Gundam, Gravity Elegy

"Well, time was limited, so only one was modified."

In response to the question, Ms. Lutz slowly nodded:

"In addition, considering the size of the weapons and equipment, I modified the original standing interface to a half-kneeling interface, and also added an extra fixing device to the knee of the Gundam. Neither the modified nor the added interface has been tested."

At this point, even the usually expressionless woman paused for a moment:

"Fortunately, Zeon's aircraft were converted from bombers, and the cockpit inside has not been removed."

"Ultimately, it would be great if the 'beam gun' could be held in one hand..."

Just a quick glance at the Gundam's current armament reveals that its massive gun body, which, like the shoulder-mounted cannon, occupies a backpack mounting point, can only be described as 'bloated'.

"This situation makes movement somewhat inconvenient."

"After all, unlike a beam saber, the blade itself can be maintained by the I-field, but the 'bullet' is disposable. Since there is no way to further shrink the energy tank, this is the only option."

Ms. Lutz said calmly:

"However, on the other hand, because the long barrel provides a super-large particle force field convergence band, it can also install a high-precision sight, ensuring that it has a long-lasting convergence capability and extremely strong initial kinetic energy even in the Earth environment. This design makes the particle compression and shooting accuracy much higher than the original design plan. At the same time, it can fill the cannon barrel with particles from the energy box and launch artillery fire."

"In other words, it's the prototype of a beam sniper rifle."

He gently tapped the control panel in front of him:

"Unfortunately, the particles stored in the energy tank are still too few. The standard ammunition capacity is only 12 rounds, which is insufficient if we consider artillery fire as the number of rounds..."

"3 shots - After 3 shots, both the energy in the energy tank and the coolant will be depleted."

After receiving a precise answer from Ms. Lutz, Gao Ren closed his eyes.

Are there any other questions?

Of course, there can only be one answer:

"That's all. All that's left is to wait for the result."

Gao Ren closed his eyes.

At this moment, there was almost no sound inside the Gundam's enclosed cockpit.

It seemed that even his teammates didn't want to bother him, with only the faint sound of his breathing echoing through the communication.

At last……

"The European Army forward command has issued instructions that we have been placed in the order of battle and ordered to proceed to the S sector to support the airspace."

As the diver's voice echoed, Gao Ren had already turned his gaze to the screen in front of him.

A strategic situation map has emerged there:

"There are a large number of Minovsky particle reactions in the S region, if it's in the airspace..."

"Lieutenant General Bruce wants us to assist the air force in attacking Zeon's large bomber formations to regain air superiority over the Federation, and at the same time... to destroy the super-large weapons held by the Zeon forces."

"Mission understood, move out immediately."

After receiving the intelligence, Gundam instinctively reached out to leave the maintenance rack, but before that:

"Hey wait!"

Captain Cuvatro's voice suddenly echoed through the communication channel:

"Let me go first; I'll guarantee your mobility and safety."

Next, the flight ramp, which had also been painted black, was moved to the center:

"Codename: Avenger, Deda Spacecraft, launch!"

Chapter Sixty-Nine: High-Altitude Artillery Barrage

"boom"

'boom'

The super-large bomber, which also serves as a super-large carrier, is desperately unleashing firepower on the ground.

The sweeping attacks of particle cannons and the dropping of high-energy explosives caused wave after wave of roars on the ground, overturning strongholds and tanks. In the extinguishing flames, the flesh and blood of the people and infantry that were originally there were insignificant 'sacrifices'.

A simple explosion turned comrades who might have been laughing and chatting together into nothingness in an instant.

Even those who miraculously survived the barrage of particle cannon fire could only utter a mournful cry:

"Where are our air defenses? Why haven't our anti-aircraft missiles been launched?!"

"There is no way to pinpoint the enemy's location."

"What about the anti-aircraft guns?"

"Completely beyond effective range, completely invisible!!"

"Just attack directly!!"

'Bang bang bang bang bang'

Perhaps the brave survivors will still retain their high morale, and even if they are out of effective range, they will still be able to rely on simple visual estimation and take the faint black shadow in the air as their target to unleash their anger.

But soon, the Federation soldiers standing on the ground soon encountered a real enemy.

'Bang'

'Bang'

Heavy, mechanical footsteps echoed, and after the smoke from the explosions cleared, what emerged on the battlefield were chilling 'gazes'.

"Zaku?!"

The Cyclops, as it was called, casually raised its leg and kicked away the wreckage of the chariots in a seemingly nonchalant manner.

Next, what appeared in the soldiers' eyes was the dark muzzle of the MS's gun.

then……

'Bang bang bang bang'

120mm shells rained down, and before they could explode a second time, their immense kinetic energy turned the soldiers who couldn't react in time, along with their anti-aircraft guns, into a mass of steel and flesh.

Meanwhile, the self-propelled artillery and tanks that had barely survived seemed to be about to launch a counterattack, but were completely crushed by the twin-mounted particle cannons that rained down from the sky.

From the air, the high-precision optical viewfinder, unaffected by Minovsky particles, easily captures the smoke from the explosions and the moving mobile suits and tanks.

"As a result, more than two months had passed before the actual war began, and Earthlings still hadn't adapted to the effects of the Minovsky particles."

"However, no matter how many times they were defeated, they were able to continuously build up an army of resistance."

"But in the end, it was all in vain..."

The moment the words left his mouth, Major General Keller realized that his tone seemed a bit too absolute, so he quickly shook his head.

"At least until the Federation's new weapons are deployed in actual combat... that should be the case."

"But I think I saw 'Gundam' before."

"Is there? Where?"

"In that corner over there."

Although the images inside the bridge cannot be zoomed in, the outlines are still relatively clear – the low-recoil long-barreled guns are, after all, a very conspicuous feature.

"But that kind of thing is definitely not the Federation's new weapon mentioned in the intelligence. At the very least, it should be something like the Steel Cannon on the moon back then, although that thing is far inferior to our Zeon's Zaku."

What are real mobile suits like?

Zeon had already provided the answer through numerous collisions in the universe—swift speed, while mimicking human joints as much as possible to make flexible movements, and thus mastering a wide variety of weapons.

Just as humanity ventured beyond Earth into space, the existence of mobile suits is akin to humanity conquering the universe with its own bodies—though this is merely a rhetorical device used by Zeon's propaganda department, it is enough to reveal the underlying philosophy of this combat weapon.

"Although in essence it was just a compromise made because of the small population and the need to block the Federation's firepower tactics."

Looking at her superior officer's grumbling expression, Cynthia couldn't help but sigh:

"Lord Yuri, these are things that should not be said."

"I know, that's why I'm only telling you, isn't it?"

He gently pinched his secretary's cheek, his slightly drunken eyes even gazing at her long, golden hair:

"Anyway, you're also from the Zabi family's educational institution, aren't you?"

"Lord Yuri..."

Upon hearing this, Cynthia's expression changed.

But Major General Keller simply yawned:

"Speaking of which, aren't we almost at our next destination?"

"……Yes."

Quickly regaining her senses, Cynthia looked at the still-functioning electronic map in front of her:

"The next location is Army Base No. 11, which, if the information is correct, is also the base of the main force of the 5th Division of the Federation Army."

“Okay, maintain the particle concentration level, then contact Bona for me. I need his Buffalo for us…”

'boom'

Suddenly, a sudden explosion resounded.

There was no need to detect anything or make any special checks; simply following the roar, one could see the flames burning ten kilometers away.

'Didi Didi'

But before anyone could speak, a brief communication message echoed directly through the bridge.

"I'm very sorry, Major General, we have been attacked..."

"what?"

"Aircraft carrier...power is reduced and out of control; hangar has also been destroyed."

"Could we have been attacked? But the missiles of the Federation fighter jets shouldn't be able to function under the influence of Minovsky particles!"

"No, it's not a fighter jet, it's a mobile suit."

"what?"

"It's a Federation Forces mobile suit!"

'Sizzle'

Then, communication was interrupted by some sudden and intense interference.

At this point, however, communication might be completely unnecessary.

Standing on the bridge, he could see the flames rising from the other side of the clouds, and the large iron birds, seemingly out of control, were crashing toward them.

The original 15-kilometer formation distance was completely closed in just a few seconds thanks to the continuous operation of the remaining nuclear thermal jet engines, and the outline was even getting bigger.

As the two sides drew so close, Major General Keller could clearly see the inextinguishable flames that had ignited at the root of the main wing.

"The engine was punctured, the hangar was destroyed, but other parts were undamaged..."

With just a glance, the unusual 'injury' alerted him:

"Wait, could it be a direct hit from above?!"

…………

Above the even wider clouds, the pitch-black giant—Gundam—was fixed in a kneeling position on the 'flight platform' that originally belonged to Zeon.

He gripped the long-barreled rifle, which resembled a heavy cannon, with both hands, and a crimson light shone in his eyes.

After the compressed particle cannon was fired, the nozzles on the back and the nozzles on the flight pedals worked together to barely stop the recoil.

Immediately, the barrel opened on both sides, expelling the accumulated heat along with the vaporized coolant.

"First round of shelling complete."

Chapter 70: Visual Air Combat

"According to the intelligence provided by the Pompan, Zeon's large carrier battle groups are patrolling the battlefield, interfering with the entire battlefield by scattering Minovsky particles."

Of course, this is already a standard tactic for Zeon.

Using this tactic, they shattered the Union's proud artillery strategy at the Battle of Loum.

Relying on the same tactics, Earth's supposedly robust defenses were also shattered. The Earth Federation, which should have been proud of its beyond-visual-range precision strikes, was rendered blind and forced to rely on armored vehicles and equipment that hadn't been updated in decades to engage in armored missile countermeasures.