"What do you mean?" Lin Rui frowned. {We don't write novels, we're just web text porters-

"If terrorists use missiles from those bases to attack other countries, it will lead to incidents and even wars. Long Noon said slowly.

Fox pointed to the map with some difficulty, "Alaska has about the same air range to Europe and to Asia, and its geographical location is very important and has strategic advantages. Thus, in a speech to Congress in 1935, Billy Mitchell, a legend and pioneer of the U.S. Air Force, said, "Alaska is the most important strategic region in the world, and whoever owns Alaska owns the world."

In a standard Earth coordinate system, Alaska appears to be geographically remote, very far from the center of the world, and even on the map of the United States, it is a territory that has drifted overseas. But if we use a map centered on the North Pole, we can easily discover the strategic value of Alaska and discover the strategic importance of the US forces deployed in Alaska.

U.S. military units in Alaska are mainly located in the North Pacific region, which is strategically important and convenient for U.S. forces to deploy globally.

The air routes in and out of Alaska can meet the rapid deployment and mobility of various places in the Pacific theater of operations, and transportation from Alaska to other parts of the world, such as Europe and Southeast Asia, is shorter and easier than from other U.S. military locations.

And Russia also wants to turn the Northern Sea Route into a transportation route of global importance.

To meet increasingly urgent national security needs, the U.S. Department of Defense faces ongoing and unique challenges. The potential enemy who has been trained in a harsh and harsh environment has forced the US ** team to constantly develop and improve. The United States has been engaged in a global war on terror for 10 years, and the war has strongly demonstrated the importance of the United States to maintain a defensive presence from the threat of global warfare and to improve its rapid response and global reach capabilities. Fox didn't go on.

"So what is deployed there, it's strategic-class missiles. Long looked at him at noon and said, "Once these terrorists launch missiles at Russia, it will cause serious consequences, which is definitely enough for you Americans to drink a pot." ”

Fox nodded, "Yes, technically, this is already an Orange Alert event. But we can't release it because it would cause public panic and it wouldn't reveal the location of the base. Because these bases will also play a big role in the future, especially against the Russian deterrent. ”

"If something like this happens, you must have activated the emergency plan as soon as possible. However, it doesn't look like it turned out very well. Lin Rui said slowly.

"Yes, the U.S. Pacific Headquarters, USPA, has authorized the Alaska State Command to respond to this crisis. And the U.S. Marine Corps doesn't have much of a permanent presence in Alaska. The Delta Company of the Anti-Terrorism Battalion of the 4th Marine Division is the only permanent U.S. Marine Corps presence in Alaska. Fox said in a deep voice.

Long Noon frowned slightly, "Delta, they are one of the famous ace companies of the US military. ”

Fawkes said in a deep voice, "Listen to me." The most bizarre thing we have encountered so far is that the Delta Company has been ordered to set out to solve this crisis. But there was no news from them since. ”

"Could it be that there is a communication problem?" said Long Zhiwu with a frown.

"The communication signal is open, but it's more like a collective silence. Fox said in a deep voice, "According to the recent news, there has been a rare mutiny within the Delta Company, after a fierce battle. Delta soldiers, who make up two-thirds of the group, have openly defected and sided with the terrorists. ”

"What?" Long Noon was shocked by this bizarre news. "A world-renowned and highly decorated anti-terrorist unit has turned against the terrorists?

"After they defected en masse, they quickly took over those two bases and switched to a defensive position. Even an Air Force fighter was shot down with an anti-aircraft missile. And the military were notified by radio, a statement was issued in which their decision was openly stated. After being confirmed by experts, it is almost certain that it is them, not from some audio processing software. Fox whispered.

Lin Rui glanced at Long Noon and said in a low voice, "If that's the case, then the matter is really bizarre." ”

"It's not just bizarre, it's just shocking. Long Noon shrugged. "Terrorists occupy bases in Alaska, Delta forces defect en masse. This kind of news would be so explosive that it would drive those reporters crazy. ”

"No, we've strictly blocked the news. This matter is probably a trap from the beginning. It is very likely that these terrorists already knew about our contingency plan and infiltrated or bought off most of the officers and men of the Delta Force beforehand. deliberately directed this embarrassing scene and bought them enough time. Fox said.

"Why buy time?" Lin Rui frowned.

"The launch of a strategic missile requires multiple authorizations and launch keys. They're trying to crack the authorization code. Whether it is the use of special algorithms or brute-force calculation and decryption, it takes time. Long Noon explained.

"Once they crack it, they can control the right to launch missiles and launch those big guys anywhere in the world?" Lin Rui said in surprise.

"Theoretically, so. Fawkes nodded.

"Terrorists don't make attacks for no reason, they must have what they want. Did these people make any demands on the U.S. military after taking control of the base?" Lin Rui asked.

"That's what worries us the most. They did not make any demands and refused to negotiate in a qiē format. We refused to respond to all the messages we sent. Fawkes shook his head.

"That's not a good situation. Long Noon shook his head. "Just because they don't want to talk doesn't mean they don't ask for it. Perhaps what they are doing now is their greatest demand - a complete blow to the United States. ”

"If it does get to that point, it will be a horror far beyond 911. This is not something like hijacking a plane and crashing into a building. Rather, it is a real control of strategic missiles to strike. If it's aimed at Washington, or somewhere else. The consequences will be unimaginable. Fawkes' face turned a little pale.

"Or even simply carry out strategic strikes against other countries, such as Russia. This will be even more lively, and it will be able to draw the two military superpowers into the war at once. Long Noon sneered.