Gundam: From Piece to Player

And now the Space Alliance can also draw inspiration from this.

Within the solar system, there is no safer place than the Space Alliance.

The Space Alliance offers more living space, more job opportunities, and more comprehensive social security.

If the federal doves can directly lower the immigration threshold at the official level, then the Space Alliance's "green card route" can be opened up quickly... and then there will be no worries about population.

Then it won't be a matter of insufficient population, but rather the need to expand the habitable area on Ceres.

Unexpectedly, there were insightful individuals within the federal government who saw through his scheme.

"Father, do you think we should compromise a little? Talk to each other slowly using a salami-slicing tactic?" Liao asked.

"What compromise? As the situation develops, they will agree to this condition."

Karma thought to himself, "All the heroes of the Earth Sphere."

Don't lose face. We look forward to your hard work. Whether the agreement can be reached depends on you.

Chapter 278 Ship Bombing at the Port

SIDE2 Iphishu Island, a steakhouse that has been open for a long time.

"General Wallace, are you saying that the alliance for subsequent peace talks has been cancelled?"

"It's not cancellation, it's shelving. There are zero members of parliament; the time is not right to sign the agreement."

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was not yet 14 years old, he was said to be the illegitimate daughter of General Goppe, though there were also negative rumors about her.

I recalled learning about the Federal Privileges when I was in the asteroid belt.

He served in the Union Army for twenty years and rarely saw civilian officials from the federal government.

In the end, only surrendered generals could have face-to-face conversations with the other side.

"Can you get in touch with higher-ranking officials in the Space Alliance, outside of the Fang Commissioner? We can also arrange private meetings."

...Is it an attempt to bribe or corrupt the negotiating officials?

With this way of doing things, Waken found himself seemingly able to see through the other party's motives.

"The Special Commissioner can represent the Space Alliance."

"Hasn't General Walken considered returning to the Union? The government is in dire need of manpower right now."

...They started trying to win me over.

If these words had come from the dead commander, Walken might have been moved, but now—

After returning to Earth, he learned through his sources that his wife had remarried six months after learning of his death. This was understandable, since he only returned home once a year at the time.

He also felt somewhat guilty.

Thanks to this experience of being forced out of one's original environment, one gains an understanding of the operating logic of the federal government—

“No, thank you for your kind offer, Congressman.” Wakan shook his head.

“…General.” Jung, his former subordinate now rehired, asked, “Have you really joined the Space Alliance?”

"I did not join the Allied forces."

Ingrid and Jung exchanged a glance.

"General, if you wish to return, the Federation will welcome you back at any time."

Wakin left.

Ingrid and Jung also got up and went into the private room on the second floor.

Wearing black-rimmed glasses and a napkin, the elderly man with thinning hair and a broad forehead was cutting a thick steak with a knife; he was clearly a carnivore who loved steak.

He has a large head and a stocky build.

Many people compare him to Churchill, but the biggest difference is that the historical Churchill was a "robust bulldog".

And this person exudes a relaxed feeling all over.

Former General Goppe represents the doves within the current federal government, as well as civil servants and bureaucrats who want to maintain the existing system and its beneficiaries.

His extensive network of contacts allows him to remain influential in the Federal Central Parliament—he is also a core member of the “shadow cabinet”’s immigration council.

However, after Tiam's death, the radical faction, which gradually went berserk, forced this "unshakeable" party member to temporarily retreat from the limelight.

...Sometimes you can't reason with extremists.

Near the floor-to-ceiling window, a short-haired girl wearing a jacket and a cowboy hat leaned against the window, looking at the pedestrians below.

A will, which had been written at some unknown time, was found among General Tsering's belongings.

After seeing the contents of General Tiam's will, Miss Sheila finally agreed to leave Side 2.

Although willing to act as a strategist and offer advice, he still receives payment as an advisor.

"The Space Alliance did not agree to a third round of talks?"

“They didn’t even make any concessions…they just don’t want to talk anymore,” Ingrid said. “Couldn’t we just agree first…and then back out? Anyway, there’s still room for ‘mediation’ at the implementation level.”

"Kalma Zabi is no pushover. The Zabi family has a kind of obsessive-compulsiveness that can be described as pathological. This is a common trait among them."

"If you make a pact with the devil, either carry it out without question, or don't make one at all."

“But without their support in terms of helium-3 energy and supplies, it’s difficult for us to act independently,” Ingrid said. “Right now, all energy channels are controlled by the radicals.”

"Admiral Sirocco reports that the military activities of the Zeon Republic have far exceeded those of the same period last year. If we were to divert forces from the Moon... Zeon might launch an attack," Ingrid said.

"The Republic of Zeon?" Jung asked, puzzled. "Aren't they quite reluctant to attack?"

"But now they have an excuse... They've declared that Side 3 can accept immigrants who don't want to migrate for asylum, and they've already sent people to contact other Sides in private."

Ingrid continued to explain, "SIDE3's laser cannon is also one of the few strategic weapons that can directly strike solar-powered systems."

"In any case, we still have to rely on ourselves. Can AE provide new equipment?"

Jung sighed.

"They can provide mass-produced Wildebeest units that have been used by external forces, which have gained the upper hand in battles against riot control GM units."

"The upgraded Riki Diaz, made of Gundam Nim alloy, can also serve as the ACE's dedicated machine."

Ingrid's words did not reassure Jung.

Because the Murasame Research Institute and Augusta Research Institute on the ground were taken over by radicals some time ago.

This means that the doves will have virtually no usable enhanced human troops in future conflicts.

Besides Lieutenant Du, who was recruited and performed exceptionally well in recent wars, Ingrid herself also had to go to the battlefield as a high-end combatant to face the enemy's high-end combatants.

The good news is that many ACE veterans like Jung, who were also involved in the One Year War, are willing to join in and work to protect the peace of the Earth Sphere.

"Gentlemen, I suggest you seize control of the Emergency Mobile Force immediately. If you can't seize it, destroy it."

Sheila, who was standing by the window, suddenly said.

The Federal Emergency Mobile Forces are currently the best-equipped unit in the Federation—and a significant legacy of General Tiam.

Now, radicals and others are also infiltrating, all trying to gain more power.

But now it seems Miss Sheila thinks it's necessary to act sooner rather than later.

Of the Federation members in the room, she was probably the only one familiar with this kind of combat operation; her unit, the Assault Mobile Force in Kycilia, had practiced similar exercises before.

But she seemed hesitant at that moment.

“Then let’s do as Miss Strategist says and seize it. Ingrid, you’re in charge of planning the operation.” Gap looked at Ingrid with his eyes: “You can make the decision later on matters that require quick action.”

"Okay, Dad."

On March 21, 0086, two weeks after the funeral, a riot broke out in Texas, the home port of the Federal Emergency Mobile Forces.

An unidentified group of rebels, accompanied by armed forces, launched a surprise attack on the military port at 2 a.m.

They successfully seized four active Alexander-class heavy cruisers and three Lombard-class light cruisers.

"Zero Congressman, what about the other warships?"

The fleet commander, who had been turned, looked at the other warships in the port... and over time he developed an affection for them.

"Commander, destroy everything you can't take with you. These are just weapons and tools."

"understand!"

The seven captured warships then launched a swift and decisive bombardment of the remaining warships that could not be taken from the port—the remaining 16 newer warships were destroyed in the port under the bombardment of mega particles from friendly ships.

Since it was a maintenance day, there were virtually no casualties.

However, the loss of 22 warships in one day still enraged Djamitov.

Although he said nothing, the Basque who was reporting to him at the mansion saw him deliberately push a valuable antique ceramic piece to the ground as he walked down the corridor, making it make contact with the floor.

The ceramic shattered instantly, leaving the ground in a mess.

Chapter 279 The Gauntlet Battle (Part 1)

Antique ceramics are very valuable, and it would be a pity if they broke.

But compared to the loss of the fleet, it's just a drop in the ocean.

If it sank during battle, that would be one thing.

It sank in the harbor, just like the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Fortunately, nine Alexander-class ships and the flagship Dogos Kia (the lead ship of the class) escaped the disaster because they were on other missions.

The mansion is located in SIDE7 Blue Noah, and according to Djamitov's personal preferences, it also has a special large conference room.

The surrounding scenery transformed into Earth and the universe, somewhat out of proportion.

Sitting in a seat that could move in the air, Djamitov listened to Basque's report.

"Has the movement order for the SIDE5 area colony been issued?"

"Sir, it has been sent out, and they have agreed," Basque replied cautiously.

"Too slow. Increase the number of moves. We need to complete the move of one SIDE by the first half of 0086. I demand that we see the birth of SIDE7 by the end of next year."