Grande Administrative Region, Revolutionary Army Base in Montecato Town.
As in past wars with the Zerg, reliable Revolutionary Army engineering regiments will begin building fortifications, bases, or outposts around existing buildings once combat forces have recaptured cities and towns.
This was originally the central square of the town of Montecato, but now it has been transformed into a base surrounded by more than a dozen supply depots, warehouses, barracks, heavy factories and command centers. Anti-aircraft missiles stand in the middle of these red-painted buildings.
The tower's wide open space is home to a parking platform and field medical center.
The town of Montecato, which was once a hunting ground for Fenrisian zerg, has been swept by the Revolutionary Army Airborne Division troops. More than a hundred zerg hiding in houses, vehicles and irrigation canals have been completely eliminated.
The work of collecting the corpses of the killed townspeople and repairing damaged roads and living facilities began on the day the zerg was cleared away. Even though the revolutionary army had experienced many battles with the zerg, the extremely tragic deaths of those on the streets and in residential houses were
The corpses still made the soldiers who collected them so uncomfortable that they found it difficult to eat normally for many days.
In order to prevent the zerg virus from spreading in the military camp through the overgrown bacteria blanket, the Revolutionary Army used refined high-energy gas oil to burn out all the bacteria blankets, and then cremated all the corpses and buried them. All steps and procedures must be strictly followed.
The next day a storm washed away most of the blood, and seemed to take away all the people who had lived here and the nightmare.
Those who were still alive were temporarily placed on a Nova Squadron science ship, where they were tested to confirm whether they carried the deadly Zerg virus.
Because the Revolutionary Army discovered that Heigi's infection was more terrifying than the infection in the Sara and Antiga systems. If the Fenris tribe is a group known for its exquisite and efficient hunting, then there is another brainworm Carlos who came to Heigi.
Groups are groups that are good at infection, and they are even more inclined to drive infected humans to fight.
Haiji's Zerg virus has undergone a great degree of change compared to the ones that appeared before. The sequencing of the RNA has undergone fundamental changes. It can be said that they are two completely different viruses from before. Just like the Zerg itself has been evolving.
Likewise, viruses are always changing.
This is also the real reason why human technology has never been able to develop an effective antidote. The zerg virus mutates too fast and cannot be cured. Augustus once asked Tassadar for help, but because the protoss cannot be infected by the zerg
, so the protoss had no need to develop antidotes in this area before, and Tassadar did not have enough scientists around him to carry out related research and development work.
If Augustus wants to get help from the Protoss in the future, he can only count on Al.
At this time, an APOD transport ship painted by the Demon of Heaven was landing on the apron of the base. When Augustus, wearing a dark gray cloak and golden wolf head epaulets, walked down the ramp lowered by the transport ship, the Revolution
A colonel and brigade commander of the 1st Guards Division of the Army and a dozen senior officers and staff officers were standing there upright, waiting for him.
The strong wind in Haiji blew the lapels and long hems of the dark gray military coats of the Revolutionary Army officers, and a crimson flag swayed in the wind.
"Marshal, the main zerg hive in the Grand Land area has been cleared. The remaining zerg have fled into the well-developed wormholes underground. The dark and narrow underground cave world is their best battlefield terrain."
Colonel Gorod, commander of the 1st Brigade of the Guards Division, saluted Augustus and said:
Colonel Gorod was originally an army captain in Augustus' brother's 33rd Ground Assault Division. He came from the isolated colonial world of Tartarus. After his old boss Arcturus Mengsk publicly announced an alliance with the Tyranid Federation,
After defeating the enemy, he chose to withdraw from the army and prove his loyalty to Augustus.
"Colonel, I would also like to know how many people you have saved." Augustus stood on the crowded tarmac, with Tychus Finlay and Corporal Faraday guarding his sides. The two men were full.
One has an impatient look on his face, while the other has his head slightly raised due to a sense of mission that is almost honorable.
"...We sent companies, special tactics troops and rangers to all areas where there might be survivors, but we couldn't rescue many people." Colonel Gorod sighed: "Except
Outside of the city, the outer villages and towns at most only have some machine gun turrets and missile towers used to defend against bandits and interstellar pirates, and there are no policies and measures to deal with the invasion of Zerg. This is not bad, but the huge slums of Haiji are the victims.
The most places.”
"We have probably only rescued more than 20,000 people. Not counting those in the city, the dead are conservatively estimated to be more than three million." Only then did the colonel give the specific number: "There are almost no injured, and there are only a few who can't be said to be injured."
Fortunately or unluckily, the Haiji people were burned by the alien dragon's acid and saved their lives by pretending to be dead."
"You have done a good job... At least we have rescued so many people. When facing the zerg, we can only try to be an optimist." Even though Augustus was like this.
As he said that, his face didn't look very good.
"All the rescued people have been properly accommodated." Colonel Gorod continued: "Unfortunately, about 8,000 people among them have been infected to varying degrees..."
"But let each of you live your life according to destiny." Augustus was silent for a moment, as if he was mourning for those people.
This is probably the most desperate thing. They escaped when they thought they were going to be eaten by the zerg, but then they learned that they would soon turn into a twisted monster with a hideous appearance. This
The joy and sorrow after such a catastrophe is enough to make people suffer from mental breakdown.
"When are the people in the biology lab going to find a way to deal with zerg infection? I don't want to catch a weird disease that will keep me idiotic," Tychus said.
"I'm afraid this can't be solved in a day or two. The zerg virus is always mutating, and the people of Francos are completely helpless." Augustus was silent for a while, and then asked Colonel Gorod.
.
"What are the movements of the federal troops in the city? I learned that they are sending reconnaissance planes to outlying villages and abandoned outposts."
"Since the large forces of the Zerg were detected and evacuated from Haji, the Federation's military operations have become more and more bold. Ten minutes ago, a Federation garrison just exchanged fire with our garrison at the New St. Francis Church." Colonel.
As he spoke, Augustus glanced around and strode towards the command center, showing a vigorous and resolute manner.
No matter how kind and easy-going Augustus was on weekdays, he was now accustomed to giving orders from a high position. Augustus was a stern marshal, always keeping calm, serious, restrained and convincing, and he had no intention of doing so.
Field was a charismatic commander. He was extremely confident, but that didn't translate into arrogance.
In any case, what kind of person Augustus was depends on who is commenting on it and the position they hold. Some people began to worry that the powerful Augustus would leave all the people he swore to protect.
People are getting further and further away from it, but more and more people think it is just nonsense.
"Go on, colonel," Augustus said as he walked away.
"Once the Confederate forces are convinced that the zerg have evacuated Haji, they will likely attack us immediately," the colonel said. "They are detecting our outposts and bases with increasing frequency while refusing to engage in any contact with our forces.
communication, even when our troops are fighting the zerg."
"This is a precursor to an imminent large-scale attack. General Saul Korek knows very well that there is absolutely no possibility of peace talks between the federal army and the revolutionary army." Augustus had already walked into the command center as he spoke.
, a combat map drawn by Colonel Gorod is displayed on the wall opposite the gate of the combat city.
The command room was well lit, with transparent glass on both sides. Officers and staff stood on both sides of Augustus when he walked towards the battle map.
"If I were you, I wouldn't talk nonsense to those Federation bastards." Tychus couldn't help but say as Augustus looked at the battle map.
"This is a rare moment when I agree with your opinion, Tychus." Augustus nodded: "But I believe that the first one to launch an attack must be Haji's federal army."
"I asked people to investigate the information of the local military commander Saul Korek. His career in peacetime was mediocre and he did not fight any tough battles. This man likes to show off his achievements and make up stories just like Duke.
His achievements are actually a complete fool." He said.
"He has repeatedly appeared on the cover of Haiji fashion magazine to show off his appearance. He is more like a politician or celebrity who likes to show off. You know, Tykes, I have always favored people who are willing to do things down-to-earth."
"Just wait, if our Korek wants to attack us first, then he will definitely make a big mistake in tactics and strategy. Waiting for work, the enemy will be the one who reveals his flaws first. This is what I said in my
I learned it from my swordsmanship teacher.”
"The Zerg's siege of Grand City caused heavy losses to the garrison there, but if they continue to rely on strong defenses to hold on, unless orbital bombardment is used to destroy the entire city. Then, since they withstood the Zerg's attack, we will
It can be easily taken without any reason," Colonel Gorod said.
"But I think the federal military commanders may rush to attack without even knowing how many troops we have deployed in Haiji."
"I don't believe he has such courage." Tychus said: "We are not some local militia with backward equipment or low-class pirates. The most important thing is that those bastards from Nova Squadron have just defected.
us."
"If they kneel down and beg him now, Mr. Finley, I might be able to show kindness and get around them, right?"
"Call the command center. I am Lieutenant Colonel Rouen, the commander of the 34th Battalion. The federal army launched an attack on Hill 1174. There are at least two semi-motorized infantry divisions and two armored regiments in front of us." At this time,
The holographic projection screen inside the command room suddenly lit up.
The sound on the other side was intermittent, obviously interfered by federal equipment.
"Hold your position, reinforcements will be here soon!" Colonel Gorod immediately replied.
"Look what I said?" Augustus found the location of Highland 1174 on the combat map and noticed that the area was an extremely wide plain area, quite suitable for armored troops and large corps operations. But that
It also means that this hasty federal army will become a living target of the Revolutionary Army's air force.
"They can't keep their composure." He said in a deep voice, "Now it's our turn to strike hard."
"The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armored Brigades of the Revolutionary Army immediately set off to advance along the Bevoker-Toleian Highway after the street order, rushing to support the 1174 Highlands. If possible, advance all the way." Augustus was fighting.
The route of attack is depicted on the map.
"The Revolutionary Army's 2nd, 5th, and 7th Divisions west of Grande City, two Goliath robot armored battalions in the Solon area, and Ward's four artillery regiments set out from the station to the east and went straight to
Grande City. Zander Marks serves as the commander-in-chief of this operation." He said.
"This military operation will be carried out with the cooperation of the Air Force. Please read the issued mission briefing in detail for the specific time and space arrangements."
Augustus took off his gloves and threw them on the command table nearby: "Tell the generals that I hope to see the governor of Hagy before sunset."
"Yes, Marshal." The officers and staff in the command room immediately saluted and took away the documents on the table to perform their tasks. Colonel Gorod was still standing beside Augustus, because the main task of his troops now
It is to protect Augustus in the command center.
"The outcome of this game has been decided." Tychus chuckled: "How long can we stay in Haji? The brothers are in Antiga, and Char and Haji have been running back and forth for so long, so it's time to take a good rest.
"
"The zerg don't rest, Tychus." Augustus said: "If the enemy doesn't rest, I won't rest either. As soon as we are done with Haji, we will return to Antiga Prime."
"By the way, has anyone seen the Dark Patriarch Zeratul of the Dark Templar? His whereabouts are unknown after returning to the Council from the abandoned federal border checkpoint. I guess that sneaky guy must be planning something bad.
"At this time, Tychus suddenly asked.
"When Haiji was first discovered, there were many ruins of ancient cities on it. You must know that there were no humans here originally. If cultural relics are found, they must be from aliens. This is what human archaeologists in the Koprulu Sector are doing.
Work well done." Augustus said: "Zeratul told me before leaving that there is likely to be an ancient Xel'Naga temple on this planet."
"Temple? We have been dealing with the nagging guys during this period. You should trust those guys who will steal your thoughts." Tychus shrugged.
In the following time, Augustus and Tychus were waiting in the command center for reports from the frontline troops:
1.7.11:45, the 1st Armored Brigade arrived at Hill 1174 and was in contact with the enemy. The 2nd and 3rd Armored Brigades were north of the Grande River.——The 1st Armored Brigade Headquarters.
...
1.7.13:23, the 5th Division has completed the encirclement of the main city of Granland. Instead of surrendering, the enemy defenders dared to fight back against us and resisted stubbornly. - Headquarters of the 5th Division of the Revolutionary Army.
...
1.7.14:06, the enemy on the front of Highland 1174 began to retreat, but it did not turn into a rout. Our troops are pursuing.——The 1st Armored Brigade Headquarters.
...
1.7.16:38, our troops entered the city and the defenders were retreating towards the Governor's Palace.
1.7.16:57, our troops invaded the Haiji Governor's Mansion.
1.7.17:04, our army won a complete victory.
After friendly negotiations, Hage Governor Ent McMaster agreed to be summoned before sunset by Marshal Augustus Mengsk - Commander General Xander Marks.