At this time, Lin Yue suddenly thought of something and asked.
"Master Xiao Wen, don't you and Master Chen Shan belong to the mid-level officer system? Don't you live in Shangcheng District?"
Xiao Wen shook his head and replied: "Most of our people live in Xiacheng District, how can we live in Shangcheng District by ourselves? The position is just to better utilize one's abilities, not who is more noble! In addition, in Xiacheng District, there are tasks
It is also more convenient to go to the training area and combat area.”
After Su Mo heard this, he secretly admired Xiao Wen. Not many people can do this these days.
"Well, Master Xiao Wen, you are right."
Lin Yue replied with great agreement.
"What are you talking about? Go to the dormitory and put your luggage."
Chen Shan didn't care at all.
"Well, let's disband on the spot and follow the text message prompts to find your own room."
Xiao Wen turned around and gave orders to his subordinates behind him...
"yes!"
Everyone who followed him responded.
Then Xiao Wen led Su Mo and others towards a metal building.
Not long after, Xiao Wen brought Su Mo to a small single room. He opened the door and saw a bed, a desk, and a small independent bathroom in the metal room.
It's only about fifteen square meters.
"Su Mo, this will be your room from now on. Conditions are limited, so make do with it."
"No, it's pretty good."
Su Mo took a quick look and was very satisfied. At least it was an independent room. Although it was a bit narrow, the privacy was pretty good.
Xiao Wen then said to Su Mo: "As long as you are satisfied, I have something else to tell you."
"you say."
"Since you decided to participate in the expedition at short notice, I didn't prepare too many daily necessities for you. If you don't bring enough, you can ask Chen Shan to accompany you to the trading market in Zhongcheng District to purchase some. There are two currencies used here.
One is federal coins, and the other is star coins. Of course, federal coins are enough for general things. Star coins are only used when buying more expensive things."
Xiao Wen reminded Su Mo.
"I understand, but I'm a little confused. Isn't this ship a federal official going out to mine? How could such a large free trade zone be set up? It sounds like you are allowing private trading."
Su Mo asked with some confusion.
"This is to promote economic prosperity and development and some balance needs. Fifty percent of the people on board this ship are professionals like us. The remaining 50% are not, there are production inside
personnel, private researchers, scholars, external personnel, and most importantly, a large number of private development companies. These private development companies, after paying high admission fees to the federal government, are also allowed to board ships and follow the mining.
Of course, they have to pay taxes on the minerals or other resources they mine. But after paying the taxes, the goods are privately owned and can naturally be bought and sold freely. In fact, it is not surprising. History has proven that blind planning and dictatorial policies have no impact on the market.
There is no benefit to the economy, but a certain amount of free capital is still needed.”
Of course, Xiao Wen did not tell Su Mo the most important point. Most of these people were big chaebols who lived in seclusion behind the scenes, and each of them had the power to reach the sky.
"Oh I see."
"One more thing, you are boarding the ship as a consultant, so your next actions will be bound to our team. Your salary is 20,000 federal coins per month, but I also know that you are not a real professional soldier after all.
So I won’t be too harsh on you in terms of work schedule and attendance. When there are no important tasks, you can make arrangements freely."
Xiao Wen explained the general situation to Su Mo. Others didn't know much about Su Mo's abilities, but Xiao Wen still knew it very well. He sincerely admired Su Mo, so he, who had always been very strict, was rare to be so tolerant to others.
"Thanks."
Su Mo nodded in response.
Chen Shan patted Su Mo on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I have nothing to thank you for. We can fight side by side as brothers in the future. If you have any needs or troubles, just come to me."
At this moment, the radio sounded, and a steady voice sounded.
"Dear passengers, I am Li Ruiqi, the captain of the Black Yao. Please return to your room as soon as possible. The Black Yao will officially take off in five hours. At that time, it will start sublight speed flight in six hours.
, during this period, there may be violent turbulence inside the ship, please pay attention to safety."
"Another friendly reminder, in order to save energy during the sublight speed flight of the Black Yao, the gravity system will partially work, covering only the living area and control area. Other areas will be in a weightless state, and some areas of the ship will not be affected by gravity.
The life support system is covered. Passengers on the ship are asked not to leave their living areas without authorization, run around, and break into areas that they should not enter. If you really do this, you will not only bear the corresponding risks, but also accept the relevant
Punishment..."
.....
Lin Yue said with some surprise: "It will take off so soon, I thought it would be at least 24 hours later."
"It's indeed a bit hasty, so let's not talk about this. Su Mo, you rest here first, we are going to inspect the placement of others."
Xiao Wen thought for a while and said.
"good."
Su Mo responded.
Then Xiao Wen and others drove away, leaving Su Mo alone in the room.
He looked at the unfamiliar room, stretched deeply, and felt a faint excitement in his calm heart.
In the control room of the Black Yao ship, operators are busy making final preparations before taking off. They are constantly checking the status of each line and listening to reports from patrol personnel in various areas.
"The situation in the power area A1 is normal!"
"The situation in the integrated line area is normal!"
"The situation in the freezer area is normal!"
...
Li Ruiqi sat firmly on the command chair, listening to the reports of the people below.
At this time, Putemi (the vice-captain of the Black Yao) standing aside frowned and said: "Isn't this too anxious? It's a bit too hasty."
"Wherever you can compress time, compress it as much as possible. Otherwise, when you encounter irresistible factors, you won't have time to cry. You should know better than anyone how tight the time is for our mining expedition. Everyone has come up now.
The preparations have been completed, so let’s set sail as soon as possible.”
Li Ruiqi had no intention of changing at all.
"All right."
Putmi's expression changed for a while, and finally she didn't say anything.
Li Ruiqi raised his hand and looked at his watch. Seeing that the time was about the same, he spoke.
"When the time is up, close all entrances and send a message to the interstellar airport ground staff to ask them to evacuate everyone on the surface!"
"Yes, the message has been sent!"
one operator responded.
The next second, the ground staff of the huge interstellar airport immediately received an evacuation order, and the commander shouted loudly.
"Withdraw! Withdraw quickly!"
Numerous ground crews pushed some equipment and began to evacuate.
On the high-rise observation deck of the interstellar airport terminal, Long Ming and others stood there, looking at the Black Yao that was about to take off.
Everyone looked extremely serious. This was not just a mining mission, but also carried the hope and future of the Federation.
This mission will be fully commanded by Augustus and Spade.
Not long after, the sightless Black Yao was activated, a huge roar resounded throughout the area, and then the Black Yao began to float slowly.
The anti-gravity device operates at full strength, and the energy shield is opened to the maximum.
The rising height is getting higher and higher, each unit is running at full strength, the tail jet is opened, and the hot tail flame is sprayed out.
Then the huge mothership began to fly towards the vast universe, its figure gradually getting smaller.
Looking at the mothership gradually moving away, Long Ming took a long breath and said to the people around him: "They have already set off, and it is time for us to do our own thing. I look forward to the official rise of the Federation in three years!"
"clear!"
Iselin and others responded one after another.
.......
A few days later, Su Mo was still sleeping in Xiacheng District, Heiyao's living area.
Buzz~
Suddenly his phone vibrated.
Su Mo picked it up and took a look at it, then sat up and the training began.
He washed up a little. Although Xiao Wen had said before that he could participate if he wanted to and just stay away if he didn't want to. But he had not been to several training camps in a row, which seemed a bit unreasonable, especially since he was still receiving a high salary.
Woolen cloth.
You must know that the normal salary is only about 3,000 federal dollars, and this price is only increased because participating in the expedition is life-threatening.
After a while, Su Mo bit a nutrition bar and ran towards the K52 training area.
...
After a long time, after going around in circles, Su Mo finally found the K52 training area.
This ship is really too big, and the terrain is extremely complicated. If it is really hidden in any corner, it would be really hard to find it.
The entire K52 training area is super lively, with at least tens of thousands of people gathered here and ten different teams training.
Hey yo! Hey yo!
One team after another is doing a regular physical run.
Although we have entered the interstellar age, the power of individual people has become very small, and various mechanical weapons have become mainstream. But having a strong body is still the foundation that supports everything.
"Hurry up, haven't you had breakfast?"
One of the training officers yelled in a loud voice.
"Yes, sir!"
One soldier after another responded loudly.
Just hearing this sound makes people's blood boil.
…
Su Mo walked around the training area and attracted a lot of attention, but the training officers ignored him when they saw the style of military uniform he was wearing.
They could tell at a glance that Su Mo was hired from outside. Generally speaking, there are two types of people hired from outside, one is a person with connections who just comes to live on welfare, and the other is someone who has real ability.
Regardless of the type, external personnel are very free.
Not long after, Su Mo found Xiao Wen and others in the corner.
Xiao Wen and his men were seen forming a large circle.
Inside, the soldiers were engaged in physical confrontation and free-spirited hand-to-hand combat.
"good!"
From time to time there was warm applause.
Su Mo also passed by at this time. Chen Shan saw Su Mo coming and said with a smile.
"Why did you get up so early? We originally wanted to let you rest for a while before calling you."
"There's nothing to do when I'm free."
Su Mo sat directly next to Chen Shan and replied.
"If you have nothing to do, you can take a look around the living area."
"Forget it, it's more fun to be with you."
"That's good, why don't you go up and give it a try."
Chen Shan asked with a smile.
Lin Yue came over at this time and complained: "Chen Shan, did you do this on purpose? Su Mo is not a regular employee, how can he know how to fight hand-to-hand."
"Um, didn't I forget this?"
Chen Shan also looked embarrassed.
"It's okay, I just want to stretch my muscles."
Su Mo looked at the melee fighting on the field and felt a little itchy. He hadn't fought anyone for a long time since he left the army.
"Su Mo, you don't have to force yourself. Don't listen to Chen Shan's nonsense. You'll get hurt later."
"It's fine."
Su Mo was still very confident, so he stepped forward.
Xiao Wen, who was watching the hand-to-hand confrontation between his subordinates, was a little surprised when he saw Su Mo approaching, but he quickly reacted.
So he blew the whistle in his mouth.
"Pause, does anyone want to try it with Mr. Su Mo?"
"me!"
Every soldier on the field was eager to try. Except for the upper-level non-commissioned officers who knew Su Mo well, the others didn't know him at all. Therefore, they always maintained a curious attitude towards this external officer.
But because of Chen Shan and the others, no one dared to raise objections.
Now that I have such a good opportunity, I can try this guy's skills, each one is like a chicken blood.
In fact, in the army, it is very simple to gain respect from others, that is, show your own ability.
"Qi Hang is yours, remember to order until the end."
Xiao Wen stretched out his hand and pointed at a big man who shouted "Happiest".
"Don't worry, sir."
Qi Hang responded eagerly.
The others below all shouted: "Qi Hang, don't lose, it will be embarrassing."
"Fuck you, I'm so good at fighting, when have I ever lost?"
Qi Hang smiled and cursed.
Then Qi Hang walked up to Su Mo and the two of them saluted at the same time. Xiao Wen blew the whistle and the duel began.
"I'm sorry, sir!"
After Qi Hang finished speaking, he punched Su Mo with a roaring wind. Not to mention that Qi Hang's fist was extremely powerful, especially since he was a Type I genetically enhanced person.
Even if this punch was an ordinary steel plate, he was confident that it could make a dent.
But in Su Mo's eyes, this punch was like an action 10 times slower, and Su Mo also felt it was very strange. He could have easily dodged it, but by some strange combination, he wanted to give it a try and see what would happen if he got hit.
So there was no dodge!
So Qi Hang punched Su Mo in the chest.
Lin Yue's heart was twitching when she saw this scene.
"Su Mo!"
Chen Shan's expression also changed slightly, he was a loser!
Everyone present also looked puzzled, but Su Mo didn't hide away. However, the next second, a still surprising scene appeared.
Qi Hang punched Su Mo in the chest and jerked his hand back with a look of pain on his face.
The entire right fist was bleeding, and he felt as if he had been smashed against an alloy wall.
At this time, Su Mo moved. He could have kicked him out, and the moment he kicked him out, he instinctively felt that something was wrong, even if he took back most of his strength.
But even so, Qi Hang raised his left hand to block!
Click!
The whole left hand made a clear cracking sound, and then the whole person flew out like a kite with a broken string, and hit the ground heavily.
Su Mo's expression suddenly changed and he quickly stepped forward to check.
"Are you OK."
"It's okay, it's just that my hand seems to be broken."
Qi Hang covered his hands with cold sweat on his face and endured the pain.
Seeing this, Xiao Wen turned around and said to the subordinate next to him: "Send him to the medical room!"
"yes!"
Two soldiers quickly went up to help Qi Hang leave.
Everyone present looked at Su Mo and their eyes immediately changed. There was no contempt or doubt in their eyes anymore, and they were full of admiration.
Xiao Wen was surprised to see Su Mo being so good at fighting, so he asked.
"Another one?"
"No."
Su Mo decisively refused. He found that his body was no longer in the category of a normal human being. If it were before, although he could defeat the man named Qi Hang, it would never be so easy.
No matter what, you have to get through twice instead of crushing him. You can't hit him again, otherwise there will be problems later, and it won't be easy to explain why you are so strong.
"Well, continue the free confrontation training. A strong body is the foundation of everything we have. Only when you are strong can you control the mecha better. In the evening, the Black Yao will complete its first sublight flight and will stop to rest.
At that time, we will take turns to conduct mecha training, and those who have outstanding physical training during this period will be given priority for mecha training."
Xiao Wen said to everyone.
"clear!"
Everyone replied excitedly, as if they were all pumped up because they could finally touch a real mecha.
When Su Mo heard this, he became more and more surprised. He retreated to Lin Yue and Chen Shan and asked in a low voice: "Have we been assigned mechas?"
"It has been allocated, but the number is pitifully small. A total of 10 generation I mechas have been allocated, and not even one generation II mecha has been allocated."
Lin Yue sighed and said.
"It's okay, I'll get back to you later."
Su Mo was also extremely surprised that not even a second-generation mecha was assigned a channel.
"What the heck, because the number of II-generation mechas and III-generation mechas is extremely rare, the higher-ups have decided to use merit exchange. In other words, whichever team completes the mission best in the next few days will be given priority to redeem high-level mechas.
A, after all, it’s just a competition.”
Chen Shan complained.
"All right."
Su Mo didn't say anything. With the extreme shortage of resources, this might not be a bad idea. Use good steel on the blade.
"Su Mo, do you want to come together and try out the mecha tonight?"
Lin Yue asked Su Mo expectantly.
"Of course."
Su Mo himself hadn't touched a mecha for a long time, and he was feeling a little itchy.
.......
At night, Su Mo and others were waiting in the training area.
At this time, multi-purpose transport vehicles drove over, and then brand-new black mechas were moved down.
Everyone immediately gathered around excitedly.
Su Mo also walked over curiously and looked up and down at these I-generation mechas and iron guards.
In fact, from the appearance point of view, these mechas are similar to the Green Shield, but their size feels much lighter than the Green Shield, and there are six launch ports on the back.
It is relatively flexible and should be more suitable for space operations.
"Real mecha! It feels so cool!"
"Look at you, this is just a first-generation mecha."
.....
At this moment, a dull sound of footsteps woke everyone up.
Su Mo and others turned their heads to look over, and saw a second-generation reinforced black steel mecha approaching that was twelve meters tall, with shiny black armor, and a full circle larger than the first-generation mecha.
"Wow, wow, second-generation mecha!"
Everyone couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise.
"Everyone lines up and goes up one by one for a test drive."
Xiao Wen's voice sounded inside the black steel mecha.
Suddenly everyone shouted excitedly: "It's Master Xiao Wen. Master Xiao Wen has a second-generation mecha!"
This excited shouting immediately attracted other training teams nearby, and the other sergeant chiefs suddenly became confused.
"Lao Xiao, why do you have a second-generation mecha, but we don't?"
Xiao Wen turned to them and shouted: "Go and buy it yourself."
"Damn! You're awesome."
Hearing Xiao Wen's words, the sergeants all had their faces downcast. How could they have the money to buy it? It's as expensive as shit.
Chen Shan patted Su Mo on the shoulder and said, "Let's go up together and try out the Iron Guard mecha."
"good!"
Su Mo walked towards an iron guard.
Soon Su Mo climbed into the Iron Guard cab. He looked familiar with the operation interface and got started easily.
He closed the cockpit and tried to pull the operating lever, and the entire Iron Guard mecha started to move.
Su Mo started to drive the Iron Guard and moved around a little, and he obviously felt a little unfamiliar. For some reason, the simulation degree in the star ring was 100%, but when driving in reality, it still felt a little different from the star ring.
No, it should be more of a psychological barrier.
Su Mo quickly discovered the problem.
At this time, there was a loud bang from the side!
One of the Iron Guard mechas fell down after just a few steps.
When Chen Shan saw this scene, he was distressed and angry and yelled: "I've told you, there is a difference between reality and virtuality. Don't think that you can control the mecha in the star ring, but it will be easy in reality. Muscles need memory.
Yes, the mecha needs to be adjusted, so cheer up and don’t make such a stupid mistake."
"Yes, Chief Chen Shan."
The subordinate who fell panicked and controlled the mecha to get up.
The non-commissioned officers from other teams nearby smiled and said to their subordinates: "Did you see it? That's the best lesson for others. I'm anxious and can't eat hot tofu. Please cheer me up. Get familiar with the mecha a little bit. Don't use your hands to pull the power."
full."
At this moment, Su Mo pushed the power lever to the end, and the entire Iron Guard mecha's power device buzzed.
At the same time, the back jet opening opens.
The next second, Su Mo rushed out with the Iron Guard at a low altitude and circled the entire training ground twice.
The movements were very light and flexible. From time to time, Su Mo even controlled the mecha to test its other functions!
"How handsome!"
The soldiers present applauded and whistled excitedly!
At this time, the sergeants reached out and patted the heads of the booing soldiers one by one.
"Why are you making fun of me? You guys are really capable and dare to drive like this. You idiots, don't drive like this. I won't be able to repair it if it breaks later!"
"Um, it's sir."
"But Grandma Xiong, who is that guy? His skills are so good, but it's a pity that he's not my soldier."
....
Immediately afterwards, Su Mo drove the Iron Guard to an emergency stop in mid-air, and fell heavily. The entire mecha rested on the ground with one hand, and then stood up steadily.
"Sir Su Mo is mighty!!!"
Many soldiers were extremely excited when they saw Su Mo driving the mecha.
Chen Shan also said with emotion: "I feel like Su Mo's skills are getting better and better. Although in theory it's fine for me to drive like this. But if I actually do it like this as soon as I touch the mecha, I really don't dare."
Lin Yue smiled and replied: "It's not easy. Mr. Chen Shan, you sometimes give in."
"Go, go, I can get acquainted with you."
Chen Shan's face looked a little confused.
In the cab, Su Mo touched the buttons on the console and felt extremely comfortable. Although the performance of this Iron Guard is really not that good. It uses a highly concentrated fuel engine, but the operating performance is still good for a first-generation machine.
.
In addition, Su Mo discovered that since being injected with the genetic medicine, his nerve reactions have become faster.