"In actual combat, we don't usually get a lot of opportunities to fight alone, and even if we do, we can't use too complex techniques."

In the Skadivo base terminal building, the alloy skeleton supports a large and bright space. Tian Xingjian stood on the makeshift central console, tapping on the keyboard and replacing the actual combat video on the virtual screen, while explaining the basic control skills to the bandit soldiers.

"So, the skills we need to master are the lethal skills that can kill the opponent as quickly as possible! It is also a defensive technique that can bring you the maximum survival rate. Earlier, I talked about the technique improvement of the arc rush, and now, let's take a look at the combination of this typical level 1 control and the 2 basic control of the slide side kick."

In the huge waiting hall, thousands of bandit mecha fighters from different schools are listening intently to the fat man's mecha control theory class. Sunlight penetrated through the glass curtain wall of the hall more than 20 meters high, wrapped in countless floating dust, sprinkled on the soldiers in blue uniforms.

In the empty space, except for the voice of the fat man, it was quiet as if it was empty, and there was not even a cough. As the pilots listened, they quickly sketched on the diagram in the control manual. The eyes that looked into the virtual screen of the console were focused and excited. The fat man's voice echoed through the hall. The fight on the virtual screen is frozen. From time to time, the warriors looked at their focused companions beside them, and a feeling of unreality could not help but arise in their hearts.

A few years, more than ten years or even decades of hard work, they originally thought. In his own life, he will be like countless predecessors of the genre, in mecha fighters, mecha knights. The Mecha Lord spent such a stairs climbing step after step.

Becoming a mecha god of war and standing at the top of the free world was once the dream of every one of them.

However, when the war came, they realized that as a machine soldier, they were so vulnerable in this chaotic world.

A private mech without ranged fire and energy shields. Those tricks, both fancy and practical, were covered with ferocious fire, stripped of a powerful shell. The accustomed social form also collapsed in an instant, and the proud skills became worthless.

If they hadn't come here, the Knights believed that the faith they had built up with all the time they had spent since their birth would have collapsed long ago.

Thankfully, they are here.

These days come. What they have learned here is something that was completely unimaginable before. They never knew that there was another way to control these skills. They also didn't know when they unknowingly stood on the mountain that the fat man had guided. In the past, those basic skill control records that had reached the limit in their eyes could be broken so easily.

It's like a dream.

Not long ago, their Sect Master led them into this base, and then, they were ordered by the Sect Master to forget their previous identities and become members of the bandit army. They were placed in a queue and trained in a variety of ways every day.

When they only sleep three or five hours a day. They were driven to the training ground like ducks. When they are like fools, mechanically crawling in the muddy water. When they listened to the roar of the instructor explode in their ears, tense their nerves and fill their minds with blank space. No one can see the future clearly.

Then, the fighters gathered at the Skadivo base saw 1,600 of their chosen companions called into the huge "classroom". At that time, everyone just watched numbly. They didn't care at all about why these companions were called in.

There do not seem to be exact criteria for the selection of bandits. Of the sixteen hundred. The best ones are a few mech commanders. And the worst ones are just peripheral disciples who have been practicing for two or three years. It seems that these people are just more serious and harder than others in those boring trainings.

The rest of the pilots were training exhausted as they watched as this group of men went in and out, then replaced with a group, isolated from them, and sent to another training ground to train. It wasn't until a few days later, when they were knocked down by their companions who were far less easily than their peers before, that they realized what had happened.

They will always remember the sparkling fanatical eyes of their companions who entered the classroom early and were trained in mech control. They also remember the disbelief they felt when they sat in the mech that had been knocked down. From that day on, they stood straighter than before, ran faster than before, and worked hard to be able to sit in this classroom!

"Pay attention to my movements" The fat man sat on the simulated training machine, and the lens of the camera was aimed at the control stick and virtual keyboard in his hand: "At the end of the arc rush, we need to change the direction of the mecha's inertia, otherwise, the side kick will become a straight kick, which is very clear to everyone, but when changing the direction of the force, the ordinary control specification usually requires the engine to downshift and afterburner, and the mecha is very cumbersome in the control of the change of direction." But if we do"

With the fat man's flick of the joystick, his right hand made a three-key combination on the virtual keyboard, and after the mecha on the virtual screen ended its arc advance, the fuselage suddenly rose from the ground in an extremely weird posture, and his right leg was suddenly pulled out like a whip.

The soldiers in the audience all looked straight at each other.

"Remember what I said yesterday about the technique of excessive inertia of the lore stream?" The fat man ended the control, stood up and said: "After the arc rush, use the C2 button and the A1 button, with the excessive inertia of the mecha, and use the C6 key to twist and turn, the mecha will naturally have an upward aerial force. This technique can be applied not only to this formula, but also to other formulas. ”

"!" One of the fighters gritted his teeth and said to his companion next to him, "I said that the last time Tony fought me, he arced forward and took a side kick. How can the action be so fast! Lao Tzu asked him, that bastard just didn't say anything! Now, Lao Tzu has also learned, see how I clean him up next time! ”

"Pick him up?" The companion shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Tony and you have about the same hand speed. The technology is similar, you learned these today, people have already learned new things, and in the end, you still can't beat it! ”

The soldier gritted his teeth and stared at him for a long time, and gave himself a snort: "Why did I not have long eyes at the beginning, wasn't it just training, gritted my teeth and came over." But I want to complain and say, in this case, we can only follow Tony's ass? ”

"Who said the ground?" The companion snorted: "You didn't learn the regulations of the bandits?" The day before yesterday, the second-level mecha commander of the Black Dragon Dao of the Fifth Regiment was promoted to the Special Battalion of the Third Regiment? ”

"Special battalion?" The warrior stuck out his tongue: "There are basically mecha leaders of major schools and selected mecha knights, a group of monsters, can we compare with them?" Not to mention the special battalion of the three regiments. It's just that the special battalion of our eighth regiment can let me in, and I snickered."

"Why can't it be compared?" The companion waved his fist and said, "Look, one day, Lao Tzu will be able to enter the army by killing people!" ”

"Then your chance is coming, I heard. The three major schools were beaten by the Northern Alliance and couldn't raise their heads, and the main force was basically disabled. The soldier said mysteriously: "Now, the Northern Alliance has set its eyes on our bandits, in the past two days, the three regiments have been on the periphery of the defense line, and they have seen a lot of Northern Alliance mechas, I'm afraid"

"Fart chance!" The companion said indignantly: "You don't know about this? Speaking of news, I am better informed than you. The Northern Union squeezed the town of Puluo, a total of four armored regiments and seven infantry regiments. The guys in the third regiment have already spoken. In this first battle, they are all covered. Now, the new combat mechs that have been modified are all equipped for the three regiments. Only then did the fourth regiment equip a special battalion. Wait until we get the daylily cold! ”

The warrior stammered, drooping his head in despair. Speechless for a moment. A moment later, including the other fighters who were listening with their ears pricked up. I couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Not bad!" The fat man waved his hand. Chase down a fighter who has successfully simulated his control skills and just stands on the stage and giggles. scolded: "Such a point! In the afternoon mecha training, everyone can practice such skills, just as he was talking, the automatic door of the waiting hall opened, and Belch, who was wearing a white dust suit, rushed in, standing at the door from a distance, regardless of the old arms and legs, and jumped and waved at the fat man.

"That's all for today." The fat man's eyes lit up, and he quickly explained, and ran away.

Today is the day when the secret weapon of the bandit army, the "magnetometer", is finally assembled.

Mars Planet.

The 800-meter-wide No. 3 Resource Highway is like a winding dragon, breaking out of the mountains and mountains, extending straight from south to north.

If it weren't for the large-scale application of mecha in human society, it is hard to imagine that such a permanent highway of tens of thousands of kilometers, composed of magnetic metal strips, high-strength concrete and metal blocks, would be a masterpiece of manpower.

It connects the port of Oslo, the central city and the infantry port a little further afield. Between these three points and one line, there are large and small agricultural areas and small agglomeration areas.

Alex. Chuck, piloting the silver-white Ground Boxer Mech, walked up a small hill.

A few kilometers in front of the hill is the intersection of Resource Highway No. 3 and Resource Highway No. 2. Hundreds of auxiliary roads, scattered like ribbons from the main road, spiraled in different arcs. Wrap around the massive overpass in the center.

Chuck raised an eyebrow, he knew, turning from here, stepping on the No. 2 Resource Highway, and heading northwest for another thousand two hundred kilometers, Puluo Town.

The light of the stars, sprinkled on the earth. The farmland near and far, yellow and green, all kinds of crops are quietly rippling in the breeze, quiet and serene. From the small hill, the solar-powered sails of the farmstead in the distance can be seen. Wind turbines, and the kind of semi-circular houses that can be found everywhere with unique retractable roofs, are light and sturdy.

"It's a nasty, barren planet." Chuck jumps off the mech. Taking off his white gloves, while breathing in the fresh air, he said to several military staff officers gathered beside him: "From the port of Oslo to here, nearly 3,000 kilometers of travel, except for the poor mountains and bad waters, is the dirty gathering area and this monotonous agricultural area, such a planet, it really should be destroyed directly." ”

"Since ancient times. The Five Free Ports are known as the Forsaken Lands of the Gods. A young staff officer wearing glasses echoed with a smile: "As early as the time when the Earth Federation had just disintegrated, these planets had been mined. If it weren't for their geographical location, which made it a supply and transit point for the marginal waterway, it would have been abandoned long ago. ”

"I heard that when the Supreme United Council of Mankind was first established, there was a discussion about the disposal of the five free ports. At that time, it was proposed that the inhabitants of these planets be forcibly relocated and that they would be destroyed directly. Avoid being used by pirates and smugglers to hide dirt and dirt. Another staff officer walked up to Chuck. interjected: "However, this proposal is too drastic after all, and many aspects involved are unrealistic and inhumane, and finally." It was only then that the Supreme Council of Mankind decided to impose a total blockade of the free world. ”

"Huh, not very humane?" Chuck looked into the distance with his hands behind his back and snorted coldly, "It's just some Wanderers here!" Such a person still talks about humanity and inhumanity. Not to mention forced migration, even if it is collectively destroyed, it is not a pity to die. I really don't know, the general asked us to come here and fight these scumbags, whether it was a reward or a punishment! Such accumulated military merits. I'd rather not! ”

"The colonel has experienced a hundred battles, and as the most outstanding elite of the empire, he naturally disdains such military exploits." The bespectacled staff officer said solemnly: "However, since Admiral Ulyanov specially appointed the colonel here, he obviously attaches great importance to the strategic position here, otherwise." Do you use a knife to kill a chicken? ”

"If it weren't for knowing the strategic position here. How could I have agreed so happily," Chuck waved his hand slightly, not knowing whether the compliment to the staff officer was modest or proud. He smiled and continued: "Judging from Chuckner's sudden counterattack in the Resker system this time, the intention to threaten the southeast main channel is very obvious. Moreover, at the same time, Feiyang began to attack the Binalt Empire, all of which was unexpected by the base camp of the coalition forces, and even the commander-in-chief of Yuto Mikami, it is said, was locked up in the war room for two whole days. He is the first general of Jeppen, the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Operations Department of our Western Coalition Army. Even he couldn't understand what medicine was sold in Hastings' gourd, and how dare others take it lightly! This time, Admiral Ulyanov specially allocated arms to the Northern Commercial Alliance, and assigned our regiment here, probably to control the marginal shipping channel as soon as possible and avoid threatening the main shipping lane. ”

"Admiral Ulyanov, too, is too cautious." Another staff officer laughed and said, "With these rabble of the Freeport of Mars, what threat can they pose to the main shipping lane?" If the regiments we defeated a few days ago can also be called armored regiments, then, if we collect the private mechs of the empire, our empire will be able to form hundreds of thousands of such regiments in no time! Fighting with private mechs that do not have an energy shield, whose structure and armor do not meet the requirements of the battle, those so-called mecha schools, the brains are really burned! I heard that the armored unit that was broken through by us in a single charge a few days ago was the overlord of this planet before, and has been trying to rule this planet with their ridiculous mechs! ”

"Don't take the enemy too lightly." Chuck laughs, "The free world has been locked down for thousands of years, and it has completely taken a different path from the mainstream world. Any tactics and equipment they use is based on their environmental history. Besides, judging from the melee combat of mechas, these genres are really interesting. The difference between them and us is only because they don't understand what real modern warfare is, and they don't understand that sports activities like ring fighting cannot be compared with war. A hundred boxing champions, against a hundred battle-hardened fighters, the ending is obviously not very good. ”

"It's not just these buns in the free world who don't understand, I think the fat guy in Lelei doesn't understand it either." A major officer pouted and said: "That guy is running amok here with more than a hundred eighth-generation mechas, I don't know if he's crazy, he is now actually recruiting those weaker mecha schools, trying to use these people as his team." Take control of Mars. I really don't know how this idiot from a mechanic turned into a hero of Le Lei! ”

"Don't underestimate this person." Chuck smiled reservedly, "If any of those deeds boasted by the Leray Federation are true. Then this person is not simple. ”

"Oh my God!" One of the staff officers covered his forehead exaggeratedly and exclaimed, "I'd like to believe that it's true, but only if he's God Almighty." In a country like Leray, apart from despicable politicians and soft bones, all that can be left is the braggart king. It's hard for them to be able to boost morale. In this way, according to the course of the war, a heroic image was erected with perseverance. It's a pity that it's overblown, and this has become a joke in our Western Covenant. ”

The staff officer's shout elicited a burst of laughter. In the midst of laughter, another staff officer said: "Half a year ago, when I was on vacation in the Empire, I saw a program about this so-called hero, those mean guys from the Imperial Typhoon Channel. didn't give Lelei people politeness, spread out Lelei's matter on the table, and mocked enough. Laughing made my stomach hurt for a day. Those guys, their mouths are too bad. ”

"It's blowing too much." Chuck smiled: "A mechanic who has not received regular military command training, no matter how powerful he is. Nor will he become a military strategist. The art of command, strategic thinking, tactical style, and the art of war are not just clever tricks to blow up a few buildings. ”

The bespectacled young staff officer immediately flattered: "That means this guy is in the wrong place." His little cleverness can fool our militia allies, but he never imagined that Colonel Chuck, a top student at the Seuss Light Cavalry Military Academy, would become his opponent. I really want to see the expression on the face of this impostor hero when his mask is torn. ”

The words of the glasses staff officer caused a resonance. A group of people nodded in agreement. In addition to the compliments to the chief, most of them were sincere admiration for Chuck. Seven years ago. Chuck graduated third at the Souss Huss Military Academy, and then worked his way up to colonel in regional conflicts. He was extremely resourceful and published several highly regarded military papers. As far as those present know, Chuck has been promoted to major general. Crossing this hurdle, Chuck will be among the stars of Seuss. As a young soldier who is only 32 years old, this is an achievement. Eye-catching.

A compliment from the staff officers. Chuck listened a lot. A smile is always on his face. There is neither pride, nor humility or shyness. He just turned his head. Surrendered his gaze to the northwest where the town of Prolo was located.

In the distance, on the No. 3 Resource Highway, a huge convoy composed of mecha maintenance vehicles, logistics supply vehicles, and personnel carriers is rolling forward. And on the main road of the central overpass, the torrent of mecha like a tide has turned towards the No. 2 resource highway.

The smile in Chuck's eyes faded away. His gaze became as sharp as an eagle. He stood at the top of the hill, and the wind blew his voice in all directions: "General Ulyanov, after all, is the most famous general in the empire after General Beliv, and he can see farther than we all. The central star field of Lelei will be completely opened up in a few days. At that time, we in Seuss, to the west, can contact the Desik Empire, the Naga Commonwealth and the Binalt Empire, and win the victory over the Carlston Galaxy. In the middle, you can sweep through Tatania and Puditok to get more resource planets. To the south, the four countries of Knavel and Gachalin were also in their hands. But"

Chuck's voice grew colder.

"If the interests of the empire are to be maintained, the passage must be secured! Now, the Imperial army can continue to reach any place we want from the main channel, but once there is a mistake in the main channel, we will give up the benefits to Jeppen! We are located in the eastern corner of the human star map, and Jeppon and Chuckner are blocking all our paths! The empire has had enough of this kind of predicament, and this time, we must not close this path of the empire to the national fortunes of the superpower! ”

By the end of the day, Chuck was already in a good voice. The staff officers and several military commanders beside him also put away the smiles on their faces at the same time and stood solemnly. As soldiers of the Seuss Empire, everyone upholds the same belief - when the resources of the human interstellar territory are gradually depleted, the last hope for Seuss to become a superpower is the war in front of which cannot be lost!

No one can stand in their way!

"Order, speed up, arrive at 230 kilometers of the Navarra Plain on Resource Highway No. 2 and set up a sortie position, and tomorrow morning, take the 205 and 261 heights that the enemy has set up on both flanks of Pinch Ridge and hold the road. In the evening, I'm going to enter the town of Puluo! ”

"Are you sure?" Wei Jianshan had a calm face, looking at the fat man who was driving the mecha and jumping around in front of him, and the blue tendons on his forehead were jumping.

"I'm sure!" The fat man continued to dance solemnly: "Today, I must convince you!" ”

Wei Jianshan was silent for a long time, and finally turned his head: "Something's wrong!" ”

"Hurry up!" The fat man said angrily: "Don't be a turtle with a shrunken head! ”

"You're the shrunken turtle!" Wei Jianshan was so angry that his eyes were full of stars.

"It's not a turtle with a shrunken head!" The fat man stretched out his mechanical arm and hooked his middle finger obscenely: "Come on!" ”

Wei Jianshan stared at the fat man, he couldn't understand why this fat ball suddenly drove a phantom stream's private mecha to provoke him.

The private mecha flower shook like a butterfly, and the middle finger hooked again!

"Come and touch me."

Wei Jianshan jumped like thunder, and pulled the mecha control lever: "I can't do it anymore, the second-level mecha god of war, I can't even touch you!" Lao Tzu touched you to death today! ”