Gundam: From Piece to Player

They were all trying to break through the gaps in the defensive firepower network.

Karma recalled the battle reports that had appeared during the Battle of Loum.

Well, isn't this the murderer who killed the Black Triad?

As she was thinking this, Karma saw something rise from the distant jungle... a black Swordfish fighter hovering over the river.

The lift fan in the middle and the rocket booster at the tail are spraying downwards, modified for vertical takeoff... still powerful and powerful.

Upon seeing this, Karma breathed a sigh of relief. When he first saw the missile, he subconsciously thought he would see something like the RX-104FF Penelope.

From the current perspective, the opponent's technical level seems more like old wine in new bottles.

But it's also very impressive.

After all, floating missiles were considered old technology in 105, and they weren't really that advanced... Their technological content wasn't much better than that of floating cannons.

—Now Elmes can also be used, it's just a bit bigger.

What's truly impressive is the pilot's perception range... Being able to kill one of the Black Triads from beyond visual range proves that the opponent's "range" has at least exceeded the 3 kilometers of the old Zaku.

This distance is already quite extreme.

Assuming that the Kshatriya piloted by the Twelfth Sister has this range, then the height on the cockpit screen would only be 3 centimeters (under extremely good visibility conditions). Captain Jegan might only be able to see the enemy on the detection screen, but ultimately wouldn't even have the chance to draw his sword.

Detecting something and being able to lock onto it for a strike are two different things.

And if the opponent's range is even greater than that... in the words of the game designers, it severely disrupts the balance and affects the player experience.

You're saying you can evade by maneuvering... Don't make the floating missiles laugh.

It's more worthwhile to just use armor to take it down early on.

However, if the Minovsky particle distribution is not actively used.

But there is a paradox here.

If the rice grains cannot be used for dispersion, both sides will revert to beyond-visual-range combat.

What are the advantages of MS compared to fighter jets?

...It seems like there's no difference, but the aerodynamic impact in the atmosphere is enormous.

He pondered for a while.

Realizing that they couldn't win over the other person.

Karma did not allow Alice to attack again.

Seeing Zuda doing this, the assassin's Swordfish fighter jet also turned around.

Breaking the sound barrier in a short time and disappearing over New York City, it was the first time I had ever seen someone leave so brazenly after a failed assassination attempt.

Kalma turned his gaze to the bank, to the Hudson River below the United Nations building, and fell into deep thought.

Char finally appeared with the help of his guards.

"Kalma, are you alright?"

"It's nothing." Karma turned to look at him with a smile. "Are you worried about me?"

Hearing Karma's words, Char got goosebumps all over: "I'm just worried about my future. If you die, I'll be in a lot of trouble."

"Then you don't need to worry. I'll make it sound like the Federation wanted to assassinate you, but the assassination attempt failed."

Karma picked up the camera and showed it to Char: "After all, it's a Federation fighter jet piloted by assassins. Either the federal government will admit it, or they will have to admit their incompetence—they can even steal fighter jet-level weaponry from terrorists."

Do you know who that guy who wanted to kill me is?

Karma shook her head. "I don't know."

On December 10th, major news outlets across Earth gained more attention and revenue from Char's speech and the assassination attempt that followed.

Many media outlets also colluded with Kalma to spread rumors in order to obtain firsthand information about the Black Swordfish fighter jet.

The assassination of Char Aznable dominated the trending topics on the global internet for a whole day.

The federal government's response was lukewarm... and this lukewarm response was often because they had something important to prepare for, or they were happy to see Zeon distract them.

Luna 2 asteroid.

One by one, the dark gray Federation warships set sail.

Fox Shipyard is a long-established space shipyard.

In just nine months, more than 90 cruisers and battleships were built on the modular shipyard.

In fact, it is inseparable from the asteroid Luna 2, formerly known as Yuno.

This asteroid is so rich in resources that it is believed to be more than enough to build the entire Side 7 and the planned 200 heavy industrial colonies. Naturally, the Federation used it as its headquarters, and it was also equipped with nuclear weapons that could supposedly destroy Zeon three times over... Unfortunately, due to electromagnetic waves, it is impossible to hit Side 3 directly with a rocket.

To launch it, a warship is needed as the launch vehicle.

"Walken, do you feel regretful about not participating in Operation Star One?"

As he was about to board an experimental warship that was only half the size of the Salamis and didn't even have a single triple-mounted main gun, Tiam turned to look at his trusted subordinate.

“Unfortunately, but I think the general’s concerns are justified,” Wakney said. “If things go as planned, I will be under pressure at the corps level.”

"Excessive anxiety is not good. Limited by the vehicle and projection power, it is almost impossible to take down Luna II in a short time."

"The massive defeat in the Battle of Odessa was something even the General Staff hadn't anticipated. Their targeted preparations were practically like foresight..."

“If that’s the case, we might as well surrender,” Tianm said with a smile.

"I'm sorry, General, I was just expressing my feelings."

"Well, caution is not a bad thing. Just arrange the defense as if Fleet A will attack Luna II at the start of the war. Your 13th and 14th Fleets (about 60 warships of various types) will serve as mobile forces, supplemented by the fortress cannons on the asteroid. The defense will be impregnable."

“Yes, even if we can’t repel the attacking enemy, we can still protect ourselves,” Huaken said. “Fortress raids are the most bloody battles, and Luna II has already conducted many related drills.”

The specific tactical arrangements have been discussed many times in internal meetings of the Space Force. The reason for bringing them up here is simply to ensure that there are no oversights before the big battle, or to boost confidence.

"A strategic campaign is bound to result in casualties. General, please take care. We hope that Operation Star One will be victorious. The Federation will need your guidance after the war."

"Ah."

Tiam did not say, as he had done years ago, that soldiers should not be involved in politics.

After the deaths of many generals in the Battle of Odessa, the mentality of high-ranking officers in the Federation Space Forces underwent some changes.

In the past, these positions were held by older, more conservative individuals.

These positions became largely vacant after Odessa.

Chapter 140 Humanoid "Gundam"

Kalmar laid down a battle report from the Federation reconnaissance fleet and the Solomon garrison fleet; time was of the essence.

He looked up at Xia.

"Kycilia called you?"

"Correct."

What position would you be willing to offer me?

"The captain of the New Human Forces... Through my efforts, I replaced Colonel Asakura as the commander of the Shima Direct Fleet."

Whether it was Char's speech that had an effect, or Kycilia's conviction that Gihren was the one who assassinated Char...

Kycilia called Char directly, and according to Char, her gentle tone made him uncomfortable.

Be Aunt Sima's boss?

Char's advisors came up with a pretty good move.

Karma took the blame for all the flaws that Sima originally had.

Even though the Zabi family assigned them to do dirty work during the war, these Mahal people still slacked off in various ways during the fighting.

It's like an old, greasy dough stick that's been fried several times by the Zabi family—now there's no oil left to squeeze out.

In the eyes of the Zabi family, the Marines were just black rags used to wipe up dirt.

But for the future Char Group, this is actually a plus.

“Sima, Xia, I must remind you that Sima is a two-faced woman.”

Karma said, "Don't think that your identity as a member of the Daken faction can win them over. Kycilia may agree to your request, but she might secretly bribe her to spy on you instead."

“I was prepared for this, and I’ve also figured out a way to win her over… a price that the Zabi family can’t offer, and one that she can’t refuse.”

But a price only has power if it is delivered.

Karma, however, believes that Char will be very generous... his promises will be bigger than anyone else's.

If we win, it will be a great achievement, far more valuable than receiving charity from the Zabi family.

Even if they fail, they'll be wiped out... It all depends on whether Sima dares to go all in.

Now that the Tiam fleet has set sail, it remains to be seen how much of Gihren and Kycilia's strength they can deplete.

Although Karma acted like a patriot... he actually wanted to see them fight to the death so he could then step in and reap the benefits.

"Char, when are you going to space?"

"We'll leave tomorrow and report to Granada the day after," Xia said. "I'm taking Lala with me."

"You just need to ask her for her consent. You don't need to ask me. I'm just hiring her."

"Isn't she a Zeon soldier?"

"Yes, I registered him under the 101st Fleet as a pilot. His resume was fabricated; he was an orphan, and I've already altered his background..."

Char nodded upon hearing this.

"Thank you, Karma."

Karma wasn't interested at all, and leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed.

"Char, if you want to express your gratitude, do it in a practical way."

We can't let this guy get into the habit of freeloading... He liked freeloading in the original timeline, which is a bad habit.

"Okay, Karma, what do you like?"