Just as Lu Yinan and Lin Xi were showing off their skills in order to pass this assessment, in the principal's room of Sogenlong Military Academy, two rather old generals were discussing a plan that affected them.
This change in the interstellar security forces is the result of countless political disputes, and the chief officer of the United Solar System Fleet is naturally wanted by countless national forces.
In this era, the concept of the country is gradually declining. The crisis caused by the biological invasion of the fourth space has given humans signs of full integration. However, the various forces that exist there will not let their power disappear so easily. Therefore, the transactions under the ground are all involved and difficult to exhaust. New international organizations emerged, but no important direction was determined.
Although it lost part of its support and military power, under the operation of caring people, the new interstellar security force finally got rid of the constraints of various governments, so many long-term plans were put on the table.
Therefore, Admiral Lear, the dean of Sogenlong Military Academy, was not surprised at all by the visit of Gong Yuanqi, the first commander of the United Solar System Fleet.
Admiral Miyamoto Kei has been having a headache recently. The United Solar System Fleet has expanded to fourteen main battle fleets. He is at a loss as to what to choose as the commander of each fleet.
The establishment of the Solar System Fleet, according to the fleet oath, is to protect the safety of the earth and all humans in the solar system. But facing an incalculable number of enemies whose combat power is tens of billions of times greater than that of humans, Gong Yuanqi and everyone who knows the inside story know that the true purpose of the formation of the Solar System Fleet is to prepare in advance for the great escape of the entire human race.
After so many years of research, there is still no pattern to the fourth space creatures that appear in the space gate. The only explanation why the creatures from the fourth space did not invade in a large scale is that the other party does not seem to have taken a fancy to such a backward place in the solar system.
In order to preserve human civilization, it has become an urgent topic to organize an unprecedented large fleet and carry as many humans as possible to escape to a safe place. Although in front of the public, the government and the military have repeatedly assured that humans have the ability to protect their homeland. But this kind of guarantee, apart from being useful to ordinary people who know nothing about the truth, has no comfort effect on high-level decision-makers.
The Solar System Fleet was established for this purpose, so the ability of the fleet commander is not important. What is important is the priority use of each fleet and which country's people will benefit.
Taking all humans away and leaving the dangerous solar system is obviously impossible with the current technical level. And giving up the vast majority of humanity is simply not a decision that any politician or person in power can make.
According to the allocation, the commander of only one fleet has not yet been determined. However, there are not many senior generals who are qualified enough to meet the requirements. Because the Solar System Fleet has become independent from the country, most senior generals from various countries have withdrawn from the interstellar security forces, resulting in a shortage of manpower in the reorganized Solar System Fleet. Some generals with obvious political leanings cannot be recognized by the political forces that restrain each other, and they are also not good candidates.
Although Rear Admiral Lin Xi's qualifications are far from sufficient, his outstanding record and clean background have made him a popular candidate for the commander of the last main battle fleet of the United Solar System Fleet, the Unicorn Fleet.
"General Gong Yuanqi, are you sure your choice will not bring you trouble?" General Lear, the dean of Sogenlong Military Academy, asked this superior who has the same military rank as him but has never met him. Questioned.
Because a large number of senior military officers have been transferred back to their home countries, the current commander-in-chief of the most powerful military group in history is only at the level of general, and his marshal award is still being debated.
"Lear, I don't have many choices. Nowadays, the rank of rear admiral is very rare, and this little guy's record is so brilliant. If I don't select them as the new fleet commander, there will still be trouble." Admiral Gong Yuanqi With a wry smile, he explained to the veteran general who had been at Sogenlong Military Academy for more than ten years.
On Pluto, almost all outstanding military personnel received short-term training here. There is no way, in the battle with the combat creatures of the fourth space, human beings find that their knowledge is far from enough to cope with such an unprecedented and huge battle. While fighting and receiving training at the same time, it also created a unique page in human military history. Because of this, Admiral Lear is familiar with almost every outstanding general on Pluto.
"There really is no better choice. I could have provided you with a list of at least twenty people, but now only this little guy meets your requirements." General Lear was helpless in the face of such a predicament.
On the huge electronic screen in the principal's office, Lu Yinan was facing the last few opponents. Lin Xi successfully rescued most of the hostages during this assessment. The assessment has been successfully concluded, but Zhang Qinghua is not willing to fail so miserably and is making a final effort.
Lu Yinan didn't care about a simple battle, whether it was a one-on-one fight or a group fight. With his hands and feet free, he mastered the control of the Death Pattern Spider. Zhang Qinghua and his last few men could not track Lu Yinan no matter what. The giant spaceship, which had been almost destroyed, was gradually disintegrating.
"Boss! Why is this Lu Yinan so difficult to deal with? He has killed twenty-four of our brothers, and now there are only three of us. If this continues, we will lose all face. How can we still be in the army in the future? "
Looking around, Zhang Qinghua was also very angry. It’s just winning, but you have to do everything on your side. Isn’t it obvious that you don’t give face? While controlling his magic armor, he said bitterly to the last two colleagues: "What can I do if they don't give me face? I can't support it for much longer. Don't ask me such embarrassing questions."
Just under Zhang Qinghua's negligence, a ray of orange energy shot out.
Zhang Qinghua opened the shield in time, but one of his companions did not react as sharply as him, and was broken into countless pieces by Lu Yinan's random burst of energy. Affected by the explosion, Zhang Qinghua could not care about others and hurriedly left the danger area.
When he turned around and opened the Sky Eye communication, he found that another surviving companion was also judged dead by the simulated combat system and kicked out of the game. Seeing his companions being dealt with like this, Zhang Qinghua was furious and had nowhere to vent. While roaring loudly, he activated all the communication systems and challenged Lu Yinan head-on, no longer wanting to dodge.
"Who is this young man? His skills are good!" Gong Yuanqi also became interested in Lu Yinan when he saw how Zhang Qinghua challenged Lu Yinan and was defeated tragically on the virtual battlefield.
The record of annihilating all twenty-seven enemies aroused the strong interest of the two old generals. General Lear checked Lu Yinan's information and said to General Gong Yuanqi in great surprise: "Although this man is only a major and has little qualifications, he has a brilliant record! He has also won the Medal of Heroes and is our reconnaissance hero. ”
"Oh! If it's him, then I've heard a little bit about it. This young man is really enterprising." The last doubt in General Gong Yuanqi's heart also dissipated in such a perfect simulated battle: "I know these two people. Yes, please help with the procedures!”
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"Lu Yinan, Lin Xi, please report to the principal's office immediately." You Su felt extremely depressed after looking at the results of the assessment and the order he had just received. He originally wanted to teach the two of them a lesson, but the result was beyond his expectation. Moreover, after receiving the order just now, Lu Yinan and Lin Xi had already restored their military ranks. This contrast made him vomit blood. These two students, who were much younger than him and had just trained under him, were several ranks higher than him in the blink of an eye. He did not explode on the spot, which was already a sign of good self-control.
"What's going on, Lin Xi? Where will we be kicked to?" Lu Yinan's application for military discharge has never been found, but he was called to a desolate place like Pluto for short-term training, and he was already very dissatisfied.
The two men have very different attitudes towards their future. Lin Xi just shrugged: "I don't know, let's find out later! Anyway, you will know soon."
Lin Xi had no idea. He was originally the commander of a battleship, but now he should be serving in the fleet. It was not very pleasant to learn how to control the magic armor, and now he couldn't figure out what it meant.
Lu Yinan always just brushes any news in his mind and throws it out into space. Lin Xi has been pondering this shock to the world's military for a long time. Originally, a fleet carrying out missions only had a size of a dozen or two or three ships, and humans were currently unable to organize a larger fleet. The fleet, which nominally has thousands of warships, has never been able to gather together, and it is flexible enough to perform tasks in this way. But now, the five fleets are divided into fourteen. It seems that the scale is dispersed, but in fact the strength is more concentrated. This is completely inconsistent with the needs of war.
After this integration, the United Solar System Fleet developed into a behemoth with 1,300 warships, with one fleet reaching dozens, or even more than 100 ships.
Such a fleet size is of no benefit at all when fighting creatures in the fourth space. Faced with combat creatures with strong individual combat power, flexible movements, and huge numbers, Lin Xi could not think of a better strategy no matter how hard he racked his brains, but relying on a huge fleet would definitely not work. This was something he was sure of.
Even if they have to be transferred elsewhere, neither of them is worried about their unpredictable fate. Lu Yinan has witnessed many harsh battles, and Lin Xi also has a brilliant record. No matter how the situation changes, both of them can maintain a normal state of mind.
When Lin Xi entered the principal's office, he was shocked when he saw the person in front of him. He also knew that Admiral Miyamoto Kai was once his superior and had recently been promoted to Commander of the Solar System Fleet. Seeing General Gong Yuanqi appear, Lin Xi was certain that one day his dream would come true.
"Principal, Commander Gong!" Lin Xi always looked indifferent and lazy at first. After seeing the two generals, Lin Xi exposed the strong side of his nature. His eyes suddenly flashed with a brilliance that even Lu Yinan had never seen before. He stood straight and straight, and the simple military salute was performed neatly and perfectly. Suddenly, a solemn feeling filled the small office. atmosphere.
"Okay! Not bad! It really deserves the nickname of Sleeping Fox." Although Lin Xi is still young at the Pluto base, he is already one of the most outstanding captains. Even General Lear knows of his existence.
Lu Yinan was still not used to this atmosphere. Although Tianyan could receive various military news every day, Lu Yinan, whose message reception function had always failed, did not recognize General Gong Yuanqi in front of him. Although the opponent was two levels higher than him, Lu Yinan seemed to be cheating due to the rapid promotion speed, so he didn't care about this difference. Lu Yinan would never salute unless the other party asked.
Always giving people the first impression of being bold and arrogant─Lu Yinan was unaware that he was also highly praised by General Gong Yuanqi. Because the 54th Army Group had done a lot of tricks on Lu Yinan's resume, Gong Yuanqi certainly had no way of knowing that Lu Yinan was so generous and casual because he had no military concept at all.
"I've heard about you two a long time ago. Come sit down! Let's chat casually." Gong Yuanqi didn't rush into the topic. He wanted to test the two of them first and find out what they were thinking.
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"Sir, please feel free to inquire. I will try my best to answer." Lin Xi turned his eyes and already had an idea. As cunning as a fox, he immediately guessed the purpose of General Gong Yuanqi's visit.
Lu Yinan nodded slightly, and like Lin Xi, sat on the seat that was automatically moved over. These seats are usually hidden in the walls and are ready to entertain guests at any time.
"What do you think of the future war model?" Admiral Gong Yuanqi's question was simple and direct.
The confident Lin Xi's confidence soared, and he answered first: "Future wars must be based on space battleships, with other means as supplements. The combat creatures in the fourth space we are currently facing have further confirmed this."
"Oh! Why? Isn't our main combat force combat soldiers? Battleships are not very useful?" Gong Yuanqi smiled and stopped Lear's urge to teach others a lesson, and decided to give the young general an explanation. Chance.
Lu Yinan sneered slightly, and continued Lin Xi's topic: "No matter how the combat soldiers develop, even if the current demon warrior plan is successful, they can only fight within the solar system. If you want to fight long distances and roundabouts, there is no one with the ability to sustain long voyages. Battleships and combat soldiers are basically disposable waste.”
Lin Xi would never speak so arrogantly to a superior, but Lu Yinan had no scruples at all. Lin Xi had told him her point of view countless times, and it was easy for Lu Yinan to repeat it.
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"Battleships now appear to be insufficiently flexible and expensive to build. Although their firepower is very strong, one main gun cannot withstand the salvo fire of twenty space defense turrets. But without warships as the main body, the activities of combat soldiers The range is greatly limited, and the defensive turrets have no mobility at all. I suspect that the creatures in the fourth space do not invade us in a large scale because they are unwilling to leave the star Emperor Sun, which can provide unlimited energy. The fleet is useless. It’s just random talk from knowledgeable guys. Giving up on developing a large-scale fleet is probably giving up our only advantage over the fourth space combat creatures.”
Lu Yinan's brief speech was completely without nonsense and straightforward. Lin Xi, the initiator of this comment, secretly admired Lu Yinan's momentum. Lin Xi was also impressed by Lu Yinan's momentum. This kid simply didn't know how to write the word "cowardly".
This statement was also quite surprising to General Gong Yuanqi. When combat soldiers were the dominant force on the battlefield, the battleship faction was very suppressed. He knew at a glance that these ideas were Lin Xi's, and Lu Yinan was obviously a supporter of this theory.
"Well, I am here this time hoping that you two can help. The last squadron of the United Solar System Fleet, the Unicorn Fleet, is short of a commander. I hope Lin Xi can take over this appointment. And Lu Yinan ! Our young combat hero, I also hope that you can become the combat force commander of the Unicorn Fleet and command the fleet's combat troops. "
Gong Yuanqi said the appointment with a faint smile, and Lin Xi's ears suddenly warmed up. He had dreamed of becoming a fleet commander since he was a child. It was a passion that was deeply rooted in his bones. Lu Yinan still didn't know enough about Lin Xi, and he didn't know how much he dreamed of exploring the entire universe and crossing the galaxy.
Lin Xi accepted the appointment with a standard military salute; Lu Yinan had no room for objection and followed Lin Xi in making the same gesture.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Gong Yuanqi smiled slightly: "Lin Xi is relatively familiar with the fleet and has experience as a commander on a battleship. It will not be difficult to become the commander of the Unicorn Fleet this time. He will definitely be able to manage this newly rebuilt fleet. The fleet. Moreover, Lin Xi was originally from the old Unicorn Fleet and was quite familiar with it. Lu Yinan was a fighting hero who bravely entered the fourth space, and it was his original job to take over the control of the fighting force. He would be equipped with it in the future. All the combat soldiers are under your control, I believe you must be a good commander. "
Lin Xi was extremely satisfied with his promotion, but Lu Yinan didn't feel the slightest bit. Managing a combat force couldn't be that easy! He is troubled!
After the matter was done, General Gong Yuanqi left on his own, while General Lear went through the procedures for Lu Yinan and Lin Xi in advance, allowing them to finish their training and set off to receive their troops.
Lu Yinan returned from his escape in the fourth space. After half a year of vacation, he felt that there was too little free time. When I came to Sogenlong Military Academy, most of them were just messing around, and they were usually very lazy. Becoming the combat commander of the fleet this time may seem majestic, but the affairs must be complicated and overwhelming. Thinking of his future gives Lu Yinan a headache. Although he is no longer the young boy he used to be, his nature has not changed much.
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The Unicorn Fleet is the weakest fleet among the fourteen fleets. The original main battleships of the old Unicorn Fleet were separated, leaving only twenty-eight secondary battleships. Instead, more than fifty giant transport spacecraft were assigned to the newly formed Unicorn Fleet. The newly reorganized Unicorn Fleet became a supply fleet. However, the Unicorn Fleet's base, "Shield of the Virgin," is large enough. The orbit of Jupiter's satellite Europa is not only a military base, but also a transfer station for factories, mines, and commercial products on Jupiter.
Jupiter is the fifth planet among the nine planets in the solar system, but it is the largest in volume and mass. Its round belly can hold more than 1,300 earths, and its mass is 318 times that of the earth. All the planets, satellites, asteroids and other large and small celestial bodies in the solar system together are not as heavy as Jupiter. The combined mass of the remaining eight planets is only four-tenths of Jupiter, so Jupiter is worthy of being the first "giant planet" in the solar system. In ancient Greek myths and legends, Jupiter is the throne of the god Zeus. In addition to an astonishing number of satellites, Jupiter also has a ring system, which is composed of a large number of dark gravel blocks, each of which ranges in size from tens to hundreds of meters, and they rotate around Jupiter. The brightest part of Jupiter's rings is about 6,000 kilometers wide and no more than 30 kilometers thick. Although not as beautiful as Saturn's rings, it is still very spectacular.
However, when Jupiter was first developed, mankind did not focus on this huge and amazing planet. The reason is simple: Jupiter's environment is not suitable for development. This giant planet orbits the sun approximately once every 11.86 years, but its rotation period is only approximately nine hours and fifty minutes. Because Jupiter spins so fast, it is not a sphere, but an ellipsoid that rises along the equator and flattens above and below. Jupiter spins incredibly fast compared to Earth's twenty-four hour day. If humans lived on Jupiter, probably no one would be immune to concussions, not to mention dizziness, disorientation, cerebral hemorrhage, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, etc. Before humans used parasitic beasts, they could not survive on Jupiter.
Jupiter also has the characteristic that it is a planet with internal thermal energy. The heat it emits into the air is two to two and a half times the heat it receives from the sun. Jupiter is a fluid planet with only a small solid iron-silicon core, and its surface is a high-temperature and high-pressure liquid hydrogen ocean. Jupiter has a strong magnetic field and radiation belts. Its magnetic pole direction is exactly opposite to that of the Earth. The Earth's S pole is near the North Pole, while Jupiter's S pole is near the South Pole. It is not suitable for building any permanent buildings at all.
In addition, Jupiter's most famous Great Red Spot is constantly moving, as well as fluctuating atmospheric circulation. There are strong winds and turbulence in the atmosphere of Jupiter, with wind speeds of 530 kilometers per hour. Storms are caused by the heat released deep in Jupiter. Except for a few super battleships and special landing craft, there are few aircraft that can withstand the entry. Jupiter's atmosphere is drier than expected and lacks water-rich clouds, which has put development on the planet on hold.
So far, only a few people live on Jupiter.
However, the satellites orbiting Jupiter are very good targets for development. The earth has only one natural satellite, the moon, while Jupiter has hundreds of satellites. Although except for the four largest Galilean satellites, which are large enough, the rest of the satellites are just very small meteorites. In 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered four Jupiter satellites using a hand-held telescope, so they were named Galilean satellites. This satellite system has many characteristics similar to the planetary system in the solar system. Therefore, their combination with Jupiter is very much like a small "replica" of the solar system.
The initial goal of mankind's expansion into the universe, the four major satellites of Jupiter are the key development targets. At present, a very mature urban area and bustling industry and commerce, as well as trade, manufacturing, etc. have been formed. It is the human outer space base second only to Mars and the moon.
Io (io, or Io) is a planet with intense volcanic activity. The surface material is composed of sulfur and sulfur dioxide.
Europa (Europa), like Mars, was regarded as a planet that might harbor life in the early days of Earth's exploration of the universe. Europa's ice layer is about 25 kilometers thick. Under the ice layer is a vast ocean. This ocean maintains its liquid state through the heat accumulated inside the sphere all year round.
Ganymede (Ganymede) is the largest satellite in the solar system. There are traces of faults and crustal changes on its surface, which are very similar to the earth's crustal structure. Its surface can be divided into two parts: dark and bright. The dark part may be caused by the impact of black meteorites on Ganymede, while the bright part is covered by ice trenches. Ganymede has mountains and canyons, and is a world with a lot of water and ice. Its flat ridges and criss-crossing fault cracks may be caused by the phenomenon of "water shocks." Its surface craters are also very small, and the surface age is about a billion years.
Callisto (Callisto) is smaller than Ganymede and ranks second among the four Galilean satellites. Most of Callisto's surface is covered in ice, and is full of circular craters and concentric collision marks. Callisto is as big as Mercury. There are basins with strange bright lights on it. It is speculated that it was gradually formed by meteor impacts over four billion years. There are no towering mountains on it, but there is a unique spectacle in the solar system: around a huge and flat circular basin, there are circles of concentric small mountains, which seem to be frozen ripples.
The main base of the Unicorn Fleet, the Virgin Aegis Space City, has a very close relationship with Europa (Europa).
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The major adjustments in personnel caused turmoil among all the officers and soldiers on the entire Virgin Goddess Shield. I heard that the commander who took over them was Lin Xi, a young major general. At this point, almost all relevant personnel began to calculate their own interests.
An unofficial meeting is now deciding how to "welcome" this unprestige leader. As the commander of the combat force, Lu Yinan's status was not enough to attract much attention.
Colonel Shirev, with a pipe in his mouth and a few buttons on his collar, was encouraging all his colleagues. Because the Virgin Shield base is the largest commercial transit station on Jupiter, 90% of the goods on Europa and Europa must pass customs inspection here. The other three major moons also have a considerable amount of goods that enter the circulation area through here, so the Virgin Goddess Shield can be said to be the largest commercial center in the Jupiter system.
Smuggling is common in places beyond the control of the military. Wherever the army can manage, the army itself is engaged in smuggling. These are also very common things. The dozen or so people here today are the leaders of some of the largest smuggling groups on Jupiter, and half of them have military positions.
"We can't let these two boys spoil our affairs. We have to teach them a lesson. Otherwise, how will our business be done in the future? Think about it! Everyone, such an excellent senior officer, young and energetic, will definitely become a big success. Crack down on illegal activities on a large scale. Anti-narcotics, smuggling inspections, crackdowns on illegal traders, and arrests of underground gangs... Our lives will become increasingly difficult, and we must take action as soon as possible," Shirev was foaming at the mouth as he described the imaginary scenario.
"Shilev! Don't be alarmist. It's not the first time we've done this business. It's not the first day the Virgin Goddess Shield has changed the official in charge. In the end, it wasn't settled the same way." A colleague retorted.
"It's different!" Shirev shouted loudly: "Originally, there were many agencies on the Shield of the Virgin, and each official did not have absolute rights. We could move between the cracks with ease. But it's different now. This guy has fully taken over the Shield of the Virgin. Ah! And all the ships here will be managed by them. How can we transport cargo if we don’t have a spaceship?”
"It's really troublesome to say that. Should we just kill these two guys?" The person who spoke was the most ruthless red ghost among Jupiter's underground forces. Apart from his nickname, no one knows the details of this guy. He is the leader of the largest gang on Jupiter. He has built his own underground base on the sparsely populated Jupiter mainland and mines private minerals. He killed countless people in several underground conflicts in the Jupiter system. He always rushed to the front in large and small battles. He was covered in blood and roared like thunder. He looked like an evil ghost from hell, which frightened the enemies. Therefore, he broke into this place. name.
"You are very powerful, go and try it! The boy who took over the combat force is called Lu Yinan. It is said that he was the guy who broke through the fourth space and was even afraid of fighting against the Kemal dragons. Red Ghost, you are very powerful. It would be a good idea to test how strong your fighting power is." Among these forces, Mountain Rat had suffered losses from the Red Devils because of the fight for territory, and he couldn't help but say something sarcastic at this time.
"Do you think I dare not? Why do you come out to fool around like this? You are as timid as a woman. Let me cut your crotch and see if your thing is still there. Hahaha..." Of course the red ghost looks down on the mountain mouse. , ridiculing each other in person without any scruples.
"Hmph! Let's see how arrogant you can be." Shan Shu has been in the underworld for many years. He knows the value of forbearance and has no intention of confronting the red ghost.
"Okay! Shut up, everyone. We should follow the old rules and test it out first to see if there is any possibility of cooperation. If the other party is not very understanding, I think there is nothing to worry about. We can let it go and solve the problem." Finally. The person who spoke was the boss of the underground forces on Jupiter, an old and scumbag veteran. Everyone called him the old colonel. No one knows his details, not even the red ghost dares to offend this person.
After hearing such a gloomy decision, no one dared to say anything more.
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While the underground meeting was being held, the spacecraft on which Lu Yinan and Lin Xi arrived happened to arrive at the base of Europa. They must first go through the handover procedures with the military agencies at all levels on Europa, and then they can take over the Virgin Shield. They can legitimately bring all the warships on the Virgin Shield under their jurisdiction, and then reorganize the entire Unicorn Fleet.
Faced with the endless trouble of establishing military affairs, Lu Yinan's head was filled with confusion and he said nothing along the way. Anyway, Lin Xi's position was far above him, so there was no need for Lu Yinan to talk.
But Lin Xi's eyes were bright and her spirit was extremely high along the way. Even on the spaceship, the service soldiers on duty hid away when they saw this guy, for fear that Lin Xi might have some evil intentions towards him. His exuberant spirit was simply incomprehensible to Lu Yinan.
Lu Yinan felt that handing over the fleet to Lin Xi was the same as firing missiles into an atomic furnace. As for the consequences... he didn't need to think about it.
"I hope I don't stay here long!" Lu Yinan didn't dare to answer Lin Xi all the way, just secretly thinking about how to be lazy.