Chapter 103 Steel Bone
Although Wizards and Lyle fought a good battle in Singapore, the casualty ratio between the coalition forces and Epsilon was also shocking.
But unfortunately, due to the inherent conflicts between Seris and Su Nien, as well as Yuri's interference, this peace talk can only be described as a failure.
But despite this, Su Ni, Ceris and Yuri also got some of what they wanted.
Ceris also obtained the design drawings of the elite reserve team and some magnetic weapons during the negotiations, and the Su and Se families will also fight against Epsilon with all their strength, which can be regarded as a kind of alliance to some extent.
However, the accident happened as expected after the Singapore coalition taught Epsilon how to be a human being.
Colonels Reznov and Kukov, who were conducting investigations on the western border of Seris, also suddenly sent an urgent telegram to the temporary command center.
The telegram briefly describes the two men's investigation into a research base in northwest Seris.
To understand why these two came here, we have to go back to before the Domination campaign began.
After rescuing the wizard, the two colonels led their team to fight to the death with the Epsilon army in North America.
After seizing the mind control amplifier in Chicago, the temporary command decided to arrange for the troops to be transferred from the West Coast to the Far East in batches when the attack was frustrated.
Senior combatants like Colonel Shuang were naturally among the first group to evacuate the Eagle Sauce.
After they arrived in the Far East, the temporary command first let them rest for 48 hours to recuperate and then arranged for them to go to the Kazakh ST border controlled by Serbia and Russia to investigate Epsilon's actions.
After the investigation had been going on for a while, the two colonels received an emergency call from a saboteur.
The saboteur told Colonel Shuang that he had been conducting an investigation outside the northwest border of Seris, but was arrested after mistakenly entering the border.
Logically speaking, since the meeting is over, even if the two sides parted on bad terms, Ceris would generally release the person.
However, since he was captured near a base related to cyborg technology, in order to prevent the secrets from being leaked, the Seris authorities planned to implement physical silence.
The saboteur, who discovered something was wrong, immediately escaped from prison and hid in a camp near the base to collect valuable information, including rumors that Seris was developing new weapons based on Lyle and Volkov's semi-mechanical technology.
The infiltrator was the first one to receive the news in the temporary command center, and he quickly blocked the news.
He realized that this was an opportunity. Considering that Seris would definitely develop cybernetic technology there, if he could command Reznov, Kukov and the saboteur to find out something, the alliance that Seris and Su Nien had worked so hard to establish would be immediately broken.
Thinking of this, the infiltrator immediately informed Yuri of the news and hoped that he could arrange a pagan to take command.
"Do you want me to come over this time?"
"No, Pagan, I foresaw that Libra's return would not be so smooth, so I need you to go over and protect the landing field."
"What about this operation?"
"Leave it to Orvis. He is also an expert at hiding small groups of troops."
"understood."
After ending the call with Samuel, Yuri also told Ovis some information about the characteristics of the double colonels' weapons, combat styles, etc.
"Please leave it to me, Leader."
Orvis also saluted and prepared to take command.
"Comrade General, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
"I thought so, Colonels. We must be prepared for Ceris to greet us with a hail of bullets."
With the help of the infiltrator, Ovis was successfully connected to the Su army's command system.
After exchanging greetings with the two colonels, Orvis also expressed his feelings.
"Just like in PsiCorps."
At this time, several KAMAZs carrying some troops and weapon prototypes arrived at the checkpoint in the southeast of the map one after another.
"Password, how much is the Imperial Jade Wine and the sledgehammer?"
"Two hundred and sixty."
"Very good. Come on over."
After confirming the password, several Kamaz vehicles passed the checkpoint at a constant speed.
After those Kamaz drove away, a different Kamaz passed the checkpoint from another direction and arrived at the outskirts of the research base.
"Kukov, stop drinking. It's time for us to get started."
"Oh, okay, okay, let's finish it early and go back to drink."
"Colonels, according to the information provided by the saboteur, he is now hiding in the civilian area on the east side of the base."
"I see, but the Seris army has blown up the bridge." (In fact, it was damaged when the cyborg pioneers were tested. The repair personnel have not arrived yet.)
[Kukov: Radiation rifles and smoke bombs to counter clustered infantry and armored forces
Reznov: Sniper rifle and C4, suitable for knocking out high-value enemy infantry and buildings]
“Don’t worry, we have investigated in advance and found that an engineer is being held in the small prison to the west of you.
You can rescue him and let him repair the bridge."
While the few people were communicating, the checkpoint also noticed that an unnumbered Kamaz passed through the outpost and stayed for a while.
"Changjiang, Changjiang, this is Tanggula. Immediately arrange a patrol team to investigate the area north of the checkpoint."
"Changjiang received."
At this time, led by several heavy infantrymen, a group of mobilized soldiers and police dogs rushed towards the position of the two colonels.
"Colonels, enemy infantry is coming at eleven and two o'clock."
"Time to kill!!"
“I will melt it down!!”
Kukov first threw a smoke bomb at the Seris army and then fired his radiation rifle, turning even the heavy infantry into a puddle of yellow water.
And Reznov also used a sniper rifle to kill the military dogs that posed the greatest threat to them.
After eliminating these patrols, Orvis asked his adjutant to use the soldiers' terminals to send false messages and delay time.
"You two, we have to speed up."
"Understood, Comrade General."
As the two men walked along the road, they encountered a patrol again, among which several tall and special soldiers attracted their attention.
—————Three minutes later
"What the hell are those? I'm gonna have to shoot this guy three times."
"Old Lei, these are most likely cyborg soldiers developed by Serris. If it weren't for their appearance and weapons, I would probably mistake them for Volkov."
"I see. I want to see what else Seris has researched here."
"Colonels, I noticed there is a toolbox near the Buddha statue to the north of you. You can take a look at it."
When the two men arrived near the Buddha statue that Orvis mentioned, they found a box of medals and two firepower enhancement components in the box.
After completing the installation of the components, Ovis directed the two men to the small prison.
Since Seris had arranged two magnetic storm coils at the main gate, Ovis could only arrange for them to go around the north side of the lake.
"How many flamethrowers do they have hidden in the woods?" Ovis couldn't help but complain as he watched Reznov clear the flamethrowers in the woods.
"That's something you'll have to ask their commander." Reznov said as he used his sighting equipment to eliminate Old Six in the woods.
After dealing with the flamethrower in the woods, Orvis commanded the two men to clear out the guards in the prison.
"You two, are you here to see me?"
"We need your help to repair the bridge. Can you help us?" As Reznov said this, he aimed the sniper rifle at the engineer.
"Okay, okay."
At this time, Xian Hui also noticed that the small prison had lost contact.
"Damn it! Sound the alarm immediately and order nearby troops to head to C1 prison immediately. We cannot let the prisoners escape."
"Yes!!!"
At this time, in the research base, a shrill alarm sounded through the sky, and at the same time, two Kirin tanks and several groups of airborne troops also rushed to the vicinity of the prison.
Seeing this, Ovis let the two colonels perform their respective duties. Kukov dealt with the two Kirins, and Reznov used his range advantage to kill those infantry.
After the surroundings were safe, the two colonels were already elite level, and Orvis let the engineer hiding in the prison go to the bridge on the southeast side under their escort.
On the way forward, Xian Hui also arranged a wave of airborne troops to eliminate the engineers, but they were all dealt with by the two colonels.
Looking at the defenders at the bridgehead, Ovis asked Reznov to deal with the infantry and Kukov to clean up the vehicles.
—Two minutes later
At this time, the last APC had been smashed into scrap metal by Kukov, and the engineer immediately carried a toolbox into the bridge transport hut next to it and repaired the bridge.
On the way to the civilian area, the two colonels encountered the cyborg pioneers again. However, under the command of Ovis, the two took advantage of the bulky characteristics of the pioneers and used the tactics of kite flying to wipe them out.
"It's confirmed now. These guys are definitely cyborgs. They're real."
However, Ovis also noticed that there was a very conspicuous life-size Easter Island statue opposite the civilian area.
After having Reznov blow it up with C4, the two also found two armor reinforcement components from the ruins.
After Reznov entered the camp, the saboteurs and engineers hiding in the tents also came out.
"Comrades! Nice to meet you."
"You were the one who sent that message, right?"
"Yes, it's me. I heard that they are developing new weapons to deal with the enemies of Serris, but they have no recollection of the Singapore negotiations."
"It looks like we need to investigate this further."
"Everyone, please think about reminiscing about the past later. We have to go." Ovis reminded them at this time.
"Yes, let's go first."
On the way to the breakthrough, the destroyer also marked the location of the atomic core and the breakthrough.
The two colonels, also under the command of Orvis, protected the two of them as they rushed to the small prison near the breakthrough.
On the way to the small prison, the patrolling Seris troops saw the two colonels and identified them as remnants of the opposition forces.
After receiving the news, Xian Hui specially airdropped a large number of airborne troops on the way the two colonels were advancing to prioritize eliminating the saboteur and the engineer.
The two colonels also used their range advantage to pull and eliminate the surrounding enemies.
Soon the team arrived at the small prison, and after the two colonels dealt with the Kirin tanks and paratroopers who came after hearing the news, the destroyer also found a rocket launcher in the prison.
"R--P--G!!!" (The oil drum is so...)
After the rocket hit the oil barrel rack on the opposite side, the chain reaction caused by the explosion also blew a hole in the wall.
When several people entered through the gap, the two colonels also noticed the oil drums scattered all over the ground. After Reznov shot the oil drums and eliminated the guards inside, they prepared to go around to the atomic core through the small path under the guidance of the saboteur.
"It looks like this is their oil refining area."
"I'm really impressed by General Seris. He actually put important buildings like industrial factories and maintenance cranes next to oil drums." (Xian Hui: A-choo!!!)
"I guess their logistics have all been studied with the Epsilon Logistics Department."
After hearing this, Ovis used his mental power to tell Yuri that he must reorganize the logistics department, and at least clean up the oil drums.
While heading towards the path, Xian Hui also commanded the cyborg pioneers and magnetic infantry to try to eliminate them. However, facing the elite-level Reznov with enhanced firepower, the pioneers could be eliminated with just one shot.
After the two took out the Eradicators and APCs patrolling the highway, Reznov used C4 to blow open the gate.
As the team moved along the road, they also saw some cyborg Pioneers that were considered failures being blown into scrap metal by Xian Hui using a large number of ENP mines.
"There must be a cyborg production facility nearby."
"Could it be related to those strange buildings?" Kukov said, pointing at the nanocentrifuge in the base.
"It's very possible, but what should we do with those magnetic storm coils in front of us?"
"Damn it, it looks like there's no way around it. I don't want the current from this thing to hit us, but how do we turn off the power of that thing?"
The saboteur suddenly interrupted at this time.
"You two, I learned when I came in that Ceris has installed the main switch for these magnetic explosion coils in the Field Intelligence Bureau. I can go in and turn it off."
"Then please."
"a piece of cake."
After Reznov eliminated the police dogs around the field intelligence bureau, the saboteur disguised as a heavy infantryman immediately walked into the field intelligence bureau, turned off the power of the magnetic storm coil and activated the self-destruct mode.
After seeing the magnetic storm coil being destroyed, the two colonels quickly cleared out the surrounding defenders and blew open the gates blocking the road.
"Damn it, arrange troops to reinforce the atomic core immediately, and let the engineers delete the data inside immediately." Xian Hui, who discovered the problem at this time, also gave the order immediately.
The situation inside the atomic core was also noticed by the saboteur, who immediately informed the two colonels.
"Comrades, they have noticed an anomaly, and they are deleting the data in the atomic core."
"Sure, how long do we have?"
"Five minutes max."
"enough."
—Two minutes later
At this time, the last sentry gun had been blown up by Reznov. When the engineer entered the atomic core and copied all the data inside to Kukov.
"We got it. Please retreat immediately. The car that will pick you up is already waiting at the checkpoint."
"Understood, Comrade General."
Soon the two of them were heading towards the evacuation point along the same route they came.
Xian Hui also arranged a large number of troops to encircle and intercept. In addition to the infantry and armored units, planes carrying a large number of eradicators and heavy infantry were also approaching here.
However, due to their weight, the Eradicators and heavy infantry could not catch up with the two colonels, and those who did were basically eliminated by them.
When the two colonels got in the car, the driver stepped on the accelerator, and the Kamaz left this troubled place like an arrow.
After Kamaz left, the transport plane carrying the Eradicators and heavy infantry finally arrived.
After this information was handed over to the temporary command, they found that Seris had been researching cybernetic technology. They also used the centrifuges that the two colonels saw in the research base to mass-produce them and put them into actual combat.
Even more surprising was that the facility the two colonels investigated was just the tip of the iceberg of the Seris research base. There were several other facilities concentrated in another larger base.
Among them, the heavy infantry and semi-mechanical pioneers also attracted everyone's attention, especially the heavy infantry. This basic infantry would face serious disadvantages against the mobilized soldiers of the Su Army.
For Su Ni, since the failure of the negotiations, it seems that they have been surrounded by all kinds of bad news. A series of changes have also made things go in a worse direction.
The failure of the peace talks, the loss of the amplifier in North America, and the human and material resources spent on defending Congress. In addition, the instigation of the infiltrator and the impact of this intelligence on the sticky military and political leaders directly made everyone in the temporary command center blush.
In addition to the suspicion and distrust that the Su Ni Temporary Command had towards Seris since Operation Dragon Storm, the Temporary Command also decided to launch a retaliatory action against Seris.
And the person who commanded this operation was none other than a genius.
It can only be said that when the two families can maintain peace on the surface, they will always be suspicious of each other because of a battle that breaks out in the dark, and in subsequent actions, both sides will tear their faces and fight.
This was the case with World War III and the Mental Omega War as well. We can only say that it is fate that plays tricks on us.