In fact, because it was too old, part of the positioning data on the coordinate system was damaged. Loken tried to repair part of it, but he still couldn't locate it accurately and could only draw a rough range.
Only when the target is found can the final parameters be completed and the two transmission arrays activated.
When the battleship was quietly suspended in the high orbit of the planet, the roaring Thunder Eagle had broken through the atmosphere and reached the area marked by Loken.
"Scans show there are no targets around."
In the upper cabin of the Thunder Eagle, Armin was giving a briefing. Due to previous actions, the other two teams had suffered battle losses, so this time Soshyan brought a fully staffed second team, which was Armin's squad.
"We will land in three minutes. According to the map information, the terrain in this area is mainly plains and forests. There is a medium-sized settlement called Sirtis at the nine o'clock direction. There are no signs of rebel activity nearby."
"Is this the only settlement around here?"
"Yes, sir."
Soshyan turned to Sol aside and said:
"Brother Said said that thing was buried deep underground. I thought maybe these aborigines would have some clues or legends."
After a moment of silence, Sol nodded slightly.
"The range given by the coordinate system is twenty kilometers in diameter. This range is quite huge. If we only rely on the twelve of us, it may take a long time to find it."
"Then there will be no trouble in seeking assistance from local forces."
"Most mortals are short-minded and reckless. Most of the time they will only focus on what is in front of them. As soon as we appear, they will rush over like crazy and beg us to help them put down the rebellion."
"Indeed, how about we choose to block the news."
"This is also a way."
After making the decision, Soshyan decided to continue the confidentiality of this operation, because he really did not know what Brother Said was referring to. If it was something that violated the taboo, it would be very difficult if there were too many people. Hard to cover up.
In a clearing in the forest, the air flow from a huge thunder eagle blew down the surrounding towering trees.
When it hit the ground, the entire woodland seemed to have just experienced a storm, with lying trees and uprooted bushes everywhere.
Amid the hiss of steam, the hatch opened, and a team of armed Space Marines walked out.
It was midnight, and the forest that should have been filled with the chirping of insects and birds was now as silent as a cemetery.
After unloading all the Space Marines, Rogris took the Thunderhawk into the air again, but it would not return to the Starfire, but would linger at high altitude to support the team on the ground at any time.
Afterwards, the team walked through the forest in a tight formation along the direction indicated by the map.
In this area, the forest does not seem to be an inaccessible place. Along the way, Soshyan saw many trails. These may be paths trodden by hunters or loggers.
He also saw some wooden signs, but he couldn't understand the low Gothic language on them.
As the path continued to twist and turn, starlight leaked from the tree canopy into the rainforest, and the ground undulated everywhere, making the team's progress feel like surfing.
The team walked along the path in the forest for an hour and a half. In addition to the help of power armor, each Space Marine could walk much faster than ordinary people relying on their strengthened muscles.
The soldiers advanced tirelessly, and Armin, who was leading the way, kept sawing the trees into pieces with his sword.
They were approaching the settlement.
As a town is surrounded on three sides by forest, residents would generally clear a clearing along the perimeter of the city, build protective walls and watchtowers, and shoot anything that dared to jump out of the forest.
After all, sometimes the unfriendly things in the forest are not just wild beasts.
Judging from the sparseness of the trees, Soshyan judged that they were not far from the shooting area.
Soon, through the cover of the trees, Soshyan saw their target.
Thetis City is a city surrounded by forests on three sides and water on one side. The entire city is surrounded by a thick wall nearly ten meters high, and a gloomy sentry tower stands behind a shooting zone several hundred meters wide.
The builders of the city chose this location because it was conducive to defense and had a river as a means of transportation. On the other side of the river was a large fertile plain that had long been occupied by various crops.
There were originally many shantytowns outside the city walls, where serfs lived.
The sentry towers on the city wall were not only for defense, but also for monitoring the serfs' every move. Several city gates provided guarantee for the transportation of crops along the roads protected by guards.
Most of the time, guards hired by the local chamber of commerce patrol outside the city in "retired" Sentinel mechas, and use the heavy flamethrowers and chainsaws equipped on the mechas to punish anyone who doesn't go smoothly - such as burning his house. .
There are also a small number of motorcycles and cavalry ready to attack at any time, using bullets and sharp blades to pour fury on anything that threatens the city.
In addition, the Chamber of Commerce also installed double and quadruple heavy lumber gun towers on the city wall.
To be honest, it would be difficult for the rebels with only light weapons to defeat such a defense, but depending on the situation, the shanty town outside the city wall was completely dark.
This was also a bit fishy for Armin.
As he approached the shooting area, he slowed down and as the other warriors behind him began to catch up, Thor seemed to be lagging behind everyone.
But his eyes were always as sharp as an eagle.
"Armin, stop."
Soshyan ordered over the communicator, but Armin had already stepped out of the forest.
Armin looked up at the wall. If the soldiers above could see him, they would surely recognize their power armor.
Then he heard a response from the city wall.
Da da da--!
The warheads of the heavy logging guns flew into the forest, leaving countless huge craters on the ground, and dust and rocks kept flying into the air.
The huge bullets knocked Armin all over from head to toe, and the power armor on his body was rattled. Fortunately, he was carrying a shield, and he immediately raised the shield to cover himself and quickly retreated into the forest.
The other soldiers looked at all this in surprise.
How dare these people attack Space Marines! ?
After retreating, Armin knelt down on one knee, trembling with anger.
Even Soshyan took a deep breath to calm his anger and activated the communicator.
"Don't move yet."
Heavy logging rifle slugs ripped through trees, shredding bark and trunks, and they kept firing.
Armin was furious, and the other warriors also let out low roars. If Soshyan hadn't ordered it, they would have rushed forward to teach those damn mortals a lesson.
At this time, in addition to the noise, Soshyan's ears also caught the sound of the rotation of the huge auxiliary power unit.
That's the Sentinel mecha coming.
