Gundam: From Piece to Player

However, they were unable to lock onto the wire-guided floating cannons that were hiding in the darkness and rapidly changing position using their jet propulsion mechanisms.

At that moment, three warships arrived from behind and fired photon disruption screens in the surrounding airspace, creating a barrier that neutralized the beams.

That's how they managed to stop Karma's attack.

He had no choice but to slowly retract the floating cannons.

"Big brother, leave it to us."

"it is good."

Under Haiwen's command, three sniper-type Warrior JGs and three Jingbaofan [Type 81] tanks began to enter the battlefield to deal with the remaining enemy forces.

As a later development in the Warrior series, the Sniper Warrior JG possesses powerful propulsion capabilities and a larger generator output, giving it a dominant advantage in mid-to-long-range combat and making it ideal for long-range engagements.

(Sniper Warrior)

The Jingbaofan [Type 81] is mainly used for close combat. It is made entirely of the upgraded version of the Luna Titanium from the Type 78 and is equipped with a shotgun armor-piercing rifle, which makes it perform well in close combat (close-range combat where you get close and use a shotgun to spray bullets at the face).

(Jingbaofan)

Both types of machines use independent antennas, Luna titanium alloy, and magnetic coating technology... This is the [mass-produced machine] of Juno Town, and is equipped with a B-class or higher pilot.

If Karma hadn't wanted to test out her new weapon, the battle would have been just as devastating.

Just five minutes later, the Type 78 and the unidentified MS were captured in the battle, and the three Federation battleships surrendered with their armaments largely destroyed.

As for the surrendered Federation soldiers, apart from the two mobile suits, Karma did not choose to take the people on the warship back to Juneau. Instead, she gave them 10 minutes to evacuate the warship and then destroyed it. Although it was wasteful, the coordinate signals on it might reveal the location and whereabouts of Juneau.

As for the two mobile suits, they were initially placed on their Salamis warship. If there were a GPS, that would be perfect, as they could be used to guide them around in circles.

Including those left in their home country, Juneau has a total of 400 mobile suits as a standing defensive force, which is actually Juneau's weakest point.

The Federation Expeditionary Force certainly chose a good time.

If the unmanned sniper-type Warrior is put into mass production in June 1981, producing more than 1000 units will basically be enough to ensure the defense security of the asteroid belt-Jupiter belt.

This configuration should be usable until 0085. By 85, in order to ensure that the Federation still maintains a performance and tactical advantage over the Z Gundam, ZZ Gundam and other mass-produced Gundams and mobile suits, various MS with multiple Mega Furnaces and generators will be produced. At the same time, depending on the mission requirements, large MAs equipped with I-fields and Mega Particle Cannons will begin to be deployed.

Karma also wanted to try using UC's technology to build the cosmic handcart next door, and he also tried using 21 rice furnaces.

After the cockpit was opened from the outside, the two prisoners chose to surrender.

After a little questioning, some unexpected situations were discovered.

"The Federation pilot who piloted the unknown mech is Lieutenant Dia's sister?" Karma remembered this; Dia was one of the mechanics who had been lured from Diaz's fleet.

"Relevant information was found in the military registration system of the Principality of Zeon. At that time, a mission to infiltrate this Miss Tatiana Dia was assigned. Then, as she went undercover, the Principality of Zeon was gone. After her contact disappeared, she stayed with the Federation Army. As time went by, it just became natural."

This was a kind of helplessness of the times. As individuals, we are too insignificant in the tide of history. In December of the year of the war, the principality suddenly became a republic. It turned out that many such organizational relationships were severed.

"Who is this man? He can pilot a Type 78, so he must be an ACE, right?"

"Yog Kolo, piloting Unit 7, is just a squadron leader of an MS team, not an ACE."

"According to him, the expeditionary fleet consisted of units that were marginalized within the Federation. In reality, no one was willing to sign up. The Federation Space Force General Staff had to make some units 'volunteer' to join the expeditionary force... He said that most of the Federation officers and soldiers who had participated in the One Year War were terrified of traveling thousands of miles to the asteroid belt to fight against you. Some even called the asteroid belt the 'death belt' and wrote their wills before leaving the Earth Sphere."

What a terrible crusade!

Karma initially intended to wipe out all the Federation expeditionary forces that were bothering her.

However, he has now slightly changed his mind. The Federation is just a label, and under that label are living, breathing people. Humans should not live like this.

Chapter 190 Diplomatic Expert Shilock

Karma also took a look at the captured machine that wasn't in the data log.

RX-81 Gillette series.

(Gilles)

Compared to the GM, this is a machine that is closer to the mass-produced 78 model in terms of design and development... It can be understood as a high-end mass-produced version of the 78 model.

The most obvious feature is that when you take off your sunglasses, it doesn't have one eye, but rather a Gundam-like design with two eyes.

Compared to the Type 78 main body, it adopts a variety of armaments, which shows that its internal performance is to be equipped with different armor modules according to the combat situation.

Hmm... It's somewhat like a power type or speed type, which easily reminds people of a certain Gompra animation, where the protagonist developed suits for the eight planets, including Mercury, Venus, and Earth.

This is a good idea.

However, compared to Gunpla, which can be imbued with various magical abilities under the influence of Plavsky particles.

In UC... achieving this level of performance isn't something that can be done simply by modifying a few plastic parts.

However, such a design has already been considered in the next generation of Kalmar's landline design, and perhaps the design of various backpacks could also be considered.

“Miss Tatiana, thank you for your contributions to the War of Independence… If you choose to return to Zeon, I can make arrangements to ensure your contributions are not forgotten. I can arrange that… I have already informed your brother.”

Karma still showed considerable respect for this underground worker who had been working behind enemy lines for two and a half years.

"Thank you, sir, but if possible, I would like to go to Side 6 and also give myself and that Federation captain a false identity... As for my brother, it's best not to bother him."

"I think it would be better to bother you."

Karma knew what had happened at a glance, but while romance was important, family ties couldn't be ignored.

Ceres.

A communications cabin was converted into a temporary command post.

"Commander, Reconnaissance Fleet No. 616 has not sent back signals on time as required."

"Dispatch nearby reconnaissance fleet 343 for rescue, and reconnaissance fleets 602 and 456 join forces to continue the search within the reconnaissance range of 616 until the location is determined."

"receive."

"clear"

Brigadier General Waken issued the order and received a response a few minutes later via laser communication. He looked at Colonel Epa Sinnapse, who was also in the command room. Sinnapse was his second-in-command in the expeditionary force and an experienced senior member of the fleet.

In another timeline, this old colonel served as the captain of the Albion, single-handedly halting the Delaz fleet's operations.

This upright soldier, who survived the brutal battle against the remnants of Zeon, could not escape the trap set by his own forces and was executed by military law for acting without authorization.

"It seems we've finally found a clue," Wakney said.

"Commander, this is just the beginning; the real difficulties are yet to come."

"But this is also when Karma Zabi is at his weakest. Once he returns to Zeon, our Federation may have to pay a much heavier price... and it may also be all for naught."

Aipa nodded.

The expeditionary force was formed and organized by force, against the will of the soldiers.

Strategically, it was impeccable, but tactically, it completely went against the morale of the troops.

Having traveled thousands of miles to the asteroid belt to wage a battle with little chance of victory... so far, the operation has been going more smoothly than expected, and the anticipated carnage on Ceres has not materialized.

"Reporting to the commander, Regiment Commander Paptimas requests an audience."

"Yes, please let him in."

An unexpected help came after they arrived here: the Jupiter Flotilla first replenished their fleet with helium-3 fuel, and then provided them with a star map of the area.

This resolved their situation of being completely clueless upon arriving in this place.

The young and promising fleet captain made no secret of his thoughts, requesting the assistance of the Federal Expeditionary Force to suppress the growing Jupiter Consortium.

This isn't a problem; it's more like a secondary mission for the Federal Space Force.

Before they came, Tianm had warned them that while they would receive support from the Jupiter Foundation during their conquest of Luna II, they were not purely allies.

One of the objectives of this operation is to investigate the power of the conglomerates and weaken them.

The government believes that the conglomerates will rebel sooner or later.

The Federal Intelligence Service was aware that the other party was secretly purchasing MS design blueprints from AE Corporation.

But what good is knowing... They are too far away, and in order to prevent the federal government from freezing their assets, they have been gradually transferring their assets in the federal bank. It can be said that everything they have done is in preparation for a complete break.

As for why they have grown so powerful and uncontrollable... that's a legacy of policies from thirty years ago.

To address the growing demand for helium-3 energy, the federal government granted the Jupiter Foundation considerable autonomy in its development efforts.

From an objective perspective, this also promoted the large-scale development of the Jupiter Flotilla and solved the energy problem.

But it also fostered this energy complex... which is also the reason for the existence of the Federation Space Force—as a last resort to solve this problem.

It's fine as long as the Federation is strong now, but what if we wait until the Federation weakens?

In the foreseeable future, the Jupiterian sphere will inevitably become independent and form its own country.

When Sirocco arrived, he saluted Wakham and quickly explained why he was there.

"According to you, Commander, the consortium is colluding with Karma Zabi?" Hua Ken asked.

"I have some doubts, though, that this was taken by our Jupiter Flotilla."

Sirlock placed a photograph on Wakham's desk.

It was a purple, one-eyed mobile suit, and right in front of it was Karma Zabi's ZUDA, with Jupiter's rings behind them. The two appeared to be negotiating face to face.

"Although I shouldn't doubt Lord Dekach, I hope you will be cautious about him, Commander."

Wakken looked at Aipa beside him, and Colonel Aipa nodded in agreement.

General Tiam wasn't on the front lines after all... so he couldn't see some of the intelligence.

"Commander, laser message from the DKQ channel."

DKQ – serving as the communications channel for the Jupiter Foundation and the Federation Army.

"What did the conglomerate say?"

"They have located Luna 2 in the cosmic coordinates [ND12, DS23, DY23] and are calling for our reinforcements."

After listening, Hua Ken remained silent for a moment, then issued the order:

"Notify the 602nd Reconnaissance Fleet to proceed to that location for reconnaissance. The 456th Fleet shall remain in place and await the 501st Fleet. Our main fleet shall also assemble in the area of ​​ND13, DS24, and DY23."