Chapter 259 Social Reaction, Fleet, 'Open Side' and Sharing
"Death! Alien bastard!"
"For humanity!"
"Dang! Dang!"
In the dormitory, the metallic war cry of the Astartes resounded, as well as the unique sound of bolter gunfire.
The video mainly focuses on Gabriel's helmet perspective, and the scene has been processed and edited many times by White Queen to make it look less bloody.
Especially without the scenes of Grunts and Jackals "exploding".
Even if they are not human beings, the moment their internal organs and intestines splash out, they will still cause discomfort to the public.
"..."
The three people who watched the video were silent.
Everyone looked shocked, as if they couldn't believe what they had just seen.
The roommate who was standing by the window on the right pinched his thigh hard. The pain made him realize that what happened in front of him was not a dream, but reality.
The boy sitting behind his desk calmed down before reaching out his hands to touch the holographic screen.
After minimizing the video screen, the screen displayed in front of the three of them was the homepage of an online forum called "Human Military".
The number of clicks, views and popularity ranked first among netizens was the gang-hopping video released by Umbrella's official account.
The second most popular video, after the video, is the life and training photos of the Umbrella First Legion fleet.
The third is that the UNSC announced the war situation on Harvest Star.
The rest was a heated discussion among netizens, and some experts even began to analyze the gap between humans and the Star Alliance, and even attached schematic diagrams full of details.
A few minutes ago, a boy who was about to browse the forum entered the homepage and happened to see the most popular video. He asked two roommates who had changed their clothes and wanted to participate in the exhibition to watch it together.
This opening allowed the three of them to directly understand that behind a happy and stable life, there seemed to be far more than they imagined.
The boy ignored other posts and touched the red and white umbrella avatar of Umbrella's official account with his left index finger. He pressed and held it for a second, and a small screen appeared.
"This..." Looking at the complete certified information, the boy said to his two roommates in shock:
"This is Umbrella's account, yes. Is it an official prank?"
The roommate by the window shook his head slightly and said, "Even if it's April Fool's Day, Umbrella can't prank her. It's probably true."
"Look what the second one is." Another roommate suggested.
"good."
The boy waved away the small screen and tapped the second post so that the three of them could continue browsing.
Next;
"Oh my god, look at that guy's height, he must be at least four meters tall!"
"One of my cousins is a member of the Umbrella Auxiliary Army, but he always told me that there are no super soldiers in the world!"
"Brother, can you help me ask your cousin how he became an auxiliary army? I suddenly want to join the army..."
Outside the bedroom at this moment.
People in Umbrella University, Raccoon City, and even the entire solar system and territory, like the boy and his roommates, are focused on another "wave" that Umbrella has created on the Internet.
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Three hours later.
Within the gravitational range of the Harvest Star, in the cold space of the galaxy background...
Fifteen jump exits were suddenly opened for the First Legion fleet belonging to Umbrella to sail out of the fault space together.
The flagship headed by it is the greatest hymn of courage for mankind at this stage.
Then there are two Achilles-class aircraft carriers that are three kilometers long and are mainly used to accommodate various types of carrier-based aircraft, ground armor and auxiliary troops, and do not have heavy artillery.
Responsible for the operation are two Gorgon-class battleships, two Valiant-class super-heavy cruisers, and seven Steadfast-class frigates.
Among them, the Gorgon class is 2.5 kilometers long. The center of the hull is a three-door 25-ton electromagnetic gun array, and the sides of the hull are equipped with plasma cannons of various calibers.
It is superior in terms of firepower, but the Gorgon's hangar is pitifully small and can accommodate a limited number of carrier-based aircraft.
The Steadfast class, which is about one kilometer in length, far exceeds its "predecessors" such as the Goshawk class and the Paris class in terms of firepower, speed and maneuverability. It has been incorporated into the fleet for less than ten years and is one of the most innovative batch of warships.
The last one is a four-kilometer-class support boat, responsible for maintenance, treating the wounded and carrying spare supplies.
Although the size of the support boat is second only to the Hymn of Courage, "she" is not equipped with more weapons except for close-in defense guns and a few small-caliber plasma cannons, and is not a first-tier combat ship.
Fifteen warships of different purposes and levels form the current Third Legion, the Dark Angel Fleet.
The size of Umbrella's ten fleets is also similar to that of the Third Army, staying within twenty ships.
The scale is not unprecedented, and it is not comparable to the UNSC 1st and 2nd class main fleets, but the Legion has been pursuing quality from the beginning.
The members of the Auxiliary Army are all the absolute elites selected from all mankind and the UNSC by the Red and White Queens.
Wait until you completely exit the fault space.
The fleet reorganized its formation and gradually approached the Harvest Star using conventional navigation.
The current Harvest Star is no longer what it was back then. There is only one more than 500-meter-long Punishment stationed there.
This remote "farm" planet has gathered more than fifty warships and ships in its low-Earth orbit after the Third Legion joined it.
The ratio of military personnel to ordinary residents is seriously imbalanced.
However, the tens of millions of people living on Harvest Star didn't care about the proportion issue at all.
There is only the sense of security brought by the fleet, and the pride of human military strength.
The two enemy ships that were pulled into low-Earth orbit by the 045th Fleet engineering ship gave the people the absolute confidence to face anyone who dared to invade with the heroic soldiers who protected them.
Inside the hangar of Hymn of Courage.
Sui Bian and his party were passing through the exclusive covered bridge and preparing to board a large transport boat.
Sui Bian walked in front with his hands behind his back, almost "side by side" with him, and slightly behind was Leon.
Behind him are two dedicated artificial intelligences and a group of elites equipped with Terminator power armor.
However, the style and details of this elite group of Terminators indicate that they are not the Paladins of the Dark Angels, nor do they belong to any legion.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The outer armor, also made by Hephaestus, is more gorgeous, with exquisite glyphs, and the right hand holds a power halberd similar in appearance to the Gray Knight.
The painting is mainly black, which best represents Umbrella, with gold embellishments. The overall style is similar to Sui Bian's black and gold armor.
"Guardian".
is the name of this special group of elites.
The heirs were personally selected by Sui Bian from the Glory Guards and company champions of ten legions. Each of them possesses powerful physical and psychic abilities, making them one-stopper for ten.
And this "ten" belongs to the veteran brothers in the legion. Therefore, the total number of guards barely reaches more than two hundred.
In the covered bridge.
"Chairman."
Her pupils continued to emit light blue light, indicating that Queen Bai was constantly processing huge amounts of data. She said to Sui Bian in front of her:
"The video and image materials we suddenly released have plunged the entire society into fierce debate and discussion.
But according to my secret statistics, 87% of the people on the Internet easily accept the fact that the Astartes and the Primarchs exist without any explanation from us.
Among the remaining people, some expressed skepticism, and a very small number put forward alternative views."
"Alternative?" Sui Bian looked at Queen Bai out of the corner of his eye.
"Yes." She continued: "Among these opinions, most of them think why it is necessary to be so violent. Are super soldiers used to kill? Are they too cruel... and so on."
"I see." Sui Bian looked forward again and said, "Did you intervene?"
"No, I was just observing secretly. After all, such comments only account for a very small minority." Queen Bai shook her head lightly.
Then he said with great interest: "I appreciate a netizen's reply. Chairman, please read it."
As Queen Bai said this, she quickly stepped forward, spread the palm of her right hand, and raised it slightly.
Then she used her prosthetic body to display a holographic screen on her palm, showing Sui Bian one of the discussion posts on the "Human Military" forum.
The content posted by the poster is:
"The methods of these super soldiers are a bit cruel. I feel like they are holding their breath too hard. Maybe the alien race is friendly. We may have misunderstood."
The reply with far more likes than the post is:
"Man, having a sword but not using it and not having a sword are two different things. What we see are super soldiers slaughtering alien races. But if there are no super soldiers, then it will definitely be us who will be slaughtered. Yes, it will be us as a whole human race.
At that time, there may be "kind" people within the alien race who will speak out for us, asking whether this is too cruel and can't it be solved in a peaceful way?
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes, do you think alien races will stop killing our race because of these remarks?
So, man, we are now able to freely express different views, which were purchased with the blood and lives of our ancestors. Never forget the 300,000 compatriots in Elizabeth City."
This reply was approved by many netizens, including the poster.
The seemingly well-founded reply also convinced the poster who said "peace is the most important".
It also won the appreciation of Sui Bian.
"It's indeed good, Queen Bai, you can control it appropriately to let more people notice this post." Sui Bian said.
"Okay, Chairman."
Queen Bai disappeared from the screen and followed Sui Bian not far behind again.
After the White Queen stopped talking, the Red Queen remained silent and looked at the hatch not far ahead. Leon suddenly spoke and expressed his doubts to Sui Bian:
"Father, how should the company formally introduce us? Should the press department be responsible?"
"Of course not." Sui Bian turned to look at Leon, with a kind smile that didn't match his face, and asked his third son:
"Leon, what do you think I am doing by using my status as a member of the company's board of directors to become a member of UEG and gradually appear in the public eye?"
"Preparing to stand on the bright side and lead mankind forward?" Leon tried to answer.
"If humans desperately need faith and someone to rely on to survive in this galaxy, then I will not hesitate to take on the responsibility, but...human beings don't need it now, and that's not the future I want."
Having said this, Sui Bian changed the topic, raised his left hand, tapped Leon's power armor with very low force, and continued to explain:
"It's because I don't want to miss this and the only opportunity to personally introduce the children I am most proud of to all of humanity."
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After listening to Sui Bian's words, Leon was stunned for a moment, but he soon understood his father's intention.
Immediately, his cold face showed a hint of excitement, his eyes revealed a vague expectation, and he responded without much change in tone:
"I understand, father."
"Smile more sometimes, Leon, and don't always pretend to be cold."
"yes…"
In fact, Sui Bian's intention was very simple.
When their children get good grades, make progress, and learn a skill, most parents will share their joy with relatives and friends, or use the Internet to share their joy with strangers.
Although his sons all have "one" special point, Sui Bian, who is also a father, cannot escape this selfishness after all.
Moreover, this is also the best encouragement and affirmation given to Leon, Robert, and John, their Primarch brothers.
Conversation room.
Sui Bian and Leon's group had already passed through the hatch and entered the transport boat with the engine started.
Seeing this, the pilot closed the cabin door, and the ground crew also controlled the corridor bridge to retract and fold until it maintained a safe distance from the airship.
After everything is ready.
The pilot drove the transport boat off the deck, flew slowly in the spacious hangar, passed through the air valve and arrived outside the ship, and then prepared to enter the atmosphere and sail towards the surface of the Harvest Star.
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Shortly after.
The northern hemisphere of Harvest Star is in the dense forest in the early morning stage.
Next to the freshwater lake where the mist rises, Umbrella's engineering team has been renovating it and setting up a temporary camp.
The camp has several simple buildings and a large apron for transport aircraft and transport boats.
At the same time, the engineering team also assisted the technical and archaeological personnel in excavating and clearing the rubble to completely expose the true appearance of the metal remains embedded in the rock wall on the west bank of the lake to the early morning sun.
The whole is formed into a "△" equilateral triangle structure.
The gap in the middle shows that it is a gate that can lead to the depths of the ruins.
In front of the metal gate.
Shirley and another female person in charge stood not far from the shore, observing the excavation site.
The female person in charge is Lara Croft, who has very recognizable braids, wears a blue shirt, and a leather armpit holster, and has an excellent figure.
"Crawford." Looking at the gate whose cracks continued to overflow with light, Shirley asked:
"What you just meant is that the scale of the ruins on our Harvest Star may be larger than that of Methrein?"
"Judging from my experience, yes." Laura did not deny it, and added: "But the real situation will not be known until the chairman arrives."
"Indeed." Shirley nodded in agreement.
"Ouch...!Ouch~...!"
At this time, the unique roar of the elite clan came from the camp.
Shirley, who heard the commotion, turned towards the camp and couldn't help but said: "How much do these guys like to shout?"
After saying that, she also saw a transport boat approaching their location in the sky.
Then he reminded Laura beside him: "Let's go, Crawford, the chairman will be here soon."