The Little Prince in the Ossuary

End of April # 6

After the call with the president, I wanted to wait without any special activity until the Independent squad arrived. However, the situation was not so relaxed. The next day, Colonel Rogers went on a new mission.

“Major, it's winter. You need to hunt the heads of your enemies for a while. ”

A map was unfolded in the situation room where the person in charge changed. Just watching this changed the appearance of some officers. It was because the area was wider than I had ever imagined. It was to show how much they were expecting from above. Or it's bad enough that you have to expect it.

“The goal is to remove the ability to organize from this group of variants. The cunning ones are intelligently evading the air strike, but they won't be able to disable observations on the ground. ”

Tricky things, of course, refer to trickster. Their communication was short and explosive. It's enough to put information about his death in the Terminal's screams. The same was true of radio interference with aeroplane detection. A small number of radio tracking missiles have been fired, but we now know how to respond.

With these gone, the survivor rescue will be much easier.

‘Compared to the past world, there are fewer Grumbles and more Tricksters. It's just a new variant, so it's decided... It must be too uncomfortable to think about it. It should be seen that the number of subjects of a particular variant is adjusted as needed within a given quarter. ’

The worldview could change, improve and expand at any time, but there were certain principles underlying it. It was not known whether it was intended at the planning stage or whether the control personality that received the planning was actually created at the world view stage.

The colonel continued.

“This operation requires stealth. Therefore, there is no vehicle support. The troops to be deployed will be limited to the maneuvers the major has already led. Both the scope and duration shall be determined at Major's discretion, but shall advance as far as possible. Search and elimination takes precedence over rescue. As a result, it could save a lot more lives……. What is it, Captain? I don't think that's a good time for questions. ”

It was Captain Langford who raised his hand. He raised his objection with a firm expression.

“Even in the middle of winter, there are only five maneuvers. It's too dangerous."

“This is a decision I've made since reviewing the battle records. Before I came here, I fought many battles with the major alone or only with the cavalry, but why are you now raising a new issue? ”

“Different cases. You've been in combat as far back as you can get. We never made it to the streets where support at USAC was impossible. ”

Hmph. The colonel glances back at the captain and replies with an unyielding voice.

“Safety can't be guaranteed in every military operation. ”

“I'm saying it's reckless. ”

“Yes. As commander, I cannot give such reckless orders. But here's the situation. There's an estimate of one death per second. If that's true, the rest of the survivors will be slaughtered within the next full night. That's how many enemies we're going to have. Isn't this a time for bold action? How many people do you think are still dead? ”

And his gaze returned to winter.

“Instead of deploying fewer troops, aircraft sources are provided sufficiently. At least one gunship (AC130) will remain above the designated area day and night, and will be scheduled to float an Apache or attack squadron as needed. You can request a helicopter transport with the assumption that the landing site is secure. ”

It was winter when I recalled the president saying there was nothing for the Air Force to do. It would be good to overpower the support of only a team of rifles.

‘It would be important to keep a safe distance from the mutants……. ’

The safe distance when requesting air and fire support is a minimum of 600 meters. Below was the risk of Danger Close, which was the risk of being suffocated.

However, if we can maintain that distance in parallel with survivor rescue,

With an attack helicopter, we can provide more precise support, so we'll have to rely on it if necessary.

You're not going to jeopardize a bullet-rich winter unless you're dealing with a large group in the first place.

“A number of missions already borrowed from rangers, seals, Raiders, 24STS and A teams have been deployed to similar missions. Once we have the right level of power here, we'll assemble additional search parties and send them out. Does one major seem reckless to you? ”

“No, I'm not.”

“Good.”

Colonel Rogers nods lightly. Apologies to Langford for worrying about you, but with satellite communications equipment, it's the least I can do. If we engage with long-range snipers and fire guides, there will be no danger. It's hard for a mutant to get close enough to avoid the winter senses. As we have reviewed it once before, supply is also easy. Horse food is everywhere. We just need to get our rations and ammunition in time.

“I told you to put a search first, but that doesn't mean you have to go on a rescue mission. However, you have to decide what is more important every moment. There are so many uncertain elements to the mission. Thus most decisions will be tolerated. Stay cool at all times. Do you understand me? ”

“Yes.”

A vague expression somehow. The colonel is probably referring to an indirect legal liability issue. Saying you won't be punished for messing up things.

This was likely to be a much higher order than the colonel, at least instruction from the command level. But I couldn't say it like it was. There was a public defender present. Even if edited, it must be taken into account that it will be made public externally.

“Operation Preventive Scalping. ”

Preventative scalp removal. Winter leaves the situation and feels a little disappointed. It's too obvious. I can now tell what the Colonel is saying.

After all, the idea itself was rational because the enemy's ability to think was paralyzed.

“The sooner we start, the better. You need to leave immediately and get the equipment you need. Report when ready. You will be notified before you depart of any point of entry and any additional communications. ”

The briefing continues, but we dispatch winter first to see if we want to save time.

It was much different from that of Colonel Laplin in Fort Roberts. Raflin was burdened with the possibility of losing winter, but Rogers could not find that feeling. It's been a long winter since I felt cold that I didn't have a personal preference.

The lieutenant, temporarily in charge of supply management, guided the winter. Opens a chest that has already been opened once in a classified area. The first thing I handed over was surveillance equipment for target acquisition.

“Have you ever dealt with this type of equipment? ”

Winter shakes its head in accordance with the recommendations of the control personality. Manipulation is not complicated, but it's the first thing I've come across in this world. It was strange to say I was used to it.

“I see. It's not that hard. What resembles the telescope here is called a trigger. Click the button once to get the coordinates. Call it what it is, and then the Air Force will take care of it. The detailed manipulation method I'll tell you again when the crew is there. ”

And there was one more piece of observation equipment than the trigger. The lieutenant was called LLDR.

“It can be connected to satellite terminals and sent directly to coordinates without needing to be called separately. Handling is more complicated than triggers, but the functions themselves are the same. We just added the process of switching modes and typing in target attributes, and in about an hour's worth of training, the entire crew will be able to use them. ”

Other opportunities were given to choose new firearms. The lieutenant was astonished at the choice of winter.

“Would you like to take it? ”

“Yes, I think I can end the Trickster in one shot from a distance. ”

“I'm sure you will, but I think you'll feel burdened with your portability and use. ”

“I'm taking it with me as a spare. ”

Winter lifted the M107CQ to a length of 1 meter and 25 centimeters. This is more than four times heavier than a busted rifle without magazines. Even if I remember correctly, it was reduced in length and weight. Power exceeds ten times that of a rifle because it uses very thick coals (12.7mm). It was a weapon that could pierce through thin armor, or pierce through walls and kill the person behind it.

It is difficult to use in real life.

‘As noisy as a rifle without a silencer. ’

So it was not a good thing to just use. It is still very useful when you are well camouflaged or knocked out. After all, tracking down the remaining mutants would be a complete mess if only we could kill those who would exert their dominance. There's a good chance we won't find them all the way. If I had used this gun in action, I would have ended up firing a single shot at least a few hundred meters away.

The quartermaster unloads a large number of magazines and 100 rounds.

“Then I'll give you an armored bomb. With this kind of firepower, I'd kill for a Ghoul or a Trickster. It won't do any good against Grumble, but if you stick it down his throat, the story will be different. It's going to go right through your throat and burst under your brain. ”

The lieutenant pokes him in the back.

“I'll tell you in person. ”

Even though he said this, winter already knew the result.

Operational training was then conducted against the mobile crew. The contents were the use of observation equipment and satellite communication terminals. Neither side was particularly difficult. The Observing Equipment (LLDR) was located at its current position once from left to right and once from up to down, but only when the target coordinates were taken. Communication terminals were much different from regular radios.

In order to lose weight, I decided not to carry the housekeeping equipment, but just one sleeping bag each. When I had to avoid the rain, it was enough to secure the villagers. There were many lonely farms.

The colonel requested that I receive a report of completion.

“Maintain regular communication and avoid direct combat unless it is urgent. ”

“I understand.”

“You'd better not forget that you are a valuable asset to our country. ”

He didn't seem concerned about winter's well-being. A clerical attitude, as if saying it because it is necessary. A soldier who is proud of his long career. Even self is a kind of tool. People aren't supposed to be tools.

As we set out, the security guard came to stop the winter. Looking forward to it.

“You've got plenty of charging stations, right? ”

Winter made an awkward smile towards Maguire.

“You didn't have enough combat records? ”

“Sounds like a very fresh material. Reminds me of the Western Pioneering Age. In time, the background couldn't be more appropriate than California. But that's it, and this is it. You don't skip lunch just because you had breakfast. ”

And he sighed.

“That's when the clown got here. ”

It's been a call sign I've heard since Santa Maria.

‘By the way, I told you that the Rangers were also participating in this operation.... No, it's unlikely we'll run into each other since there's no overlap in the Ops Station. The unit may have been replaced by a military loss. ’

Public Security said.

“Please, I don't want to ruin the most rewarding thing in my life. ”

“Yes. It's not time to die yet. ”

“Not yet?”

After saying goodbye to the suspicious one, Winter checked the tactical information PDA with dozens of coordinates. Each coordinate indicates where the disturbance of the Trickster was recently sent. At this very moment, electronics in the sky were gathering new coordinates. It was entirely up to the commander of winter to find out which one to chase first.

Looks like a Christmas Eve chase to me.

Trickster deliberately tried to infiltrate Fort Roberts, deliberately sending a short burst of radio waves exposing his position. The process itself will be similar, even if the scale is different from the circumstances.

The distance to the nearest coordinates was less than 10 kilometers. About 30 minutes ago in time. Older coordinates presumed to be traces of the same object draw a line leading east at a certain interval. That means it maintains a clear direction. Corporal Morales, who looks clean, frowns.

“If you've captured the transport and chased it, you may want to head straight to the Node. ”

Winter agrees.

“I guess it wasn't enough to say you were jamming the radio. First, let's find him. ”

“Hooah."

The crew who received enough ammunition was confident.

By the time they return, the Alliance will be here. Winter surged on Excel.

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# Q&A

Q. Karphis: @ Hail Winter Autumn! Heil Scalorchen!

A. Scalorchen... smells like hellfire in here.

Q. Karen: I always feel @, but your expression is poetic. I'm just amazed, and... let's have a beer at a sobriety dinner... and you just flagged him as dead, right?

A. Beer, the prisoner of truth, cannot always be a death flag. The real death flag is like boiled beef stew.

Q. chashercat: @ Heil Scalorchen!

A. Who made the sound of Scalochen?

Q. Hurian: Was it a Humpback? When will you tell me who you are?

A. Soon...? The nature of the Humpback is the kind of thing you need to have the probability of having a worldview, so it's not that impressive. Haha.