Green Arrow was one of the midsized stars.h.i.+ps in the fleet . It was also one of their 12 wars.h.i.+ps, with 125 mech pilots . According to Ye Chong's designations, each wars.h.i.+p would have a Company of pilots .
Today, Green Arrow was led not by its usual leader, the 5th Company's Sergeant, but by Captain Xi Qing . Not only did Xi Qing himself was sent to Green Arrow, he also brought another four Companies to the s.h.i.+p . This brought the number of mech pilots...o...b..ard the Green Arrow to 250 .
Xi Qing boarded Green Arrow when the s.h.i.+p retreated deeper into the fleet to reorganize its crew .
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone!" Xi Qing nodded in greeting and respect to the mech pilots and gestured for them to remain seated .
He looked around, and saw that everyone had their attention on him .
"Now, there's a very difficult task to be a.s.signed to you . Are you scared?" Xi Qing smiled .
"No way!"
"h.e.l.l no!"
"Captain, when has any one of us said we're scared?"
"That's right, just say the word and we'll get to it!"
… . . .
They sounded loud and energetic enough . Some even stood up in protest .
"Alright! We have good people fighting with us!" Xi Qing said with pride . "However, the task we have is hard enough that we'll need another four Companies to fight alongside us . I hope we can all work together and take down those creatures!" Xi Qing made a downward slas.h.i.+ng motion with his tightly clenched right fist .
"Yes Sir!" Everyone roared out .
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The red-tailed beasts were numerous like a locust plague, and they had many stars.h.i.+ps in the fleet . The fragile parts of the stars.h.i.+ps had all been fortified, so the red-tailed beasts could not do much to them . For the moment, the battle had reached a stalemate . The red-tailed beasts stayed together despite their numbers, maintaining their large formation . Since Ye Chong's side could not send out any s.h.i.+ps to battle it out, he could only be on the defense . In short, the red-tailed beasts held the active position in the battle .
Suddenly, three stars.h.i.+ps left the fleet and came out .
The three stars.h.i.+ps immediately drew the attention of the red-tailed beasts . In fact, Ye Chong's fleet was too strongly defended that the thousand-strong red-tailed beast army was like an ant before an elephant . Even though many red-tailed beasts were drawn away by the energy cells and left the main army, the great majority of red-tailed beasts were still in formation .
The sudden movements from the three stars.h.i.+ps was a striking turn of events in the battle .
The red-tailed beast army went for the s.h.i.+ps without delay . They were much faster and more agile than the stars.h.i.+ps . The stars.h.i.+ps made all sorts of evasive maneuvers to no avail .
The crew members in the three stars.h.i.+ps heard what sounded like raindrops falling onto their s.h.i.+ps . In just a moment, the red-tailed beasts were crawling all over the three s.h.i.+ps . It was a terrifying sight .
Major's forehead glistened with sweat that went rolling down his cheeks . He was panting heavily . He was in an agitated state right now . His face was unnaturally red, and his breaths were short and laboured . He knew that the stakes of this battle had never been higher . How much higher, he did not know .
"Open the hatch!"
The heavy metal hatch in front of him opened silently .
Major straightened himself . He held his breath as he locked his gaze at the hatch exit . Right now, he was like a wild beast ready to unleash its full strength .
Five red-tailed beasts came into the pa.s.sageway like predators that smelled blood .
Behind them were several more red-tailed beasts .
Five Fighter mechs were already positioned into a defensive formation . The red-tailed beasts rushed in like a black tsunami wave, reaching the Fighter mechs in an instant .
Bang bang bang bang bang!
Under the continuous impacts, all five Fighters were forced back a few steps! The red-tailed beasts had strongly collided into them . The creatures did not fare too well themselves, looking slightly taken aback . However, they continued to swiftly move, sticking to the sides to allow more of their kind to enter the pa.s.sageway .
"Hold your positions!" Major shouted . Veins showed on his temples, but his hands moved quickly . He knew that this was not the time to retreat . If they did not hold their position now, they would be pushed further back and closer to defeat .
Wham! Major's Fighter stomped into the ground, pus.h.i.+ng the mech forward .
The squad members understood each other perfectly . There was no cowardice in these spearheads! They all knew without Major's reminder that they must not back down now .
The four Fighter mechs adjusted themselves and pushed forward, pus.h.i.+ng against the ground or the side walls . They found themselves right behind Major's mech again in no time .
"Go to h.e.l.l!" Major yelled as he ran straight into one of the red-tailed beasts that was coming in . His Fighter's metal fist connected with the red-tailed beast's arrowhead tail, creating sparks .
The strong impact nearly through Major off balance, but the Fighter suddenly reached out with its left mechanical arm and grabbed onto the red-tailed beast's right ankle .
With its ankle caught, the creature was surprised, and whipped its red arrowhead tail towards the mech's throat .
The Fighter antic.i.p.ated it and narrowly avoided the attack .
This short exchange made a whole world of difference for the red-tailed beast . The four Fighter mechs criss-crossed over, and the trapped red-tailed beast was cut into eight pieces .
Major breathed heavily as he stared at the dead red-tailed beast . The pa.s.sageway was now full of red-tailed beasts . There were no less than dozens of them inside, and it was a terrifying idea to deal with .
The other red-tailed beasts were unaffected by the death of one its own . They were staring yearningly at the energy cells behind the mechs .
Major and his squad regrouped into formation . The next part of the battle was going to push them to their limits .
Just as the red-tailed beasts were trying to enter the pa.s.sageway, the three stars.h.i.+ps with red-tailed beasts crawling all over them were slowly making their way back to the fleet .
The other stars.h.i.+ps quickly made way for these three stars.h.i.+ps, now filled with very dangerous cargo .
These stars.h.i.+ps were very close to the three stars.h.i.+ps . They all kept their pa.s.sageway hatches open . An energy wave that was very familiar to the red-tailed beasts faintly but clearly came from within, despite the main attraction in the three stars.h.i.+ps .
The red-tailed beasts that could not fit themselves into the pa.s.sageways were drawn by the energy cells of these stars.h.i.+ps along the way . Soon, the red-tailed beasts began to drift away in twos or threes away from the three stars.h.i.+ps towards these distractions .
There were too many energy cells around them such that each pa.s.sageway would only attract a few red-tailed beasts .
The number of red-tailed beasts on the three stars.h.i.+ps reduced gradually over time . It was like watching a huge block of ice melt from a warm breeze, bit by bit .
Xi Qing saw the empty s.p.a.ce before him and felt the worry in him relaxed a bit . It was time!
He knew that the decisive part of the battle had arrived!
Seven stars.h.i.+ps that had prepared themselves now surrounded the three stars.h.i.+ps . The few red-tailed beasts that remained there suddenly realized that there was a much stronger energy wave coming from around them!
They got excited immediately and quickly abandoned the three stars.h.i.+ps for the other seven stars.h.i.+ps .
With so many red-tailed beasts drawn away, the remaining creatures were few enough to be absorbed by these ten stars.h.i.+ps .
There were not many red-tailed beasts left in outer s.p.a.ce . Most of them had already been lured into the pa.s.sageways of the s.h.i.+ps . Only a few slower ones were still outside .
Suddenly, all ten stars.h.i.+ps closed their hatches shut .
Now, the red-tailed beasts that were still outside began to sense that something was amiss, and began to panic . They could sense an impending threat and wanted to leave, but found that there was nowhere to escape .
The seven stars.h.i.+ps had formed a small but tight surround formation . The s.p.a.ce between them could only allow one or two red-tailed beasts to pa.s.s through at any time . Here was also where squads of mechs were now in position . In outer s.p.a.ce, a single mech could never hope to win against a red-tailed beast, but now the mechs could make up for this disadvantage by their strength in numbers .
Lure the enemy, disperse their forces, and surround them . Ye Chong's plan had been executed perfectly so far .
The red-tailed beasts struggled more fiercely than Ye Chong had antic.i.p.ated . The battle took place for almost five hours .
The first large scale battle by Ye Chong's fleet ended with their victory . The battle had been won with fine results . After the battle, the number of red-tailed beasts killed totaled up to 1,431 of them . They even managed to capture 20 of the creatures alive, which would be very important for research purposes .
This victory against the red-tailed beasts was unprecedented, a win on the largest scale ever recorded in Gray Valley .
The entire fleet basked in joy of their triumph . Everyone saw hope in their survival, having witnessed how they could take control of their own fate . The battle was a strong boost of morale for all the crew members .
Nonetheless, Ye Chong could not be happy with the tallied numbers at the end of the battle . They had lost close to 500 mech pilots, and suffered 300 more casualties . The casualty rate was at 50 percent, while death was close to a third . This victory was hard won . If they repeated the same battle a few times, there would be nothing left of the fleet .
The only thing that Ye Chong could appreciate was the fact that while they had lost many mech pilots, their overall battle strength had been elevated . Experienced mech pilots were different from newbies . An army that had fought an actual, hard won war was different from an ordinary army .
In the end, Ye Chong regretted nothing . He had already done his best, leading a batch of fres.h.i.+es and obtaining such a result . Even Shang was a little surprised .
Little did he know that this victory had given him much more than that .
Chapter 494 Changes IITranslator EndlessFantasy Translation Editor EndlessFantasy TranslationGreen Arrow was one of the midsized stars.h.i.+ps in the fleet . It was also one of their 12 wars.h.i.+ps, with 125 mech pilots . According to Ye Chong s designations, each wars.h.i.+p would have a Company of pilots . Today, Green Arrow was led not by its usual leader, the 5th Company s Sergeant, but by Captain Xi Qing . Not only did Xi Qing himself was sent to Green Arrow, he also brought another four Companies to the s.h.i.+p . This brought the number of mech pilots...o...b..ard the Green Arrow to 250 . Xi Qing boarded Green Arrow when the s.h.i.+p retreated deeper into the fleet to reorganize its crew . Thank you for your hard work, everyone Xi Qing nodded in greeting and respect to the mech pilots and gestured for them to remain seated . He looked around, and saw that everyone had their attention on him . Now, there s a very difficult task to be a.s.signed to you . Are you scared Xi Qing smiled . No way h.e.l.l no Captain, when has any one of us said we re scared That s right, just say the word and we ll get to it . . . They sounded loud and energetic enough . Some even stood up in protest . Alright We have good people fighting with us Xi Qing said with pride . However, the task we have is hard enough that we ll need another four Companies to fight alongside us . I hope we can all work together and take down those creatures Xi Qing made a downward slas.h.i.+ng motion with his tightly clenched right fist . Yes Sir Everyone roared out . The red tailed beasts were numerous like a locust plague, and they had many stars.h.i.+ps in the fleet . The fragile parts of the stars.h.i.+ps had all been fortified, so the red tailed beasts could not do much to them . For the moment, the battle had reached a stalemate . The red tailed beasts stayed together despite their numbers, maintaining their large formation . Since Ye Chong s side could not send out any s.h.i.+ps to battle it out, he could only be on the defense . In short, the red tailed beasts held the active position in the battle . Suddenly, three stars.h.i.+ps left the fleet and came out . The three stars.h.i.+ps immediately drew the attention of the red tailed beasts . In fact, Ye Chong s fleet was too strongly defended that the thousand strong red tailed beast army was like an ant before an elephant . Even though many red tailed beasts were drawn away by the energy cells and left the main army, the great majority of red tailed beasts were still in formation . The sudden movements from the three stars.h.i.+ps was a striking turn of events in the battle . The red tailed beast army went for the s.h.i.+ps without delay . They were much faster and more agile than the stars.h.i.+ps . The stars.h.i.+ps made all sorts of evasive maneuvers to no avail . The crew members in the three stars.h.i.+ps heard what sounded like raindrops falling onto their s.h.i.+ps . In just a moment, the red tailed beasts were crawling all over the three s.h.i.+ps . It was a terrifying sight . Major s forehead glistened with sweat that went rolling down his cheeks . He was panting heavily . He was in an agitated state right now . His face was unnaturally red, and his breaths were short and laboured . He knew that the stakes of this battle had never been higher . How much higher, he did not know . Open the hatch The heavy metal hatch in front of him opened silently . Major straightened himself . He held his breath as he locked his gaze at the hatch exit . Right now, he was like a wild beast ready to unleash its full strength . Five red tailed beasts came into the pa.s.sageway like predators that smelled blood . Behind them were several more red tailed beasts . Five Fighter mechs were already positioned into a defensive formation . The red tailed beasts rushed in like a black tsunami wave, reaching the Fighter mechs in an instant . Bang bang bang bang bang Under the continuous impacts, all five Fighters were forced back a few steps The red tailed beasts had strongly collided into them . The creatures did not fare too well themselves, looking slightly taken aback . However, they continued to swiftly move, sticking to the sides to allow more of their kind to enter the pa.s.sageway . Hold your positions Major shouted . Veins showed on his temples, but his hands moved quickly . He knew that this was not the time to retreat . If they did not hold their position now, they would be pushed further back and closer to defeat . Wham Major s Fighter stomped into the ground, pus.h.i.+ng the mech forward . The squad members understood each other perfectly . There was no cowardice in these spearheads They all knew without Major s reminder that they must not back down now . The four Fighter mechs adjusted themselves and pushed forward, pus.h.i.+ng against the ground or the side walls . They found themselves right behind Major s mech again in no time . Go to h.e.l.l Major yelled as he ran straight into one of the red tailed beasts that was coming in . His Fighter s metal fist connected with the red tailed beast s arrowhead tail, creating sparks . The strong impact nearly through Major off balance, but the Fighter suddenly reached out with its left mechanical arm and grabbed onto the red tailed beast s right ankle . With its ankle caught, the creature was surprised, and whipped its red arrowhead tail towards the mech s throat . The Fighter antic.i.p.ated it and narrowly avoided the attack . This short exchange made a whole world of difference for the red tailed beast . The four Fighter mechs criss crossed over, and the trapped red tailed beast was cut into eight pieces . Major breathed heavily as he stared at the dead red tailed beast . The pa.s.sageway was now full of red tailed beasts . There were no less than dozens of them inside, and it was a terrifying idea to deal with . The other red tailed beasts were unaffected by the death of one its own . They were staring yearningly at the energy cells behind the mechs . Major and his squad regrouped into formation . The next part of the battle was going to push them to their limits . Just as the red tailed beasts were trying to enter the pa.s.sageway, the three stars.h.i.+ps with red tailed beasts crawling all over them were slowly making their way back to the fleet . The other stars.h.i.+ps quickly made way for these three stars.h.i.+ps, now filled with very dangerous cargo . These stars.h.i.+ps were very close to the three stars.h.i.+ps . They all kept their pa.s.sageway hatches open . An energy wave that was very familiar to the red tailed beasts faintly but clearly came from within, despite the main attraction in the three stars.h.i.+ps . The red tailed beasts that could not fit themselves into the pa.s.sageways were drawn by the energy cells of these stars.h.i.+ps along the way . Soon, the red tailed beasts began to drift away in twos or threes away from the three stars.h.i.+ps towards these distractions . There were too many energy cells around them such that each pa.s.sageway would only attract a few red tailed beasts . The number of red tailed beasts on the three stars.h.i.+ps reduced gradually over time . It was like watching a huge block of ice melt from a warm breeze, bit by bit . Xi Qing saw the empty s.p.a.ce before him and felt the worry in him relaxed a bit . It was time He knew that the decisive part of the battle had arrived Seven stars.h.i.+ps that had prepared themselves now surrounded the three stars.h.i.+ps . The few red tailed beasts that remained there suddenly realized that there was a much stronger energy wave coming from around them They got excited immediately and quickly abandoned the three stars.h.i.+ps for the other seven stars.h.i.+ps . With so many red tailed beasts drawn away, the remaining creatures were few enough to be absorbed by these ten stars.h.i.+ps . There were not many red tailed beasts left in outer s.p.a.ce . Most of them had already been lured into the pa.s.sageways of the s.h.i.+ps . Only a few slower ones were still outside . Suddenly, all ten stars.h.i.+ps closed their hatches shut . Now, the red tailed beasts that were still outside began to sense that something was amiss, and began to panic . They could sense an impending threat and wanted to leave, but found that there was nowhere to escape . The seven stars.h.i.+ps had formed a small but tight surround formation . The s.p.a.ce between them could only allow one or two red tailed beasts to pa.s.s through at any time . Here was also where squads of mechs were now in position . In outer s.p.a.ce, a single mech could never hope to win against a red tailed beast, but now the mechs could make up for this disadvantage by their strength in numbers . Lure the enemy, disperse their forces, and surround them . Ye Chong s plan had been executed perfectly so far . The red tailed beasts struggled more fiercely than Ye Chong had antic.i.p.ated . The battle took place for almost five hours . The first large scale battle by Ye Chong s fleet ended with their victory . The battle had been won with fine results . After the battle, the number of red tailed beasts killed totaled up to 1,431 of them . They even managed to capture 20 of the creatures alive, which would be very important for research purposes . This victory against the red tailed beasts was unprecedented, a win on the largest scale ever recorded in Gray Valley . The entire fleet basked in joy of their triumph . Everyone saw hope in their survival, having witnessed how they could take control of their own fate . The battle was a strong boost of morale for all the crew members . Nonetheless, Ye Chong could not be happy with the tallied numbers at the end of the battle . They had lost close to 500 mech pilots, and suffered 300 more casualties . The casualty rate was at 50 percent, while death was close to a third . This victory was hard won . If they repeated the same battle a few times, there would be nothing left of the fleet . The only thing that Ye Chong could appreciate was the fact that while they had lost many mech pilots, their overall battle strength had been elevated . Experienced mech pilots were different from newbies . An army that had fought an actual, hard won war was different from an ordinary army . In the end, Ye Chong regretted nothing . He had already done his best, leading a batch of fres.h.i.+es and obtaining such a result . Even Shang was a little surprised . Little did he know that this victory had given him much more than that .
