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

Chapter 79 The Wailing of the Dead!
As soon as the two heavy anti-ship missiles flew out of Musai's launch tube, Salamis's fire control radar issued a shrill warning.

"fight back!"

"And have the colonial commune's workboats leave immediately!"

The captain of Salamis had a solemn expression on his face. He never expected that the Zeon people would actually dare to open fire!
At this moment, two heavy anti-ship missiles were already rushing towards the side armor of the Salamis class with their tail flames.

Afterwards, the close-in defense turret deployed on the side of Salamis began extremely accurate bursts of fire, and the two missiles were intercepted outside the safe range.

This is a unique killer weapon of the Federal Army, known as the Matrix System. It is composed of radar, computer and fire control, which can quickly and accurately attack incoming enemy aircraft or offensive weapons such as missiles. Its hit rate is very amazing and does not require personnel control. Therefore, the operators on the ship can rest assured and only use the main gun to attack enemy warships from a long distance.

Before intercepting the incoming missiles, the four main guns of the Salamis class located at the front and port side and the rear and port side of the warship had completed their turns, and then the fire control began to lock on the Musai class.

"Locked!"

"Fire!"

Four purple particle beams shot out from the muzzle, passed through the dark universe, and rushed towards the Musai-class ship that had just launched a missile.

"Enemy bombardment!"

"Prepare for impact!"

Captain Zeon's face was pale at this moment. He realized that he had caused a great disaster, but he had to wait until he survived the war to reflect on it. At this moment, he could only issue combat orders at the top of his lungs.

Then, two particle beams flew past the streamlined hull of the Musai-class ship, and the high-energy particles left two black scratches on the armor.

The other two particle beams accurately hit the port side armor of the Musai, melting a large area of ​​the armor there and penetrating the hull.

The Zeon crew members in the cabin didn't even have a chance to escape. The particle beam instantly melted the armor and then melted the people in the cabin until nothing was left.

"Fight back, fight back!"

Then, six green particle beams were fired from the three main guns arranged in tiers in the middle of the Musai class and flew towards Salamis.

As expected, the top two of the six particle beams hit the ill-fated colony satellite again. This was naturally because Salamis was too close to the colony satellite. The remaining four beams were because Salamis made a tactical left turn and flew past the hull into the depths of the universe. Apart from causing a violent shock to the federal forces in the battleship, there was no other loss.

The space operation ship on the right side of Salamis is now frantically fleeing towards the edge of the battlefield. Due to design requirements, this type of operation ship is a simple combination of a functional cabin and a mechanical operation device, equipped with solar panels and thrusters. It has no armor at all, and will die if it is hit by a particle beam.

So, at this moment, while Salamis was still on their left side and could attract firepower, the driver of the work boat had stepped on the accelerator and was waiting for the work boat to start accelerating to escape.

On the other side, although everyone was puzzled by the inexplicable exchange of fire on the left, the warships of both sides on the right also began tactical maneuvers. Then, bright particle beams cut through the dark universe and illuminated the entire universe.

This sudden fleet battle confused the reserve troops who were still waiting for the next deployment in the rear, especially the Papua-class supply ship that was waiting for the retreat of friendly forces on the colonial satellite. The latter had already sent small transport boats to the dock to evacuate the remaining volunteer troops, waiting to pick them up and return to the headquarters of the Rank Independence Organization for repairs. As a result, now, the escort warships were fighting fiercely there, leaving this ship alone floating in space.

"Sir? Where are we now?"

The captain of the supply ship looked at Oggs eagerly. He was just an old major with no future and his words carried no weight. He had never seen such a situation in his life.

"us……"

Before Ogus could finish his words, he heard the radar operator beside him shout loudly.

"Two enemy Samiras ships spotted, approaching!"

"Where did it come from?"

Ogus suddenly pushed aside the captain of the transport ship and looked at the radar.

Then, a magnified image was projected at his feet.

Two Salamis-class cruisers bearing the emblem of the Republic of Leah were seen approaching the battlefield cautiously and slowly.

"It's the ship of the Leah Security Force!"

Upon hearing that it did not belong to the Federation Army, Lieutenant Colonel Ogus felt relieved. Although the Salamis class had some advantages over the Musai class, it depended on who was driving it. If it was a standard Federation Army ship, the Musai would naturally give it some ground, but since it was a Security Force ship, its combat effectiveness would be discounted. However, even if it was a 203- discount, it was still a cruiser, and anyone hit by its mm main gun would still die.

Moreover, after seeing the two Federation ships and the three Zeon ships fighting evenly, the two Salamis of the Leah Security Force also plucked up courage and began to accelerate.

It looked as if they were going to help the Federation Army to ruthlessly cut off the retreat of the Zeon fleet.

"Second Squadron, switch anti-ship equipment!"

Ogus immediately gave the order.

With the addition of these two Salamis, the Zeon fleet is bound to be defeated, and the mobile suit unit must go to help at this time.

"Sir, First Squadron is reporting, Captain Miles is requesting reinforcements. They are currently engaged in combat with the Federation's mobile suit unit and are unable to continue the evacuation mission!"

The First Squadron is the Zeon mobile suit unit that is preparing to go to the satellite to carry out the evacuation mission. In the previous battle, they killed seven Federation mobile suits, damaged two, and lost five of their own. Now there are only seven left, while the Federation's Iron Cavalry Unit still has nearly twenty mobile suits. In addition, there are also many armored vehicles. Originally, these forces were clearing out the remaining resistance organizations and Zeon infantry.

However, as the colony satellite began to be damaged, the commander of the independent organization reached an agreement with Captain Conte, who agreed that the independent organization should lay down its weapons and evacuate and rescue the space residents on the satellite. In fact, after learning that the satellite had leaked and lost pressure, the soldiers of the independent organization had lost their will to fight.

Because the Rank Independence Organization recruits new soldiers according to satellite territories, the original intention of doing so is to enhance the morale of the soldiers and let the soldiers fight for their fellow countrymen in their hometown.

But the downside is that once the satellite encounters an accident, the first thing these local soldiers have to consider is the safety of their families. After all, this is their only home.

The Zeon volunteer troops were ruthlessly backstabbed by their own forces. Without the protection of the locals, they were quickly cut apart one by one by the stranglehold of the Guncannons.

Afterwards, Captain Conte was finally able to free up his hands to fight with the Zeon mobile suits behind him. With double the number, he overwhelmed the Zeon mobile suits. However, after only a few minutes of the exchange of fire, a Zaku was turned into honeycomb coal by the concentrated fire of the Guncannon.

"Third Squadron!"

Ogus knew that his idea of ​​retaining a reserve force was no longer realistic. They had no advantage either outside or inside the colony satellite.

"You are responsible for supporting the First Squadron, Captain Godfrey. After we attack, you will be responsible for getting the supply ship to move away!"

"Lieutenant Colonel, do you want one too?"

Ogus unbuttoned his military uniform, revealing the pilot's anti-gravity suit underneath.

"Yes, I'm going out too!"

Afterwards, the hatches in front of the two huge split cabins of the Papua-class supply ship slowly opened, and two bright indicator lasers appeared outside the hull. Inside the cabin, one Zaku after another was being delivered to the hatch by a lifting device installed above the cabin.

"Everyone, we must come back alive!"

The first Zaku 1 to be shipped out of the warehouse had no obvious markings except for a small commander mark, and this was Oggs's machine.

As a commander, he always set an example by being the first to leave the cabin and enter the battlefield at any time, and the last to return to the hull when returning.

At this moment, his Zaku was floating in front of the supply ship, quietly watching his subordinates fly out of the cabin one by one.

"Sir, we're off!"

The Zaku of the Third Squadron simply waved to the lieutenant colonel, then accelerated and broke away from the supply ship, rushing towards the satellite, while the Second Squadron, led by Ogus, circled and rushed towards the engaged fleet.

Not only Zeon, but the Federation Army also sent out all its reserve forces, including all Swordfish fighters. The only one that did not move was Macharius.

"Crini, that Zeon transport released two squadrons of mobile suits!"

Naturally, Papua's movements could not be concealed from the Federation. Colonel Carter specially arranged two Manchurian planes to scout its movements. Now, the reconnaissance team sent the information back to Columbus as soon as possible.

"Two squadrons, where are they going?"

"One squadron went to the colony satellite, and the other squadron is reinforcing the fleet!"

"What about my mission?"

"I want to send you to support Captain Conte!"

Colonel Carter didn't think a Gundam could play a decisive role in fleet warfare.

"But I think Papua is a good target!"

Macharius pointed at the lonely red dot. Although Ogus ordered the captain to withdraw from the battlefield, the latter obviously did not execute it thoroughly enough. He only moved a short distance outward and stopped.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I will attack Papua first, then I can go around the satellite and attack the Chibei class. The Gundam's 380mm rocket launcher can cause considerable damage to it!"

"But then we won't have enough propellant!"

Chief Engineer Kiyoshi Sakaki, who had been listening to the conversation between Macharius and Carter, interrupted.

"So, after I attack Papua, I need to resupply in the middle!"

"Of course, this would be more dangerous!"

Macharius added.

"How long does it take to refill the propellant?"

"Ten minutes, no, just give us five minutes!"

After thinking for a moment, Seitarou Sakaki gave his assurance.

"We will resupply directly outside the ship, which can greatly reduce the time!"

"I approve!"

Colonel Carter agreed, thought for a moment, and then nodded.

"Maintenance Chief, prepare four rockets for me!"

"That machine gun ammunition can't even carry a single magazine!"

"Then don't carry it, it will save some weight!"

A moment later, the Prototype Gundam, armed only with a shield and a bazooka, leaped out of the Columbus's cargo hold. "Macarius Scrinyi, Prototype Gundam, attack!"

After leaving the safe range of the Columbus class, Macharius increased the power of the thrusters to the maximum, and the prototype Gundam immediately turned into a shining meteor and rushed straight towards the Zeon supply ship that required it to cross nearly two-thirds of the battlefield area.

The long period of full-power thrust caused his propellant to decrease at a rate visible to the naked eye, and his speed continued to increase until the body began to vibrate slightly.

In order to prevent himself from bumping into any small space debris, he did not forget to raise the shield in front of his head. From time to time, crackling sounds were transmitted through the body of the machine into the cockpit. That was the sound made by the collision of space debris and the shield.

"Captain, a high-temperature object has been detected!"

On the bridge of Papua, the high-speed movement of the prototype Gundam was quickly detected by radar.

"Is this trajectory a missile?"

"No, it's changing direction, it's a mobile suit!"

"Prepare anti-aircraft defense, turn to 145, maximum engine speed!"

The captain of Papua felt his heart in his throat. He couldn't understand why someone would shoot him like a cannonball just to attack an empty transport ship that had already unloaded all its cargo. But now, he had no choice but to think.

Papua immediately began to turn, and the close-in defense guns located above and on both sides of the ship also turned towards the direction of the enemy's attack.

"Sure enough, at a moment like this, I should say this!"

Watching the supply ship accelerating on the monitor, Macharius pulled the joystick, and the prototype Gundam drew a nearly parabolic curved path in space and rushed directly above the supply ship.

"God, kneel before me!"

Without any intention of slowing down, Macharius turned on the fire control and controlled the aircraft to dive towards Papua.

The dazzling close-in defense artillery unleashed a brilliant barrage of fire, even obscuring the view of the monitor.

But it didn't matter. As lightning flashed, the huge hull of Papua became clearly visible to Macharius, and then he pulled the trigger.

The quadruple rocket magazine was emptied almost instantly. With the high-speed firing, these rockets were given an extremely high initial velocity before the engine was ignited.

After firing four rockets, the prototype Gundam skillfully discarded the empty ammunition bay and loaded a new one into the rocket launcher.

Then, four more shots were fired, and repeated!
Macharius fired three magazines, totaling twelve rounds of ammunition, eight of which were aimed at the two huge segmented hulls of Papua, and the last four were aimed at the connection in the center of the hull.

After replacing the fourth ammunition bay, Macharius did not open fire again, but faced the incoming barrage of close-in defense artillery, holding up his shield in front of him, and rushed towards the bottom of the Papua class without slowing down at all.

Then, after passing by the supply ship, he controlled the body to reverse the direction, aimed the rocket launcher at the bridge below the Papua class, and after firing a rocket, he changed the direction slightly, fired a rocket at the engine position at the rear of the split cabin, and then fired the last round of ammunition at the connection of the hull below.

Then, the prototype Gundam left the barrage behind, slowly changed direction, and rushed towards the predetermined supply location.

At this time, the rockets he fired began to hit the target one by one.

The 380mm rocket slammed into its target fiercely. In an instant, the entire supply ship shook violently, and the Zeon soldiers in the cabin were thrown into a mess.

The armor of the two segmented hulls was penetrated, and the depressurized cabin was like a fountain, spraying metal parts and even human bodies into space.

The connection between the two separate cabins was cut off by the rocket, causing the entire hull to begin to crack bit by bit.

The captain, whose head was covered in blood, looked up and heard wailing all around him. When he lowered his head in pain, he saw through the transparent bridge glass that the enemy's rockets fired from below were very close to him.

"Fuck!"

The next second, the entire bridge was filled with explosions, and after a flash of fire, the entire bridge ceased to exist.

The damage caused by the rockets fired at the engine was actually the least, after all, the armor here was the thickest, but the last rocket accurately blew off the last half of the hull connection structure, so the two split cabins lost their restraints and separated the hull bit by bit.

When he left the battlefield, Macharius heard the miserable howling of the dead.

The thick darkness and cold touch were closely following the prototype Gundam, making Macharius's hair stand on end.

"Yes, once you kill someone, there's no going back. However, in this world, if you don't fight, you can't survive. I've already realized this!"

Macharius then ignored the wailing behind him and left it far behind.

"Sir, the Dixon has been destroyed!"

Ogus, who was rushing to the battlefield, suddenly heard a message from his allies.

"What did you say?"

"Flagship Zachariah reports they've lost Dixon's signal, he's been destroyed!"

"How can this be?"

Ogus stopped the machine and turned behind him. Then he saw the black machine flashing across the battlefield like a meteor.

"So, the guy who killed Eric?"

"Sir, should we give chase?"

"I can't catch up!"

Ogus shook his head and said.

"That guy should be going to resupply. Don't worry about him. Let's go support our allies first. He will definitely come back. Then, we will see him again!"

Macharius saw from afar the Columbus-class transport ship that was responsible for transporting him. The latter had turned off all its light signals and was floating quietly in space, like a wrecked space ship with no signs of life.

This was naturally done to avoid attracting the attention of the Zeon army. Even the Columbus class turned off its engines and glided to this position by inertia.

Originally, Chief of Maintenance Seitarou Sakaki was planning to turn on the guidance laser, but was rejected by Macharius. After all, that thing was even more dazzling than the navigation light.

At this moment, under the Columbus-class transport ship, a dozen maintenance personnel wearing hard space suits were looking forward to it.

"Can the Red Dragon find us?"

"Trust that guy, what can't he do?"

"Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised even if that guy becomes the commander-in-chief of the federal army tomorrow!"

"Wait, I see it, it's a red dragon!"

"Where, where?"

Under the eager anticipation of many maintenance personnel, Macharius's machine slowly slowed down, then he stretched out his left hand, grabbed Columbus's cabin, and fixed the machine under the hull.

"Move quickly!"

The maintenance workers holding the pipelines quickly stepped forward, like industrious ants, and began to supply the prototype Gundam. At this time, Macharius finally had time to look at his shield. During the previous high-speed flight, a layer of greasy sand had adhered to the outer edge of the shield, covering the milk dragon and star-moon logo below the shield. In addition, there were many fine white spots on it, which were traces left by Zeon's close-in defense artillery.

"Are you okay?"

The chief maintenance officer opened the cabin door and stuffed in two packets of energy supplements.

"no problem!"

Macharius gave the other party a thumbs-up.

"That's good. The Zeon people are a little panicked now. You acted so fast that they didn't even react!"

"That's good. What I want is no reaction, so I can go for the second wave!"

Macharius then added, as if remembering something.

"You don't need to give me four bases this time, two bomb bays will be enough!"

"you sure?"

"Of course, no one knows more about the Chibei class than me!"

Macharius raised his hands and began to play the accordion.

Of course, this was just a joke. In fact, he didn't know the structure of the Chibei class at all. The only thing he knew was the other side's tall bridge and the two rows of external fuel tanks arranged in the middle of the ship.

As for the close-in firepower, the close-in firepower of the Chibei class is arranged in the middle of the ship. There are blind spots in the firing range towards the front hemisphere, and it cannot protect the bridge at all.

"Then we'll wait for you to come back!"

The chief maintenance officer then left the cabin.

At this moment, the propellant loading of the prototype Gundam has been completed, and the maintenance personnel have recovered the pipelines and returned to the cabin.

Then, Macharius loosened his hands that were clinging to the cabin, allowing the machine to float to a safe distance by the reaction force.

When he ignited the thrusters again, all the lights on the Columbus class also came on.

Then, the two moved forward in opposite directions, one accelerated to get out of the danger zone, while the other accelerated straight into the danger zone.

At this moment, the melee between the two fleets has ignited most of the starry sky. In the fierce shooting, both sides have suffered damage.

"So, where are you?"

Macharius looked at the battlefield from afar, searching for his target, and then, a bright fire suddenly attracted everyone's attention.

I saw a Salamis-class ship that had lost most of its bow. It was emitting thick smoke and trying desperately to turn. In front of the ship, a big guy with a pointed head appeared.

　Two updates, 1 words, and one more update later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)