Gundam, Gravity Elegy

However, Zeon's opportunistic tactics, used to compensate for its own shortcomings, were not without flaws.

"Because of its inherent interference principle, if you investigate in reverse, you can quickly detect the existence of the combat zone, and at the same time, the place with the highest particle concentration is its center."

"More importantly, in order to interfere with the Federal Air Force and force them to engage in dogfights that they haven't trained for a long time within visual range, their own reconnaissance capabilities have also been severely weakened. At the same time, in order to carry out air-to-ground suppression and to effectively drop explosives, their altitude has been maintained at the extreme 'high altitude' of about six thousand meters."

And that's how the defect appeared.

"In the Minovsky particle environment, with the correction of external optical sensors, the effective range of the long-barreled rifle against ships is about 10 kilometers. However, if the distance is shortened slightly, the distance can be reduced to about 6 kilometers by using the Zeon signal identification of the D.D. bomber. At this distance, not to mention the engine, even the hangar can be penetrated."

'Boom'

The smoke and dust almost completely enveloped the aircraft carrier, and even without relying on the high-precision optical sniper scope connected to the cockpit, its trajectory was accurately displayed on the screen.

"Speaking of which, you've been aiming at the engine the whole time. What if it explodes and blows off one of the wings?"

Listening to the somewhat nonsensical questions over the phone, which was so close at hand, Gao Ren couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

“You provided the Gau-class aircraft carrier. Don’t you know that it has jet vents on both sides of its main body to provide lift, Captain?”

Ultimately, the design of the Gau-class aircraft carrier was seriously flawed. It didn't resemble an airplane at all; it was more like a spaceship with two wings added. Its lift was entirely provided by the downward-facing nozzles of the main body.

But precisely because of this, even if one wing is completely damaged, the remaining operating engines can ensure that this super-large aircraft carrier can glide and make an emergency landing.

"Anyway, as long as we make sure it doesn't disintegrate into indiscriminate large missiles in mid-air, there are Federation troops below."

"You sound like you care a lot about the soldiers on the ground, but I hope you can put that concern into our own safety from now on."

This statement wasn't actually a joke:

"Our location should be discovered after the surprise attack."

At the same time, Gao Ren had already heard the alarm echoing in the cockpit:

"A fighter jet, flying at speeds close to Mach 5..."

"So, hold on tight!"

'Boom'

Kuvatro pushed all the way to the end, and the next moment, the violent push hit Gao Ren's body, which had never been considered strong.

And even more troublesome things are yet to come...

"Tsk, the leg restraints and the connection are alarming..."

"There's no other way, we'll just have to bear with it for now. We have to avoid these guys eventually."

"Then go and say that to Ms. Lutz!"

Of course, these conversations, which were merely internal communications within the federal forces, would remain unknown to outsiders. To them, the string of complaints could only coalesce into a terrifying reality:

"Can't hit?"

"why?"

“Those fighter jets could have been shot down very easily.”

At the very moment they passed each other, all the Zeon pilot could see was the clear image of those sunglasses:

"In the end, even though you're all in the same environment with Minovsky particles, your claim of being able to fly at the speed of a brick is just wishful thinking!"

Those 'eyes' behind the lenses were scarlet and bloodthirsty!

"bang bang bang bang"

The Vulcan cannons on either side of the head, coaxial with the main monitor, fired wildly, and the bullets fired at an angle quickly tore the fighter jet to shreds.

The flames from the explosion spread high in the sky, while the DDA bombers continued their advance.

"Save your bullets."

"I know."

Gao Ren glanced at the four or five red dots still surrounding him and narrowed his eyes.

"These guys aren't very good at aerial tactics. I think most of the Federation pilots who were shot down treated them like regular fighter jets."

The DFA-03 Doppler is covered in nozzles that allow it to perform bizarre maneuvers in the atmosphere. Upon closer inspection, the wings primarily provide lift; without them, it would be a giant flying saucer.

"With such a design that drastically reduces the range of the aircraft, it's no wonder that they've been unable to launch an effective attack on the Federal Air Force."

"But now, they have made up for their disadvantage in this regard."

"If by compensation you mean building those large 'aircraft carriers'..."

Gradually, the enormous, bloated body, like a whale in the sky, appeared below the clouds.

"Found it, the second one..."

Gundam sets up its long-barreled rifle.

"Particle loading, compression, and convergence."

"Flight pedal, deceleration and hovering, to prevent recoil."

At the same time, the target was locked onto through the sniper scope.

"Drip drip"

When Gundam detected the enemy's location while maneuvering, the Vansen, whose detection range was also quite large, also reacted:

"It's bad, Major! Enemy fighters... no, enemy mobile suits are closing in on us!"

"Don't panic, send the fighter squadron to meet them."

Inside the aircraft carrier's bridge, the commander's voice echoed as well.

"Carrier turning, anti-aircraft gun calibration!"

This line of thinking is certainly not wrong, and fighter escort is a basic tactical operation.

but……

"The steering is still too slow."

'boom'

'boom'

The compressed particle cannon, having gathered its full power, pierced directly through the root of the wing. Just like before, at a relatively short distance, the high-energy particle stream, before it even reached the dissipation stage, tore the hangar apart.

The dark clouds dispersed outwards, eventually transforming into a cold command from one of the companions:

"The Vansen is out of control!"

"Don't push yourself, find a place to make an emergency landing!"

In response to that final communication, Major General Kelleren spoke:

"We must do everything we can to survive, we absolutely must do everything we can to survive!"

"Lord Yuri, what if two Gauss are shot down in a row?"

"I know……"

The commander, feeling agitated, covered his head.

He didn't know when it started, but he suddenly felt his heart begin to ache, and the unease in his mind almost materialized.

His dizzy head even caused him to hallucinate; he even felt as if something, someone, was touching his cheek.

"Young Zeon Commander, Yuri Keller, having reaped so many lives, do you feel the weight of life?"

"what?!"

"Your comrades, your subordinates, they have always been calling for you."

"Lord Yuri...Lord Yuri!"

"Are you... ready to embark on your journey?"

"Lord Yuri!!"

After finally regaining consciousness, Yuri simply clutched his head.

After the inexplicable drowsiness dissipated, the empty bridge remained before him, and what appeared before him was the face of his secretary, a face he knew all too well:

"Lord Yuri, are you alright?"

Were you the one calling me earlier?

"Yes, we are all waiting for your instructions."

Meeting the secretary's concerned gaze, Yuri took a deep breath:

"Alright, now listen to my command—all ships, ascend and deploy your anti-aircraft guns!"

After gently rubbing his temples, the corresponding strategic plan also came to mind:

"Prepare the escape transport planes, then launch the tank."

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Although many people have doubts about this, starting with the Unicorn animation, UC particle weapons have already been kinetic weapons, all of which were done by Magnum.

Chapter 71: The Approaching Black Monster

Above the clouds, at an altitude of approximately 8000 meters above the ground, special flight pedals are cruising at a relatively normal speed.

As the accumulated heat dissipated from both sides of the gun, the black Gundam once again raised the long-barreled rifle.

"Okay, the second one has been shot down as well."

Based on current intelligence, the Gau-class bomber formation should consist of three aircraft per group, in other words:

"There's only one left."

But Gao Ren showed no joy upon hearing the news.

"This is truly the worst-case scenario for us."

As he watched the aircraft carrier disappear completely from the aircraft's detection range, he confirmed one thing:

"I didn't see a secondary explosion in the hangar, which at least means that the thing shouldn't be on that Gau."

"It's okay, there's only one left anyway."

Kuvatro's voice sounded relaxed, but reality was clearly not so easy.

'Didi Didi'

"Tsk, a fighter jet..."

That familiar feeling of being pushed back came again. Gao Ren gripped the control lever tightly. While his gaze swept over the changing winds and clouds around him, his eyes couldn't help but be drawn to the urgent temporary interface.

But now, he can't complain about anything like speed. After shooting down two aircraft carriers in succession, the surrounding fighter jets that have already reacted are gradually approaching it.

"There's a machine gun mounted on its back, should we take it out and use it?"

Glancing at the almost visible barrage of machine gun fire that followed the tail fin of the flight pedal, Gao Ren simply gripped the control stick tightly.

"I'd like to, but now's not the time to change weapons..."

His body was completely pressed against the seat back, and Gao Ren even felt that the control lever was stuck to his hands.

The thrust from behind, along with the ever-present call of Mother Earth, nearly tore his body in two.

"Tch, damn gravity..."

"Didn't you grow up on Earth?"

"Is this the time to talk about that kind of thing...?"

Suddenly, Gao Ren felt a jolt, as if he were immersed in seawater.

'Drip drip'

'Boom'

When I came to my senses, the distinctive, intense roar of the thermonuclear engine rang out along with the alarm.

"A super-strong heat source reaction...down below?!"