Chapter 311: Iron Wall (Crisp)
Under the guidance of the auxiliary AI, Ziyu and Alexandra now chose to leave the command room and go to the audience seats, and they were replaced by Wizards and Slavik.
According to the briefing of the auxiliary AI, the next action is to cover Lindrak to complete the research on new weapons, so the wizard chose to participate in this mission.
However, before starting, Wizards also took a brief look at some of the newly added units, such as the EX Apocalypse that looks like Yanhuang, the Wanlei Tank that needs to charge before firing, and can carry passengers.
Of course, he also learned about some of the Su army's armaments that appeared during the previous missions in Ziyu and Alexandra.
For example, there is the huge super-heavy vehicle code-named Contra, which can carry seven people and is fully staffed at the beginning; there is also the Furious Kirov that uses gasoline bombs and small nuclear warhead missiles; and the nuclear cannon code-named Volibear, etc.
However, we will have to wait until the next action to understand these in detail.
Now, back to the topic, after successfully rescuing Lindrak, the Wizards also learned that he was working on improving the original Iron Curtain device so that a commander could have multiple Iron Curtain devices at the same time even in an encounter.
In the eyes of Wizards and others, although this technology is obviously not as good as the stasis field of the Meng Army, it is still quite practical.
Therefore, the wizard's task is to command the Su army that has just completed the reorganization and the European army that remains here to protect the safety of the four iron curtain installations, and Romanov will also call on the Black Sea Fleet for support.
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[Military Operation: Iron Wall (Part 2)]
The first thing that catches your eye is the rebuilt main base. It has to be said that the Su army here is really wealthy. There are four Apocalypses and one EX Apocalypse here, as well as many other T3 and 3.5 units such as Cyborg Pioneers, Magnetic Energy, and Tesla Coil Cars.
(Tesla coil car: uses an old design from World War I, but the coil power is greatly enhanced, and it can release magnetic energy overload to the surrounding area by changing the energy path.)
“Thank God, with Ou Meng’s help, we finally recaptured the Iron Curtain experimental device.
But Yuri will definitely not let us do the experiment in peace.
Comrade General, I will continue my experiments, please protect these iron curtain devices."
Sofia also marked the defense situation of the four Iron Curtain installations for the Wizards. Except for the southern part, the remaining three were protected by T4 vehicles including Volibear and EX Apocalypse. The southern part was close to the narrow coast, so the defense had to be weakened.
After gaining control of the base, the Wizards first replenished the number of EX Apocalypses. In addition, they had to improve the base facilities and deploy anti-aircraft missiles to fight against Epsilon's air force.
As for the troops inside the base, among the armored forces, the Wizards chose to arrange tanks such as Magnetic Energy and Rhino to the western side of the Iron Curtain device to block the gate relying on the high ground and heavy artillery advantages.
The EX Apocalypse stationed in the base and the subsequently produced ones are stationed at the north and south Iron Curtain facilities respectively. Apocalypse and Flash Stream are guarding the home together, the Dragon Roar rocket launcher is ambushing on the cliff in the south of the base, and the Tesla tank is in the second mode and follows the Flash Stream or magnetic energy tank.
As for the infantry, considering the intensity of the upcoming battle, in addition to the Flash, the Pioneers and Radiations were also transferred to the southern beach for defense.
"To be honest, I never thought that things like medical bunkers and maintenance cranes could one day be folded and deployed like MCV and Stalin's Fist."
"Indeed, Comrade General, this will make it much easier for us to build a defense line.
Warning, enemy armor detected approaching, Yuri's men."
As soon as Sophia finished speaking, she marked the specific locations of the two EP tank units, which were in the north and northwest of the map respectively.
The first to engage in battle were Ou Meng's armored forces. Although the Paladin and Phantom MK2 had an absolute quality advantage over EP's Gatling, Whipper and Pillager, they could not withstand the large number of people.
What's more, those scrap metal vehicles were mixed with advanced vehicles such as magneto-electric and brain-carrying vehicles. The wizard even saw a crossbow cart and a special heavy tank with two thermal cannons, the Colossus's psychic power cannon, and even a Wraith interceptor.
"What the hell is this stitched monster? And when did Yuri start researching cold weapons?" Wizard complained in the communication.
Fortunately, the EX Apocalypse Tank is indeed reliable. Its two high-explosive cannons, combined with its Mammoth Tusk and cyclone missiles, are enough to turn the heavy tank into scrap metal. Its thick armor also prevents the magnetoelectric tank from lifting it.
As for the brain vehicles and magnetoelectric units staying in the rear, they are Volibear's home court. The Brown Bear Cannon, which uses a magazine to feed ammunition, successfully created a radiation restricted area using small nuclear shells.
In the northwest, the outcome was that both the Epsilon Army and the Epsilon Army suffered heavy losses, and the only heavy tank that entered the city with smoke was destroyed by the concentrated fire of EX Apocalypse and Volibear.
During the short break of a few minutes, the Wizards also pulled several maintenance cranes and medical bunkers to the front of the Iron Curtain defense line and deployed them.
"Lindrak, how's the situation over there?"
"Comrade General, you now have access to two Iron Curtain installations."
"Very good, professor, continue your actions, we will keep you safe."
"Comrade General, the second wave of Epsilon's attack has begun. It's their airborne troops."
This time EP raided the western and northern positions, but the former allowed EX Apocalypse and the Contra Fortress that arrived later to experience the thrill of mowing down enemies with no parallel, while the latter was basically shot down as soon as the plane entered the range.
The next step is to resist the strong attack of Epsilon. The greatest pressure is at the northern Iron Curtain. At this time, the Omen troops stationed there have been completely wiped out, while EX Apocalypse and Contra Fortress are still strong.
However, just as the fourth Iron Curtain device was about to be connected, a powerful mental force suddenly enveloped Odessa.
"Comrade General, most of Ou Meng's friendly forces were unable to resist Yuri's mind control. Now they have become Epsilon's puppets."
"I know, Sophia, send these cute friends off to freedom."
Although this round of mind control did scare the wizard, fortunately those in the Iron Curtain installation were not mind-controlled, so the garrison only needed to deal with the enemies outside.
Later, the wizard also saw that Yuri had invested a lot of money in this operation, such as the heavy tanks in a team of three or five - Xun Ring, and the endless stream of Orcs, Blast Lice and Libra Clones.
Even Epsilon's new warships appeared in the sky. Neither the magnetic coils nor the earth hammer defense devices could hold out for long against the continuous mental energy cannons and the occasional super energy wave shells.
Fortunately, this thing likes to act alone, which gives Apocalypse and Wolfhound in the base the opportunity to concentrate their fire and beat it down.
"Comrade General, I succeeded. We have achieved a situation where one commander can deploy four Iron Curtain installations at the same time."
"Well done, Doctor. Prime Minister Romanov is mobilizing the Black Sea Fleet to come to our aid. We must not fail here."
"Comrade General, please hold on. There is still half an hour before the Black Sea Fleet arrives."
In the subsequent defensive phase, the Wizards' troops also suffered considerable losses.
Underwater, there is an enlarged Thunder submarine that suddenly emerges from the sea.
In the sky there is Thor, flying soldiers and EP's high-speed spaceship.
On the water surface there are Dune Troopers, Libra Clones, Marauder Tanks, etc.
(Thunder Submarine - Larger Version: The reload CD is greatly reduced, and four rounds can be fired at a time.)
And this was just the beginning. The intensity of the attack was steadily increasing. Even though the Wizards had arranged maintenance cranes and maintenance drones at every position, those heavy vehicles with thick skin and flesh were unable to cope with the EP troops' rotation battles. If the Wizards had not used the Iron Curtain position many times, it is estimated that the T4 vehicles would have suffered losses.
Even the T4 vehicles are in this situation, so the Magnetic, Rhino, Tiger and other vehicles which are no higher than T3 also suffered heavy losses. If it weren't for the reinforcement of Frontline Heavy Industry and Stalin's Fist, the defense line might really have been breached.
"I really didn't expect that Stalin's Fist could be airdropped, and there's no limit on the number."
In addition to the army, the Su Army's air force also played the role of firefighters. The Flanker bombers that replaced the Foxtrot Dancers successfully created a Flanker corridor using air-to-air bombs and "Arctic Fox" bombs.
—————There are still fifteen minutes until the Black Sea Fleet arrives.
At this time, the intensity of Epsilon's attack had reached its peak. A large number of Omen's Mirage MK2, Paladin, Thor Gunship and other T3 vehicles followed Epsilon's steel torrent to attack the Su Army's position.
At this time, the Contra Fortress had already suffered damage, and the Rhinos and Tigers could basically only deal with the enemy's aviation and siege submarines in the rear.
At this time, the Wizards had already put all the Iron Curtain positions into use. The Iron Curtain installation in the west had been in emergency several times due to the EP fleet's air raids and Xun Jie's raids. In the end, it was the Iron Curtain positions and building maintenance that protected it from being destroyed.
————Twelve minutes later
At this time, the Epsilon troops had already been in a state of great momentum, but then declined and finally exhausted. In addition, the Black Sea Fleet was about to arrive at the battlefield, so the morale of the Su army was very high.
Therefore, the pagans only let their few troops gather for the final time to try to see if they could successfully destroy an iron curtain device.
However, their attacks were ultimately in vain. As the offensive pressure weakened, the defense line consisting of magnetic coils, ground hammers, anti-aircraft missiles and other defense towers was successfully rebuilt. The Wizards' defensive pressure was also greatly reduced, and those Iron Curtain positions could be temporarily unused.
Finally, the Black Sea Fleet led by Romanov arrived at the battlefield. After a brief exchange with the Prime Minister, Lindrak decided to kill Yuri first and then find Ou Meng to repay him for saving his life.
At this time, the Wizards also took a look at the reinforcements brought to them by the Black Sea Fleet. What surprised the Wizards and everyone in the live broadcast room was that these Bison transport boats were loaded with Apocalypse Tanks and semi-mechanical Pioneers.
Although the battle is almost over, the Wizards still let these reinforcements coming from afar catch the last train.
With the last Epsilon troop being wiped out, the cover operation can be said to have come to a successful conclusion.
But just at this moment, Sofia told the wizard a breaking news that the patrol team found a severely damaged mental beacon in the suburbs of northwest Odessa.
"Comrade General, although this Psychic Beacon is not the one that controlled the Ou Meng troops, we still found some valuable clues from it."
And this clue is a parallel story in the Prague area of JK Slovakia.
Here in Prague, the resistance movements of the Meng army are one after another. In order to get rid of them once and for all, Epsilon has arranged a mind control device here.
Prime Minister Romanov believed that if the Su army could destroy the dominator, they would be able to provide some help to the Meng army rebels here, and then it would be convenient to borrow the trans-dimensional teleportation device from them.
However, it is easier said than done. The Soviet army only had an armored squadron and a Kirov airship that was interrupted for maintenance in Prague.
Fortunately, this time the Prime Minister also allowed the Su Army to use the command system to transfer the use rights of the four Iron Curtain facilities in Odessa to this team.
For this side operation, the Wizards decisively gave the opportunity to Slavik, and he was preparing for the next main mission.
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[Military Operation: Noisy Spring]
Slavik first took a look at the troops at hand, one Apocalypse, two Magnetic Energy and two Red Guards, and all of them were elite.
(Red Guardian: Like the Magnetic, it is a Tier 3 vehicle, using a 125mm Magnetic Amplified Main Gun and a Missile Launcher.
Positioned similarly to the Scourge but without the crew pod and faster than the Scourge.)
"Comrade General, we must destroy those anti-aircraft units and not give them the opportunity to attack the Kirov airship."
To be honest, under the surprise attack of this elite team, the EP troops along the way were almost completely powerless to fight back. However, in order to stop them, the local EP troops decisively chose to blow up the bridge.
Seeing this situation, since the bridge was blown up, the team had no choice but to take a longer route. Of course, before that, they had to take down the Archon who was trying to launch a sneak attack on Kirov from behind.
"Can't you choose a good position before deploying this Mirage Tank MK2? Do you really think I didn't see it?" Slavik said as he commanded the team to blow up the Mirage MK2 disguised as a tree at the ferry.
When they came along the road to the hillside leading to the other side of the bridge, looking at the Light Prism Tower and the clusters of Hades Guards and Mind Lords below the hill, Slavik decisively chose to open the Iron Curtain and rush over.
Relying on the protection of the Iron Curtain, the team beat up the defenders openly and then left, and even the mental control was ineffective.
However, after arriving at the bridgehead, looking at the Kirov airship that had not yet reached the bridge, Slavik also asked whether there was a problem with the power system of the airship.
As a result, the adjutant told Slavik that he guessed correctly. The power system of this thing had not been completed yet, and it was a blessing that it could just move barely.
Now that they knew the reason, the commandos continued to clear out the air defense forces along the way. Anyone who could threaten Kirov, whether it was a Paladin, an Archon or a Shield, had to be eliminated without any mistakes.
On the road, if they encounter a tight European defense line or the psychic experts, psychic masters, and Sla Weilai who are lying in ambush around, they will immediately use the Iron Curtain to deal with them. If the health of a tank drops to the dangerous level on the road, they will immediately go to the rear to recuperate.
Under such command, the team arrived at the second bridge, through which they reached the location of the mind controller.
But the problem is that the pagans have also blew up the bridge. There are also a large number of Gatling cannons, Gatling tanks and invading UFOs next to the dominator. If the commandos don't want Kirov to be shot down halfway, then they can only take a detour.
In addition to the old mind control troops, what greeted them on the road were also the slaughter tanks of the cute army and the super-time air force soldiers. Coupled with that mind control, Slavik's use of the Iron Curtain stance also reached its peak.
————Three minutes later
After the last mind control tower was destroyed by concentrated fire, the commandos, now without any worries, cleared out the enemies around the dominator as quickly as possible and dismantled the outpost in the northeast of the dominator.
At this time, the Kirov airship slowly arrived above the mind dominator. With the fall of several FAB-1500 high-explosive bombs, the mind dominator was turned into ruins.
With this side quest successfully concluded, it is time to move on to Wizards’ main quest.