From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 217 Hunting the "Student Group" (-in-)

These teenagers are between 180cm and 190cm tall and have very strong muscles.

Even though they were wearing looser green camouflage training uniforms, they could not hide their bulging contours, and all of them had standard short-cut hairstyles.

Among all the young men, the tallest and strongest one was looking calmly at the bottom of the giant tree.

Through the mask that displays a brief real-time update and the words "2001/06/06", and taking a closer look at the boy's facial features, it is not difficult to determine that he is a second-year junior high school student from the "Doom (movie)" universe. , Garland Crowe.

As for the fact that he is obviously a second-year junior high school student, but he has a stronger body than an adult, it is because he and his friends around him were implanted with genetic seeds originating from Leon four months ago.

Within a week of completing the implantation surgery, Jialan passed the observation period without any problems. Two months after completing the surgery, his height increased by more than ten centimeters and his weight increased by thirty kilograms.

Gene seeds are "step by step" improving and strengthening Garland in almost every aspect.

At this moment, his physical fitness is similar to that of the company's elites who have been injected with Inquise serum. Some of his data, such as running and endurance, are even better than those of the company's elites.

However, Galan's original brown eyes turned into dark green under the influence of the gene seeds, and even his facial features began to vaguely resemble Leon's.

Moreover, this herbivore with a huge "T" shaped malleus on its head roared helplessly as if it was lost or alone, trying to find its group members.

As soon as the adaptors were selected, the gene seed implantation surgery was arranged, and after the observation period, they underwent high-intensity military training.

Soon, a hammer-headed thunder beast, about 12 meters long and 6 meters high, which looked like an Earth dinosaur, appeared in their field of vision.

"Roar"

Buzz-buzz-!
Then, they wielded a dagger that made a sharp sound and was about half a meter long, stabbing into the soft skin without the protection of the exoskeleton.

Although the collision between the two adapters was not enough to directly break the spine, it still caused its body to stagger and its six legs to tremble.

But before the hammer-headed thunder beast could turn its idea into reality, Garan and others had already jumped down and started hunting for dinner.

But Pandora.
In the history textbook for the second grade of junior high school, it was briefly stated that the company opened the second space gate in 1994, allowing the main universe to connect to the earth-like planet Pandora.

And its blood splashed on the training uniforms and filter masks of Jialan and others.

Not only that, Galan and three other companions had already completed the jump and landed on both sides of the hammer-headed thunder beast.

However, their faces were calm, as if they were used to death and killing.

bang
In just a few seconds, the giant beast couldn't hold on anymore and fell sideways to the ground struggling.

The law of the jungle is a universal rule no matter which rainforest or universe it is in.

Therefore, Garland and his companions all have theoretical knowledge on how to survive in the wild.

As for the concussive dagger they used, it was actually a melee weapon specially developed by the Scientific Research Department for the Werewolves and Nightcrawlers to achieve the armor-breaking effect of a single soldier.

However, as early as when they were in elementary school, Jialan and the others knew about the dangers of Pandora through the Internet, such as the beasts that could withstand 7.62 or .50 cal calibers, and the giant piranha flowers that used beasts as food.

The primitive rainforest where Garan and the others are located, or rather, the planet they are on is Pandora in the "Avatar" universe.

Boom, boom.

Therefore, facing the Pandora rainforest that can "eat people", the mentality of Jialan and others gradually changed from the initial unbearable killing to becoming accustomed to it.

Due to their young age and the strict regulations on traveling through space gates, Jialan and the others can only rely on the news media to learn about the mysterious extraterrestrial planets.

As a native creature of Pandora, it naturally understands the dangers that exist in the rainforest at night.

The two partners used themselves as firing pins and hit the hammer-headed thunder beast directly on the back.

And if one of them dies unfortunately, it represents failure and unworthy of becoming a true Astartes.

And this weapon has naturally become the standard equipment for adapters.

Half a month ago, on May 5, Leon issued an order to the first batch of more than 20 adaptors to "complete a three-week survival in the Pandora wilderness."

Looking at the changes in the surrounding environment, the two pairs of eyes of the hammer-headed thunder beast also showed a look of fear.

Insects stopped chirping, and the poisonous flowers that could emit their own light also closed their petals, causing the place to fall into darkness and silence for an instant. Only the star light reflected by the gas giant planet passed through the dense branches and leaves, and scattered sporadically on the moist soil and hammer-headed thunder beasts. on the body.

From the moment Leon "threw" them to Pandora, he made it clear that they must survive by any means necessary.

It looked around, then quickly turned its huge body and spread out its six thick legs to escape from this place.

Tread, step.

Now, they are actually in the depths of this rainforest that is extremely unfriendly to humans, lurking in ambush to prepare "dinner" for barbecue.

Unfortunately, no one of its kind responded to its call. Instead, the movement it made broke the original atmosphere of the area.

"Hoho~!"

At the same time, the textbook also records the "rape" traitor Jack Sally, as well as the dispute between the Na'vi race and the Zero Two humans.

Seeing the horrified look on the other party's face, Garan grasped the concussive dagger tightly with both hands and stabbed through the skull with all his strength, destroying the brain and giving the Thunder Beast a happy ending.

After all, they need to eat and need enough calories and protein. Without logistical supplies, they can only survive to the end by hunting according to the list of "edible creatures".

puff--!
Bah!
The sharp blade that seemed to be vibrating at "overclocking" easily penetrated the hammer-headed thunder beast's body.

"Roar--!"

However, Jialan and the others did not stop their attack because of this. Instead, they accelerated their speed and skillfully broke the Thunder Beast's hamstrings and vocal cords, completely rendering it unable to move or roar.

At this moment, Garan jumped on the head of the Thunder Beast.

The severe pain made it look up to the sky and scream in pain.

Next.

They skinned and deboned the meat with ease, set up a bonfire, and barbecued on the spot. After a while, the aroma of barbecue filled the area.

After putting their two companions on alert, Jialan and the others held their breath, took off their masks, took big bites of the roast meat that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and then chewed and swallowed it quickly.

In just two minutes, Jialan and the others finished eating and took over the guard duty from their two companions.

But when Garland put on the mask again, he saw the latest order from the base:
"All adaptors, please maintain your current position. The company's air vehicles will soon arrive at your respective locations and carry you back to the base. Prepare to rush to Earth Zero-2 with the fleet to officially launch the subsequent integration operation."

Unified action?

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He's just a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old kid, is he going to participate in the company's large-scale military operation?
But if you think about it carefully, it seems that there is nothing surprising after they were all thrown into the rain forest to fend for themselves by their own original body, and they had killed countless ferocious beasts.

"You two have to eat quickly. The company will take us back later." Jialan reminded. ?

The two waiters were stunned for a moment, then accelerated their eating speed which was not slow.

When the two guys also put on their filter masks again, a twin-rotor assault boat that was similar in size to a Hammerhead Thunder Beast cut through the branches and leaves blocking the route and parked not far in front of their group of "children" at.

As soon as the Falcon assault craft derived from UNSC technology completed its landing, two armed security guards left the cabin without a hatch to be alert to nearby developments.

One of the security guards waved to them and said: "Bend over! Bend over! Get ready to board the plane!"

Hearing this, Jialan and others followed the security instructions and bent forward, sitting on both sides of the cabin.

Seeing this, the two security guards also stepped back and sat directly where the cannon was fixed.

The security guard who reminded Galan and others also patted the edge of the cockpit, indicating that the pilot could take them away and take off.

Then, the Falcon carried everyone out of the rainforest and headed for the military base in the north under the "moonlight" reflected by the gas giant planet.

"guys"

At this time, an adapter named Cyrus Muir asked on the communication:

"Do you think you will transfer directly to the fleet after returning to the base?"

"Probably."

"Damn it, I haven't been to space yet" Sires sighed.

"What, are you scared?"

"That's not true. It's just a bit emotional. It feels like we were just a group of students half a year ago, but now we have become the Space Marines described in the company's comics, haha." Siris smiled.

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Jialan remained silent and did not participate in the discussion.

But overlooking the picturesque Pandora Rainforest and the giant moon above his head, he was also filled with emotions.

When he and his grandfather were imprisoned in Minova's cage, his grandfather was the first person to resist the fallen soldiers of UAC, but he was also seriously injured by the fallen soldiers, and was only a hair away from death.

If Leon hadn't discovered his seriously injured grandfather and sent them to Mr. Sui Yang to receive supernatural medical treatment similar to magic, what would have been the consequences?
Garland shook his head and stopped thinking about those painful memories.

So when Atlas announced the details of selecting adapters on its official website, Grandpa fully supported his choice to become an Astartes.

As a result, he successfully passed the physical fitness test, as well as the post-operative observation period and military training, and sat on the Falcon to enjoy the alien night view.

Listening to the discussion among his colleagues at the same time, Jialan also felt as if he was from another world.

It didn't take long.

The pilots carried them across the virgin rainforest to the outposts of the military base.

The towering city walls and power grids isolate wild beasts from harassment, and there is a 30mm parallel Gauss cannon every meters, which is used to clean up those who dare to invade here.

Looking towards the center of the base——

It is a heavy industrial city whose scale can be described as "incomparably vast".

The large shipbuilding dock is located on the east side. The 3D printing factory in the south is continuously delivering various parts to the shipbuilding dock. The west side is where military buildings such as airports and barracks gather, while the east is where employees and their families live. A living area with complete facilities for recreation, entertainment, and even education.

Moreover, after nearly ten years of development and construction, the total population of the base has long exceeded one million, and as of now it is approximately 2.4 million people.

Regardless of its initial military attributes, this place is actually an "extraterrestrial colony" carved out by Atlas.

After all, newborns born on Pandora account for 1/20 of the total population. Many employees and their family members are prepared to stay here for a long time, which not only facilitates work, but also avoids long separations.

At the same time, the company will also provide these employees with financial subsidies for newborn babies, indirectly promoting the policy of "more children and more children".

It won't take long.

The Falcon took them to the tarmac of the airport.

When the armed security guard raised his right thumb, indicating that they could leave the cabin, Jialan and the others unlocked the safety locks and prepared to return to the barracks to pack their belongings before gathering at the designated location.

During this period, they also saw more and more Falcons and sent the adapters of the same period back to the airport.

As for the adapters from the "Doom (movie)" universe, Leon is indeed responsible for the unified command, training and teaching, but the implantable gene seeds do not belong to Leon alone.

More than 7,000 adaptors are divided into seven "student groups".

The membership of the student group is divided according to gene seeds and gene originals.

Garland, Sires and others are the "Dark Angel" student group named by Leon himself.

The other six regiments were;

Guilliman's "Ultramarines",

"Blood Angel" of Sanguinius,

Horus' "Wolf of the Moon",

Magnus the Thousand Sons,

Dorn's "Fist of Man" and Vulkan's "Flaming Lizard".

These seven student groups formed the company's initial mass-produced super-soldier army. However, these more than 7,000 recruits, or students, still need four to five years to grow and develop before they can become real Astartes. And finally the full makeover surgery.

Fulgrim, Riemann, Angron, as well as Corax and Mortarion, who are just half a year old, due to age issues and company regulations, the biological department is temporarily unable to cultivate a sufficient amount of genetic seeds.

When Jialan and others returned to the dormitory and packed up their belongings, the low-Earth orbit directly above the base.
More than a dozen ships belonging to Atlas are anchored here.

Various transport boats are traveling between the ship and the base, responsible for transporting necessary supplies and combat personnel for this fleet.

Moreover, among this fleet of sixteen ships, twelve are familiar Fiddes-class frigates, and three are the most numerous UNSC ships and one of the fastest conventional ships, namely the Paris-class heavy frigates.

As for the ship that serves as the flagship of this fleet, its length is more than 1100 meters, and a single ship is enough to accommodate people and a large number of ground and air vehicles——

Valorant-class super-heavy cruiser.

(End of this chapter)