Machine War: Starting from Gundam OO

Chapter 395 Duane Halbarton's Decision

On the United Earth side, not only the lunar crater base, but even the United Earth Conference on Earth boiled after receiving the news.

"Aznael, that bastard! If he hadn't forcibly passed the proposal to use nuclear bombs, how could ZAFT come up with such a thing!"

"He's dead! It's useless to scold him!"

"Where are the representatives of the Atlantic Federation? Why don't you come to the meeting?"

"Aznael is dead, and the Atlantic Federation is in chaos. Hehe, those bastards in [Blue Cosmos] are still thinking about how to fight for power and become the next leader."

"A group of idiots! Can't you see the threat above? Still fighting!?"

"We can't just let it go! Artemis can't be destroyed in vain!" The representative of the Eurasian Federation said this. In addition to their loyal dog legs, relying on their possession of Artemis, they are the only country within the Earth Union that has a cosmic fortress.

Now the owner is in civil strife, Artemis is gone, and the two reliances are gone. The status of the Eurasian Federation in the Earth Union has plummeted, and it is impossible to swallow this breath.

"Calm down, Representative Joseph, anger won't solve anything!"

"You tell me to calm down? How to calm down? Wait until ZAFT's artillery hits our heads, and it will be too late to worry!"

"Plant sent a request for peace talks..."

"It is absolutely impossible to agree! We must not let the adjuster step on our heads!"

Although the people present did not have [Blue Cosmos] people and did not hate the adjusters that much, they would not allow the adjusters to step on their heads and treat natural people as slaves.

"So we must counterattack! Immediately! Immediately! There is still a large number of fleets in the crater base, send them out immediately!"

"The Supreme Commander, General Sutherland, has died..."

"Who is the person with the highest rank in the crater base now?"

"Duane Halbarton..."

As soon as Duane Halbotton was mentioned, everyone was silent. If it was someone else, just push it up, but Duane Halbotton was an exception. He had been suppressed in the Atlantic Federation. Although he was very capable, he had to Reuse, pushing him up at this time is not only good for the battle situation, but also good for the Earth United. After all, there are still a small number of people who like [Blue Cosmos].

But they also have concerns, that is, will the Atlantic Federation settle their accounts after the autumn after they settle down?The crippled Atlantic Federation will not be feared by other forces, but once a conflict occurs, both sides will suffer.

"Promote it up and let him act as the commander-in-chief of the Crater Base." The representative of the East Asian Republic suggested, "I know what everyone here is worried about, but the situation does not wait for others. Let's talk after victory?"

"……agree."

"agree."

"agree."

……

"Well, then it's decided. In the previous report, the 3rd and 4th Mobile Fleet have already set off. I cabled Halbaton to convey the appointment to him, and at the same time told him to destroy the ZAFT weapon at all costs! "

……

Duane Halbaton himself is under semi-house arrest in the crater base. Although he still controls his own troops, but because he has not been replenished, there are only ten warships left, and there are no mobile suit troops, and they are still in use [ Mobius].

Moreover, around the Eighth Fleet, there is a fully equipped mobile fleet on standby not far away at any time, and is closely watched.

But at this time, Duane Halbotton suddenly received a telegram from the Earth headquarters, telling him that he was acting as the commander-in-chief of the Lunar Crater Base, which made him feel like he had finally waited until this day.

Duane Halbaton immediately contacted the headquarters, and after confirming the authenticity of this appointment, he immediately commanded the remaining fleet to return to the base. The warships could not be replenished for a while, but the MS troops could still be deployed.

"Resupply quickly! The 5th and 6th Mobile Fleet are boarding and waiting for orders. When my fleet completes the resupply, set sail immediately!"

"learn!"

"Telephone the 3rd and 4th Mobile Fleet, disperse immediately, and march from the two directions of A98 and G25, so as not to be caught by the enemy's weapons!"

"learn!"

"Gentlemen, this battle is about the future of the earth. I don't care what you think of me before, but I remind you not to have any bad thoughts. Otherwise, don't blame me for enforcing military laws. Do you understand!?"

"understand!"

"Very good, speed up the supply. After we set off, everyone will evacuate from the crater base and be escorted by the 9th Mobile Fleet!"

"General Halbotton! This..." Everyone in the headquarters was stunned. They didn't know why Duane Halbotton would give the order to retreat. This is the General Command of the Space Force of the Earth United, which cost a lot of money, and So far away from the front line, why give up this base?

"Follow the order! Execute the retreat procedure, otherwise ZAFT's shelling will come, and everyone will die!"

"...Understood!" XN
Everyone is convinced. Duane Halbotton has already considered that they will not have time to destroy ZAFT's Genesis, and surrender is even more impossible. If Genesis's attack falls on this base, they will all die. Duane Halbotton is saving their lives.

Just when Duane Halbotton was about to leave the headquarters and return to the flagship Menelaus to set sail, the CIC reported to him in a panic: "The 3rd and 4th Mobile Fleet encountered the Archangel at coordinates S05! There is also an unknown battleship with us!"

"What!? Report the details!"

"The situation is unknown, but a battle has taken place!"

"How could it be..." Duane Halbaton was stunned. When he mentioned the Archangel, he thought of Marius and others. He also heard about the matter, and to be honest, he didn't have the idea of ​​blaming Maliu, after all, he would also defect in that situation.

And what Aub said, Duane Halbarton believes that everyone on the Archangel will be reused and lead a better life, but it's a pity that they may not have the chance to see each other again in this life.

In the end, they met again as enemies, which had to make Duane Halbotton feel emotional.

While feeling emotional, I also wondered, why did the Archangel come to hinder them?Could it be that Maru couldn't imagine what kind of disaster it would be if Genesis fired on the moon and the earth?

Even if she can't think of it, Yang Hui can't... Wait, Yang Hui!There are only two!
"Are you sure that only the Archangel and another unknown warship are blocking the 3rd and 4th Mobile Fleet? There is no third ship?"

"Yes, it is."

"Can the other battleship be identified?"

"None... can't be confirmed, but the database can confirm the existence of the four mobile suits of freedom, justice, rebirth, and covenant."

"Freedom, justice, rebirth, covenant... That's right! It must be so!"

Duane Halbotton figured it out. Although he was under semi-house arrest, he was not deaf to what was going on outside the window. He had his own intelligence channels and had a certain understanding of outside intelligence, let alone Wang Liumei. Keep in touch with him secretly.

He knew that Yang Hui's dedicated mobile suit was called Dawn Gundam, and that his companions' three Gundams were named Energy Angel, Wisdom Angel, and De Angel. He also knew that the ZAFT Army's four MS were Freedom Gundam, Justice Gundam, Rebirth Gundam, and Covenant Gundam.

But now, only two of the three warships have appeared, and one is missing. With such a huge difference in numbers, Yang Hui, Setsuna, Lyle, Tieria and others have disappeared, so...

"They want to go deep into the territory of PLANT with a single ship!"

Having figured this out, Duane Halbotton immediately issued a new order: "The 3rd and 4th Fleets maintain their formation and retreat, and the 5th and 6th Mobile Fleet will set sail immediately and meet them at coordinate G11!"

"Ah? Retreat?" Everyone was stunned again.

"That's right! Retreat, save your strength, and when the 5th and 6th fleets arrive, rush past their obstruction!"

"Yes...understand."

"Also, seal up all nuclear bombs and do not allow them to be used again."

"This! General! This won't work! Without nuclear bombs, how can we compete with ZAFT!?"

"There were no nuclear bombs before, were we afraid?"

"This……"

"Or are you planning to make the tragedy of [Julius 7] or Artemis happen again?"

"However, ZAFT has nuclear weapons..."

"Believe me, it won't be able to fire a second shot." Duane Halbotton said firmly to the crowd.

"……learn!"

The reason why Duane Halbotton ordered the nuclear bombs to be sealed up and not allowed to be used was that he had a dislike for nuclear weapons in the first place, so it was no problem to lift the ban, but it could only be used as a deterrent. Once used, it would be a disaster for all mankind; secondly, he Knowing what Yang Hui is going to do, he is betting that Yang Hui can successfully destroy Genesis.

This is also a last resort. The goal of the Earth Army Fleet is too big. It is impossible to secretly sneak into the territory of PLANT to destroy Genesis. Starting from the moon to attack PLANT, the large fleet must pass the double defense of Boyaz Fortress and Yakin Duwei , It is difficult to complete in time, and the force is even tighter.

Therefore, Duane Halbarton decided to cooperate with Yang Hui's actions and organize the fleet to attack the Boyaz Fortress. Firstly, the Boyaz Fortress was used as a cover to prevent the ZAFT army from launching Genesis at the main fleet; Fight for more opportunities to contain the defenders of Boyaz Fortress, and even some of Yakin Duwei's defensive troops.

After giving the order, Duane Halbaton returned to the Menelaus, went back to his room and locked the door, took out the secret communicator and sent a message to the other party, informing him of his thoughts.

As for whether the other party will receive it or not, and what he will do if he receives it, he doesn't know, but he has already done everything he can, and the next thing is human effort.

"I hope it's in time, Yang Hui, the earth...humanity... depends on you."

(End of this chapter)