Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 1221 The defense battle begins!
The news that the ELS army was approaching the Earth-Moon circle continued to reach the command center of the Tianren, making the high-level generals sweat.

Although they have made all the necessary preparations, even the bravest soldiers cannot help but feel a little nervous whenever they see the huge disparity in the strength of the enemy and our own.

"Ms. Lin, this way please!"

The middle-aged man with the rank of major on his shoulders swept his eyes coldly, forced back a group of soldiers who were trying to surround them and ask for autographs, and led Lin Mingmei and her group into the hangar.

The soldiers around could not get close and could only watch as Lin Mingmei walked into the hangar led by the major. At that moment, a woman in a smart OL outfit and a pink ponytail, along with several staff members, took the initiative to walk up to the soldiers.

"Everyone, due to time and schedule reasons, Lin Mingmei cannot stay here to sign for everyone. But please rest assured! Please give the items you want to be signed to our staff, and then go to the cafeteria to pick up your own signed items in three days."

After a pause, the woman smiled and said.

"Please take the items for signing seriously and do not use anything weird. Otherwise, our staff has the right to refuse to help you."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers, who couldn't find papers, photos, and other things for a moment and wanted to take off their clothes and other messy things on the spot, were stunned on the spot.

Then, a burst of laughter suddenly rang out, and the figures of many soldiers who were running away and looking for papers, photos and other things everywhere became the laughing stock of everyone.

Hearing the laughter coming from outside the hangar, the serious-looking major couldn't help but sigh silently.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Miss Lin."

"No. I understand everyone."

Lin Mingmei nodded generously, then turned her gaze to the machines in the hangar.

Lin Mingmei had seen the doomsday situation before.

It’s just that behind these Doom IVs there seems to be a new device shaped like a rocket.

Lin Mingmei took a few looks and then turned to look at the various machines in other directions. The Iron Man, the Thug, and the FLAG all seemed to have similar devices.

Noticing that Lin Mingmei was observing the new devices, the major began to explain.

"This is a new type of escape device that our Earth Federation Army has successfully developed with the support of VEDA."

"Escape device?"

"Yes, that's right. This is a new device specially developed considering that the ELS may take advantage of the gaps in close combat to assimilate and corrode our mobile suits."

The major was afraid that Lin Mingmei might not understand, so he continued to explain in more detail.

"Based on the relevant intelligence left by the Supreme Being and the intelligence obtained from the battle between our fleet and the ELS, our military staff believes that we must help our MS pilots successfully detach from their machines and preserve their combat effectiveness before the ELS assimilates and corrodes the MS cockpit."

The major paused, wanting to say something, but finally controlled himself.

"Our MS pilots are extremely valuable combat power. Especially the Transformer pilots. They are our hope of defeating the ELS. Therefore, while we still have strength to spare, we must prepare a retreat for the pilots."

"Really? I believe this will help many pilots avoid being killed in battle."

Lin Mingmei smiled happily.

"Well, I think so too."

Suddenly, a deafening bell rang out, and the expressions of all the people in the hangar changed drastically. They all ran back to their posts. At the same time, fully-equipped pilots rushed out of the lounge next to the hangar and quickly rushed towards their own machines.

"Ms. Lin! ELS is about to cross the final cordon! Now, the combat command has issued an order to enter the first level combat state!"

"I understand! Please lead the way! Next, I also want to participate in my own battle! Isn't it?"

Lin Mingmei's straightforward attitude impressed the major. "Then please follow me!"

"Good work!"

At the same time, in the command center of Tianren, everyone was looking at the big screen with serious expressions.

The ELS army, which had been delayed for about half a year by the "plague" left by the Supreme and Louise, finally arrived at the border space area between the Earth and the Moon.

"Sure enough, we only have half a year left?"

Seeing that, just as predicted, the six-month safety window had been completely reduced to zero and the ELS army was approaching the border of the human world, Kati Manikin was unsure what words could be used to describe her feelings at the moment.

All that can be done is to launch the first round of attack according to the battle plan that has already been formulated.

"All fleets, when the target enters the range, immediately launch an attack! All missiles are adjusted to proximity fuses. In addition, after the first round of attacks by each fleet, the MS units will launch attacks according to the original plan! Have the MS units pay attention to the assimilation and erosion capabilities of the ELS, and never get stuck in single combat or close combat."

The issuance of one command after another made the human fleet, which had been ready for a long time, enter into combat status completely.

As the shields rose, missiles were exposed to the vacuum, aiming directly at the ELS army approaching the absolute defense line.

At the same time, the laser cannons, laser cannons and particle cannons on all the warships began to store energy and entered the countdown to shooting.

A solemn and murderous atmosphere suddenly enveloped all human beings.

On the other side, the battlefield where Tianren is.

One Gundam after another silently rushed into space from the take-off runway, waiting for their companions to join them.

"In this battle, the forces sent by ELS are probably more than what they seem on the surface, right?"

Lyle raised his hand, patted the Hellos beside him, and said half jokingly, half seriously.

"Believe me! You don't want to know how many ELS there are on this battlefield."

Allelujah gave a wry smile, but it was immediately snatched away by Hallelujah.

"That's nothing. I heard that the Earth Federation Army gave an estimated number of 1 to 10,000. What do you think?"

Lyle was stunned and exclaimed.

"That's good news. At least, as long as you survive, you'll be the ace among aces."

"But we are not the army! Lyle. Do you want to join the Federation Army after the war?"

Lockon said casually.

"Oh! Spare me! Lockon. You know me. Whether before or after joining Celestial Being, I have always been a man who is isolated from the Earth Federation Army!"

Lyle was telling the truth.

Those in the know know that before joining Celestial Being, Lyle was once an agent of Chunyuan.

It was only after Lockon's return and Tianren's own ideas and actions that made Lyle decide to leave Chunyuan and join Tianren completely.

During the conversation, Lisa Kujo's voice became the signal for the battle to begin.

"Everyone! Enough of the idle chatter! The ELS army has crossed the final cordon! The mission begins!"

(End of this chapter)