Mecha: Return of the Pioneers

Chapter 781: Gather! (2/3)

ghost.

Ghosts in the universe.

If you look from above, you will see a very strange picture.

The ZAFT alert squadron continued to close in space, with the warships working together to create an impenetrable anti-aircraft firepower network.

At the same time, the MS troops released by this squadron constantly tried to use the tactics of encirclement to compress the movement space of the lightning that was circling around the squadron, and finally destroy it.

But unfortunately, no matter the anti-aircraft firepower network built by the battleships of the squadron, or the unremitting efforts of the MS troops, they were unable to stop the red lightning, and could not even slow down its speed by a bit.

"What kind of monster is this?"

In the bridge of the Loracia-class battleship, the captain of ZAFT looked at the light representing Chengying on the main screen in disbelief.

On the tactical map presented in two-dimensional images, you can see that the light spot represented by Chengying is constantly performing super-maneuverable flight trajectories in right-angle turns, sudden stops and changes of direction, and other astonishing ways.

Even though the Adjuster pilots have extraordinary physiques that are superior to humans, to be able to perform the extremely terrifying super-maneuverable moves that Chengying is doing at this moment, and to use them without hesitation or delay when facing a squadron-sized anti-aircraft firepower network, I am afraid that not many people can do it.

"Who is flying this MA?"

The captains of ZAFT all put aside their contempt.

Even though Chengying has not yet revealed her ferocious edge, her terrifying super maneuverability has ensured that she has the ability to escape the pursuit of the ZAFT alert squadron on her own.

"Let the MS troops speed up! Traps that MA as quickly as possible! If it keeps going like this, that big bird will probably disappear into the rubble."

Although they were shocked, the ZAFT captains still clearly remembered that their target was not Chengying, but the Dendrobium that the congressmen were riding on.

But even if I remembered it, it would be of no use.

Because the Archangel and Kusanagi have already entered the designated positions.

"Captain, we have detected the Chengying signal. Colonel He is holding back the ZAFT alert squadron alone!"

Natal Bakilulu looked towards CIC and nodded slightly.

"Archangel, anti-air, anti-battleship level 1 combat status! All weapon units, start loading, but don't aim too hard! Force this squadron into the rubble belt!"

"Yes!"

As soon as Natal Bakilulu's combat order came down, it was Malu who gave instructions to the helmsman.

"Archangel, right rudder 3, head up 1, maximum combat speed, forward!"

"Yes!"

"Strike Gundam and Mobius troops, full speed ahead! Support Cheng Ying!"

"Understood! Boys, follow up!"

The Strike Gundam piloted by Mu took the lead, accelerating forward with the Mobius troops.

"Boys, let me take care of the MS. You must complete the flanking mission as quickly as possible and join up with the M1 Heretic Force that will arrive later to cut off the ZAFT Squadron's retreat! Do you understand?"

"Yes! Major!"

A response from the Mobius troops came on the communication channel, and Mu nodded secretly.

If the Archangel's current situation was not a bit delicate, Mu would have wanted these guys to change into MS and join the battle.

But unfortunately, the Alaska headquarters has not paid any attention to the Archangel since it handed it over to East Asian command.

As for East Asia, it seems that even its main force has not yet completed the replacement of the Iron Man, or even the Iron General's MS troops. It is even more impossible to allocate some MS to be replaced on the Archangel under this circumstance.

Mu also raised this issue privately to Malu and Natal Bakilulu, but unfortunately, they had no solution.

No. Maybe there is a way.

It’s just that the two beautiful captains and deputy captain didn’t want to speak.

Looking at Chengying who was using extremely agile and super-maneuverable moves to contain the enemy fleet, Mu frowned.

"Let's use the battle record to speak for itself! After all, the Archangel is now considered a member of the East Asian battle sequence. With the battle record in hand, the Iron Man should also be able to be assigned, right?"

He Ming, who let go of Chengying and sped away, seemed to have sensed something. When he raised his eyes, he saw that the tactical situation on the screen in front of him had been updated.

"Have the Archangel and Kusanagi entered their designated positions?"

The two warships, one on the left and one on the right, were accelerating and speeding towards the rear of the ZAFT alert squadron.

In front of the two battleships, the signal light spots representing the Mobius Force and the M1 Heretic Force could already see each other from a distance.

The pocket has been formed.

A feeling of unwillingness spread into He Ming's heart.

It’s Chengying.

"Let's stop here for now! There will be many more opportunities in the future!"

As He Ming conveyed his response, the feeling of unwillingness quietly dissipated.

The control of Chengying also returned to He Ming.

"Then, let's start closing the net!"

When He Ming regained control of Chengying, Chengying's flying posture suddenly changed from the previous agile and strange to fierce and ruthless, with heavy oppression. Just one round of assault made the ZAFT captains who thought they could keep Chengying out with the scale of the squadron's anti-aircraft firepower feel tremendous pressure.

"The main gun of the Noasia has been destroyed!"

"The Ariak's secondary engine has been destroyed!"

"···"

In just a few minutes, a series of battle damage reports were presented to Captain ZAFT almost at the same time.

"What happened?"

"What on earth happened?"

The captains of the two most severely damaged Nazca-class battleships, the Noasia and the Lorasia-class Ariak, slumped in their seats.

They had no idea how the warship, which had clearly made all the air defense preparations, could have its main gun and even its engine destroyed by Chengying in an instant.

What happened?
"Noasia, Ariak, don't stop! Hurry up and catch up. Enemy warships have appeared on our left and right flanks!"

"This is a trap!!"

"This is a trap!!"

In a flash, someone shouted.

But it was of no avail.

Because they can't retreat!
The Mobius Force successfully joined up with the M1 Heretic Force and engaged in battle with the ZAFT MS Force who were trying to secure their retreat. For a while, the battle situation was quite tense.

However, the subsequent arrival of Archangel and Kusanagi caused this tense scene to instantly turn into one-sided suppression.

Therefore, the only options before the ZAFT Guard Squadron were to rush into the gravel belt as quickly as possible and use the complex terrain of the gravel belt to try to launch a counterattack, or to evacuate.

(End of this chapter)