensure the secrecy of the infiltration operation, you can't turn on the lights. So everyone can only see the tactical visor and the full-color night vision device to capture the image within the range.

Beyond this distance, it is still pitch black.

At the same time, because the silent mode has been maintained, real-time navigation is not possible, so everyone can only adopt the traditional map + checkpoint mode to grope forward.

"When we get to checkpoint 6, we will find a fork in the road. After we enter, there is a large manhole cover leading to the ground that allows us to go out. It is also located in a remote alley."

"Brother, I am now worried that we will be caught by the Imperials after we go out."

Everyone laughed again, then checked their equipment and prepared to move on.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak."

Hearing the sound of rodents captured by the exoskeleton's pickup, Baninger looked down at his right arm.

I saw a wet rat, shivering as it climbed hard on the armor plate outside its arm.

Obviously, in the sewage impact just now, this lucky sewer rat was not washed away by the sewage by grabbing Baninger's exoskeleton.

"Hey~ Lieutenant, do you have an extra reward?"

"A rat."

Baninger smiled and caught the rat, which struggled wildly in his hand and screamed even more fiercely.

He looked around and finally put the rat on a wooden board floating on the water.

"Good luck, little guy."

Banninger picked up the electromagnetic rifle again and looked around at his teammates behind him.

"Good luck to us too."

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While the special operations team of the Atlas teaching team continued to infiltrate the interior of Ptolemy City through the sewer network.

Amber also sent off Sam, the administrative deputy of the Rubion Galaxy Autonomous Government, in the forward camp.

After watching the armored vehicle carrying the administrative deputy leave the camp under the escort of the Rubion garrison, Amber returned to her lounge.

"Lilith, where is the Hermes now?"

"Report to the Master, the Hermes has now returned to the synchronous geostationary orbit, just above our heads."

"Establish an encrypted communication line to pick up Isabel. Is she not sleeping now?"

"No, Master, Ms. Isabel is now studying "How to Please Your Partner 108 Ways"."

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When the encrypted communication was established, looking at Amber in the communication interface, Isabel's face instantly showed a hint of shyness that could not be hidden.

"What are you looking at again?"

"Nothing, nothing! I was just looking at the files of the intelligence analysis team."

"What? Did your intelligence analysis team get some gossip? What made you blush?"

Looking at Isabel's shy expression, Amber couldn't help but tease.

"No! I'm looking at a serious file?"

"Oh?"

Amber smiled, and just as she was about to tease this Persian cat that she hadn't seen for many days, she heard Lilith's voice ringing in her ears, with a hint of dissatisfaction and jealousy in her tone.

"Master, you asked me to establish encrypted communication just to flirt with Ms. Isabel?"

"Ahem."

Amber, who was complained by the strong artificial intelligence, coughed to cover up her embarrassment, and then continued:

"Let's talk business, Rubion's administrative adjutant just left the forward camp."

"Oh? So why did he come to you?" Isabel also managed her expression again, and the whole person returned to a serious state.

"First, I talked about Benjamin and Ralph, but the main purpose is to let Atlas invest more in Rubion V."

"Increase investment? It seems that they have no confidence in their own garrison, as well as other private military companies and defense contractors that have won the bid."

"If you were looking at these people, I wouldn't have confidence either." Thinking of the performance of these friendly forces on the battlefield, Amber couldn't help but shake her head.

"So you agreed?"

"Of course, why not make money if you have it? The ATT squadron is going to be put into combat testing anyway, so I took the opportunity to increase the price.

Then I divided two combat control teams to go to the other two continents to help the troops there guide orbital strikes, so the Hermes should be busy next. "

"That's something that should give Cliffs a headache~" Isabel chuckled.

Amber was also amused by her appearance, shook her head and continued:

"Increased investment also means that we will have more opportunities to deal with the Lubyon system government in the future, so I hope that the intelligence analysis team will focus on the direction of intelligence collection in the near future, and put it on the Lubyon system autonomous government. It is best to collect more Some black materials and the like for easy operation later.”

"So, Amber, are you planning to operate in the Rubian system for a long time?"

"Yes, this galaxy is very suitable for the development of Atlas in terms of location and political ecology. And after the battle of Rubion 5 is over, we can naturally carry out the next step of infiltration in the post-war reconstruction."

"Understood, I will let the intelligence analysis team start working on this. Is there anything else you need my help with?"

Isabel added a new item to her to-do list and then asked.

"There is really something about the casualties of the ground troops in this battle."

Amber asked Lilith to call up the casualty report compiled by the brigade headquarters, and while transmitting it to Isabel, she said:

"We will skip the losses of equipment and vehicles for the time being. Anyway, after Atlas Industries starts mass production of several new equipment, they will start to replace them one after another, so the main casualties are casualties."

At this point, Amber's tone began to become a little distressed.

“So far, a total of 28 of our ground troops on Rubian 5 have been killed, including 21 motorized infantry, 6 vehicle crew members, and 1 HCP pilot.

More than 200 people were injured in the battle, but most of them were minor injuries. Three seriously injured people were lying in the life-support cabin. Fortunately, the Roma people had better physical fitness and recovery ability. The military doctor said that they were in the life-support cabin. You can go to the ground after lying down for a week.”

In a real war, no matter how great the advantages of personnel and equipment are, as long as it reaches the scale of a 'war' and the level of force between the two sides is not that of a 'village brawl', then casualties are inevitable.

Although Amber knew that "clearing the level without taking any damage" could only happen in the game, he was like most RTS players and would feel distressed for a long time if one of his soldiers died.

Not to mention a living life in reality.

Among the 28 people killed, except for the HCP pilot and two crew members, the remaining 26 were recruited Roma.

Being able to mow the grass among enemies with no psychological burden at all did not affect Amber's sadness because her soldiers were killed in battle.

Of course, he also knew the principle of "kindness does not command troops", so this sadness did not last long, and it would not affect Amber's determination to fight in the next tough battle in the city.

Maybe after a while, when I look at the death list again, I might just drag it to the bottom to see the total number of casualties?

"The casualty situation is probably like this. Isa, please inform the staff at the Tower of Babel to start the pension process for the fallen soldiers. Strictly follow the regulations and show more care to the families of these Roma people.

This work must not be sloppy, whether it is Roma or human beings.

Since they are willing to join Atlas and work hard, we cannot let them have any worries in this regard.

If anyone dares to make trouble for me in this link, or even cheat on pensions or engage in corruption, I will kill them all. Well, let me convey this last sentence in its original words. "

"Don't worry Amber, I will take care of this."

Isabel also felt Amber's emotional changes, so she replied seriously.

Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she said:

"By the way, there is one more thing I want to inform you. Mr. Perseus will arrive at Lubion 5 in almost 10 standard days. Do you have time to meet him then?"

"Ten days? That's about right. Eighty percent of the battle in Ptolemy City will be over by that time. Maybe we can give him some 'gifts' after Mr. Perseus comes over."