Global Mercenaries: Starting from the Russia-Ukraine War

Chapter 103 "Last-Minute Cramming"

Yuri took a deep breath: "Okay."

Roman frowned: "The boss?"

Artyom: "But—"

Yuri interrupted him: "He's right. Lu is the most suitable for this mission."

After saying that, he stood up, grabbed the bulkhead handrail, and walked to Lu Ye.

"Listen carefully. Remember every single sentence from now on."

Lu Ye nodded solemnly.

Yuri pointed to the umbrella on Rikuno's body.

"First, the parachute is your lifeline. The main parachute, reserve parachute, opening handle, closing handle, altimeter, oxygen system, and weapon case straps must all be checked."

"Before you leave, I will conduct a mutual check with you."

"You need to check mine too."

Lu Ye: "How do we check?"

Yuri grabbed his chest strap: "Chest strap buckle, waist belt buckle, leg strap buckle, tighten them all."

He patted his shoulder again: "The shoulder strap is not twisted."

Then, pointing to the side: "Remember the position of the main umbrella handle, remember the position of the reserve umbrella handle, and remember the position of the cut-off umbrella handle."

"If the main parachute cannot be opened, or if it becomes severely tangled after opening, switch off the main parachute first, then open the reserve parachute."

Eugene, standing nearby, added: "Don't hesitate when the altitude is too low. Below a safe altitude, you won't have enough time to think."

Roman said, "Check the umbrella first after opening it."

If the canopy is intact, the lines are not tangled in large areas, and the gliding direction is controllable, then do not move it unnecessarily.

Artyom chimed in, "If the parachute opens but spins, first determine if you've pulled the control straps off-center. Don't panic and immediately switch off the parachute."

Ruslan said, "Put your legs together before landing, knees slightly bent, and don't try to brace yourself with one leg."

Yuri looked at Lu Ye: "Landing posture is crucial. At night, you can't see the ground height clearly, so in the final stage, don't stare at your feet; use your peripheral vision to see the ground as it approaches."

Lu Ye nodded.

Yuri continued: "Second, free fall posture."

He lay down on the cabin floor to demonstrate with his body.

"After exiting the cabin, don't curl up like a stone."

"Open your body, chest down, hips slightly up, arms open, elbows slightly bent."

"Spread your legs apart, don't kick wildly. You should stand like this, stable against the wind."

Yuri looked up at Lu Ye: "If you roll, you can't struggle."

Ruslan interjected, "The more panicked they are, the more they'll flip."

Yuri nodded: "Yes. If you lose your balance, spread your body out to increase resistance."

He raised his hand: "I'll try to get as close to you as possible. If you spin, I'll touch you with my hands or feet and use the air resistance to help you maintain your posture."

Lu Ye: "Can you come closer?"

Yuri: "Yes, but it's dangerous."

Artyom said, "Freefall speed is around 200 kilometers per hour, and even a slight impact could cause an accident."

Yuri ignored him and continued speaking to Lu Ye: "So you have to watch me."

"If I get close to you, I'll give you this gesture."

He opened his palms and pressed down twice.

"It means to relax, maintain composure, and adjust your body."

"If I tap your helmet or flash your light, it's to remind you to be aware of your altitude and prepare to deploy your parachute."

Eugene raised his wrist: "The altimeter must be on. Don't rely on others completely."

Lu Ye looked at his altimeter.

Eugene said, "This altimeter has a luminous display. You need to get used to looking at it, so you don't forget about it at the last minute."

Roman said, "Before opening the parachute, make sure there is clear air below. It's hard to see at night, but at least avoid getting too close to your teammates."

Eugene added, "Keep the silence as much as possible throughout. If you must report after the parachute has been deployed, give the briefest possible message."

For example: The umbrella is normal. There is no clearance below. It is off-center.

Yuri continued, "Third, the parachute deployment altitude."

"This time it's a high-altitude, low-opening parachute. The specific opening altitude will be notified by the parachute commander, and is affected by weather and enemy radar conditions."

"Just remember, once you reach the designated altitude, deploy your parachute decisively."

Lu Ye: "What if I didn't hear the prompt?"

Yuri pointed to the altimeter: "Watch it. Glance at it every now and then."

"The most common problem you'll encounter the first time you jump is losing your sense of time."

Lu Ye nodded.

Eugene said, "You'll use oxygen during the high-altitude phase. After jumping, there's a lot of wind noise, and all you can hear in your mask is your breathing. You'll feel cold, your hands will stiffen, and your mask may frost over. Don't let these things distract you."

Roman emphasized, "If you feel short of breath, control your rhythm first. Don't hyperventilate."

"If your mind goes blank, just focus on one action: posture, altitude, opening the parachute. Don't overthink it, or you'll die."

Lu Ye looked at them and asked seriously, "Is there anything else?"

Yuri walked up to Lu Ye and stared into his eyes: "The most important point."

"If you feel you can't keep going after you jump, open your parachute immediately; don't force it."

Lu Ye hesitated for a moment, then said, "It will affect the landing point."

Yuri patted Lu Ye on the shoulder: "Life is more important than where you land."

"Lu, I'll ask you one more time."

"Your mortality rate will be much higher than ours. Giving up now is not shameful."

No one spoke in the cabin; the other four people were also looking intently at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye glanced at them, then looked at Yuri and said, "I'll go."

Yuri nodded: "Okay. Then don't die."

"As much as possible."

Ruslan cursed, "Don't fucking try, just say definitely."

Lu Ye turned to look at him: "Definitely."

Ruslan then snorted, "That's more like it."

Yuri began to perform equipment checks on Lu Ye.

"Oxygen mask." Lu Ye put on the mask and pressed the edges tightly.

Yuri checks the seal: "Suck."

"Altimeter." "Activate."

"Breast strap." "Locked."

"Leg strap." "Lock on."

"Weapon crate straps." "Lock on."

"The main umbrella handle." Lu Ye reached out and touched the spot: "Here."

"Prepare an umbrella." Lu Ye reached to the other side: "Here."

"Cut the umbrella." "Here."

After Yuri finished his examination, Rikuno turned around and examined Yuri.

His movements were still a bit stiff, but he checked each point carefully.

After the inspection was completed, the parachute commander at the front of the cabin walked over.

He made a gesture, and Eugene glanced at the time before whispering, "Enter the deployment path."

As soon as the red light came on, the atmosphere in the cabin tensed instantly, and everyone stood up.

The heavy equipment package is already mounted on the launch track.

The three equipment boxes were secured to the rear section of the cargo hold.

The outer layer of the box is coated with low-visibility material and is equipped with cushioning devices, individual small parachutes, and low-power IR beacons.

Eugene glanced at the delivery data on the terminal.

"GLONASS coordinates confirmed, inertial navigation backup confirmed."

Yuri asked, "A beacon?"

Eugene: "Opens briefly after landing. Closes automatically if the window is exceeded."

Roman touched the markings on the box.

"Crate A, PKP-SP ammunition, RPG-30."

Ruslan patted the box: "Honey, don't run too far after you land."

Artyom pointed to the second one: "Box B, the drone's backup battery and anti-jamming module."

Eugene nodded.

Roman looked at the third one: "Case C, medical kit, C4, detonator."

Yuri said, "Throw the box first, then the person jumps."

The parachutist made a 30-second hand gesture, and the rear cabin door slowly opened.