Chapter 1796 Prepare to start the Earth Defense War
Subsequent developments also proved that the functions of the central government were indeed not completely out of control.
Congress held an emergency meeting and passed the martial law bill, indicating that the country would enter a state of national defense emergency. The operation of all social mechanisms should be converted to wartime mode, and all large-scale gatherings and entertainment activities should be restricted.
Remember, this was passed by Congress, not ordered by the president, so it has a very high degree of legitimacy. This is very important!
At this point in time, it is debatable how many planets the decrees of the central government of the earth can still have an effect on. But such an attitude is very touching. Taking a step back, at least the solar system is indeed
It feels a bit like entering a state of war.
Of course, as early as the first month of the war, the National Defense Commission had already launched national defense mobilization orders in various star regions, thus providing millions of recruits and more than 400 support warships to the outer ring theater.
.However, it was not until the war had been going on for a full year that the national economic system and social activity pattern officially began to transform into a state of war.
We can't say that this is a "late mobilization" or other sarcastic remarks. Again, it is important to have this attitude.
In addition, even after martial law and mobilization began, the Blue Star Community still did not formally declare war on the empire. This may be because the Dukes and the President of Congress forgot.
Look, didn’t the empire on the opposite side also declare war?
However, when it comes to the National Defense Committee, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Maxell, became ill due to overwork and had to be hospitalized to recuperate. However, the Presidential Office certainly could not do anything to remove the old man from his post. It only asked Vice Chairman in charge of personnel Pegas to serve as
The acting chairman temporarily presides over the work.
Mr. Peggs was President Nikita's best friend. He did not make much achievements either as personnel director or as a senator. His greatest achievement in his life was probably to award the "Dragon of the Dawn" twice.
The medal held two promotion ceremonies, so it also accepted two salutes from him.
Judging from this point alone, his achievements in this area seem to exceed those of the president and vice president, so it is natural for him to act as chairman of the committee, right?
Anyway, the specific affairs are naturally handled by professional bureaucrats. They are also sabotaging their work, and the Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, who can punch national traitors 666 times in one second, whips them, so there should be no trouble.
perhaps……
In this way, President Nikita, who had stabilized the situation, gave another televised speech, saying that the central government is on earth and will never evacuate, and must lead everyone to win this war.
In the following days, some congressmen and wealthy businessmen did leave the earth in embarrassment, but it did not cause a wave of escapes.
After all, the central government is still there, almost all government agencies are still operating normally, and life on the earth and even in the entire solar system is still going on. Maybe that means that the sun will still rise as usual, right?
Subsequently, the New Independence of the Mars Shipyard finally left the dock and sailed into the Earth's low-Earth orbit. That majestic body made many citizens feel a certain sense of security, and the situation on the Earth seemed to have stabilized.
On July 5th, Marshal Paul Ferragut finally returned to Earth under the leadership of the fleet. At the time of departure, the newly "reconstructed" solar system fleet had nearly 200 large and small ships, but now only a quarter is left
Already.
However, this is already a blessing among misfortunes. After all, the fleet's structure is still intact. After all, the only "Marskuk-class dreadnought" is still alive and healthy.
When a battleship comparable in size to a standard Dreadnought appeared in Earth orbit and flew with the New Independence, many citizens on Earth actually felt a sense of security they had not felt for a long time.
It seems that this battle to defend the earth is not impossible. Some people inevitably have such thoughts.
After all, the solar system is the most densely populated and fully developed system in the community. The asteroid belt has built fortresses from the imperial era; the Earth, Mars and Enceladus have automatic defense satellites purchased from the Alliance in their orbits; the Mars shipyards and arsenals can
Produces all weapons including battle cruisers; Enceladus still has a large number of weapons in its arsenal.
Even if 1% of the population of 30 billion is mobilized, 300 million soldiers can be armed... Well, this number is meaningless, it is just a few neutron bombs, but this kind of spirit must be shown
.
As a result, the underground city fortifications that had been under construction since Marshal Li's era began to be launched, and some important facilities and departments began to be moved underground.
Observations and detection stations in the Kuiper Belt - known in this universe as the "Navigator Belt", mining stations and orbiting metallurgical plants in the asteroid belt, energy factories in the orbit of Jupiter, and of course those on the Earth-Mars course
The crowded space city has also begun to become militarized.
The new troops have begun to be reorganized. Of course, there is no time to train the battleship crews who need the most professional qualities, but the fortress garrison and marines that fill the line can still be "produced" in batches.
In addition, the Blue Label series of combat robots that have shown outstanding combat effectiveness on all fronts have also come off the production line in batches. Everyone wants to hide a platoon of Destroyer robots in every nook and corner of the alley, and even in every sewer.
.
From the big bosses of the central government to ordinary people, it seems that they are really ready to start this battle to defend the earth.
No, Marshal Ferragut had just returned to the solar system, and he immediately became busy again, arranging the maintenance, supply and preparation of each battleship under his command, as well as the recruitment and rest of various departments.
Of course, from the perspective of the earth, it is better to be busy. Being busy means that we are still prepared to struggle, and there is still a certain hope. If the whole army is numb and silent, then something big has really happened.
In this way, the National Defense Committee will naturally fully cooperate with Marshal Fei's work.
In less than twenty-four hours, all the battleships entered the dock and began to slowly restore their health. With the empire's current marching state, it would be difficult for them to restore their health to full before the enemy arrived, but this was actually not important.
But even so, most of the shipyards in the solar system are still empty, and they still look somewhat desolate.
You know, this is where the local fleet is stationed. At most, there are more than a thousand battleships stationed here, including six independent-class dreadnoughts. That is called a battle of hundreds of ships, and a fight of thousands of miles, even in a literal sense.
"Thousands of miles".
Fortunately, at least ordinary citizens do not feel this empty desolation.
After arranging all matters, Marshal Paul Ferragut did not immediately return to the military headquarters on Earth to report on his duties, but directly boarded the New Independence next door.
He was wearing a marshal's uniform decorated with gold-rimmed ribbons, holding a scepter, and walking on the corridor of the battleship full of imperial decoration style. Although his body was wide, his steps were quite light, his face was shining with stunning eyes, and his mouth was full of surprises.
Li was even more amazed, not hiding his envy and longing for this giant ship.
"Lieutenant Colonel Rozez, what a majestic ship. If the empire hadn't ignored martial ethics and ignored international law, launching a brazen sneak attack on the Circassian Kingdom, this warship would have become my flagship, right?" the marshal said.
When he asked the young officer who accompanied him on his inspection tour, his tone sounded slightly frivolous.
"Yes, it was originally scheduled to undergo three rounds of tests in July and be officially put into service in August to serve as the flagship of the Solar System Fleet."
"So, just because of the despicableness of the empire, I have to drive a museum ship to the battlefield." The marshal gritted his teeth and said: "If it were replaced by the New Independence, would the result be different? Maybe I could put Su
King Ruka is blocking Chero?"
Luo Zeshi paused for a second, and then said in a firm but polite tone: "Your Excellency, there is absolutely no such possibility."
"Hey, you can at least not use the word 'absolute'!" Marshal Ferragu said loudly.
Having said that, in the eyes of Lieutenant Colonel Chester Rozez, Marshal Ferragut seemed not to be affected by the two defeats in Chero and New Baghdad at all, and he still looked relaxed and not worried about anything.
Maybe this can be regarded as a talent?
However, whether this was a disguise or his true nature, Luo Zeshi couldn't tell at all. However, when he served as Yu Lian's deputy, he did spend some time with the marshal, and knew that although this man was a cook, he also
This is not an incompetent person who climbed up the ladder by relying on franchise management.
So, he also squeezed out the same business smile, showed off the style of an elite officer, and explained meticulously: "This is not a purely tactical issue. After Cherk surrendered without a fight, Xinya has already
The barrier is lost. Even if you can repel the empire once or twice, when the main forces of the empire on Feimo's side arrive like demons surging from the abyss, there will be no chance. Your Excellency, in strategy
We have already lost."
Luo Zeshi apologized to his former commander in his heart: "Even if it were replaced by Commander Yu Company, there would be no possibility of victory."
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"Hahaha, thank you for your comfort. Lieutenant Colonel, I still know myself. Although I have not held back Xinya, I have not actually made much contribution. If it were Admiral Yu Lian, he would definitely act in the empire.
We occupied Cerro before, right? This security risk will be eliminated from the root."
Luo Zeshi said: "But in this case, we are the ones violating international public law. We are a weak country and have no qualifications to tear up the treaty."
Although he was not sure whether the other party was trying to coax him, Marshal Ferragu did receive some comfort. He thought for a moment and then said: "If I attack Chero non-stop after arriving in Xinya, is it possible that in King Su's favor?
Drive her away before we gain a firm foothold?"
Luo Zeshi was silent for a few seconds and said seriously: "I don't know, the battle is over."
"Thank you, Lieutenant Colonel. Thank you very much. Although you didn't say anything, I have clearly felt your attitude." Marshal Ferragu smiled indifferently, and then said seriously: "
In addition, I would like to thank you for your hard work, Lieutenant Colonel. It took half a year to complete the maintenance and reconstruction of the Independence. If it were anyone else, I would just think that some young man came to talk. But in your case, I think this
It’s a natural thing.”
Luo Zeshi lowered his head slightly and said modestly: "I really don't dare to take this position. The job of the subordinate is nothing more than re-laying the bridge equipment, debugging the command and control system, sorting out the energy connection standards, and replacing the severely damaged weapons with
Alternative domestic products.”
"Can it really be made in China?" Marshal Ferragu said with surprise on his face.
"...Some core technologies will still take a certain amount of time to break through. Fortunately, before the war, we had already purchased enough core components from the alliance, and we only need to do a good job of building the building blocks."
Seeing that Marshal Ferragu's expression seemed to be even more confused, Rozes added: "When we finally signed the agreement with the Northern Design Bureau, the alliance asked us to purchase some parts as supplements. For example, we can
Equip four more
To be continued...