"What? Still going back?! ”

In the captain's office of the Second Air Force, Qin Feng almost took a shot.

He never imagined that only a few days later, he would have to return to that terrifying planet of death again.

What's more, this time it was not just a small group of exploration teams that went there, but a joint operation in which almost half of the troops of the "Ark" participated!

And the purpose is only to capture the remains of the giant worm......

"This is a battle plan approved by Marshal Higra himself." Compared to the excitement and disbelief of his subordinates, Squadron Leader Major Hoffman Walker was much calmer, "You know the reason, because of the change in the energy mode of the curvature navigation thruster, there is currently only the exoskeleton of the alien reptile, which may withstand the release of thermal energy from nuclear fusion." ”

"But this kind of operation to seize a specific target, according to the basic logic, should be to send a small group of elite troops to carry out a precision strike similar to a decapitation operation, right?" Qin Feng retorted sharply, "There must also be a limit to exaggeration, otherwise wouldn't it be bothersome?" Our goal is not to occupy the planet. ”

"The purpose of the battle is indeed not aimed at this planet, but in the face of dangerous insects all over the ground, if you don't send the main force to clear the obstacles, I'm afraid you haven't seen the shadow of the giant insect destroyed by you, and the 'decapitation action team' you mentioned will be swallowed by the sea of insects, and you won't even be able to turn up a wave." Walker said.

"But ......"

But wouldn't it be equally possible to directly sweep the nearby airspace and drop troops to pull back the wreckage?

However, Qin Feng didn't have time to say this.

Because......

"I know you're worried about casualties. Therefore, it is necessary to seize air supremacy, sweep away all the 'worker bees' in the airspace, and then carry out strategic strikes on the ground by bomber squads. Only in the end was ground troops sent for a rapid landing operation. The squadron leader stood up from his chair and stretched hard, "You should really take a good look at this plan." In fact, I don't think there's anything more perfect for joint operations. ”

Yes, there really is no more perfect plan for Walker.

Because this time, his Second Air Force can finally come out and take on the role of the first main attack to seize air supremacy, rather than as a support operation or a role in charge of small exploration.

No more cold benches.

He didn't know how long he had been waiting for this day.

For the honor of the squadron, he had tried his best to apply to the squadron for the position of main attack on more than one occasion, but Colonel Edward would always have only one:

"It's good to leave this matter to a team, they are our 'Hero Company' and 'Special Service Battalion'."

……

Now's finally here!

How could he not be excited?

Although he disguised himself well with his languidness at the moment, in fact, if you look closely, you can easily see his excellent state of mind from his sparkling eyes.

It's a pity that Qin Feng didn't have the kung fu to speculate on his boss's thoughts.

Because......

"In fact, I don't think there's a more ridiculous plan than that!" Qin Feng sat up straight, stretched out his fingers as he pointed to the white paper on the table, and his tone became more firm, "How can this kind of operation, which completely ignores objective facts and only relies on the subjective imagination of the planner, succeed?" ”

"Neglected...... Objective facts? Walker froze.

"For example, here - the Second Air Force is responsible for air supremacy in the theater...... God, is this what it means that we are going to have hundreds of 'banshees' and 'thunders' to kill tens of thousands of 'worker bees'?! Qin Feng said loudly, "If, under this disparity in proportion, a defeat without suspense at all can be considered a sure victory, then either I am crazy or this world is crazy." ”

Although in reality, he has not officially dealt with these "worker bees", however......

In that dream that foresaw the future, he deeply experienced despair from those damned reptiles!

And then again......

Colonel Edward, who has a wealth of experience in air combat......

How could it be......

Making such an exaggerated plan?

He couldn't help but think of his wife's words at that time:

"Anyway, I don't like this guy...... You have to be careful, you know. That's what Haruka said when she buried herself in the man's broad chest again.

Be careful...... Is that the case?

"You're overthinking, Lieutenant." Walker straightened his two elbows, supported his chin with a cleanly scrubbed hand, and pulled the other casually, his face still radiant, "Although there are a lot of 'worker bees', it can be seen from the video taken by the monitoring center that these brainless insects are flying everywhere over the planet, just like a plate of loose sand, they can't compete with the well-trained us at all, and they can only be greeted by the end of being broken by each one, and there is nothing to worry about." ”

"Really?" Qin Feng sneered, "What if these worker bees aren't brainless? What if they had an IQ that is not inferior to that of us humans? ”

"Do insects have intelligence?" The Major couldn't help but laugh, "You must be a little appalling, Lieutenant! ”

"This is the universe, and anything can happen in an unknown star field!"

"I understand. But even so, it's ridiculous to think of insects as highly intelligent species. The Major shook his head.

"But you can talk to the downed pilots in the future!"

Qin Feng really wanted to throw this straight containment ball directly at the squadron leader.

And yet he couldn't.

Because after all, it was only a dream foresight, and no matter how much I believed in it now, it was impossible to use it as a formal reason to convince others.

Otherwise, they will only be regarded as "victims of paranoia caused by curvature navigation", and will not be given the attention they deserve.

So he had to find another way.

"Does the Major know about bees?" He abruptly changed the subject.

"Of course." Walker blinked, a little puzzled why his capable subordinate had suddenly brought it up.

"On the earth, a bee colony is mainly composed of three types of bees: worker bees, queen bees, and drones, of which worker bees account for the vast majority of the entire bee colony, which can be said to be the main force of a bee colony, although there is no reproductive ability, but it shoulders almost all the work of a bee colony. The work efficiency of bees is very high, whether it is honey collection or nesting, we can always find that bees are very regular, and no less than a high-level company with standardized management. ”

“…… And then what? The Major listened with a smile, and was sunk deep into the comfortable desk, resting one foot neatly on the other, as if intending to listen to a humorous story.

However......

"The internal organization of bees is refined, the division of labor is clear, the collaboration is efficient, civilized and orderly, and it is very team spirit. And once an individual is attacked, the swarm of bees hugs each other, and the top and bottom work together, using enough collective wisdom to defeat each other. Qin Feng didn't care about the other party's attitude, but stared at this high-nosed, deep-eyed, typical Nordic man's turquoise eyes.

……

"In fact, when I killed the giant insect on the desert planet, a 'hive'-like tissue flew out of its abdomen."

“…… So? Hearing this, the banter and lightness on his face had begun to loosen gradually.

And the solemnity of the gradient quietly climbed up his cheeks.

"So...... I have every reason to believe that these so-called alien 'worker bees' are the same as the 'bees' on Earth, and they are a similarly efficient team! As soon as one of our fighters attacks one of them, the swarm will attack us. ”

"But you have also seen this kind of reptiles, if you treat them as starfighters, they cannot be compared with our 'banshee' in terms of speed, climb, rotation, etc."

However, even he didn't pay attention to it, and unconsciously, he was already considering these insects as "fighters".

"That's right. In terms of the combat effectiveness of a single body, our interstellar fighters may be slightly superior. Qin Feng said, "However, when a swarm of 'worker bees' surrounds your fighter planes to attack in waves, almost no one can survive from their mouths. ”

“…… Not! The Major sat up straight in an instant, "What are you talking about...... Wolf pack tactics? ”

The so-called wolf pack tactics are during World War II, a German submarine commander, after being captured, came up with submarine tactics in the prisoner of war camp, and Guderian's "blitzkrieg" is known as the two magic weapons of the German army on land and sea.

"Form a team with multiple worker bees," Qin Feng said, gesturing on a blank piece of paper, "Like a pack of wolves, concentrate your strength and attack a fighter plane......

“…… Not. ”

"By one of them, the 'worker bee' similar to the team leader, attracts the firepower of the 'banshee', one main attack, and the rest of the worker bees make up for the dead spots of the fire net from the gap or flank, and you can easily achieve a greater combat effect......"

"Hmmm......"

"A colony that is overwhelmingly superior in numbers can do that." Qin Feng finally concluded, "The premise is that we can't just treat them as insects, but as real opponents, a terrifying, difficult, and ruthless opponent. ”

This is not an exaggerated attempt to confuse the public.

In fact, in that terrifying and desperate dream, the swarm of workers who covered the sky and the sun used such tactics to cooperate with the attack.

The only thing that will be able to disrupt this coordination is to shoot down their "hives......

However, the bee colony, which naturally "understands" this only weakness, rightly sets the "hive" as the object of key protection.

In my dream, when I crossed the fire network of the bee colony and headed towards the "hive", I felt this too clearly.

It's just that......

"I've heard your opinion."

After a long silence, the major finally spoke slowly: "Although your theory is really a bit alarmist. ”

"Major!"

"But since the operation has been determined by the high command. We will have to carry out ......," the major looked up, "because we are soldiers." ”

"I understand, but ......"

"What's more, it is imperative to seize the remains of the giant worm. After all, our ultimate goal is to leave this star field and preserve the last spark of human civilization. ”

……

"So......" Walker said this, seemingly unconsciously sighing softly, "I have to say, Qin." Our current issue is not whether or not to participate in this battle, but how to execute 'Ragnarok' well under such almost harsh conditions! ”

As he spoke, he once again put his green eyes on his subordinates: "Do you have any good suggestions?" My lieutenant ......"