The ion engine spewed out a blue flame, and the small ship, which looked like a turtle, slowly turned around and flew towards the faint star.

The ship was only a cut larger than a bus, and its construction was rudimentary. Except for the propulsion engine at the rear and the attitude adjustment engine at the neck, the rest of the space is open.

Human-like battle robots sit on seats on the deck of the aircraft, holding multi-link cannons, muzzles pointed at the slowly churning void like viscous black ash, and the few people in power armor behind them are real people.

Xia Ming brought Xiao Huan over to reconnoiter the mutant Borg's lair, Xiao Huan's eyes can not only radiate visible light, allowing her to obtain more three-dimensional vision, but also be able to carefully detect the condition of distant objects, which makes her the most reliable human radar in this space full of various radiation and electromagnetic wave disorder.

Four months have passed since Xia Ming's first attack, and the technology and equipment for dealing with the mutant Borg have been greatly improved, and the battle situation has also advanced to the stage where he is about to come into contact with the mutant Borg's lair.

To achieve such results, it is the robots. However, what kind of robot is suitable and how to use it has also gone through a process of exploration.

Originally military experts from the UNOC believed that spherical robots were the most suitable for fighting in space and had the best value for money.

As a result, the first-generation Stargate autonomous combat robot is a round metal ball with a diameter of about one person high, equipped with a small rocket engine, and intelligent vector vents distributed according to the three-dimensional axis. The robot is loaded with weapons of various configurations, relies on visible light and infrared detectors, and is identified by autonomous intelligence.

This generation of robots, known as the "Big Iron Ball", was made on Earth and then sent to the stargate to assemble them, with a total number of several thousand. The initial skirmish showed a certain amount of power, and several large iron balls equipped with 30mm machine guns could deal with the lone mutant borg, and after the intelligence was further improved, it could even fight with the mutant borg.

However, as the scale of the battle grows, the weakness of the big iron ball's melee weakness is exposed.

Once the mutant Borg approached and entangled it with its tentacles, the robot was powerless and could only helplessly drag the mutant Borg around, and then be corroded by the acid.

When the two sides are caught in a scuffle, the big iron ball has to not only distance itself but also prevent accidental injury in a dense environment, even if intelligence can make quick decisions, relying only on the rocket engine to push the round body, it will not be able to make much action.

Scientists have added a pop-up robotic arm to the big iron ball to solve the melee problem, Xia Ming has also made further improvements in intelligent control, plus ultra-high frequency microwave weapons can cause some damage to the brain and organs of the mutant borg, it seems that the big iron ball is still promising.

The United Nations Space Forces (UNAS) Command set up by the UNOC in Stargate is optimistic that if we continue to improve weapon technology and switch to ion engines with stronger endurance, then relying on a large number of large iron balls with simple technology and low cost should easily solve the mutant Borg and clean up the chaotic area outside Stargate.

The new situation quickly shattered their dreams, and during a routine battle, the mutant Boggri actually mixed with the large iron ball that had been damaged in the previous battle. Xia Ming, Anson and others personally dispatched to bring back the remains of a "mutinous" big iron ball, only to find that the intelligent chip of this big iron ball had been replaced by an alienated brain similar to a mutant Borg.

In other words, if humans try to flood the Mutant Borg with a sea of large iron balls, then a considerable part of the big iron balls will become enemies and fight humans in turn.

The big iron ball was abandoned, and at this time, the automatic smelting plant and robot manufacturing plant in the asteroid belt were also deployed in place, and the trial operation was successful, and the strategic direction returned to the combination of man and robot advocated by Xia Ming.

Xia Ming believes that although the humanoid robot has a complex structure and high cost, it has strong individual combat effectiveness and a wide range of adaptability, and the combat data can be exchanged with people, which is the best choice.

The second generation of autonomous combat robots was born, which strengthened the joints of power armor into bones, and made great progress on the battlefield based on humans in all aspects. It was thanks to their hard work, coupled with the entry of heavy weapons such as multiple machine guns and microwave shock bombs, that the first asteroid belt outside the stargate was cleared.

According to the activity law of the mutant borg, after the void gully with a width of tens of thousands of kilometers, there should be a large nest in the larger asteroid belt. The early reconnaissance also showed that in the asteroid belt, there are at least hundreds of millions of mutant Borgs, and this force, relying on the existing weapons and equipment, cannot compete head-on.

Xia Ming is at odds with the United Nations Space Force Command, known simply as UNAS, and believes that the combination of humans and robots should continue to be promoted, so that more intelligent robots can assist people in combat.

Younas Command also believes that the scale of the battle behind is larger, and the environment and tasks are more complex, and people are indeed needed to join the battle. However, taking the route mentioned by Xia Ming, and it is also a one-on-one way, takes too long and does not conform to the military thinking of "exploding soldiers".

However, this disagreement did not affect the close cooperation between the two sides, and it is difficult to decide on the specific strategy next step until the situation of the nest is clear.

In view of the fact that several robot reconnaissance troops have not heard from them since they crossed the void ravine, Xia Ming personally went out, and Xiao Huan also volunteered to act as a radar, and finally found out the situation of the nest roughly.

Nicknamed the "space van", the small universal carrier spacecraft entered the asteroid belt, which has become a forward base, and docked on the surface of an asteroid with a diameter of twenty or thirty kilometers. Xia Ming, Xiao Huan, Lao Hong, and Su Yu stepped on the conveyor belt, activated the magnet on the sole of the power armor to fix their bodies, and moved to the other side of the asteroid.

A silver-white ribbon of light stretched out from the soft white light and landed on the asteroid, and the four of them turned onto the light belt, and the light band slowly retracted, carrying them into the white light.

Compared with four months ago, the area of the stargate area has not changed, but entering the buffer zone, which was originally only a passage the size of a hangar, now has the scale of an aircraft carrier deck, and the height has expanded from a few meters to several tens of meters.

Qianyi has created a number of areas here, but except for Xia Ming's Starlink Branch, other organizations, such as the UNOC's observer agency and Younas's command, are not resident here, but only use this place as a passage to the other side of the stargate, and as an adaptive recovery area for Earth's gravity.

The reason is simple, the whole environment is transformed by this kind of Zhiyin material controlled by the "interactive interface", it is very easy to listen to something, and even kill someone, just bury people directly in the floor.

In terms of the "person" of UNOC representing human beings and Younas representing human armed forces, it is naturally impossible to put himself under Xia Ming's overall control, and he must keep his distance from Xia Ming.

As soon as Xia Ming replaced the power armor, Xia Xiaoyan reported that Younas's liaison officer was waiting for him.

"Mr. Xia, the Younas command is waiting for you to submit the reconnaissance report in person", in the reception area, the young soldier wearing a dark blue uniform and a short-brimmed soft hat gave Xia Ming a military salute and said in English very respectfully.

Looking at this uniform without indicating nationality, the original blue and white United Nations logo has become black and white, and the English abbreviation has also changed to "UNAS", Xia Ming said with a smile: "Changed uniforms? The military rank is also unified, one bar and two stars, is it a lieutenant? ”

The young man said a little nervously, "Yes, sir! ”

"Oh, that hasn't changed", Xia Ming thought, sure enough, it still follows the Anglo-American system, but Huaxia is also a fan of the United States in this regard, and it is not difficult to unify it.

The establishment of Younas is a resolution unanimously adopted by the Space Council, and the Space Council will certainly not sit idly by and watch Xia Ming use the resources provided by various countries to form a private space force, and the establishment of an international space force under the Council has become the consensus of all countries.

However, the UN's peacekeeping force mechanism in the past could not adapt to the war outside the stargate, and Younas was given enough flexibility to become an independent armed force de jure in the eyes. Of course, its space of activity is strictly limited to "space beyond the orbit of Mars", and any crossing of the line would be considered a military rebellion.

The establishment of Younas means that the independence of the Space Council is also getting stronger and stronger, and it is beginning to smell a bit of a coalition government on Earth, which is of course a good thing, and Xia Ming is happy to see it happen.

However, when he called himself to Younas's command to make a report, did he treat himself as a subordinate?

Xia Ming thought for a while, and took out a fingernail-large, transparent memory card from the bracelet, this is a new generation of memory card, which can store data on T.

He handed the memory card to the lieutenant: "The reconnaissance report is all on it, please forward it to the command." If you want to hear more analysis and opinions, ask the command to send generals who can participate in decision-making. ”

The lieutenant took it and said with a slightly red face: "Understood, Mr. Xia!" I'm just doing what I'm told......"

"It doesn't matter", Xia Ming waved his hand gently: "By the way, I also told your co-commanders, and I will seriously discuss with them how the Star Alliance and Younas should work together at the right time." ”

When the lieutenant left in fear, Xia Ming connected to the public channel of Shen Chat, told him a rough story about what he had just done, and asked, "What do you think?" ”

"This is an open temptation", Xiaotang and Xia Ming had similar thoughts: "Younas has just become independent, and he wants to find out the subordination between our Star Alliance and them. If you pass, it means that the armed forces of the Star Alliance will accept the leadership of Younas, and their actions will also be under Younas's command. ”

Xia Ming nodded and said, "So, I will open the skylight with them and say something." ”

Because of the uniqueness of high-dimensional time and space, as well as his anchor relationship with Qianyi, Xia Ming certainly would not regard himself as Younas's subordinate. However, he will not be angry at the other party's temptation, and if he wants to work together, he naturally has to figure out each other's positions.

"If you insist, the UNOC should hand over the command of Younas to you, after all, you will have the support of several countries in the permanent members of the UNOC."

Lin Cheng's opinion is very constructive, he has been presiding over scientific research in Antania, and he is also in charge of the communication between Starlink and the UNOC.

"In the eyes of the generals, I, a scientist, am nothing more than a layman. It's hard to say whether my command will be a good thing or a bad thing for the whole situation. ”

Xia Ming sighed: "Once the army is formed, it is a conservative and closed group, have you seen the lieutenant just now?" He is proud to be a member of Younas, and if I demean Younas, no matter how much he personally respects me, he will subconsciously become hostile. ”

"Younas is the army of the United Nations Space Council, representing all mankind, and this righteous name is still very powerful", Lin Cheng insisted on his opinion: "I think you should get the command, our armed forces are still very weak, and nominally they can't be compared with Younas." ”

Since Li Diluo joined Shen Chat, he has been listening obediently on the public channel, rarely speaking, and now he can't help but say: "I think it's better to reorganize the United Nations into the Earth Federation, the Star Federation Special Service leader Younas, and Naruko, you will be the chairman of the Earth Federation, so that there will be no more moths." ”

"Now that the enemy is in front, there is always playing careful thinking over there, this is simply an old-fashioned Japanese manga routine. Maybe they're going to make a big deal and drag us into the quagmire. ”

"Even if this level is passed, Yunas's wings will be stiff by then. It's hard to say that with an order from the UNOC, they will turn their guns and disarm us and wipe out our Star Alliance! ”

Li Diluo's alarmism made everyone laugh for a while, and Xia Ming said: "You mean, let's fight a civil war first?" Did you win? And then send you to be the president of the United States, can you get the Americans to continue to mobilize so many forces and willingly support the current cause? ”

"Give me a Star Destroyer, plus Qianyan's words, it should be fine...... Right? Li Diluo sighed: "Well, I'm just kidding. ”

"Don't be careful", Xiaotang muttered.

"Everyone has a small abacus and careful thinking, but the general direction of defending mankind and benefiting mankind is the same, I firmly believe this, otherwise I would not have just cleaned the earth's orbit in the first place", Xia Ming said: "As for the matter of command, I will talk to Younas first, and what to do if it is conducive to the war situation." (To be continued.) )