For the latest free chapters of this book, please visit wèn. Hack Star Zone Planet Puen. A fierce battle between human forces and an army of insects. It's in full swing in a small town called Silicon River, which is close to the ladder.

Among the three major star zones that the Fifth War Zone actually controls. Huck was the first to spot signs of an invasion. As early as when Auston led the main force of the Fifth War Zone to attack the Earth Federation on a large scale. On the planet Pune in the Hack Star Zone. One of the frontier outposts was raided by the Alien Pioneer Detachment.

When the rescue team arrived at the outpost. Only the mutilated remains of the sentinels were found. and a few jumping worms that were blown to a bloody pulp.

Afterwards. Insect attacks on humans on the planet Pune are becoming more and more frequent. In the end, it turned into an untold number of alien insect troops attacking cities and towns where humans gathered. Because of the remoteness of the planet Puen. The environment is harsh. There weren't many humans living on the planet. So. Almost in the blink of an eye. The entire planet has been drowned in an endless sea of insects.

Now. Several ground forces sent by the 5th theater of operations for reinforcements. They are struggling to defend several key roads leading to the ladder. Block a frenzied attack by an army of insects that seems to be endless.

The so-called ladder. It's actually a massive landing platform. The ladder is several kilometers high. It covers an area of nearly one million square meters. A platform at the top of the ladder. It can dock twenty large starships at the same time. Starship taking off from the ladder. It is easy to enter and exit the atmosphere. And quickly enter the state of spatial folding. In other words. It is a fast near-Earth starport.

Most of the inhabitants of the planet Puen are civilians who have immigrated from developed areas to open up wasteland or mine. There are not many people, only about a few million. For a planet that is half the size of the Earth. Millions of civilians are scattered on it. Nature can be described as sparsely populated.

But. About a week ago. The war has deteriorated dramatically. The extermination force sent by the Fifth Theater was unable to cope with the army of insects that had grown like a geometric progression. The planetary government has issued an emergency evacuation order to the scattered residents.

The command just says. In order to deal with the emergency situation. The High Theater Command will take extreme force measures against the planet Pune. Completely annihilate all the alien creatures that appear on the planet. So. To avoid harming the inhabitants of the planet. The war zone will send a large number of starships. It is used for a temporary strategic transfer to the residents.

"Rest assured, everyone. We are just leaving our homes temporarily. Wait until our warriors have wiped out those damn aliens. We're going to migrate back ......."

Although the planetary government is quite high-sounding about the so-called "temporary strategic shift". But a little knowledgeable people. All have already guessed. The big guys are ready to give up on this small planet that is not rich in the first place.

Thereupon. For whatever reason. Millions of residents still have mixed feelings. Hurriedly embark on the journey away from home. From all directions, they flocked to the government-designated escape assembly point, codenamed PN01, the only ladder on the entire planet.

Because of this. The ladder platform and the chaotic scene in the vicinity can be imagined. Everywhere there are refugees swarming in locomotives or flying machines. The staff of the planetary government and the police who maintain order are already exhausted. But even after a few days and nights of non-stop emergency evacuation. There are still more than half of the population crowded on the ladder and nearby towns. And there are a lot of people who travel a long way. Still risking death from various blood-soaked passages. Rushing towards this side without hesitation.

Silicon River Town. Situated on the southeast exit of a rolling mountain range. An avenue that crosses the mountains leads to a ladder twenty or thirty kilometers away. Topographically speaking. Silicon River is actually a gate to the south of the ladder.

In the vast plains behind the town of Silicon River. There are several large refugee camps. It was packed with people waiting to be evacuated. Once the town of Silicon River was lost. An army of insects swarming like locusts. It's going to rush into those camps in an instant. Until that time. I'm afraid this area will become even more terrifying than the Nine Hells.

Ordered to defend the town of Silicon River. It is an independent reinforced regiment belonging to the 89th Armored Division of the 25th Nearland Army Group in the 5th Theater. The regiment had just been removed from the front line of the battle against the Earth Federation forces. Because of the shortage of troops. The 25th Panzer Division was urgently redeployed to reinforce the task force on Planet Pune. and several other armies drawn from the armoured divisions. Act as a temporary firefighter.

The initial mission of the task force was. Completely annihilate all insects that appear on the planet Pune.

However. After several tragic bloody battles. The commander of the task force found out in despair. These aliens from an alien galaxy. It seems like it's never going to be finished. Moreover. Over time. Not only is the number of alien troops increasing. Even in terms of troops and overall combat power. It is also gradually strengthening. A task force supported by only one battleship detachment. There is no power to turn the tide of the battle.

Thereupon. The contingent commander had to keep track of the progress of the entire battle. Report truthfully to the High Command of the Theater . and asked for more combat troops and warships to come to support.

However. It didn't take long. The commander of the task force waited for an order that surprised him a little.

Command requirements. The task force immediately assists the government of Planet Pune. Evacuate the entire planet in the shortest possible time. Later the High Command will send an independent fleet. to take extreme force measures against the planet Pune.

Although there are many doubts in my mind. Out of duty. The Task Force Commander had to quickly adjust his force deployment. Quickly integrate the remaining combat forces at hand. A strong defensive line has been deployed near the PN01 ladder. Used to guard the lifeline of the people of the whole planet.

"Boom, boom."

A row of unusually bright plasma artillery shells. Roaring down the mountain road west of Silicon River. A cloud of smoke rises. Insects crowding the mountain paths. Dengshi was bombarded and scattered in all directions. Screaming and screaming. After the smoke clears. The trail was left with huge blackened craters. The crater was littered with countless pieces of alien flesh. Rao is so. At the end of the mountain road, there are still a troop of insects with teeth and claws, snorting and screaming.

The mountain road leads to the entrance to the town of Silicon River. The lines of defense have long been torn apart by the insects. The firing points of the permanent fortifications. The Vultures are still spitting out tongues of fire. Try your best to stop the insects from rushing through the heavy artillery fire.

Inside the town. Smoke billowed everywhere. Shocking ruins and wreckage. The sound of rapid and fierce gunfire was endless. Blue figures weave through the ruins. Desperately firing at the jumping insects that scurried like headless flies.

In less than three days. Strengthened the defensive line of the regiment deployed on the outskirts of the town. It has been torn apart no less than ten times by the frenzied army of insects. Almost every time. It's all the GIs of the reinforced regiment who use their own flesh and blood. Shoot at gun, little by little, destroy or drive out of the town the insects that break into the town.

Jiao Daming. You're a shit. I'm stunned and waiting to die. Why don't you hurry up and take a few people to put the fire on the left-wing streets. Bring it back to Lao Tzu." On a dilapidated street in the town. A bloodied battalion commander jumped to his feet at a miniature communication terminal and roared: "Don't tell Lao Tzu. You can't even deal with those brutes."

"Battalion commander. There are a couple of stinging snakes there. There are no less than ten cockroaches. Just the few heads I have left. There's not enough to stuff those brutes between their teeth. I'm sorry you'll send me a Marauder mech too." Inside the communication terminal. A Marine with the same broken armor and blood. Crying and pleading.

"You shit. Lao Tzu still has a mecha in his hand. You don't have to carry your rifle and fight those beasts." Major battalion commander with a large hand wrapped in steel gloves. Touch the colorful insect blood on the mask. Grinning loudly, he ordered, "Don't fucking nonsense. Hurry up with your squad. There is the commanding heights. 控zhì there. The beasts of dog days will not be so arrogant. All the brothers under his hands are dead. You're on your own. You're all gone. Lao Tzu himself went on. Fuck. Death is also for Lao Tzu to die on this line of defense."

"Yes. Battalion commander. Next year, remember to burn more paper money for me and my brothers." The major's order finally stirred up the blood of that marine. After a thunderous roar. The screen of the communication terminal turned back to pitch black.

"Uncle's." Knowing that this henchman must have rushed forward with the commandos. The Major's heart was relieved. Throw the communication terminal aside. Leaning against a low broken wall. Reach out and open your helmet mask to the maximum. Only then did he breathe a long sigh of relief.

The Major was probably less than thirty years old. The bronze face of the national character looks quite honest. His hair is black and messy like a bird's nest. But. If Haoyi is here. He's going to be amazed.

This battalion commander of the major is not who . It was Haoyi's friend Zhao Jiakun who met in the Ninth Maintenance Company back then. After that unexpected reunion with Haoyi on the planet Asur in the Poole star area. Zhao Jiakun was made bold remarks by Haoyi and Hu Erfat, two friends who had died. The blood in his chest boiled.

Shortly thereafter. Zhao Jiakun with the support of his wife. Re-enlisted as a retired officer. Joined the counterinsurgency forces in the Fifth War Zone to the major rebel sectors. Fight with your own bravery. In the line of fire under a hail of bullets. Zhao Jiakun shot the company commander with a knife and a gun.

After the triumphant return. Because of his outstanding achievements. Zhao Jiakun was quickly promoted to major battalion commander. Served as the commander of the first battalion of this independent reinforced regiment. This. Zhao Jiakun followed the army to the small town of Silicon River. Ordered to pay no expense. Buy more precious time for the safe transfer of the population in the rear.

From the beginning of the first firefight with the alien army on this planet. The casualty rate of Zhao Jiakun's armored battalion has been as high as more than 40 percent. Heavy weapons such as raider mechs and siege tanks have been depleted. There were less than two hundred officers and men left in the battalion. Regardless of whether it turned out to be a mecha chariot driver. Or a medic, a signal corps. All of them carried their rifles and put on their armor. Gritting his steel teeth and engaging in an endless bloody battle with the crazy insects.

"Da-da-da, boom-boom."

Through the cracks in the low wall. Zhao Jiakun saw the corner of the street not far away. A few soldiers hiding in a sturdy building. I'm trying my best to fire at the jumping insects that keep rushing by.

"Alas. It would be nice if Haoyi's perverted guy was here." Time. Zhao Jiakun suddenly had an illusion. It seems to be back in Solomi's counterinsurgency battlefield. A sense of déjà vu. It actually made him involuntarily whisper......