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"Ladies and gentlemen from the Solar System Federation, the S10 Pan-Solar System Mech Warfare Championship has come to a successful conclusion. Let us congratulate the warriors from the NUP Lunar Federation for emerging as the team champions with a tremendous lead of 25,000 points. The ROM Mars Federation fighters secured the runner-up position, while the Earth Federation USE claimed the third place. TAS, the joint autonomous state of Titan and Star City in space, secured the fourth position. We extend our gratitude to them for their thrilling battles."
This highly anticipated event in the human world, after more than a month of intense battles, has yielded its results. NUP has successfully defended its dominant position and expanded the gap even further. As of S10, NUP has won a total of six championships, USE has won two championships, and ROM has won two championships. In the previous editions, the three major federations took turns dominating, but recently NUP has showcased its dominance.
The final night of the Solar System Mech Warfare Championship, known as the "Superstar Night," featured the current hottest super idol, Arths, who performed five consecutive songs on the Superstar stage. This has made S10 a classic edition of the Mech Warfare Championship.
Arths, despite not being well-versed in mecha, was specifically chosen by the organizers, as the most popular idol was needed to match the intensity of the strongest competition. Finally, Arths was moved by their sincerity, resulting in this grand event where the combination of beautiful heroines and heroes became truly magnificent.
The month-and-a-half-long competition attracted over two hundred billion viewers from the Solar System, and both the showcased high-level skills and Arths' classic repertoire contributed to the unprecedented grandeur of the event.
However, the highly anticipated Earth versus Moon fierce battle turned into the Moon's exclusive dominance. Not only did the Moon secure the championship, but they also extended the gap. Furthermore, it was an unexpected turn of events when ROM surpassed USE, leaving many astonished. The Martians have finally found their distinctive style in beast-shaped mecha and demonstrated their courage and determination, especially their extraordinary spirit of seeking victory in critical moments.
Despite the praise from the external world, the Martians themselves are far from content. They have only one goal in mind: to become the number one in the human world.
At present, atop Mars' highest peak, Olympus Mons, a new round of intensive training has already begun.
From a certain perspective, the Mech Warfare Championship is also a reflection of comprehensive national strength. NUP has already taken a comprehensive lead in terms of economy and technology, making it the de facto leader of the Solar System Federation. Mars, despite years of perseverance, has made remarkable progress. Even TAS showcased its unique style in this championship, where the "Giant God-Weapons" series of mecha, despite appearing cumbersome, proved to be incredibly powerful. As for USE, the once-dominant force in the Solar System, their performance can only be described as lackluster.
The stage is set for heroes to rise.
In this edition of the championship, awards were given for the "Top Ten Ace Pilots," the "Top Ten Ace Mecha," and the "Top Ten Solar System Military Academies." Among the top ten pilots, seven were from the Moon, earning them the title of the new "Big Dipper."
NUP's Alex Stellar Mech Warfare Academy has been named the top military academy in the Solar System for the year, securing the prestigious War God Trophy.
S10 is a celebration for the people of the Moon, as they have achieved their second consecutive victory and now have another opportunity to compete for a three-peat.
After this edition of the championship, fame and fortune have been obtained. It once again proves that NUP's positioning of light to medium super mecha, specifically in the 50 to 60-ton range, will become the mainstream in the foreseeable future.
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Meanwhile, on Earth, in a dormitory in Tianjing, the largest city in the Asian region...
"Damn, Xiaopang, your eyes are about to pop out. I really don't understand you. What's so interesting about looking at something you can't touch?" Wearing a handsome white shirt and light-colored jeans, Marlon couldn't help but comment. He simply couldn't comprehend the satisfaction derived solely from spiritual connection.
"Marlon, you don't understand. Arths is my goddess!" Xiaotang remained fixated on the screen, unable to divert his gaze, even reluctant to blink. He was a die-hard fan of Arths and also held a position in the Tianjing Fan Club. Arths was not only his idol but also his source of inspiration. Xiaopang was the most amiable person in the dormitory, always willing to help out. However, when it came to Arths, he was fiercely loyal and would not tolerate any criticism against her.
"You, Xiaoniao in the forest, are not as good as a bird in hand. Be a bit more down-to-earth." Marlon shrugged, implying that Arths was addictive and one shouldn't indulge in watching her too much. Even someone as seasoned as Marlon couldn't resist falling into that trap.
On the far left, a young man lifted dumbbells while watching the awards ceremony. His body was covered in solid muscles. It was Musashi, nicknamed "Crusher," the highest academic achiever in the dormitory. He was well-built both physically and academically.
"I have to admit that NUP's participants have the advantage in mecha comprehension, physical fitness, and combat skills." Musashi watched the TianXun live broadcast with envy. "Haoge, you were right. However, I still believe that lightweight mecha have flaws. This defeat was partly due to underestimating the opponents. This year will be different."
Before the competition started, the other three believed that Earth had a fighting chance. However, the outcome was a crushing defeat. If it weren't for the overall weakness of Titan, Earth might have ended up at the bottom.
"The most suitable is the best," Marlon shrugged. "The inherent genetic advantage of the Moon's Ivan trait selection is the highest. They have the edge. The learning curve for various new mecha models is steep, demanding great physical capabilities. However, the performance ceiling is also high, with rich functionality. The people of the Moon have decided to take the high-end route, leaving others behind."
"When are we going to eat?" Li Hao patted his belly.
"It's not mealtime yet. Today, it's on me, brothers. Tomorrow is the freshmen welcome event, and I need all of you to lend a hand. If we all work together, success is guaranteed," Marlon declared with determination.
Marlon was the president of the Photography Club, and his aspiration was to capture youth and beauty.
Room 4396 in the A-grade Military Academy in Tianjing had gained some recognition. As the top-ranked military academy in the Asian region, it was undoubtedly a gathering place for elites. Li Hao, Xiaotang, Musashi,Marlon, male, has a fondness for women. He hails from Longgang City and was specially recruited for the Star Wars Department. He gained fame with a performance at the freshmen welcome event and managed to woo Sheng Man, a senior student from the Dance Club and a beauty majoring in journalism. Since then, they have become a heavenly couple, sprinkling love all around and making their dormitory mates green with envy.
As for Li Hao and Xiaotang, they are childhood friends, both born and raised in Tianjing. Xiaotang is a bit chubby with a cute, harmless face. His combat style is heavily biased towards scientific disciplines, making him rubbish in close combat. However, he excels in shooting, especially sniping, displaying exceptional talent. It is said that when he was admitted, teachers debated whether or not to accept him.
Li Hao, the dormitory leader of 4396... he is the oldest among them. He originally applied to the journalism department at Tianjing University, but somehow got reassigned to the mecha department. Initially, Musashi and Marlon had some objections, as they were young people who couldn't stand seeing others using connections to get ahead. In Marlon's words, it's not a big deal to use connections, but at least there should be some substance. Substance, right?
At first, they had their differences, but Li Hao didn't take offense. Later, Xiaotang informed them that Li Hao was an orphan, without any connections. Li Hao himself was also puzzled by the reassignment. A comrade from the trenches, they quickly became close friends.
"Hao Ge, Xiaopang, you two really need to be careful this semester. You know we have a new principal, General Long Danni. She's not someone to mess with. You guys need to work hard. Hao Ge, stop using the virtual mode for EMP training. That thing is useless, except for the pleasure it provides," Marlon said.
The EMP system was developed by the Solar System Federation Research Headquarters and covers all four major alliance mecha types. It is regularly updated and has two modes: virtual mode and real mode. The virtual mode is an experience open to the public, allowing anyone to enjoy the fun of mecha. This is one of the significant reasons for the Mech Warfare Championship's large fan base.
Professional military academy students or amateur participants with a rating over 500 and passing the physical fitness test can access the real mode.
In the real mode, participants experience 70% of the impact and physical burden resulting from actual mecha collisions. It requires professionalism.
Initially, the Federation opened the virtual mode due to budget constraints, hoping to raise some funds. They didn't promote it much, but it became incredibly popular. Even the Federation couldn't bear to abandon such a significant source of income. It has now become the absolute mainstream entertainment mode. Surprisingly, in the virtual mode, women make up 40% of the participants, which is quite astonishing.
EMP scoring rules dictate that victories in virtual mode yield very low scores, focusing primarily on entertainment. Therefore, even the top experts usually achieve only four to five hundred points at most. High scores can only be achieved in the real mode.
For example, in this Pan-Solar System Championship, the basic requirement for participation in the Asian region's selection process is an EMP score of over 1200 or an A-level rating in a specific ability.
Among the residents of dormitory 4396, Musashi has the best academic performance. His end-of-year score was 1296. He didn't specifically aim for a higher score but feels confident in achieving over 2000 this year. Marlon, on the other hand, scored 1020. Keep in mindoh well, how should I put it... he actually didn't use the virtual mode, but he still used the virtual mode.
Musashi entered a training room, and Li Hao smiled. Suddenly, TianXun buzzed. Li Hao glanced at it and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but in the next moment, he regained his composure.
There was an anonymous email in TianXun.