Why would I join the army if I can’t drive a Gundam!

Chapter 59 Transfer Order
When the Federation's First Fleet withdrew from Zeon, the Federation cadets who had been staying in the Zeon Guardian area for a long time beyond the quota were also brought back to Earth. However, this time, the cadets did not have the spacious Columbus-class to sit in.

"Magellan is not impossible!"

"Wait, why Salamis?"

After getting on board, Macharius felt uncomfortable lying on the bed. It was not because of the bed. They were sleeping in a four-person room with bunk beds specially prepared for trainee officers. In terms of treatment, the space army would not treat its own people unfairly.

The reason why Macharius felt uncomfortable was that whenever he closed his eyes, he would involuntarily recall the various scenes of the Salamis-class explosions, such as being sunk by the Zeon Musai-class with its mega beam particle cannon, and being smashed to pieces by the Zaku with its nuclear rocket launcher. In short, Salamis was like a villain in a special effects film, and whenever he appeared, he was either being abused or on the way to being abused.

But other people don't have this problem. They eat and sleep, and when they wake up they go to help their space army colleagues on the ship do what they can. After all, they can't eat for free!
After the fleet returned to the Luna II base, the Red Dragons wanted to take a ship back to Earth with their friends from the Infantry Academy, but as soon as they landed in Salamis, they received an order jointly signed by the Director of the Armored Forces and the Gabro Headquarters.

"No, why can't I go home?"

Upon learning that the Red Dragon Team had received an order to report to the Federal Army Experimental Battalion on Side 7, the trainees immediately wailed. Although the universe seemed vast, their activity area was only a tiny space as big as a colonial satellite, and a colonial satellite was about the size of a town on Earth. It could be traveled through in less than three days using a mobility scooter. It was incomparable to Earth at all.

"Stop yelling. I'm actually curious, what does this experimental team do?"

The driver of car number two asked curiously, carrying his own bag.

"They're already the Experimental Team, so they must be testing new weapons!"

"So that's the new tank?"

"Okay, okay, I hope it's a brand new hovertank. I've driven a Type 74 before, and that thing was really exciting to drive!"

"Hover tank, I don't think that's possible. It should be the brand new Type 61, equipped with the Space Army's mega particle cannon!"

"Boss, why don't you speak?"

"Whatever you say, you'll know when you get there!"

Macharius could guess what it was with his toes, but he was quite curious about what kind of mobile suit the Federation could come up with in this completely different year of 77. If it was still that crappy experimental model, he would curse!

It just so happens that Luna II is right next to Side 7. The Red Dragon team doesn't even need to take the spaceship. They can directly transfer to the shuttle to reach their destination. Anyway, Side 7 is still under construction. At present, only one colonial satellite has been completed, which is called Blue Noah.

After arriving at the dock of Side 7, Macharius felt as if he had returned to the Guardian Land as he watched the federal military police closely monitoring the pedestrians coming and going. In fact, Side 7 was built as a new industrial base for the Federation, so the civilians currently living here are naturally mostly industry-related personnel, rather than ordinary citizens. It is normal for Macharius and his companions to feel a close atmosphere.

"Here to report?"

The military police at the port were also a little surprised when they saw the order presented by the Red Dragon Team. During this period, they had seen other people reporting in, but most of them were active military officers and scientists. This was the first time they had seen a few young federal cadets.

However, the order could not be forged, especially since it was signed by Lieutenant General Gop, so the military police immediately informed their superiors.

Then, a federal army officer wearing glasses and looking somewhat gentle appeared at the dock.

"Are you the Red Dragon team that's been so popular in side 3?"

"If there's no other Red Dragon team, it should be us, sir!"

Macharius saluted obediently.

"Ha, just kidding. I'm Lieutenant Patrice. I've heard of you guys a long time ago. I didn't expect you guys would be transferred here too!"

The officer seemed quite excited, and then he took the cadets onto a military truck and drove out of the dock.

"Welcome to side7. As you can see, this place is still under construction, so it looks quite desolate!"

The lieutenant drove while pointing to the end of the distant horizon and the huge gray shadow exposed above everyone's heads.

Macharius looked up and saw that huge decks made of high-tensile steel were being lifted by huge construction machinery, section by section, like unfinished building blocks.

This is also the standard process of colony construction. The colonial satellite is not fully built before residents can move in. Instead, the main structure is built, the life support system and part of the ecological environment are improved to ensure that humans can live normally. Then, the final interior outfitting is completed while people live there.

The ones who built the colonial satellites were not just any random people, but an organization called the Colonial Commune, a semi-official and semi-civilian NGO funded by the federal government.

Starting in AD 2045, the construction of space colonies began. Since then, all matters related to colony construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and management have been entrusted to communes comprised of specialized engineers and architectural experts. These communes function as a facilitator between the SIDE government and the individual colonies, much like the tires of a car supporting a colony, silently working to maintain and repair it.

You have to know that colonial satellites are huge monsters that are more than 40 kilometers long and more than 6 kilometers in diameter. It is not an easy task to build and then continuously maintain their normal operation, but the colonial commune has such technology. Of course, this is not exclusive to them. Companies like Anaheim and Buhe also have similar technologies. However, when it comes to how to ensure the safety of the lives of space residents, the colonial commune has the most say.

Trucks were running on the road, passing by various construction sites on both sides. At the same time, countless slogans such as "Pay attention to construction safety" could be seen. However, Macharius could also see completed buildings, most of which were residential houses, but there were also shops and the like. At the same time, some civilian vehicles could occasionally be seen running on the road.

After driving for more than ten minutes, the military truck left the main road and entered a branch road. At the end of the branch road was an extremely huge armored gate.

"Here we are!"

Lieutenant Patrice slowly slowed down, and the vehicle then stopped in front of the gate. The armed military police standing guard at the gate came forward and carefully checked everyone's ID and luggage to ensure that there were no prohibited items.

“Security is very strict!”

"Is it strict? This is just the first one!"

Lieutenant Patrice was obviously used to it. He greeted the gendarmes familiarly and then told Macharius.

"There's another one at the back!"

Afterwards, the vehicle entered the armored gate and continued forward along a deep passage. The passage was so large that it was even large enough for fighter jets to fly through it. Then, everyone saw the second security check.

This security check is more stringent. It is no longer just checking luggage. Instead, everyone is required to take out their luggage one by one for inspection. In addition, all communication tools are also required to be handed over.

"No need for this!"

After Macharius put away his communication terminal and mobile phone, he also stuffed the game console into the basket provided by the military police. The latter looked at Macharius's face and then took the game console out.

After some effort, they continued on their way, finally stopping in front of a gate emblazoned with the Federation Army emblem. "Alright, guys, if you want to get in here, you're going to have to sign something!"

The lieutenant took out a flexible data board as if by magic, on which was a complete confidentiality agreement. If you want to continue in, you have to sign your name. If you want to change your mind, you can turn around and leave now.

"I think no one will leave!"

Looking at the students signing one by one, Patrice made another joke.

After confirming that everyone had signed, the door slowly opened to both sides.

Looking at the scene behind the gate, Macharius suddenly remembered an ancient saying: "At first it is very narrow, but then it becomes passable. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly becomes clear."

Behind the gate was not a deep dark passage, but another vast world. Compared to the construction sites that everyone saw when they came here, the space behind the gate had been completely built. Looking around, everyone could see a huge hangar built against the mountain in the distance, with each light gray gate printed with its own number.

Nearby, there was a series of extremely standard federal military camps. They were so familiar that everyone knew how to get there with their eyes closed, just like going home.

"Let's go and put down your luggage first!"

Afterwards, Patrice led everyone to the side of the base close to the mountains, where there were several rows of dormitory buildings, which were obviously prepared for them.

"Two people share a room. You don't need me to assign one to you, right?"

"No, sir, we've already divided it up!"

"That's good. You guys are more relaxed than those guys who came before, the ones who drove the Swordfish. They were all so arrogant and picky about the dorms. They were giving me a headache!"

As he spoke, Patrice pointed to the building next to everyone.

"Those guys are living there now. You should be careful and don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid of it either. I'm your direct superior. If you have any problems, just come to me!"

"Um, sir!"

Andre had obviously been holding back questions all the way, and now seeing that Macharius was indifferent, he had no choice but to stand up and ask questions.

"Excuse me, what exactly are we doing here?"

"This is a secret for now. You will know tomorrow!"

Patrice kept everyone in suspense at first, and then gave everyone a general introduction to the base, including the layout of the facilities, daily travel, etc.

"So, what about our daily schedule?"

"I'll make a unified announcement after we gather at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Consider it a day off for you all. Get familiar with the environment at the base. My office is right over there. If you need anything, just come and see me!"

After indicating the location of his office, Patrice left the dormitory building, leaving the Red Dragons to salute obediently.

"This place is so mysterious!"

"Yeah, but the more this happens, the more excited I am. Let me see what secret weapons the federal masters have cooked up!"

"Okay, make the bed!"

Although Patrice asked the Red Dragons to familiarize themselves with the base environment, they actually didn't dare to run around. It wasn't because they were worried about something happening, but because there were strange things in these dormitory buildings. Andre, who couldn't sit still, took the others out to walk around, and then they found that except for them, all the residents here were officers, so Andre and the others had to salute everywhere.

There was nothing they could do about it. As cadets, they were already lower in rank than active-duty officers. Moreover, those veterans from the navy, army, air force, and space forces seemed to have agreed on this. They were not normally seen, but as soon as Andre and his group showed up, these guys also showed up. For the sake of their shoulders, everyone stayed in the dormitory obediently.

Then, at six o'clock the next morning, before the wake-up call sounded, the Red Dragon Team had already packed up their belongings, put on their physical training clothes, and rushed out of the dormitory building.

This is their unshakable daily physical training, which used to exhaust everyone when they were in the academy. After all, in the words of a senior, he became an armored soldier just to avoid running. Why does he have to run after becoming an armored soldier?

However, as we developed the habit, we got used to it.

"Who is this?"

While the Red Dragons were forming a team and running on the base road, Colonel Carter, the head of the base, also changed into his physical training suit. Seeing a group of young men running so excitedly, he felt as if his youth had returned.

"Report, it's the Army Armored Corps cadets who reported in yesterday!"

The staff officer nearby quickly recognized the Red Dragon Team.

"Armored soldiers, good, good!"

Colonel Carter nodded and spoke to the staff officer behind him.

"It seems there's still something wrong with our daily schedule. The others are officers now, so they should lead by example. Why are the cadets the only ones running? Keep track. Starting tomorrow, everyone in the base will wake up at six!"

The colonel said without hesitation.

As a result, the Red Dragon Team was often looked down upon because of this incident in the days that followed. Of course, that’s all a story for later!

Because under the leadership of Macharius, the Red Dragon Team has done more than one thing that offended the entire base!
"Oh, by the way, I remember that the person Lieutenant General Gop mentioned was also from the Armored Forces Academy?"

After running a few steps, Colonel Carter suddenly turned around and asked his staff.

"Yes, that's their captain, Macarius Skrini!"

"Krini, no wonder Lieutenant General Gop mentioned this guy!"

(End of this chapter)