On November 27, on the Yaochi star 500 light-years away from the Ring of Miracles, Marshal Li was at the scene of the Battle of Gela.
Under the early morning light, this vibrant grassland already showed a dilapidated gray-black color. This is a color that should not appear on this planet.
That was the result of the Empire's orbital bombardment of the wilderness.
In the first month of the war, this wilderness that extended to the coastline and mountains became a nightmare for the Imperial Army. The tunnels, bunkers and minefields really taught the arrogant Imperial Marines a good lesson. Regardless.
Whether it is a battle-hardened panzer grenadier or an experienced stormtrooper, a mecha will always be penetrated by a handheld ion cannon coming from nowhere.
If only there were heavy casualties, that would be fine. The Tirero people have never conquered half the universe with their equipment and physical advantages, and they have never lacked willpower, courage, and the spirit of sacrifice. They have never lacked the spirit of sacrifice in history.
A brutal record like a meat machine.
However, the battlefield in Yaochi is different after all. The soldiers of the empire always feel that they have just entered the battlefield, and not only will they be shot coldly, but they will also be ridiculed.
This sense of oppression and humiliation caused by tunnels, bunkers, minefields and ubiquitous cold guns seems to remind the proud soldiers of the empire all the time: "Times have changed."
Times have indeed changed, and at least the Army's tactics are in need of innovation.
After several battles in Yaochi, even the dullest officers thought of this.
However, innovation does not matter, but it would be a shame if it were not innovated by us imperial soldiers who are always at the forefront of the war.
Not only was it not the empire that led the innovation, it was even a group of lowly natives who looked like long-horned beetles and self-reliant crocodiles. That was the greatest disgrace among the greatest disgrace.
Ten days ago, Colonel Bostan of the 742nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment was shot coldly by a sand soldier. When he was carried back to the hospital by his subordinates, he was already dead.
He used his last strength to hold the hand of Major General Surmei, the commander of the front army who came to see him, and shouted: "I will not rest in peace until I die", and then he died with his eyes open.
There were really too many people present to witness this scene, and the impact on morale can be imagined.
Therefore, Major General Hongkas said to Surmei: "The bombing still needs to be carried out. If this dangerous wilderness is not turned into a sea of fire, it will be difficult for the soldiers to have the determination to attack again."
Major General Hongkas's troops were reinforcements sent by Marshal Farrell to Yaochi. He was a decisive and even ruthless Legg giant general, and a land warfare expert who was born as an armored grenadier.
Of course, he was not human after all, and was born into an ordinary citizen family, so he could only be second in command under Major General Surmei, who was born into a noble family.
Since he is a noble, he always wants to think more than a mere warrior.
No, Major General Surmei showed hesitation in response to his deputy's suggestion: "This is a holy planet. If positron cannons and neutron bombs are used, it may have an irreversible impact on the atmospheric balance."
"Then use thermonuclear bombs? Or antimatter bombs?"
"..." There is nothing wrong with these non-human border warriors except that they are not human beings. Major General Surmei thought.
"Ahahaha! Of course I am joking, ahahahaha! But, Commander, if it is a Holy Land planet, it is a place of harmony and balance shrouded by the power of the spirit of the universe. How can it be destroyed by our power?
?What’s more, even if something goes wrong, it’s not your turn to be responsible!”
"I am a disciple of His Highness King Wilente. I have agreed to retire from the war and then come to this planet to be the chief executive." Major General Surmei said.
Major General Hongkas showed shock and even horror, with an expression of "Can I hear such a thing?"
This is actually not surprising. A large number of local administrators in the empire are from the military, especially those who opened up colonial points. In the view of the Tiruiro people, handing over local governance to retired officers is better than leaving it to the election game.
A born political actor and a seasoned bureaucrat are reliable.
General Legg was a little envious. Even though he was a pure warrior, he also knew that being the chief executive on such a holy land planet would definitely be the best job among the best. However, such a good thing would definitely not be his turn.
This is a martial artist of non-human origin.
At this time, he heard Major General Surmei say: "I heard that your family is a member of the Imperial Airing Animal Husbandry Chamber of Commerce? This planet is really suitable for animal husbandry."
Major General Hongkesi was stunned again, and then a look of gratitude and even emotion flashed in his eyes.
It is said that Major General Surmei actually has no ill feelings towards the helper of the Legg giant, and even feels that the other person's mentality is actually somewhat complementary to his own.
However, in comparison, he actually still hopes to cooperate with famous generals like Yeager Soback. At that time, he had obviously agreed to send him to support. However, the situation in the New World changed too fast, and the Ring of Miracles
The battle has ended too quickly. From the overall strategic point of view, the battle situation in Yaochi is no longer painful. Naturally, there is no need for such a famous general to take charge.
Marshal Farrell was willing to send reinforcements out of respect for his old comrades serving on the same battleship.
However, since everyone is already cooperating, we must let the other party see hope and benefits, so that things can be done well. A "military and political all-rounder" born in a wealthy family with a long history like Major General Surme is actually very good at
That's how it works.
Looking at the convinced expression of the giant general, he finally made up his mind: "We can only bomb the outer wilderness, approve the use of neutron bombs, and the most important thing is to clear out those minefields and tunnels. However, we are absolutely not allowed to extend the bombing area to Li
Within the city limits of Marshal Grad."
General Legg nodded and asked: "So, do you want to carry out an airborne landing in the city?"
"Well, you can give it a try. After all, you are an expert in land warfare, so you should be the one to make the deployment." Major General Surmei pondered for a moment and said emotionally: "Brother Hongkas, I only have one request. If the attack fails,
If things go well, you can't be obsessed with fighting."
There are more than 10,000 Imperial soldiers and civilians captured by Earth in Marshal Li's city of Grad. In peacetime, these few people would actually have little effect. The Imperial Army has always implemented a policy of never compromising with the enemy.
Hostages, cultural relics, monuments, and other things will be taken advantage of. If the hostages are accidentally affected, the best they can do is give them a grand burial and enjoy their mourning, but it is absolutely impossible to change the original battle plan.
However, Major General Surmei had already learned that the opponent's main urban area had extended to 10,000 meters underground, and several layers of armor plates had been built. It would be difficult for orbital bombing to harm the enemy's main force.
What's more, it is said that there are several nobles among the hostages. One of them, a baroness named Luo, is also a close retainer of King Bedo.
I am a member of King Wilente's party, and King Wilente is an ally of King Bedo. Rounding things off, I am a colleague of that baroness?
For both public and private reasons, the plan to directly bomb the city can only be cancelled.
In this case, we can only resort to forceful attack!
However, with the arrival of Major General Hongkas, an expert in land warfare, the weather of this storming attack was naturally different.
He believes that our side should not fight on the periphery, but should rely on its high-altitude advantage to go directly to the center to bloom.
Although Major General Surmei felt that it was a bit radical, he could not find anything wrong with it.
"This is, if this happens, there will be a lot of casualties, right?"
The giant general laughed, and he laughed so fiercely: "In the final analysis, the Marine Corps is just cannon fodder. Whether it is a vassal soldier, a slave soldier, a stormtrooper or an armored grenadier, who makes any difference? If you want to conquer a powerful enemy, you cannot
Stingy with casualties. This is the kind of education I received when I was in the Panzergrenadier School."
Major General Surmei nodded in admiration, indicating that he was indeed being pretentious.
Major General Hongkas hesitated for a moment and then said: "But, Commander, after the city is destroyed, what will happen to the wealth?"
Surmei glanced at the other party: "Only 30% of the 38th Division are humans. The 200,000 people in this city were all liberated from the plunderers, and most of them are not humans."
"I understand." The other party showed a knowing smile. It's really hard for a giant Legg with evil deeds and evil looks to show such a worldly and philistine expression.
To put it bluntly, the Holy Galaxy Empire will only show its civilized and glorious side in front of its "own people". If Yaochi City is destroyed, except for humans who can enjoy basic humanitarian treatment, all other alien races will have the same wealth as the city.
They will all be trophies.
Of course, this is the age of the universe after all, and there is no such thing as entering the city for seven days and seven nights without sealing the sword. However, the imperial army with good military discipline and efficiency will definitely defeat the alien race that does not need to enjoy humanitarianism in the shortest possible time.
Classify the documents into categories, and then notify domestic slave ships to pick up the people.
As for the income from the slave trade, apart from the contributions, it is natural that priority should be given to the first warriors. For the marines whose income is far less than that of the space fleet, this is a considerable amount of extra money.
Afterwards, the giant general, who was completely nervous, immediately called for officers at all levels to come over for a meeting.
With the support of the commander, Major General Surmei, as the commander-in-chief, he began to make arrangements without hesitation: "After using neutron bombs to sweep the surrounding minefields and tunnels, the 17th Brigade, the 21st Brigade plus the 18th Royal Division of Gomblin
, the 9th Division of the Grand Duke Guards of Angmang, advance quickly! I don’t want casualty figures, I only ask you that the combat troops must enter the city before 18:30."
The teachers and commanders present looked at each other in confusion. After all, they did not dare to raise objections, so they could only stand up and respond.
This new deputy commander was a ruthless person. He had already executed four colonels and twenty-seven lieutenants after only one week in office. Among them, Colonel Lonaride, the highest-ranking officer, was beheaded, with his head still intact.
It's hanging on the big flag at the camp entrance.
Yes, Colonel Lonaride did make a mistake. When he attacked last time, he suffered a volley of artillery and a counterattack before being defeated, causing the friendly troops next to him to become a protrusion and be surrounded from three sides.
But the problem is, after all, this senior officer was born into a noble family! It would be too dishonorable to behead him in public, right?
Cruel people like General Hongkas often find it difficult to have a happy ending after the war. However, on the battlefield, their deterrence is indeed very high.
"The 171st and 433rd Armored Grenadier Regiments, as well as the Tiesuiya Assault Company, began airborne landings at 17:35. You must directly occupy the surface city of Li Yuanshugrad and find the entrance to the underground city! Seize it!
It! Airborne landing, under the personal command of Brigadier General Mando."
The Wulfling general, who has a burly body and a fierce expression, holds his head high and looks like he is taking responsibility for his duties.
Before Major General Hongkas took office, he was the chief of the Yaochi Front Army, and he had always been a vanguard fighting on the front line. He had commanded fifteen attacks, but was repelled fifteen times. But here we are.
After Hongqis took office, he was still the vanguard in the sixteenth attack.
The current Brigadier General Mando is missing one ear and one eye, and half of the muscles and hair on his cheeks have been singed. This was during the tenth battle, and a sand guerrilla team rushed to the werewolf general from the communication trench.
He carried a portable ion cannon and burned his face at close range.
The werewolf general's helmet was pierced by the particle beam. Half of his face, one eye and one ear were set on fire on the spot. But even so, the seriously injured Brigadier General Mando was completely aroused, and he was killed on the spot.
He threw the battle ax in his hand and cut the heroic sand soldier in half on the spot.
Subsequently, Brigadier General Mando ordered his subordinates to install prosthetic eyes and ears on himself, and the carbonized skin was also wrapped with armor plates. After all, he was a general, so of course he was qualified to receive the most expensive genetic medical treatment.
Theoretically, as long as the rescue is timely, the eyes and ears can theoretically grow back even if the roots are gone.
However, the werewolf general felt that the look with half armor on the face was the true heroic demeanor. The prosthetic eye was flashing red, although it looked penetrating, it could chill the hearts of the enemy.
"Please don't worry, sir! If you still can't reach the entrance of Yaochi Underground City this time, I will raise my head to see you!" He stood at attention and saluted, with a clear sense of tearing in his hoarse voice, as if he had been burned by a fierce fire.
It looks like a barbed wire fence, which is scary to hear.
"I don't need you to come and raise your head, but you don't come to see me either." Major General Hongkas said coldly.
He was a decisive person. After the deployment was completed, of course he immediately executed it. So, in the early morning of November 27, the destroyers in orbit began to drop a series of neutron bombs on the vast wilderness directly east of Marshal Li Grad.
In an instant, a fertile plain with a radius of more than 200,000 square kilometers was wrapped in a huge and destructive shock wave.
Major General Surmei looked at this scene, pressed his chest, convulsing and wanted to cry. He always felt that all the devastating blows to this beautiful planet were shameless anti-civilization behaviors and were destroying the universe.
future. More importantly, they are destroying their own property.
"So, why bother to resist? If you surrender early, there will be no such killings. You can still be obedient people in the empire and under my rule. But now, everything is too late. After the city is broken,
Killing will eventually be inevitable, and those who survive will also be used as slave laborers in the Helots and Symoeia sectors. Most people will work until death, and future generations will have to carry the hat of slaves for at least three to five generations.
ah!"
Major General Surmei, who was born in a noble family, had a kind heart and really could not bear to see such a tragedy happen. Therefore, he did not see that when the two stormtrooper brigades and two Imperial Association military divisions on the periphery were preparing to attack, they were suddenly attacked.
The inexplicable bombardment.
This time the attack came from the sea.
On the distant blue sea, the sea full of vitality, the sea where super monsters appeared, a heat source reaction suddenly appeared. Immediately afterwards, more than forty missiles with high-explosive warheads roared over.
At this time, the Imperial Army's neutron bombing had just ended, and the offensive troops had just completed their assembly.