From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars.

Chapter 355: Federation Takes Action

Although the batch of Mad Crocodile A3 heavy power armor obtained by the teaching team was not a complete replica of the one Amber used at the time.

After all, 'Ver.Amber' uses a lot of psychic-related technologies, and the members of the teaching team are just natural persons, so this part of the cost is also saved.

However, in terms of "hardware indicators" such as firepower, protection, and mobility, the batch of Crocodile A3s obtained by the teaching team has not shrunk at all. Unlike Atlas' export products, which are basically "monkey versions" of self-use equipment.

However, although Baninger was laughing, he became secretly solemn after actually receiving the "package".

Although Amber did not say it explicitly, at this critical juncture, sending equipment for frontal combat to this special operations team that is mostly operating behind enemy lines actually speaks volumes.

"It seems that the boss is not optimistic about the situation after Pyla IV. It seems that the suicide attack two days ago is really not simple."

Although he thought of this in his mind, Baninger still concealed his emotional changes and did not show it.

While Baninger and the other members of the teaching team were "happily receiving" the new equipment, a closed-door meeting was also being held at the Federal Central Intelligence Agency far away in the federal capital system.

"The effect of guiding public opinion this time was very good. Atlas's live broadcast of the whole process helped us a lot."

Mike Connor, Director of the Center for Subversion and Opinion Manipulation, is summarizing the operation aboard Pyla IV.

"In the past, after an incident, we had to spend a lot of energy to use the Internet and the media to guide public opinion in the direction we wanted, but this time it not only perfectly met our expectations, but also attracted a lot of attention."

Mike Connor's tone was somewhat complacent. After all, as the director of the Center for Subversion and Opinion Induction, this operation on Pella IV was enough to add a highlight to his resume.

"I know that the operation led by your center was well completed, but this is just the beginning. I would like to know your next plan."

An elderly man sitting at the main seat in the conference room slowly spoke:

"After all, this is related to my application to the President and the Secretary of Defense for direct naval support. Without a complete plan, I believe they will not dispatch enough fleets to cooperate with us."

"I know, Chief, and that's exactly what I'm going to say next."

Mike Connor nodded, stopped bragging about his "great achievements", and started to get to the point.

"Everyone knows that the ultimate goal of our current series of plans is to completely disintegrate the Atlas Group before it grows up and obtain the inter-galactic real-time communication technology in their hands.

Their active involvement in the battle of Para IV is just digging their own graves, and it also saves us from having to plan to drag them into this war.

So next we will focus on the work of "stigmatizing" them, and try every means to deny their "neutral position".
The most perfect outcome would be to force them into direct conflict with the federal ground forces, so that we can legitimately punish them through force."

Mike Connor spoke a lot with great enthusiasm. As a veteran who has been "deeply involved" in guiding public opinion for more than ten years, he is extremely experienced in "slandering" others and causing internal divisions.

Coupled with the plan he prepared in advance, the CIA executives who attended the closed-door meeting were gradually convinced by him. After listening to Mike Connor's plan, the CIA director, the old man, first picked up a glass of water to moisten his throat, and then announced his decision:

"Improve the plan and come with me this afternoon to report to the President and the Secretary of Defense in person."
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After the suicide attack in the town of Portia, the Federation and the Star Dragon Empire engaged in a rare war of words over this relatively minor incident.

The Star Dragon Empire accused the Federation of committing many crimes against humanity during the war, which eventually led to the persecuted civilians in the war zone launching a rebellion.

Princess Agnes and the Regent even made speeches on the matter. While denouncing the crimes of the Federation, they expressed regret and deep condolences for the plight of civilians in the war zone, and assured that the imperial army would recover the lost territory as soon as possible and let the people of the empire bask in the sun again.

The federal government has more tricks up its sleeve.

As a country that far surpasses the Star Dragon Empire in terms of media and public opinion guidance, the Federation can be said to have used all channels to publicize the matter.

Their purpose is also very clear, which is to portray the civilians of the empire as "terrorists" and suppress the public's opposition to the "indiscriminate attacks on civilians."

At the same time, they also secretly criticized the Atlas Group, believing that the latter had a tendency to take sides in this incident, which was inconsistent with the statement previously issued by Atlas.

Some media outlets with official instructions and more courage have even bluntly stated that the actions of the Atlas Group are likely to be a "symbol" of the Thousand Star Empire's attempt to intervene in this war.
"These people are really good at talking. It seems as if you elves are going to attack us tomorrow."

As Amber read the reports, she also teased Ellenita on the other side of the screen.

"Oh, Mr. Amber, you don't seem to be in a hurry at all. Obviously, Atlas is at the center of the storm now."

The background of the screen was a seaside beach. Ellenita was wearing a boldly designed swimsuit and lying on a beach chair, drinking an ice drink while speaking.

"So what if we are at the center of a storm? Other companies might worry that public opinion will cause their stock prices to fall, causing losses to shareholders, but Atlas is not listed in the first place, so why should I worry about this~"

"But if public opinion ferments, there will be an impact after all, right? Moreover, the enemies hiding in the dark will not give up just like that. They will definitely want to take advantage of this wave of public opinion to launch a bigger attack."

Ellenita said in a serious tone. She had been in the business world for so many years and had naturally seen a lot of such tactics.

If Atlas and Amber were not prepared, they would probably fall into the trap of endless self-proof.

"At this time, it is not a wise choice to argue with public opinion or even try to change it. After all, human society is not in a peaceful era now."

Amber looked at Ellenita across the screen seriously and continued:

"It is meaningless to continue arguing or defending one's innocence in the public opinion arena. Only those who survive in the end are qualified to speak for themselves.
So, Ms. Ellenita, did you get the 'big baby' that I asked you to help me get?"

(End of this chapter)