In a simple bunker very close to the front line, more than a dozen soldiers wearing Qian Empire's standard light armor were leaning against the hard concrete wall, using the observation port to monitor the situation outside the bunker, and speaking in different accents about their hometowns. They talk freely about life and ideals, and many of them are taking mildly addictive chemicals to relieve the huge pressure caused by the bloody battle with humans for days.
"Kulupe, do you have more dehumidifier? My skin is about to be soaked by this damn weather!"
In the slightly noisy room, the imperial captain responsible for managing all affairs of the bunker suddenly released his hand on the handle of the heavy laser gun, and instead scratched his skin that was not covered by armor. Scales, the seemingly complaining tone actually does not contain too much emotion.
On this flesh-and-blood battle line, where daily casualties on both sides barely reached five digits, those who like to be adventurous have already used their own corpses to feed the ubiquitous tropical plants on Krohoka. It is a pity that those who have grown up due to excess nutrients have Plants that have grown vigorously for only a few days will soon be destroyed by defoliants dropped by humans or imperial troops, ensuring that the armies of both sides have a better environment when fighting.
"Sir, what's the difference between us and those dying beasts in the Imperial Arena!?"
Thinking of this, the commander-in-chief suddenly saw the young recruit's face and crying voice in front of his eyes. The hand that was scratching his neck repeatedly paused slightly because of this - the recruit failed to survive the last wave of the human army's offensive. Shortly after saying this, he witnessed the other party being beaten into pulp by an electromagnetic machine gun shell as thick as an arm.
Turning his head and scanning around the people talking and laughing in the bunker, the tenth captain glanced at Kurupe who was fiddling with his pockets, and felt a little melancholy in his heart for no reason.
In the whole team, except for him, the captain of ten, who was still a fake, there were only three of the dozen or so soldiers, including Private Kurupe, who had been crawling with him on Krohoka so far. of veterans.
For those soldiers who died in battle, they were lucky enough to leave behind a letter home and a not-so-elegant badge, which were taken back to the empire by the military liaison officer who arrived at an unknown time, and were delivered to them after traveling countless light years. in the hands of family members.
Unfortunately, except for veterans like them who can mention a few words from time to time during leisurely chats, maybe their families don't even know that their brothers, sons or fathers have died tragically in a star thousands of light years away from their hometown. On the remote planet, there are not even any items that can be used to mourn.
As for those guys who were blatantly taking addictive drugs in the bunker, the captain's still bright eyes were once again covered with a hint of gloom. He who once issued orders and prohibitions to his superiors now no longer had the extra energy to manage them.
Because these addictive drugs were personally ordered by his superiors, or even his superiors' superiors, to be distributed to every soldier.
A sweet pill that calms nerves and boosts your mood for a short time? The captain, who had already thrown his rationed medicine on the battlefield, sneered secretly.
Faced with the terrifying fighting will and firepower of the People's Alliance Army, let alone the lower-level soldiers, he thought it was understandable even for the generals to use medicine to replenish their energy, but he packaged a large number of addictive and harmful chemicals into completely harmless Nutritional supplements and allowing them to spread in the army, I am afraid that the Empire is also a rare existence in the galaxy.
"Sir, your dehumidifier."
Just when the captain returned his gaze to the dark observation port and planned to observe the direction of the enemy through the death gaze goggles that he would not even take off when sleeping, Kurupe, who had been tinkering for a long time, finally used his own He took out a pack of military dehumidifier specially issued by the Military Department for the Imperial Krohoka Corps from his pocket.
Especially during this special period when the rainy season on Krohoka is about to come, it seems as if water can be squeezed out of the air with just one hand. This kind of climate is even more difficult for the Qien people to accept than on the dead planet. Therefore, in the minds of countless frontline soldiers, powdered dehumidifiers stored in vacuum packages have become the best supplies after weapons, ammunition and food and fresh water.
The use of dehumidifiers is also very simple. You only need to tear open the package and apply it on the body at will. These fine-feeling water-absorbing powders can follow the lines between the skin and scales to form a film that can block moisture. The dry Qian soldiers will not be affected by the humid climate of Krohoka and lose their fighting spirit.
While pouring half a bag of absorbent powder casually on the back of his neck, the tenth captain paid attention to the pitch-black battlefield outside his mouth - for some reason, he always felt a little uneasy today. This is an extremely rare situation for a husband.
Glancing at the timer showing the time on his wrist, the tenth commander, who had been watching for a long time but still couldn't find any clues, retracted his gaze angrily and leaned his strong body against the cold but reassuring thick wall of the bunker. , planning to close his eyes and take a nap amidst the noise of his companions chatting and joking.
The Captain, who closed all four eyes, soon discovered that he could no longer sleep peacefully without the sound of gunfire, so he had to stand up again and put his hand on the trigger of the heavy laser gun, but This time something different appeared in his mind.
In addition to these third-rate troops who were thrown to the front line to serve as cannon fodder, the main legions stationed behind the front were equipped with more advanced combat armor and covering helmets. For them with a full set of protective equipment, they still need to apply it themselves The dehumidifier is obviously a dispensable item.
Not only that, the soldiers of the elite troops also have stronger fire support and medical conditions. Even the slave servants sent from the rear will be sent to the main force as an auxiliary army first.
The Captain was tired of continuing to be cannon fodder. According to his calculations, as long as he and his team could hold on for two more days, he would have reason to go to his immediate superior and ask for a short rest, although the time would not be long. It was too long, but it would definitely allow me, who was exhausted physically and mentally, to have a good sleep and eat some real strange food instead of the unpalatable rations issued by the military commissary.
As for what happens next, he, a little captain of ten, is not capable of caring about it.
All he could do was hold the gun grip tightly in his hand, teach simple and easy-to-understand battlefield knowledge to his recruits one by one before dying in battle, help them complete the transformation from recruits to veterans, and even leave Krohoka alive. Go to their hometown and get some solace in your heart that has gradually become numb due to the fighting.
"Hissssssssssssssssssss..."
The Captain, who was convinced that he heard something, quickly raised the muzzle of the laser gun and called all the team members to return to their positions, while his own eyes were staring at the sound through the dark red lenses. direction.
The team's original two heavy weapons operators had been killed by the Human Federation's ever-accurate robot snipers. Before the new operators arrived at the bunker, no one except him could make good use of this weapon, which was as heavy as an adult Qien. big guy.
Just when the tension in the bunker reached its peak, a wild carnivore unique to Krohoka and known as the "Night Hunter" suddenly broke into the sight of the captain and the team members. Its light black fur, strong figure and green eyes in the night vision screen made the captain's finger on the trigger move slightly, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Unfortunately, before the captain could laugh at himself for his frightened performance, a beast as tall as a two-story building suddenly appeared from the deeper darkness. The defenders in the bunker were horrified. In his eyes, this terrifying beast that he had never seen before swallowed the night hunter into his mouth like a snack. The terrifying explosion of chewing muscles and bones and the blood dripping from the beast's mouth immediately made the captain's body go crazy. Be clever and shoot immediately without hesitation.
However, the smooth skin of the ferocious beast has excellent defensive properties against laser weapons. Even heavy laser guns that can penetrate tank armor cannot immediately burn through its skin and cause fatal damage to it.
Facing the red laser that hit like a storm, the ferocious beast dodged and crashed into a trench at the front. The huge roar caused by pain immediately made the Qi En soldiers in the trench burst into tears. Just out of fear Despite the training they received and the weapons in their hands, they did not turn around and run away immediately, but chose to continue shooting.
Unfortunately, facing the powerful biological weapons carefully crafted by the Human Federation, their courage was not enough to allow the Qien soldiers and slave soldiers in the trench to turn defeat into victory. With just a wave of the alloy claws welded on the giant palm, several soldiers wearing The soldiers with light armor were chopped in half, and those who survived the attack of the giant claws were soon beaten to pieces by the beast's slaps and tail flicks, with blood flowing all over the ground.
Without giving the Qien Empire army who were still confused in the bunker much time to think, more and more biological weapons rushed in front of their enemies under the cover of darkness, using their completely modified and weaponized bodies. Killing Qien soldiers and slaves who were unable to fight back wantonly.
Soon, the bunker where the Tenth Commander was located was also smashed into ruins by a turtle-shaped biological weapon covered with a hard shell. The beast, which looked like a turtle but was thousands of times larger, was crowded with people the same size in front and behind. Similar or even larger alien beasts, thunderous roars and sounds of flesh and metal tearing filled the battlefield.
After raising the sight again, one can see that tens of thousands of biological weapons are under the remote control of bunker scientists, attacking an important front line in the eighth theater in no particular order.
Less than half an hour after launching the first wave of offensive, the Federation tore a huge hole in the seemingly solid defense line of the Qien Empire at the cost of thousands of alien deaths and injuries, proving that it was completely surprising. The alien legion tailor-made by the En Empire's military system achieved such a brilliant success that it completely dispelled Lieutenant General Wolfgang's last doubts about these killing machines in his heart.
"Except for not being able to let our soldiers charge into battle with them, the scientific research center did a pretty good job this time."
After using a small biological weapon specially equipped with a camera device to witness the entire alien army inserting itself into the Qian Empire's defense line like a sharp sword, Lieutenant General Wolfgang took a good sip of his favorite pipe and closed it with confidence. eyes.
Now, it was his turn to take a good rest.
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