Great, we're doomed now!

International Space Station Eden

—This was the name the wreckage once had.

As humanity confidently ventures into space, this facility was built as an astronaut training base, a testament to our formal entry into the interstellar age. Its mission is to train a large number of outstanding astronauts, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, or belief, providing talent for humanity's exploration of the universe.

It has been operating diligently for half a century, undergoing several technological upgrades and providing a large number of talents to countries around the world.

As large starships, the Yahab Reactor, and mobile engineers came into existence, space travel gradually became more common, and "astronaut" became a very broad concept. As a result, Eden lost its original important status.

However, it continued to watch over Earth as a satellite after that.

The vibrant era of exploration ended when nations clashed over their interests on Mars, ushering in the era of the Calamity Wars.

【Eden】was converted into a temporary dock. During a conflict, a nuclear bomb was smuggled in by terrorists... Most of the debris fell into the Pacific Ocean, leaving only one large and two small pieces of wreckage, which are still floating in orbit to this day.

Today, this largest piece of wreckage is densely covered with three hundred Bluemans!

They are specialized industrial types, working tirelessly as machines, constantly transforming this ruin, welding with beams, dismantling with robotic arms, and firmly fixing devices that resemble giant watering cans.

They are gradually transforming the wreckage of a space station, which is the size of four large warships combined, into a "battering ram"!

It's not technically sophisticated; it only has two parts: a "propeller" and a "hammer." It's a simple structure that even a child could understand, but the intimidating power it contains can make everyone tremble.

Relying on An's warship-level computing power, the Brumans worked together, implementing the entire plan step by step with an astonishingly high efficiency.

At the same time, "An" will also try to activate some of the thrusters to collect kinetic energy data, and incidentally, redirect the wreckage to gradually move it to the predetermined location—its purpose is self-evident.

In M·A's original plan, this wreckage was to be used against another megacity, but Sydney's performance in the last defense not only shocked the top leaders of various countries, but also made M·A deeply puzzled.

AI dislikes the unknown because it's prone to bugs, so it significantly increased Sydney's priority ranking.

However, An's large-scale modifications to the wreckage could not be hidden from humans. After all, the wreckage was too obvious a target, and it was normal for it to be noticed since it had deviated from the original marked trajectory.

No one knows where M·A will use it to attack... According to M·A's combat logic, it is most likely to be aimed at Sydney!

The common people were naturally unaware of this, but the higher-ups who saw the think tank's analysis knew exactly what it meant and immediately panicked.

"We can't just sit here and get beaten up; we have to take the initiative and destroy the entire wreckage!"

"Easier said than done. How do we launch an attack? Go and fight a space war against M.A.'s warships?"

"We can't just stand by and watch!"

"enough!"

The elderly chief slammed his gavel, silencing the meeting room.

His brows were furrowed, and his face looked terrible; clearly, the remains of Eden were putting considerable psychological pressure on him.

“We cannot abandon Sydney unless absolutely necessary, so we must find a way to destroy the wreckage.”

"...Now that things have come to this, we can only trust that Gundam army."

"Gundam? Apart from one [Bayeri], there is too little information on the other mobile suits. We don't know if they can do it... Moreover, they have never launched a large-scale attack since they were formed, let alone space battles."

Someone hesitated and said, "What if they take this opportunity to demand command of the fleet? You know, we promised them that we would equip the legion with an independent space fleet... but we've been deliberately holding back."

"Then give it to me!"

The chief glared at him: "What time is it? Getting through the current crisis is the most important thing."

Whatever we give up now, we can find a way to get it back in the future, but if Sydney ceases to exist, we will lose everything we have!

"I understand, I understand... but is that all? Putting all the bets on Gundam..."

"Of course, we can't only take this one path. We also need to establish a regular MS space force and prepare to deploy troops for a strong attack!"

"If the M·A launches a full-scale attack, we..."

"It is indeed a problem. We can't trust Kuze and Agnica too much. After all, they are just two pilots."

The chief paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "Sydney, we must do everything in our power to protect it, but if things don't work out, we must also keep the flame alive... Prepare starships so we can evacuate Sydney at any time!"

Chapter 180 Have you ever used such an advanced missile?

In a vast super factory, where various large-scale equipment were combined and hundreds of mobile engineers were busy, Ye Shou led a team across a high-altitude platform, looked down at the production line that seemed to be flowing endlessly like a chain, and nodded in approval.

They left the production workshop and came to an enclosed area where they could see what was inside through a virtual screen that occupied an entire wall.

In the empty room, two unpainted Gundams leaned against the wall, with thick cables extending from inside the wall to connect to the Gundams' back sensors, and beneath their feet a conveyor belt that moved continuously like a treadmill.

They run on it just like humans, without relying on thrusters, but maintaining balance and speed by swinging their limbs. When the speed is adjusted on the runway, their movements speed up or slow down accordingly, perfectly matching the speed, showing a precision that ordinary MS can never achieve.

"Hmm~"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Ye Shou also gave an approving look.

The maid was dressed in an Allied uniform, but instead of a midi skirt, she wore trousers for ease of movement, making her look dashing and spirited. With her hair tied up, she had the air of a beautiful woman dressed as a man.

She glanced at the information on the tablet: "Currently being tested are [Gamakki] and [Jepsy], piloted by... Kahu Falk and Ambrielia Kuzan. Both of them are progressing very quickly."

"Where's that kid, Birdwin?"

"He has completed all the synchronous training, left the factory and moved to the base to begin live-fire exercises."

Ye Shou nodded slightly upon hearing this: It seems that the slap was quite effective.

Next, the group went to the area specifically responsible for weapons production, where several Gundams were undergoing equipment testing and evaluating their combat effectiveness.

Each "Demon God" has a unique skeletal design. For example, the [Bayeli] is a basic or all-around model with balanced and powerful capabilities. As an experimental machine, it has a numerical beauty that spares no expense.

Therefore, the weapons of [Bayali] are not limited to a few types, and are extremely versatile.

Baldwin's [Simone] excels at heavy-armored charges, while [Jackal] is an extremely fast light-armored assassin.

Among the first batch of eight Gundam frames, Agunica selected the number 002, [Agares], and equipped it with an additional energy storage device to use a powerful electromagnetic cannon.

These are all relatively "classic" designs, because with a formidable enemy at hand, the legion's goal is to quickly build up combat effectiveness and, even if losses occur, to be quickly reintegrated and replenished.

In fact, there are many "radical" designs in the database, which are all extremely specialized in a certain direction... They will be useful when launching special operations in the future, but are not needed for the time being.

After looking around, Ye Shou felt there were no problems. He led the pilots to express their sincere gratitude to the engineers and ground crew, and inquired about their compensation again.

The "treatment" here doesn't just refer to wages, but rather to the plan Ye Shou proposed when he created the legion:

The families of Gundam pilots, support unit pilots, logistics personnel, engineers, and other Legion members were relocated to the same area, where a top-of-the-line shelter was built.

Although the shelter is not yet completed and the second defensive battle is about to begin, the members of the legion are still grateful to Ye Shou, at most complaining about their bad luck.

"Lord Kuze, this is the [Dynsnev] I mentioned to you. It can be mounted on a Gundam or Valkyrie series frame, and its power is enough to penetrate several layers of nano armor!"

As the designer explained, everyone looked up in amazement at a gray Gundam frame. Additional weights were fixed to its shoulders, seemingly serving as a power source, while a crossbow-shaped launcher was attached to the front, which was held in the Gundam's hand.

"Everyone, please step back behind the yellow line."

As the signal was sent, Gundam knelt down, raising its right hand horizontally towards the fixed target in front of it. The counterweight on its shoulder made a buzzing sound, and then the projectile, attached to the front of the launcher, was propelled inwards like a giant steel nail, ten meters long, rotating like a screw.

boom!

The shockwave arrived even before the explosive sound waves, and the powerful aftershocks made everyone spread their hands to steady themselves. Meanwhile, the fixed target in the distance, made up of three layers of nano-armor, had been completely pierced through by the long spikes!

The tip of the nail pierced into the concrete fortification, sinking four or five meters deep. It seems that three layers of armor are not its limit.

"Great!"

The accompanying personnel couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This powerful electromagnetic cannon can actually be mounted on a mobile suit!"

—That's right, the "Dinesniff," a high-tech weapon later known as the "Gunnail" and used to achieve plot-driven kills, is essentially just an electromagnetic cannon.

However, this is a specially modified electromagnetic gun:

First, all the outputs of the Yahab reactor need to be concentrated for power supply, and the machine is almost immobile when aiming.

Secondly, the spikes used as projectiles are made of the same special hard alloy as the Gundam frame!

Speed ​​plus hardness equals destructive force—pure numerical value, it's that simple.

Of course, this thing is too bulky and energy-consuming, so it wasn't specifically designed for Gundam. Instead, it was intended for support units like Valkyries to carry out long-range sniping or interference, creating opportunities for the "Mazinger" units.

However, some Gundam weapons contain small spikes that can be used as hidden weapons to ambush people.

"If we were to equip mobile suits with a large number of these weapons..."

“Ordinary MS only has a single reactor. Using the [Dynsniff] would result in insufficient power, making it a sitting duck... We need a Gundam to be at the front to prevent this.”

"That's why each Gundam is equipped with so many support units. The purpose is to build a small legion with the Gundam as the core, taking into account various tactical capabilities."

Ye Shou paused for a moment: "If this weapon is so powerful even within the atmosphere, it will definitely shine in space warfare and will be of great use in the future counterattack against M·A."

However, there are a few things you need to pay attention to. First, the counterweight module…”

"Okay, we've got it." Several engineers nodded repeatedly. "We'll strive to make improvements as soon as possible."

...After patrolling around, most of the day had passed. Some people in the team were already showing signs of anxiety, but Ye Shou remained calm and composed.

"Lord Kuse, are you really not worried at all?"

Agnica walked beside Ye Shou, and the two of them slowly broke away from the group and walked at the front. Even the maids deliberately slowed down so that they could talk privately.

Agnica frowned: "You should have seen the report about the unusual movements of the [Eden] wreckage. It is undoubtedly a sign that M·A is taking the next step."

I'm sure the higher-ups will call us for a strategic meeting soon. To defend Sydney, the Gundam Legion must go into battle... but I really don't know what to do. Faced with this pure mass attack, we seem completely helpless.

"...You seem so calm; do you already have a plan in place?"

"No."

Ye Shou said frankly, "I have many ideas, but I'm not entirely sure about any of them."

"Then you—"

"Does appearing flustered and anxious really solve the problem?"

Ye Shou chuckled lightly: "Isn't it the most important thing to do to check the military equipment before a major battle and adjust strategic deployments and tactical arrangements based on existing resources?"

"……clear."

Agnica paused for a moment, then lowered her head in shame: "I was too impatient."

"Because Sydney is your home, and in this day and age, there aren't many places left for humans to go, it naturally stirs your emotions greatly. Perhaps my calmness is partly due to my being an outsider... Lift your head, Agunica."

Although I come from another place, I truly empathize with you at this moment, and protecting Sydney at all costs is also my wish.

"Kuse-sama!"

Agnica took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and asked again, "So what do you plan to do?"

"It's nothing more than a preemptive strike—and Parliament certainly wants us to do that."