Chapter 096 Counterattack
Emergency Document I
From: Epsiron Colonial Star Command, Xia Weijian*
Time: 333, October 25, 0000
Theme: Wartime Appointment
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Gentlemen, due to the current severe war situation, the headquarters desperately needs talented command officers. After temporary research, it has decided to make the following wartime appointments:
Promoted Lieutenant Colonel Huo Xiu, commander of District E, and served as the 22nd, 23rd and 25th Regiments of the Army; the 11th Regiment of the Marine Corps; and the commander-in-chief of the 51st Regiment of Land and Aviation;
Promotion of Captain Zhao Yong from District E to major as the commander of the 22nd Artillery Regiment;
Promotion of Captain Mia Lovell in District E as major and served as the commander of the 51st Regiment of Land and Air;
Promote Lieutenant Nikolay Yevnievich Marikov to major as commander of the 11th Marine Regiment;
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The appointment takes effect from the date of sending the message.
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This is a special appointment for the war. Except for Huo Xiu, who has the rank of colonel, who can serve as nearly 10,000 officers and soldiers who belong to a division-level force, the other three major officers have not met the requirements of serving as legion commanders, but that's the saying goes that it is war!
Unexpectedly, it is war.
In just a few days of defensive battles in the southern coastal areas, people who have not experienced the war will never understand. The soldiers and officers killed and wounded in this battle can hardly be counted. The blue sea water in the near the sea is now stained blood red, and there are some chemical fuels and broken warships floating in the distance, and even some wreckage. An unmanned fighter sinking at the bottom.
The enemy is unprecedentedly strong, and our army has never had a coward. This is the most common sentence said by Commander Xia Weijian*. Due to the sudden attack of the rebels, most of the military regions of the Colonial Star were completely annihilated before they even had time to respond, and the rest could hardly be regarded as remnants.
Xia Weijian* should be glad that at least the Fifth Fleet and the Fourth Fleet are protected in space. Once the space is lost, the enemy's army and air force will continue to set foot on the surface of the colonial star. At that time, they should not worry about how to fight back, but to consider how they will die.
Fortunately, despite the continuous assassination of senior officers, the first victory in the coastal and northern regions has finally encouraged a growing morale. Xia Weijian immediately promoted the more than a dozen meritorious officers. Now he can't control so many regulations. The enemy is aggressive and ready to hit the door. At this time, you still don't command the army for the most capable officers. Do you still need to shout to the second generation who don't even know strategy?
Xia Weijian held a staff meeting. After discussion, they decided, on the one hand, to clean up all the enemy forces in the northern continent, and on the other hand, to command the army to attack the southern continent across an ocean. Although it has almost become the territory of the rebels, he had to take it down. This is to crack the enemy. The best solution for encirclement.
"Due to the urgent situation in the southern continent, we must seize the southern continent and open a gap from there to avoid being completely surrounded by the enemy. Therefore, I am ready to invest 20 divisions there to seize the southern continent. In view of the enemy's tight defense, we have to attack from many aspects..."
"Major General Hu Fei, now hand over the 12th Army and 15th Army to your command. According to the strategic arrangement, you must send troops to land in K City in the western part of the southern mainland within five days to open a way for our army to counterattack in many ways."
Xia Weijian looked at Hu Fei's holographic projection in front of him and was promoted from brigadier general to major general in the coastal area battle a day ago.
"I understand, sir."
Hu Fei replied loudly, with high spirits. Although he knew that the big factor in winning this time was the commander of Area E. If they hadn't driven a cruiser to attract enemy firepower and effectively contain the enemy, he might not have understood how to break through the encirclement.
But now, the commander has given him a total of six divisions in the two armies, including two land ace divisions. If it weren't for the lack of talented officers now, these ace divisions would not have his share. Now that such a special honor falls from the sky, he can't help but be a little flustered. Even if the strength of the enemy on the opposite side cannot be underestimated, he believes that with this strength, he will be able to win back face fiercely.
With this mentality, the first counterattack is ready to begin.
A few hours before the war.
Huo Xiu summoned the commanders of his legions, among which Zhao Yong, Lover and Marikov were all his subordinates, so he didn't have to worry about anything, but this time the headquarters also arranged two more regiments for him, a total of more than 5,000 people. Before that, he had never seen two lieutenant colonels.
"Since the superiors have decided to carry out a large-scale landing operation, the support of air power must be in place." Huo Xiu stood in front of everyone, and behind him was a battle hologram.
"The southern continent is about 3,000 kilometers away from us, and the fuel* can only provide a maximum flight distance of 6,000 kilometers." Huo Xiu said, "Our medium-sized transportation spacecraft has become the key, followed by logistics supply ships. Landing and airborne operations pay attention to speed. When the first encounter, the enemy and us were scattered. Therefore, if we can disrupt the enemy's air power first, it will create opportunities for landing operations.
"Excuse me, sir," a lieutenant colonel named Yang Feng stood up. "The air force of our army still does not have an advantage over the enemy, and the air force must play a role in covering the naval fleet. If we disperse our combat effectiveness again, the next battle will be a little weak, right?"
Yang Feng's words are exactly the doubts in the hearts of the officers who did not know Huo Xiu. It is also the first time that everyone has heard of such a person as Huo Xiu, and he is a colonel at a young age. Everyone can't help but be a little worried. After all, the next is a really fierce battle. If the commander does not have enough ability, it is very difficult to coordinate his subordinates to carry out offensive, defensive and other tactics.
"Good question." Huo Xiu looked at Yang Feng, "According to the range of the air force, it will take some time for both sides to encounter a battle, but we have an unexpected means of transportation on our side - a cruiser. We can let the cruiser carry a * squadron to quickly attack the enemy navy and coastal defense forces. It is more focused than the strategy just now. Moreover, while fighting, we can interfere with their combat deployment one step in advance. The friendly airborne division will attack the enemy's rear, and the landing operation will have more opportunities.
"But if the air power alone is to strengthen, if our mobile speed does not keep up with the airborne division, then they will be very likely to be surrounded by the responding enemy after the ground battle." Yang Feng continued to ask.
In the face of Yang Feng's questioning question, Huo Xiu explained, "You should consider our artillery. Landing is not a matter for the army, but an all-round three-dimensional attack by sea, land and air. As long as the threat of the navy is resolved, the artillery regiment can cover the coastal areas even if it does not land on the ground.
"Do you have any questions?" Huo Xiu asked.
"No more, sir."
Huo Xiu glanced at the people present, and no one spoke for more than ten seconds. Then he said, "If there is no problem, prepare a plan. The general will command six divisions to attack from multiple directions. As one of the division-level forces, I hope everyone can play their due level and drive the enemy away from our land!"
"Yes, sir!"
Huo Xiu intends to use the Perilla to complete this landing operation this time. Although it is extremely large and easy to become a target, the enemy must not be able to come up with a specific solution at present, or he wants to make a bet that he will use the speed advantage of the Pergaya to defeat the enemy.
Three hours later, the army set off one after another.
Huo Xiu is still preparing at the base. The speed of the naval fleet responsible for the transportation of war materials is not very fast. It will take at least ten hours to complete the journey of more than 3,000 kilometers, and during this period, he is directing the soldiers to fill the Perilla with ammunition and weapons. After the last low-altitude battle, he found that * was not effective in dealing with warships, so he replaced it with a more powerful aviation bomb. A bomb weighed one ton, and the high-energy gunpowder enabled it to produce 100 tons* equivalent when it exploded. With just one, it could undoubtedly sink a warship.
"Shir, let's just change the spaceship into a bomb-carrying cabin."
Eleanor gave him an opinion.
"Can this work?" Huo Xiu asked, but he was already thinking about it.
"If you are worried about the launch, I think the soldiers of the first team of Velociraptor can completely switch to manual operation after changing into armor." Eleanor answered affirmatively.
"Good idea." Huo Xiu turned to look at Anne in armor and asked, "How many landing spacecraft and troop carriers do we need?"
"Three landing spacecraft and four troop carriers." Annie replied.
"Well, open the rest and replace it with an aviation bomb."
Eleanor stood for a moment and said, "Then I'll arrange the squadron."
Ho Xiu nodded, and Eleanor turned around and left.
Annie stepped forward and said, "She doesn't seem to be used to low-altitude command."
"After all, it's the Space Army, which is different from the so-called low-altitude (land air)." Huo Xiu smiled and checked his armor and said, "Annie, help me put it on. This iron block is really troublesome to wear."
"But it can save your life." Annie said that she was very much in favor of Huo Xiu wearing armor, although he would not be exposed to ground combat, and maybe it was just a later sweep.
"I know." Huo Xiu nodded, "I sometimes think, if the ground war is over, should I apply for a transfer to the Air Force?"
"Maybe the air force is more suitable for you. You don't have to risk the enemy's gunfire like the army." Annie finally helped install the helmet. "But as an army officer, I'm afraid few people can do it."
"Who let me receive all-round training at the beginning?"
Huo Xiu stood up, moved his hands and feet, and walked slowly. After fully adapting to the armor mode, he walked to the playground outside.
Outside the playground is a large group of soldiers in armor. Standing in front of them is the first team of Velociraptor equipped with PA-05 armor, behind it is the second team of Velociraptor equipped with PA-04C armor, and standing in front of the crowd is the special officer Major Li Song. This silent man used his unique method to improve the combat ability of the two teams in just a few months. He is indeed a rare talent, and it is also expected to hand over the special forces to him.
When Li Song saw Huo Xiu coming, he immediately stepped forward, saluted and reported, "Sir, 149 soldiers of the first and second team of the Velociraptor have all arrived. Please give instructions!"
"There are 150 soldiers now." Huo Xiu said specially, "Major Li Song, you are also one of them and the most trustworthy comrade-in-arms and commander on the battlefield."
"Yes, sir!"
"Very well, one team will take the Perilla and the second team will take the medium-sized troop carrier. I want you to become the first soldiers to land on the ground and take down the head of the enemy commander!"
"No problem, sir!"
All the soldiers shouted.
"Action!"