Why would I join the army if I can’t drive a Gundam!

Chapter 256 Let's Make a Movie Then

"No one understands the new generation better than me!"

Makarius's words were forceful and resounding, and coupled with his vigorous, accordion-like movements, they were very persuasive.

"I became a new human when I was a teenager, how could I not understand what a new human is?"

"I understand Newtypes better than Gihren, okay? That old guy does nothing but cause trouble for the Zeon and hide in his safe house groping his big-breasted female secretary's breasts. Unlike me, I'm a man who's fought my way through mountains of knives and seas of fire!"

"So, this kind of superior thinking you're talking about is very common among the new humans?"

"Universal? No, at least for now, only one person, Revan Hu, is doing this. But the problem is that the impact of the new human problem is far-reaching. Do you know the theory proposed by Zeon Deikun?"

"The theory of new humans: all humans in space have the potential to become new humans?"

“That’s right. In fact, the Federation has fallen far behind in this regard. Zeon has even formed all-new human units during the war. And guess what Axis is doing right now?”

"What else can they do over there? With the living environment of Axis, can they really mass-produce new humans?"

"If nature won't work, then we'll have to intervene artificially. Imagine a man-made celestial body, with tens of thousands of people crammed into a cramped environment. Do you think they'd be willing to just live there like that?"

"So, according to you, those Zeon remnants will return to Earth Sphere?"

"Then why come here? To form a marriage alliance with us?"

Marcarius took a sip of tea and then continued.

"What would you do if we went to a place like that?"

"at all costs!"

"Then, it's time to put a forced reconnaissance operation against Axis on the agenda!"

"This isn't about spying on Axis; it's about the Newtypes. The Zeon remnants on Axis are no match for us in terms of conventional military strength, so we'll have to think of some other way!"

"Then what do you mean?"

"The emergence of the new human race is an irreversible and undeniable fact. The Federation's past attitude of concealment is completely unsuitable for the development of this era!"

"Let's not talk about what has already happened, but for what hasn't happened yet, I think we should make an effort!"

"You mean searching for new humans and then recruiting them?"

"That's one thing. New humans are still humans, born of parents, with relatives and friends. Giving them a job and treating their relatives like military families can solve many problems for us, but the real problem lies in the universe!"

"Those who dwell in the sky forget the pain and sorrow on the ground because they have seen the vast sky. Aren't we, who live on our mother planet Earth, just another kind of people who dwell in the sky to those inhabitants of the universe?"

"The inhabitants of the universe envy us, then hate us, and finally become hostile towards us. Isn't this all because of the actions of the federal government in the past?"

Do you know what the consequences will be if this gets out?

Kim squinted and then said.

"So I'll only say this here: outside, I will always be a loyal guardian of the Earth Federation!"

"We are well aware of what you are saying, but change cannot be accomplished overnight, otherwise Rebil wouldn't have come up with a twenty-year reform plan!"

"Yes, that's just how the system is. It takes so long to change the Federal Army, let alone the Federal Government!"

"But mentioning Gihren has reminded me!"

Kim suddenly slapped his thigh.

"It seems like we haven't made a movie about the Federation Forces yet!"

"If you're making a movie, I suggest you find some professionals. At least do some market research first. Don't make a film like the Genghis Khanate!"

During the One Year War, the Federation forces captured some propaganda equipment from Zeon's logistics department, including some devices specifically designed to show videos to frontline troops. Makarius and his men watched them out of curiosity, and then they were speechless!
Because those things can't even be called movies. The first half hour praises the great Zeon, the second half hour criticizes the corrupt Federation, and then the third half hour sings the praises of the great Commander-in-Chief Gihren. That's the content of most of these films.

In addition to all that, there is even a polished version of General Killian's speech, which is three hours and fifty minutes long, the kind that even Zeon prisoners of war couldn't stand!
"Don't worry, do you think the Gabro base is full of useless people who only know how to eat steak with knives and forks, wear white gloves, and drink black tea?"

"So, you don't eat baked snails?"

"get out!"

King waved his hand dismissively, indicating that Makarius could leave. Of course, this departure was only temporary. After a short rest, the post-war debriefing meeting on the special military operation was held in the large conference room that Makarius had visited before.

Lieutenant General Djamitov, the commander-in-chief of the military operation, stepped forward first to give his report. As expected of someone with an intelligence background, the old man's report was concise, clear, and to the point, with almost no unnecessary words. After his report, the General Staff began questioning him about certain aspects of the operation.

However, because of Jamitov's reputation, the generals who questioned him were quite polite, since they would be sitting together to drink tea and eat steak later. But they were not so polite to Makarius. At least until he received the rank of general, he was not qualified to sit at the table to eat. So, the scene had the feel of a senior student lecturing a freshman.

"Colonel, maintain your posture facing the podium!" "Colonel, please answer 'Piloting the Gundam...'"

Of course, there are very few things about Markarius that can be criticized. If you have to say that he used military equipment to pick up girls, then he can only say euphemistically that he did it as a lieutenant general.

Therefore, the questions asked by the generals were like scratching an itch, and some even went so far as to question Makarius's driving judgment.

"This is my judgment as the Federation's top mobile suit pilot!"

“But my staff believes…”

"Sir, is he an ace?"

"No, that has nothing to do with my question!"

"I'm sorry, sir, you can't even drive it properly, so what are you talking about performance for..."

Marcarius's answer immediately made the major general blush. He then realized that, in matters of mobile suits, the one standing opposite him was the absolute authority!
"Then you may leave!"

Having failed to gain favor with either Jamitov or Makarius, the General Staff then unleashed his full fury, venting all his resentment on the unfortunate Lieutenant Colonel Monica. However, this was to be expected, as the root of the Nanyang Alliance incident originated with her, so it was only natural for the General Staff to be angry. Moreover, Lieutenant Colonel Monica was already prepared for this.

After all, compared to the questioning from the General Staff Headquarters, the orders from the Federation Army Command are the real thunder; the former can only be considered a bit louder!

The Federal Army Command has decided to withdraw all funding for the New Human Research Institute, shut down all projects, and close and seal off the facilities.

Of course, this does not mean that the Federation Army's New Human Research Project will be halted, but rather that it will be carried out in a completely new way and with new ideas. Although Lieutenant Colonel Monica lost her position as director of the research institute, she gained the position of principal.

At an internal meeting, Santa Claus Rebil proposed the establishment of a new human force to train the Federation Army. Coincidentally, the New Human Research Institute still had a bunch of teenagers and other young people who had nowhere to go after the institute closed down. In addition, the Augusta Research Institute still had some enhanced human test subjects left over. It was decided to move them all together to form a boarding school, so that non-harmful research could continue while trying to restore these test subjects to the ability to live normal lives as much as possible.

Once they reach adulthood, they can seamlessly transition directly to military service.

Although it sounds like conscription, given the current situation, keeping them in the Federation army is also a form of protection!

Even if they are unable to continue serving due to various issues, they can still take up other support positions. For example, the female pilot named Chloe, the Pale Knight that Markarius rescued before, is now in the communications center of Cheyenne Mountain Base. Every day after get off work, she chats endlessly with a bunch of female soldiers, which is very effective in healing the trauma she suffered in the research institute.

After all, those young female communications soldiers didn't treat her as a disabled person, but they also didn't treat her as a human being.

The follow-up arrangements for the New Human Education and Training Base are not yet finished, after all, there are still things like recruiting new students, but Lieutenant Colonel Monica and her team are capable of handling them.

As for the so-called enhanced human experiments by the Augusta Organization, the target was changed from war orphans to adults, and recruitment was carried out on a voluntary basis from within the Federation Army.

Rebil's decision to make these work arrangements was also based on his considerations. Over the years, the development of the Federation Army has brought about many problems. By cleaning up and reversing these problems little by little, a new Federation Army worthy of the title of Earth Federation can be built, which will also help the Earth Federation move towards a more standardized path.

As for making a patriotic film, there's no need to discuss it at the meeting. Gop can make the decision himself. In fact, Gop had already planned to make a patriotic film about the Federation Army. After all, during the One Year War, he ordered the formation of a capable team to produce many documentaries about Zeon war crimes.

Subsequently, the propaganda department under the Federation Army Logistics Department located at the Gabro base quickly submitted a very good script.

This script was not an impromptu creation, but a novel that was popular on the Federal Internet website. Its author is Michel Ninorich, who served in the Independent Mechanized Brigade under the Federal Army Far East Command before his discharge. His book mainly tells the story of his mobile suit squad's various experiences and records as they traveled from Southeast Asia to Central Asia.

Because of its realism, it has been widely praised. Of course, there are also some controversial contents in the book, as it mentions various bizarre stories about their captain and a female Zeon soldier.

That's right, this captain is Shirou Amada. He didn't expect that Michel, the small guy in his squad, would do such a big thing after the war. However, he didn't object. After all, the things in the book were not fictional, but the real path he had walked on his way here!
The propaganda department submitted this novel, naturally because of its unique perspective. The highest-ranking officer in the book is Colonel Ethan Riel, a brigade commander who has long since retired and returned home, and he appears quite infrequently. Then there is Lieutenant Colonel Kojima, the commander of the Mobile Suit Battalion.

As for the story's content, there aren't many battle scenes. The daily life of the team, with its mundane details like firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, is the main focus. But it is precisely because of this that the book has received a great deal of attention, not only from retired Federation soldiers but also from ordinary Federation residents.

It's realistic and down-to-earth, reflecting the flesh-and-blood side of the Federation soldiers. At least making this won't be a disaster!
Of course, it is precisely because the plot in the book is quite realistic that the propaganda department is unsure of what to do. After all, Aina Saharin has an older brother who holds important positions in both Zeon and the Federation!

"Lord Kinias, do you have any objections to this?"

"What objections could there be? Just film it! You're in full control. If you need anything, just say so!"

Gop was engrossed in reading the novel with his data tablet in hand. After all, the trivial daily life in the book was just like his own when he first joined the army!

"Understood!"

Subsequently, the media center of the Federation Army Logistics Department sent someone to contact Michelle, who was conducting research in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. When Michelle learned that her novel was going to be made into a movie, she was stunned for a long time before she reacted. Then, she immediately packed her bags and prepared to come to Gabro for a detailed discussion.

While still shocked, he didn't forget to share the news with his old comrades. Shiro Amada, who has now moved to side 3 and opened a bakery in Zum City, was also quite shocked when he heard the news.

He was even a little apprehensive, wanting to ask Michelle why the Federation Army Media Center had chosen his story. If they wanted to promote the Federation Army, wouldn't his and Aina's matchmaker, that incredibly awesome ace pilot, be a better source of material?
But Michelle didn't know either. He could only say that he would ask for Amada Shiro. And this inquiry brought Amada Shiro some explosive news.

"Captain, the media center said they don't plan to find actors to play you, but want you to play yourselves. To be precise, all our old comrades from the brigade should play yourselves, because only in this way can we bring out the original flavor!"

"Naina?"

"Sister-in-law, you'd be doing the same thing. After all, there's a kissing part. You wouldn't want your sister-in-law to see you kissing other girls, would you?"

Shiro Amada glanced at his lover's belly while holding the phone, and broke out in a cold sweat. Thank goodness, no one had gotten pregnant recently, otherwise, this movie really couldn't be made!
(End of this chapter)