Gundam UC Hunting Time

On the same day, Lieutenant General Amundsen, commander of Luna 2 Base, retired due to health reasons, and Major Wolfgang Warken assumed the position of interim commander. Immediately upon assuming command, Commander Warken telegraphed Federation Forces Headquarters Gabro, requesting that Black Reaper Lin Xingyuan return to base immediately.

History has turned a new page.

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The story is finally about to begin!

Chapter 157 Dissolution and Separation

On September 4, UC0079, just as the Scorpio unit returned to Gabro base, officers from the personnel department came to their door.

"I've come to convey the latest instructions from military headquarters to your unit—"

The officer giving the order spoke with a serious expression and in a businesslike tone.

"Order: Effective immediately, the Scorpio Tactical Testing Unit ceases all combat missions, disbands in place, and all personnel return to their respective units—"

As expected, Lin Xingyuan bowed and stepped forward to receive the instructions. Doris and Mira were not surprised, but Lilith Aiden, Shirley Page, and Anita couldn't help but show surprise.

"Disband!?"

"Return to their respective posts?"

"Aren't we a propaganda unit?"

In such a situation, private conversations would be inappropriate, but given their outstanding military achievements and the fact that they were women, the messenger did not act too harshly.

"The propaganda work will not stop. After you return to your original units, you will still have corresponding obligations to cooperate," he patiently explained.

In other words, they will return to their original units as seeds and bring out a group of 'star troops'.

Then the messenger looked at Lin Xingyuan.

"Major Lin, as instructed by headquarters, after receiving your new machine, you will return to Luna Base 2 aboard the soon-to-be-commissioned Pegasus-class destroyer, number 2. That's all."

"Pegasus? Oh, Pegasus-class?"

[Oh! The white base is coming!]

【Lin Youde, You're Great】

Why is it the second ship? What about the first ship?

The Pegasus-class ships were designed and built simultaneously. The first ship's engine did not meet the requirements during construction, so it had to be reworked. The second ship, on the other hand, was completed faster than the first ship because that part was not built.

[So, is the PL (Power Provoke) going to be assigned to the White Base?]

Are you blind? He just hitched a ride to Luna 2.

Regardless, the main story is finally about to begin.

The viewers in the live chat were very excited, and Lin Xingyuan felt the same way. He was finally going to get his own personal machine.

"Yes, the Pegasus-class will be completed and commissioned today. It's a really good ship."

The messenger smiled, saluted, and turned to leave. Lin Xingyuan watched him go, then turned back to see several melancholy faces. Anita's eyes were already red, Lilith had her head down, her long eyelashes obscuring the emotions in her eyes, and Shirley Paige was biting her lip, looking unwilling.

"Does that mean we're all going our separate ways and no longer a team?"

Anita looked directly at Lin Xingyuan, her voice choked with emotion.

"There's no other way. The situation in the universe is bad, and we need your captain, which is me, to put out the fire. Sigh, having such great power is such a hassle."

Lin Xingyuan joked, trying to lighten the mood, but his voice also carried a hint of reluctance.

Anita looked at the others: Lilith Aiden's eyes were full of reluctance, but she only nodded silently without saying a word. Mira leaned against the wall, smoking a cigarette. Her expression was obscured by the swirling smoke, but the trembling cigarette butt at her fingertips betrayed the turmoil in her heart. Doris met her gaze, shrugged, and sighed.

"...That's how it is. The captain is different from us."

They were all soldiers who could be sacrificed, while Lin Xingyuan was already an indispensable and fierce general. These words were like a thorn in Anita's heart. She pursed her lips in dissatisfaction and looked at Shirley Page.

"I think I belong to the Space Force."

Shirley Paige blinked, unable to hide her smugness. She had made up her mind: she would go back and submit a report, volunteering to be transferred to Lin Xingyuan's command. As long as she could be with her captain, it didn't matter where she served.

Incidentally, this girl is actually the lively and somewhat mischievous type. The reason she appears serious and earnest is because she hasn't proven her worth yet—she joined the renowned Black Reaper right after graduation, was appointed vice-captain as a rookie pilot, and her teammates are all outstanding. Under such pressure, it's natural that she can't relax.

"How cunning... How can he be transferred to the Space Force?"

Anita, looking unwilling, wiped away her tears and looked at Doris. Lilith also perked up her ears, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Submitting a report to the personnel bureau should be enough, right?"

Doris watched their expressions with amusement and made a sly suggestion, to which Mira responded coldly.

"It's impossible to accept this."

Given their fame, the Army would never agree to it. They were the Army's icons, its morale-boosting stars; how could they be easily let go?

"嘁~"

Anita sighed and pumped her fist in disappointment, while Lin Xingyuan smiled and comforted her:

"It's alright, the war will end soon, and we'll have a chance to meet again."

He said this based on his understanding of the future, and it was not unfounded. However, Anita and others were experiencing the most brutal war in human history, and life and death separations were commonplace, so they were not so confident.

"I hope so... Although it was a short time, it was an honor to work with you. Thank you for taking care of us, and please take care on your journey!"

Looking up at Lin Xingyuan with reluctance, Anita forced a smile, took off the cross from her neck, stood on tiptoe to put it on him, and gently stroked the patterns on the cross with her fingers, saying solemnly.

"I will pray to God every day, that the glory of victory may always be upon you."

"Thank you."

Lin Xingyuan was flattered and accepted the compliment with a bow of his head, saying with emotion.

"I will too. May you have unparalleled good luck."

Me too.

Lilith Aiden wasn't much of a talker, only able to offer dry, monotone responses, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes. Lin Xingyuan turned to her again.

"Once we get back, let's change the color of the machine."

"What!?"

Lilith stared in astonishment, thinking Lin Xingyuan was going to strip her of the honor he had lent her. Knowing she was mistaken, Lin Xingyuan smiled and patted her shoulder reassuringly.

"Don't overthink it. It's not that you lack ability, it's just that I think that color suits you better. Red is a good choice, symbolizing righteous revenge. What do you think?"

"...I will, Captain, please take care."

Although the misunderstanding was cleared up, Lilith was still sad. She raised her hand to salute Lin Xingyuan with an exceptionally upright posture, as if she wanted to sever her hidden feelings for Lin Xingyuan in this way. However, when she finished speaking, her voice choked and trembled involuntarily.

Lin Xingyuan returned the greeting solemnly, then turned to Mira and extended his hand to this dutiful intelligence officer.

Thank you for everything.

"After all, it's work, and so am I. I hope you, Major, will have a safe and successful day."

Hearing the blessing implied in her sharp and angular words, Lin Xingyuan couldn't help but smile. He then turned to look at Doris, who was hugging her arms and complaining with a look of utter disgust.

"Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? It's not like we're parting ways today, why are you starting this sentimental performance now?"

Her voice carried a hint of impatience, but the slight redness in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.

"That's true, then let's go have a big meal!"

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Chapter 158 Boarding the White Base (Bonus Chapter!)

September 13, UC 0079, Gabro Base —

“Ray Za Barrel, ordered to greet you, Lieutenant, what are your instructions?

The tram stopped outside the dormitory, and Ray, dressed in an Earth Force uniform, got off and saluted Sherry Page, who was waiting.

"Huh?"

This was a striking young man with slightly long blond hair that reached his neck, handsome features, and a calm demeanor. Even Shirley Page, who had seen many talented young people, couldn't help but be taken aback.

"...Did the captain send you? You're also an MS pilot?"

Looking Lei up and down, she could hardly believe it. She always felt that such a handsome young man should not belong to the army, but was more suitable to appear on movie sets and religious sites.

"Yes, please give instructions."

Ray reminded her, and Shirley Paige snapped out of her daze. While secretly amazed by Lin Xingyuan's good eye for choosing people, she went to move her luggage. Ray immediately stepped forward to help, but the luggage was unexpectedly heavy and made a metallic clanging sound, which startled him.

"Um!?"

“It’s the gym equipment, you’re really strong.” Shirley Paige laughed, praising her as she easily lifted another, larger, and heavier piece of luggage and placed it in the car. Then, with graceful movements, she hopped into the passenger seat: “Okay, let’s go.”

Lei was surprised by the athlete's abilities, which were almost like those of a Coordinator, but he didn't show it. He got back into the driver's seat and drove away from the dormitory area.

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"There's a mistake! Supplies should be moved through the third passage! This place is already crowded enough!"

"Don't pile up the ammunition here! Move it now!!"

Various shouts rose and fell, and the dock, converted from a natural cave, was bustling with people and vehicles. The most eye-catching thing in the dock was the large white warship, which was nearly 300 meters long. Its towering bridge and the hull extending forward on both sides made it look like a giant beast with wings on its back.

A small electric car sped through the noisy dock. Ray skillfully maneuvered the steering wheel, dodging passing machinery and vehicles with his exceptional driving skills, but he was still stuck at the boarding gate. Shirley Page smoothed her wind-blown hair, looked at the chaotic scene before her, and couldn't help but complain.

"Oh dear, what a mess!"

"The person in charge of coordination is incompetent."

Ray commented coldly, his brows furrowed. Seeing his expression, Shirley found it amusing.

"There's nothing we can do; there are just too many new recruits in the army."

However, remembering that Lei was also a newcomer, she immediately changed the subject, admiring the magnificent warship in front of her.

"But this ship is really huge, even bigger than the Magellan-class. It's said to be the first dual-purpose air and space warship designed for mobile suit operations? How many can it carry?"

"I don't know..." Lei replied dismissively in a cold tone—the unique appearance of the white base reminded him of the Archangel, which was not a pleasant memory.

"Hmm... speaking of which, where is the captain?"

Shirley Page then asked why, although she had successfully transferred to Lin Xingyuan's command, she hadn't seen him recently.

"The captain went to move the mechs."

Ray replied, his tone still indifferent, his manner utterly unpleasant. This successfully made Shirley Paige wonder if he disliked her. However, she was a proud person and wouldn't actively try to please someone with a cold attitude, even if that person was devastatingly handsome. She immediately crossed her legs, put her hands behind her head, turned her head away, and then saw two more ships of the same type under construction in the nearby dock.

"That's great, I wonder if there's any for us."

As an excellent MS pilot, she naturally wanted to ride on an equally excellent mothership. Compared to the modified older ships, the dual-purpose air and space attack ships designed for MS operations were clearly more attractive, and it would be even better if the living quarters had a gravity environment.

Upon hearing this, Lei turned his head and saw a black-painted Gundam-type mobile suit move over on its own.

"The captain is here."

Inside the black-painted cockpit of the RX-79E, Lin Xingyuan immediately spotted the two people blocking the boarding gate through the 220° panoramic screen. He maneuvered the machine forward, extending its mechanical arm. Lei and Shirley immediately understood, stopping the tram aside and jumping on with their luggage. The black Gundam then rose and strode into the white wooden horse's hangar.

This is where the main characters often hang out.

The viewers in the bullet comments all came to see the scenery. Lin Xingyuan activated the automatic landing program, allowing the trial-produced quantum computer-type AI to take over the machine and complete the fixation quickly and well.

"Is everything ready?"

The hatch opened, and he greeted the two men with a smile.

"Ready? By the way, Captain, what's that equipment on the back of that machine?"

Shirley Page was very interested in the four cylindrical tubes with propulsion nozzles on the back of the RX-79E and asked curiously.

"An all-around attack backpack, the researchers call it the 'Dragon Rider' system." Lin Xingyuan answered half-jokingly, winking at Lei—he could use this system too, and he believed that Durandal was already preparing it for him.