Gundam, but from the Ground Alliance to the Human Alliance to the out-of-control servitor

"Ding ding ding ding..."

A series of 120mm Zaku machine gun bullets hit the white, red, and blue mobile suit, sparks constantly erupting;

But the mobile suit that the Federation Army secretly developed in this neutral area stood up unscathed in the hail of bullets.

"How can there be such a mobile suit! Is the armor so thick that it can ignore the Zaku machine gun?"

At this time, Lieutenant Dinim, who was attacking from the other side of the Federation's base hidden on the unfinished colonial satellite of Side 7, also jumped over in a Zaku using jet propulsion.

"Tsk - are the Federal Army's mobile suits ready for use? I thought they were all unassembled and it was time to retreat! Sergeant Jin En, our original mission was to conduct reconnaissance, and the remaining Major Char will find a way to deal with it. Their!"

"What are you talking about, Lieutenant? Fire reconnaissance is also reconnaissance. Besides, haven't the pilots of the Federation Army not been familiar with the operation of the aircraft yet? If we don't take the opportunity to attack at this time, it will be too late to wait for it to rendezvous with the Federation warships. Got it!"

The task force of the Principality of Zeon army followed the Federation battleship White Base after it was launched from Gabro and sneaked into Side 7, a future planet that shares a Lagrangian gravitational equilibrium point with Luna 2. Completed the colonial satellite cluster.

The person responsible for commanding this surveillance and investigation unit of the Federation Army’s mobile suit development plan is Major Char Aznable;

Although he disobeyed orders at the Battle of Hart, he still made great achievements. Rumors that he was promoted two levels after the war were widely circulated among his subordinates. At this time, it also inspired Sergeant Jin En to make a reckless move. ——

Zaku set up his machine gun and fired while quickly approaching the Federation mobile suit that was standing there blankly;

"It's just thick armor. As long as you get close and attack..."

After all, a humanoid mobile suit is not a ball. The armor protection in all directions cannot be evenly arranged. Even the front can withstand the enemy Zaku's 120mm machine gun. What about the sides and the back?

Sergeant Jin En rushed towards the Federation MS with all his strength, dreaming that he could imitate Major Char and upgrade two levels in a row. Sparks kept exploding from his body as he watched the Federation Army MS getting bigger and bigger on the screen.

Suddenly, the federal mobile suit moved;

Although it has enough protective capabilities to withstand the Zaku machine gun, the Federation Army's mobile suit is not a bulky image wearing thick armor. Instead, like a flexible swordsman, it actively moves towards the charging Zaku.

Sergeant Jinn didn't expect it, but Zaku, who was charging, had no reason to show weakness to the Federation's mobile suit; he subconsciously squeezed the trigger and moved his aim to try to set it on the fast-moving Federation mobile suit.

For two steel giants ten times the size of humans, the distance of less than [-] meters was reached in an instant. Before Sergeant Jin En, who was driving Zaku, could react more——

The Federation Army MS, which had already gotten closer, waved its hand suddenly, relying on its strong power to directly knock down the machine gun held by Zaku with both hands, while the other hand grabbed the power transmitter on Zaku's head. fluid pulse pipeline;

Then he violently threw Zaku, whose full weight exceeded 70 tons.

"Can the Federal Army's mobile suits do this with bare hands?"

Second Lieutenant Dinim, who originally disapproved of turning a reconnaissance operation into a surprise attack, had already begun to think about quitting when he saw the powerful Federal mobile suit.

"Jin En, is the machine still okay? Retreat quickly and I will cover it. The federal army's mobile suits are not something we can deal with now!"

The Zaku driven by Second Lieutenant Dinim quickly moved over and helped up the Zaku, which was thrown out with one hand by the Federation's mobile suit and then landed hundreds of meters away.

"Yes Yes!"

Sergeant Jin, who had never been subjected to such a physical attack on Zaku, was frightened and did not dare to make any more objections. He backed away honestly, then turned around and jumped up——

Heading higher, they escaped through the access passage they used when sneaking into the colonial satellite.

'Fortunately, I am empty-handed and not equipped with long-range weapons. Judging from the size of the head cannon that was just used on this aircraft, it should not be very powerful at long range...'

However, before Lieutenant Dinim could finish his thoughts, the Federation Army's mobile suit also jumped up, and the speed was faster!

"what!"

The federal mobile suits didn't care at all about Dinim's second lieutenant Zaku's covering fire. They arrived first and then quickly approached Zaku who had jumped into the air;

Then, from behind, the Federal Army's mobile suit pulled out a piece of equipment similar to the handover baton used in a track and field relay race. The next moment, a sword-like purple beam of light extended from the top of the stick for about ten meters. .

The Federation's mobile suit swung its beam sword and slashed through the waist of Sergeant Jin En's Zaku without any delay. It regarded Zaku's super-hard steel alloy armor as if it were nothing and cut Zaku into two pieces.

Zaku's remains rolled to the ground with a faint fire, and then a violent explosion occurred. The dazzling white light even instantly triggered the automatic shielding system of Zaku's monitor, forcibly turning off the display screen in the cockpit. Adjust the brightness to the minimum.

'Jin En... was hit in the waist. It's impossible. Could it be that the reactor of the machine was directly detonated? '

The fusion reactor that drives the mobile suit to perform various unimaginable maneuvers is not exactly the same as the hydrogen bomb as a weapon. There is no such thing as an immediate explosion if it is casually hit by a weapon such as a cannonball or missile. Security risks.

But now, the explosion even directly penetrated the outer wall of the colonial satellite, blasting a large hole; its fire was enough to be clearly seen from outside the colonial satellite.

"But he dared to kill Jin En... unforgivable!"

This independent force of the Zeon Army, formed specifically to track the Federation Army's mobile suit development plan after the Battle of Hart, has never suffered any casualties.

"Since long-range attacks are useless, then use the trick taught by Major Char to destroy the balance of federal MS first..."

Second Lieutenant Dinim's Zaku held a machine gun, pretending to make the same mistake as Sergeant Kim Eun, and strode forward; then he suddenly jumped up about 70 meters in front of the federal mobile suit, and actually kicked him over. .

However, the Federation's mobile suit was not confused. It just staggered slightly, quickly raised the beam sword in its hand and thrust forward;

Lieutenant Dinim's Zaku seemed to have collided with the Federation MS's beam saber, causing the purple sword tip to penetrate from the cockpit on Zaku's chest and come out from behind.

Zaku, who lost control, fell heavily to the ground and stopped moving.

……

"Huh? Multiple explosion flashes were observed, are they on Side 7?"

On Luna 2, Lieutenant General Cunningham temporarily put down the plan he was reviewing.

"Yes, Lieutenant General Cunningham, it can now be basically determined that a battle has occurred locally."

Cynthia turned on the projector in Lieutenant General Cunningham's office and projected the pictures taken by Luna 2 on the wall on one side of the room.

"About 17 seconds ago, the first brightness change suspected of an explosion was observed; since then, until now, multiple flashes of smaller brightness have occurred."

Because of the dense surrounding particle interference zone, on Luna 2, even an astronomical telescope used to observe celestial bodies outside the solar system will be used to photograph Side 2, which is only tens of thousands of kilometers away from Luna 7. The image recognition Degree is also a problem.

"Isn't that the location where mobile suit development is carried out in the 'V Plan'... The only recent change is that a few days ago, the White Base secretly launched into space to recover the development results of the 'V Plan'. It seems to be being followed by the Zeon Army. Yes."

Lieutenant General Cunningham didn't look very anxious. Instead, he looked more like he was looking at the projected photos with interest.

"It was said that in order to be concealed and not exposed, they even declined our offer to lay mines and patrol the surrounding areas, so they kept Side 7 in a neutral and undefended state. However, they were still discovered by the Zeon army. Gao Yun likes to do this. Mortal wisdom."

"After all, when 'Plan V' was proposed, Luna 2 was already under the surveillance and blockade of the Principality of Zeon army..."

Cynthia secretly sighed, it seems that this is the beginning of Gundam.

"...In this case, Major General Gao Yun was able to hide the facilities for developing mobile suits in Side 7 for half a year. If it weren't for the fact that the White Base that went to receive the results of mobile suit development was tracked by the Zeon army, maybe he could still Keep hiding it.”

"Although judging from the overall movement of the Zeon army, the attack should not be a large force, but a battleship in the White Base, coupled with the limited security forces around the development facility... Hehe, no matter what, he has now revealed a large force. It’s a basket case.”

This time, the White Base attacked the landing ship only to receive and test several pre-production mobile suits. However, the relevant technical drawings and information had been sent to Gabro's headquarters at the end of August. Luna 2 The number also received part of it simultaneously.

On Luna 2, the Jim Universe Type (RGM-79E), which is also in the final stage of development, has already referred to Gundam's technical information.

As for the actual combat capabilities of the Gundam and White Base, they are planning a counterattack involving hundreds of battleships, nearly [-] mobile suits, fighter planes and other mobile weapons, so that the Federal Space Force can regain control of the universe. Lieutenant General Cunningham really doesn't know. Will pay attention to this single battleship itself.

"...But no matter what, the technical information cannot be stolen by the Zeon army in vain - Marco Polo's ship of the same class is about to prepare for a sea trial, so let her prepare for dispatch."

"As you wish," Cynthia nodded slightly.

The signal is transmitted throughout the communication network of Luna 2, notifying the officers on board each ship to assemble, obtain the departure schedule from the port administration department, and register and transfer live ammunition and propellant to the later supply department;

A large number of preparations for the attack were arranged in an orderly manner by Cynthia. On Luna 2, the war machine of the Federal Space Force once again broke away from its normal state and started moving.

"You really can't sit still, Lieutenant General Cunningham."

"No, no, I understand very well the Gabro Headquarters' strategy of slowly accumulating strength through patience, and finally throwing all their strength into Zeon when they are unprepared to defeat them all at once..."

Lieutenant General Cunningham stretched and moved his muscles.

With his qualifications, he has reached the current position of commander-in-chief of the federal army in the universe. It can be said that no matter what he does, he will attract criticism;

Just like the Space Force's proactive attack in March this year, a two-pronged attack on the Zeon orbital descent force and the lunar Granada base; it was criticized by senior officials in the Gabro headquarters because of the considerable losses.

Although the mass accelerator at the Granada base on the moon was paralyzed, when it came to the mouths of some people who deliberately made trouble, it became:

"The destruction of the mass accelerator was the result of Lieutenant General Tiam's courageous command and heroic fighting, while the heavy losses of Tiam's fleet were due to Cunningham's lack of experience in commanding multiple fleets for large-scale coordinated operations, and major mistakes in the plan. of……"

Although he had the support of General Revier, Revier also hinted in the order that Cunningham should not be anxious. There would be many opportunities to perform meritorious service in combat and to respond to criticisms against him.

"...However, it is the Zeon army that launches the attack this time. Side 7 is already very close to Luna 2. We cannot sit back and watch our friendly forces be attacked."

However, even so, for a person like Vice Admiral Cunningham, he will only feel that he is the real fleet commander when he is sitting on a battleship;

Just like now, when the specific situation is still unclear, with Lieutenant General Cunningham's current status in the space army, he should not go to support in person.

But it was obvious that Lieutenant General Cunningham would not miss such an opportunity.

Seeing that Lieutenant General Cunningham had stood up and walked to the door, taking off his military cap from the coat rack nearby, Cynthia knew that she could not dissuade Cunningham with words such as "A general in an army should not act rashly", so she could only say :

"Marco Polo is waiting for you on the ship, Vice Admiral Cunningham."

Anyway, there is another person on the battleship that I can watch, the 'guarantor' of the Ogas system.

Chapter 7: The first appearance of meteors (2)

The hull, which is more than 300 meters long, slowly sails out of the Luna 2 port;

In the command towers on both sides of the passage, in addition to the dispatching officers on duty, there were also many Space Force officers who had nothing to do and came over to watch.

"After many days...has there been another situation that requires the deployment of Magellan-class battleships?"

A middle-aged officer in his 40s stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling observation window, carefully observing the Marco Polo as it left the port, as well as the three ships of the same class behind it that were leaving the port in sequence while maintaining precise distances.

The cruiser detachment responsible for guarding the fleet had already taken the lead in leaving the port and was on guard outside the channel.

“To be precise, it’s a new-spec battleship equipped with Cynthia’s intelligent automatic control—”

Another officer who was also paying attention to the Federal Space Force battleship leaving the port stroked his beard and said in a deep voice:

"——Directly use Vice Admiral Cunningham's ship Marco Polo as the first ship of the same class."

"I heard that the Marco Polo can be controlled by only a dozen crew members?" the middle-aged officer asked tentatively with a curious look in his eyes.

"The specific establishment is said to be that there are actually only a dozen officers in command positions, plus the cooks, doctors and other service staff on the ship; and I heard that even so, the officers on the Marco Polo are very leisurely. .”

The bearded colonel clasped his hands behind his back, shook his head, and asked, "How about it? Do you want to apply for transfer to the intelligent control battleship?"

"Even if we don't mention whether they are intelligently controlled or not, the number of current Magellan-class battleships has not recovered to half of what it was before the outbreak of the war. Intelligently controlled battleships only retain command positions. This is a carrot and a pit. If you want to win a ship It’s not easy to get a long quota.”

The middle-aged officer turned his head, smiled and waved his hand.

"Look at the dozen or so command posts mentioned, you went directly to the captain; I think you are used to being the king on your own cruiser, and you don't want someone to take care of you!"

"Who isn't?" The originally indifferent chuckle on the middle-aged officer's face gradually turned bitter;

"I have studied the technical information on the Ogas system published above... How should I put it, it gives me the feeling that the command system is very centralized. For the middle-level officers, there is a sense of responsibility whether they are issuing orders or executing them. I can’t even get involved, it’s like…”

"Supervisor, supervisor, backup system?"

The bearded colonel tilted his head and uttered a few short words.

"Absolutely, I think about it a lot of the time," the middle-aged officer nodded in agreement, put his hands on the window, put his face close to it, and stared closely at the vanguard who was now following the avant-garde passing by the port tower. Number;

"Even if artificial intelligence only replaces repetitive trivial tasks and specific execution work, isn't it true that 'strong generals are sent to the ranks' and fleet commanders who can issue orders are all grown up from warrant officers who do various chores? "

"You're thinking too far—"

The bearded officer rubbed his trouser legs uncomfortably, trying hard not to be infected by the negative atmosphere exuding from the middle-aged officer beside him. He changed the subject and said:

"In order to expand the combat power on Luna 2, isn't there nothing we can do? Look, the time for us to launch a counterattack against Zeon is almost up -"

He raised his head slightly and moved his gaze upward, as if looking into the future;

"——The six months of waiting on Luna 2 sometimes felt like it was longer than my military career in the decades before the war broke out."

"Well...it's really a shame to see the Principality of Zeon wreaking havoc on the earth while we and the Federation Space Force can't do anything."

"That's right; although this may be because I overestimate the role of our space army, the nightmare I have had several times before is that the battle front on the earth has not yet waited for our space army to accumulate enough strength to successfully launch If we fight back, we will collapse.”

The two officers began to change the topic in a tacit understanding; during the six months of being blocked on Luna 2, in addition to preparing various material conditions for the counterattack of the Space Force, they also mentally maintained the fighting will of the officers and soldiers and their confidence in victory. It is also a problem for senior officials——

Whether it is promoting the anti-humanity atrocities committed by the Principality of Zeon and arousing the hatred of the officers and soldiers against the Zeon army and the Zabi family;

Or introduce a small program monitored by Cynthia to keep the officers and soldiers busy with training in technical, tactical and physical fitness, and have no time to think wildly. This is just one of the many methods used by the top officials of the Federal Space Force on Luna 2.

"That must be the most terrifying nightmare - because of the failure of the Earth Front, our Federation Space Force had to disarm and hand over Luna 2 under the supervision of the Zeon fleet."

The middle-aged officer said, and he couldn't help but shudder; in the six months from March to September 0079, the victory of this war was indeed not in the hands of the Federal Space Force;

Fortunately, the Federation Earth Army is not a coward. During the half-year period when Zeon controlled the orbit above the Earth for most of the time, it still stubbornly withstood the Zeon Army's offensive with low power and high power.

"Now, is it finally my turn to wait for the space army to wash away the shame of the first week of the war?"

"Fleet attack!"

Sitting in the CIC of the flagship Marco Polo, Lieutenant General Cunningham issued the order.