From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 551 "Legend"? "Meaning"

Inside the cabin of the Pelican;
The roar of the engine was low and powerful, and the lights in the cabin flickered slightly, illuminating John and the Spartans.

Cortana's voice rang in his ears: "John, the 5th Assault Platoon of the Primarch's direct forces is responsible for the main offensive in Mos Eisley. The current situation is as follows"

As Cortana spoke, an aerial view quickly unfolded on John's helmet screen, showing the entire picture of Mos Eisley.

Tatooine's largest spaceport is now shrouded in war, with thick smoke and flames intertwined, like a burning purgatory.

Next to the bird's-eye view, Cortana also called up detailed information about the towns, villages, and farms near Mos Eisley, with each landmark clearly marked.

One of the towns, called Anchorhead, immediately caught John's attention.

This town is located southeast of Mos Eisley. Although it is small in size, its geographical location is extremely critical. It seems to be a key road connecting all nearby towns and villages. It is also an important stronghold of the Galactic Empire forces.

John's eyes rested on the Anchorhead sign for a moment, his mind quickly analyzing the possible tactical value.

Cortana continued to report: "The 5th Assault Platoon is unstoppable. The number of Galactic Empire troops stationed in Mos Eisley is estimated to be around to .

However, facing the combined attack of more than 5 Imperial Fists and auxiliary troops, the Galactic Empire would need at least or even more elite stormtroopers, coupled with heavy armored units, to withstand the attack of the th Assault Platoon."

Hearing this, John nodded slightly, his eyes still fixed on the bird's-eye view on the helmet screen.

As for Cortana's voice, there was a slight pause, and then brief information about a "shuttle" appeared on John's helmet screen.

This shuttle, named "Millennium Falcon", has a unique appearance and smooth fuselage lines, and is obviously a highly modified spacecraft.

Cortana also listed the information of the two characters on the right side of the screen.

One is a human male named Han Solo, and the other is the Wookiee Chewbacca.

Han Solo is a middle-aged man with a resolute face and a look of unruly confidence in his eyes.

Chewbacca is a burly Wookiee with thick hair and a look that seems to be wild and loyal.

Then Cortana added: "These two are the currently known pilot and first officer of the Millennium Falcon.

At the same time, the Intelligence Department also mentioned that Han Solo and Chewbacca are high-value "recovery targets" in the 17th Universe (Star Wars).

Their piloting skills, especially in hyperspace jumps and evasive tactics, are legendary.

Furthermore, their luck is incredible. It is said that they have been able to escape danger many times in desperate situations, which is even no less than your Spartan performance. These are all worth our attempt to contact them and bring them under the control of the Empire."

There was a hint of excitement in her voice, as if she had seen the scene after successfully capturing the target, and then she continued:
"According to the latest news from the Intelligence Department, Han Solo and Chewbacca have been active on Tatooine and are most likely in a tavern in Mos Eisley.

I have advised Commander Sigismund to keep a close eye on their movements, and the fleet has also set up a tight interception network in orbit to ensure that all aircraft and ships on Tatooine cannot escape the atmosphere.

Therefore, after we rush to Mos Eisley, we should assist the 5th Assault Platoon to continue advancing, eliminate the local Galactic Empire troops, and capture Han Solo and Chewbacca.

In this way, Sparta has completed two important tasks of "recovering" high-value targets.

besides"

"We should split up and head for Anchorhead."

However, before Cortana could finish her proposal, she was interrupted by John in a cold voice.

His voice was calm and firm, and he had already made his own judgment: "The local people there seem to be under attack by Tusken Raiders (Sand People), and the 5th Assault Platoon has not deliberately taken care of Anchorhead Town."

John's words made Cortana's voice stop abruptly.

Her holographic image flickered slightly on John's helmet screen, as if quickly analyzing his proposal.

After a moment, Cortana responded, "Intelligence from Anchorhead does indicate that Tusken Raiders are looting and slaughtering the local population."

Then, Cortana changed the subject, as if deliberately testing John's reaction, and retorted: "However, our main mission remains Mos Eisley and the capture of Han Solo.

Splitting our forces may weaken our combat effectiveness and even affect the completion rate of the mission. Are you sure you want to disperse your forces at this time?"

John’s eyes remained calm as he slowly said, “The people of Anchorhead are innocent, and their safety is equally important.

What is the point of this war if we only focus on completing the mission and ignore those who need help?
Moreover, although the actions of the Tusken Raiders have a very small chance of affecting our integration process in Mos Eisley, and can even be said to be insignificant, our reputation after the integration cannot be blemished.

Sending troops to Anchor Town will not only save the people, but also ensure the stability of future rule."

In fact, Cortana had already noticed the situation in Anchorhead.

Not only did she analyze the Tusken Raiders' patterns of action in detail, she also reported to Sigismund the intelligence that Anchorhead was under attack and requested that an Imperial Fists team be sent to eliminate the threat.

However, as Sparta's mentor, Cortana would prefer that John take the initiative to suggest intervening in Anchorhead.

After all, Spartans are not just "next-generation" super soldiers, and their mission is not just fighting, but also protection and responsibility.

Cortana and Dr. Halsey's requirements for the Spartans, aside from using genetics and technology to bring their physical fitness to the peak, also hope that they will possess and implement the belief of "people-oriented".

Cortana was silent for a moment, pretending to weigh the proposal.

Then, her voice sounded again, with a hint of approval in her tone: "Your proposal makes sense. I have no reason to refute it. The people of Anchorhead Town do need our help, and your decision also reflects the responsibility that Sparta should have."

"Ah."

John nodded slightly, turned on the communication channel, and ordered in a calm and majestic voice:
“Red Team, Black Team, Gray Team, and Omega Team, you will go to Anchorhead, approximately eighty kilometers southeast of Mos Eisley, and eliminate all hostile targets that attack the local population.

It is imperative that we act quickly to ensure the safety of our people.”

"Yes, Chief."

On the communication channel, the captain of the squadron replied with absolute obedience as usual. At the same time, Cortana also sent instructions to the pilots of the Pelican carrying the four squadrons to change the course.

John's eyes returned to the bird's-eye view on the helmet screen, and the logo of Anchorhead Town was flashing on the screen, as if calling for his action.

Cortana's voice sounded again, with undisguised approval, saying:
"John, your decision reflects the responsibility that Sparta should have. I believe that the people of Anchorhead will be grateful for your actions, and the significance of this war will be more profound because of your protection."
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At this moment, looking down from above the formation, one can clearly see a Pelican and a Ghost fighter breaking away from the main formation, quickly adjusting their course and accelerating towards the direction of Anchorhead Town.

boom--!
Their engine nozzles flickered with pale blue flames, and their fuselages made low humming sounds as they cut through the air, like two falcons swooping down on their prey.

The other two Pelicans, two Ghost fighters and a Vulture gunboat continued along their original routes, advancing steadily towards Mos Eisley.

Not long after, the Pelican and Phantom fighters that had broken away from the formation were approaching Anchorhead Town, only about ten kilometers away from the target.

The pilot of the Phantom fighter quickly adjusted his posture, and the gunner slowly opened the bomb bay on the back of the aircraft, revealing rows of neatly stacked air-to-ground missiles.

These missiles seemed to have already locked onto their targets, with the sensors inside their warheads flashing faintly, waiting for the final launch command.

Swish~——Swish~——!
As the gunner pressed the launch button, more than a dozen air-to-ground missiles shot out from the missile bay like arrows, dragging tail flames and rushing forward at a speed far exceeding that of the Pelican and the Phantom fighter.

The missile made a sharp whistling sound as it cut through the air, like the whisper of death, and headed straight towards Anchorhead Town.

Immediately afterwards, the dark cabin on the left side of the nose of the Ghost Fighter quickly unfolded, extending a hard-light machine gun.

The gunner gently pulled the trigger, and the hard-light machine gun immediately emitted a low humming sound.

Click~——click——!
A high-powered beam of hard light burst out from the muzzle, emitting a blinding red glow, and rhythmically attacked Anchorhead Town.

On the gunner's helmet screen, the previous air-to-ground missiles had completed their destructive mission, accurately destroying many of the Sandman (Tusken Raiders) vehicles. The flames of explosions lit up one after another on the outskirts of Anchorhead Town, and thick smoke and dust were intertwined.

Moreover, each beam of hard light hit the target accurately, instantly reducing the Sandman's bunkers and small vehicles to ashes. The impact caused by the explosion raised waves of sand in the desert.

Of course, these images cannot be captured with the naked eye.

The beyond-visual-range attack of the ghost fighter is like an invisible god of death, quietly descending from the sky and dealing a fatal blow to the enemy.

As the ghost fighters fired all the air-to-ground missiles, the group of sand people besieging Anchorhead Town finally realized that there was an "invisible guy" who was ruthlessly slaughtering them from the air.

Panic quickly spread among the Sand People, and they took refuge in the town's houses and buildings, trying to use these shelters to avoid the deadly attack from the air.

Seeing this situation, the gunner naturally could no longer carry out beyond-visual-range strikes recklessly.

After all, he had no way of confirming whether there were innocent people in those buildings, and opening fire rashly would only cause incalculable tragic consequences.

The gunner's eyes quickly scanned the helmet screen, trying to find the next suitable target, but ultimately he had to stop the attack and continue to perform the escort mission with the pilot.

Before long, the vague outline of Anchorhead Town appeared in the visual field of the pilots and gunners, and the town’s buildings looked particularly abrupt in the desert, as if it were an isolated island surrounded by an endless sea of ​​sand.

The Pelican began to lower its altitude, and the hatch at the rear slowly opened, revealing the scene inside the cabin.

The Phantom fighter maintained its original altitude, with the hard-light machine gun on its nose still pointed in the direction of the town, ready to provide fire support to the ground forces at any time.

As for the four teams in the cabin, a total of twenty Spartan warriors, they had already left their seats.

Their figures gathered at the rear of the cabin, looking through the opened cabin door at the vast sea of ​​sand outside.

call--!
The wind was howling and the violent air flow was surging in the cabin.

However, these air currents had no effect on the Spartans equipped with magnetic boots. Their figures were as steady as a rock, as if they were integrated with the fuselage.

Whoosh. Whoosh.
Boom. Boom.
The sounds of gunfire and explosions from afar were carried into the cabin by the wind.

These sounds may be faint and difficult to distinguish for ordinary people, but for the Spartans with extraordinary hearing and Thor's hammer auxiliary system, they are as clear as if they are ringing in their ears.

The whistling of every bullet and the roar of every explosion echoed in their ears, as if urging them to take action as soon as possible.

Therefore, even though the Pelican was still four or five hundred meters above the ground and it would take some time to descend, the Spartans could not wait to make a "hard landing".

092 Jerome was the first to jump out of the cabin, followed by 042 Douglas, and then 130 Alice.

The rest of the Spartans also jumped out of the cabin, their figures drew graceful arcs in the air, but when they landed, they did not have the grace of a free fall.

boom! boom!
Twenty Spartans "fell" one after another onto the sand on the north side of Anchorhead Town, splashing a wave of sand.

However, this is just a "small matter" for them.

In fact, according to data, the first generation of Spartans of the human empire equipped with Mjolnir power armor are able to accomplish the feat of breaking through the atmosphere alone.

Their power armor not only has strong protective capabilities, but is also equipped with an advanced buffer system that is sufficient to cope with impacts in extreme environments.

However, Dr. Halsey, the creator of the Spartan program, never allowed them to conduct such a risky experiment.

After all, these Spartan warriors are not only her masterpieces, but also her "children" who were raised by her.

She hated to see them take unnecessary risks in their fearless adventures.

Therefore, a height of four or five hundred meters was just a harmless "warm-up" for the Spartans.

The moment they hit the ground and splashed dust, Jerome and his companions had already adjusted their postures, and in tacit understanding, they began to rush towards Anchorhead Town in groups of two.

Moreover, they also held their own weapons, just like the players turned on the automatic aiming lock in the game, and accurately shot and killed any sandman who dared to show his head and observe.

However, at the same time, inside the second floor of a hotel;
"Hey man, Chewbacca, what the hell are those guys?"

"Ugh——!"

(End of this chapter)