Chapter 435: Attack and Defense of Abawaku Fortress (Part 2)

Chapter 435: Attack and Defense of A. Bawa Ku Fortress (Part 2)

As soon as the voice in the special task force communication channel fell, a cargo hold at the rear of the four assault boats that had completed the breakthrough also opened. Amid the sound of mechanical operation, multiple red "light spots" appeared in the spreading smoke.

Then, four charged particle beams completely penetrated the smoke and shone towards the passage where the Atlas defense force was located, and the true appearance of the "wolfhound" was revealed from behind the smoke.

This is a new medium-sized four-legged chariot, which had been loaded in the cargo hold of the assault boat in a folded storage mode. After the two-person crew boarded the vehicle when the assault team just attacked, it completed the deployment of the combat form.

The combat auxiliary AI technology that has been rapidly developed and optimized in this year has enabled combat vehicles to have far more intelligence than before, and in theory, they do have the ability to fight independently.

However, in order to prevent the occurrence of the "Intelligent Machine Crisis", the Federation still equipped various new vehicles developed recently with crews. With the help of combat assistance AI, the crew's pressure in combat is still much less. The information processed by the combat assistance AI in advance allows the crew's decision-making to be more accurate, efficient and uninterrupted.

The front body and front mechanical feet of the "Wolfhound" have been armored. The twin electromagnetic machine guns mounted on the two mechanical arms under the body are also constantly firing long bursts at this moment, and the charged particle cannon on the rear turret is still irradiating as the main output weapon.

However, unlike other medium-sized multi-legged tanks, this multi-legged tank designed by the Vulcan Power Research Institute has small attitude control nozzles arranged in many places on the body. Under the action of these nozzles and the electromagnetic adsorption unit on the mechanical feet, the "Wolfhound" can be firmly attached to a plane in a zero-gravity environment without the help of additional fixing cables.

Moreover, for combat areas such as space stations, satellite cities, and celestial fortresses with a large number of internal transportation pipelines, the cross-terrain capabilities of multi-legged tanks compared to traditional combat vehicles are further magnified.

The irradiation attack of the high-power charged particle cannons of the four "wolfhounds" forced the Atlas defense forces back into the channel.

However, under Van Fleet's arrangement, their original mission was to delay the enemy's attack and delay as much time as possible.

If they encounter enemy units that cannot be directly countered, they will temporarily retreat to the inside of the channel and continue to block the enemy by relying on the intricate channels inside the A·Bava·Ku asteroid fortress.

Such an arrangement does ensure to a certain extent that the casualties of the Roma Marines will not be too great, and they will not be completely wiped out due to defending a certain position, which will further reduce the defense force of the fortress.

However, the retreat of the defense force's front line also gave the federal assault team an opportunity. Almost at the moment when the motion detection unit and the composite sensor discovered that the Atlas defense force was retreating into the channel, the four "wolfhounds" directly launched a charge.

With the help of the attitude control nozzle, this four-legged chariot successfully achieved high-speed maneuverability in a zero-gravity environment. It attacked the passage in a four-legged running form like a real wolfhound, and could also make emergency turns, find cover and lie low, and cross obstacles from time to time during the sprint.

The attack of the "wolfhound" immediately reduced the pressure on the assault team, and the two sides had obviously cooperated many times in similar combat environments. When the four "wolfhounds" passed over the heads of the assault team, they immediately turned over from the cover, and then used the individual thrusters behind them to skillfully fly towards the direction of the passage.

All these scenes were also seen by Van Fleet in another area.

The biggest difference between the Crazy Crocodile A3-C command-specialized heavy power armor and other ordinary models is that it reduces the amount of ammunition and weapons carried, and uses the saved space and load to install a high-performance joint command terminal.

Unlike ordinary command terminals that can only be used to command the troops under their command, this joint command terminal specially developed for senior commanders who like to be on the front line has higher command authority.

After setting the permissions in advance, you can conduct joint command of multiple arms, and even directly call warships for orbital strikes. In the past, this strike operation was initiated by the front-line troops and the coordinates were provided. The rear command confirmed the needs and then contacted the fleet.

At present, Van Fleet relied on this joint command terminal to obtain the high-level command authority in the A. Bawa. Ku Fortress. This authority not only allows him to directly intervene in the command of any unit, but also allows him to mobilize the defense weapons in the fortress at will.

The images of the front-line troops’ sensors plus the images taken by cameras in various places in the fortress, after being synthesized and presented in real time, the 3D battlefield situation allows Van Fleet to obtain the information he wants more clearly and quickly

The command assistance AI can also efficiently assist Van Fleet in issuing command orders. He often only needs to say a general battle plan, and the command assistance AI will generate more detailed and specific command information based on his plan and the current battlefield situation. If Van Fleet confirms that it is correct, it will be immediately transmitted to the relevant combat troops.

"Attention, troops near the A27 deployment bay, withdraw to the passage and lower the isolation gate, then re-establish the defense line in the connection area. The enemy in front of you is a combat unit of the Federal Special Task Force. This unit is very proficient in breakthrough operations in a zero-gravity environment!"

While listening to the command auxiliary AI's instructions to the troops near the A27 deployment bay, Van Fleet simultaneously activated the defense weapons in the channel near the A27 deployment bay, and then gave control to the defense forces there.

"The command of the nearby defense weapons has been given to you. You can allocate and use them as needed. Remember, the core goal of the operation is to delay time!" Van Fleet added after the command auxiliary AI issued the order.

"Copy that, thanks for the support! Commander Van Fleet!"

The voice of the commander of this defense force sounded in the communication channel, and on the three-dimensional image in front of Van Fleet, the icon representing this team also began to retreat deeper into the channel, and then the nearby basic autonomous defense weapons station also began to retreat. 'Activated' is displayed.

Van Fleet has performed the operation just like this many times since the battle began. Although he used to sit in the rear and direct large-scale battles in a command vehicle, he was still deeply aware of it in the process of commanding the defense forces. This set of command terminals and powered armor will greatly improve front-line commanders.

At this moment, in the command interface, a number is marked next to the two combat forces of the enemy and ourselves near the A27 deployment bay. This is based on the strength of the warring parties, infantry weapons, suppression weapons, anti-aircraft weapons, anti-tank weapons, and combat vehicles. and other information, using a set of algorithms to calculate the combat effectiveness ratio.

Various information about friendly units can be obtained directly from the joint command terminal, while specific information about enemy units is integrated through pre-war intelligence combined with the actual situation captured during the battle.

This kind of 'combat power ratio' is actually nothing new. The Federation and the Empire are currently using it, but it is integrated into the brigade and battalion level command system. It can only be calculated to the company and platoon level, and requires several specialized combat staff officers. In charge of running.

But on Atlas's side, the ratio is directly accurate to individual infantry units, and it does not require specialized staff to maintain it. It is completely left to the joint command terminal to run automatically.

For example, right now, the combat effectiveness ratio between the enemy and the enemy in the A27 deployment bay is around 200. It seems that the difference is not big, but in addition to the combat effectiveness ratio number next to the federal combat force, there is an extra symbol.

Van Fleet, who has taken advantage of the past two days to quickly understand this system, knows that this means that the enemy unit has an "armor advantage", which is why he asked the defensive forces of the A27 deployment bay to retreat.

The joint command terminal and this set of command-specific heavy power armor played a role in actual combat far beyond Van Fleet's expectations.

In his opinion, this means that there are not many senior commanders in A. Bawa Kuli, and he can only rely on himself to temporarily command the battle.

If only there were a few more commanders, more flexible troop mobilization and battlefield situation collection, they might be able to push back the federal troops that broke into the fortress.

It's just a pity that although Atlas has added a guard force to this asteroid fortress, it is true that for a while it will not be able to find a few people who are proficient in commanding the attack and defense of the fortress in this environment.

Therefore, Van Fleet can only do his best to command the troops fighting near each 'enemy invasion point', and implement the 'elastic defense' policy to the end, and continue to form a strength advantage in some areas through troop deployment, and will break into The federal troops entering the fortress were directly annihilated, or forced back to the vicinity of the assault boats.

In such a battle, the Atlas troops who are familiar with the internal environment of the fortress, fast lanes, carrying tracks and other equipment obviously have a natural advantage. From another level, they can assist Van Fleet in using the equipment that should be used in large-scale land battles. The 'elastic defense' strategy was successfully used.

After the army lieutenant general temporarily stopped commanding near the A27 deployment bay, he zoomed in on the three-dimensional image in front of him until he saw the full view of the fortress and the interlocking battle situation map above.

At this moment, the federal assault force had created a total of 32 breaches. The effect shown in the three-dimensional image looked to Van Fleet like a virus invading the body of an organism, constantly testing in the hope of finding new weak points.

Although the number of attackers at each of these 32 breaches is the same as the A27 deployment bay just now, only more than 100 people plus some multi-legged tanks, so many breaches that appeared at the same time still caused the defensive forces to appear at the beginning. mess.

Fortunately, Van Fleet intervened in time to take command and was able to stabilize the defense.

A. Bawa Ku is an asteroid fortress with a long axis of 180 kilometers. The defense force inside is naturally not too weak. However, it is precisely because of the large size of the fortress that these defense forces have to be spread out to avoid There are loopholes that cannot be corrected in time.

Therefore, Van Fleet has not dared to easily mobilize the defenders in other uninvaded areas. If the defense line is empty due to reckless troop mobilization, then he will really become a sinner.

He glanced at the countdown on the upper right side of the field of view. At this time, only 20 minutes had passed since the '1 hour and 30 minutes' re-equipment time for the decomposition ray reported by the Mining Operations Department.

"Tsk, how come so much time has passed?"

Just as Van Fleet was frowning and thinking about how to survive the next hour or so, a friendly unit with a highlighted star suddenly appeared near the fortress of Lea Bawa Ku in the three-dimensional image.

In Atlas's command system, there is only one friendly unit that can have such a mark.

"General Van Fleet, please hold on for a while. If the opponent's attack momentum is too strong, don't fight hard regardless of casualties. The ultimate goal of the federal assault force is the data center of the fortress. You can consider taking the approach of 'inviting you to the urn' 'Guide' these assault troops over!"

Amber's voice also sounded in the communication channel at the same time as the specially marked friendly units appeared. After hearing his voice, Van Fleet first felt an inexplicable sense of relief, and then he asked with some confusion:

"Mr. Amber, since you already know the other party's goal, shouldn't you stop it?"

"There are other secret defense units set up in advance near the data center. I will synchronize the relevant information to you soon. If we can directly defeat the opponent's offensive intentions, then the federal fleet will not continue to waste time here!

I will find a way to interfere with the release of the federal assault force, and I will leave the command inside the fortress to you, General Van Fleet. "

Amber replied quickly, and at the same time couldn't help but glance at the Q version of Lilith projected by the holographic device in the cockpit. The latter looked like she had been caught doing something bad, and showed an embarrassed smile.

After a quick communication with Van Fleet, Amber, who had already cruised through the entire battlefield at high speed and reached the A. Bawa Ku asteroid fortress, was guided by a dynamic logo on the all-circle screen. He flew over a deployment bay at the bottom of the fortress that had not yet been invaded.

"Lilith, prepare to carry out supplies and replace the combat module!"

"Yes! Master! Start entry guidance now."

After Amber piloted the Titan to enter the port, several nearby Aegis aircraft responsible for defense noticed Amber's movements and quickly approached to escort them. At the same time, the deployment bay numbered G14 also slowly opened the door. .

"Master, what module do you need to replace?"

"Giant magic."

"Received, the Titan Soldier module is being transferred and loaded."

As the aircraft continued to approach the G14 deployment bay after completing the deceleration, and finally parked slowly in the form of 'reversing into storage', a circle of robotic arms responsible for automatic maintenance immediately surrounded the aircraft and flexibly opened the aircraft. Several external maintenance ports began to replenish basic ammunition and energy at the same time.

Amber also saw a pair of 'giant hands' that were fixed by mechanical arms and slowly moved towards the body from a small window on the full screen.