"This...could it be that we plan to set up some kind of stronghold? As a forward base?"
"Um……"
Returning the report to the secretary, Durandal nodded and warned: "I understand. From now on, the report on this matter will be the highest priority. At the same time, we will contact the Joint Lunar Surface Base and ask them to explain clearly what is going on. I don't believe it." They don't know anything about this."
"yes."
The secretary took it and returned to his seat in panic.
At this time, the Messiah is close at hand.
Looking at the fortress standing in the darkness, Durandal couldn't help but chuckle.
The appearance of Lux Klein was certainly surprising.
But that's all.
The world has danced according to its own arrangements.
The chess formation they had laid out before was so thorough that even if they were tenacious and unyielding, it was almost impossible to turn the tide now that the outcome was a done deal.
The end is near, Lux Klein.
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"The Cournot is still twenty minutes away from its scheduled location."
Operator reports status.
There is a moving light spot flashing in the universe map on the large panel.
"The operation rate of the Requiem Reactor is 85%, and it has reached criticality from the 23rd to the 55th."
"Good energy supply. Critical error of metaspecular reflector 3129."
"Start the backup cooling system GR. Omit the connection."
In the Daedalus base, the main control room built at a high place overlooks the panoramic view of the operation room.
The panel is marked with the Earth, the Moon, and the Colony. The flashing light spots are slowly moving towards the colony. That is the final relay point and the target that the combined fleet is closely escorting at this moment.
Including this base and the final relay point of the movement, there are a total of five light points in the universe, which are displayed on five panels labeled Frey, Vivaldi, Verni, Martin, and Cournot.
In one of the crater bunkers outside the base, a huge circular structure glowed faintly. The countdown was counting down on the back of the structure hidden at the bottom of the pit, and energy was gradually accumulating.
Mattis sat next to Commander Freeman Byron, watching this scene with a blank expression.
And in the port channel of the base.
Countless soldiers and warships are busy deploying tasks.
"Have you not determined the location of ZAFT's military fortress yet?"
Mattis asked the soldiers below.
"Yes, we still can't determine the opponent's position, we can only determine the general direction."
The soldier in charge of the radar search quickly replied.
"What an old fox."
Mattis was not angry when he heard this, and just said something pointedly.
Based on her understanding of PLANT, since the Alliance can quietly create the Requiem, ZAFT must also have its own strategic weapons.
After all, the first strategic-level weapon was created by ZAFT.
Unfortunately, no information has been revealed.
According to her guess, ZAFT's most likely strategic weapon is ZAFT's new strategic fortress, Messiah.
It's a pity that after searching for so long, we still can't determine where that thing is. Messiah, like Genesis, is mobile and equipped with a mirage system.
In addition, it is located inside Zaft, so it is impossible to determine the exact location.
Otherwise, it would be best to use the Requiem to directly paralyze the ZAFT command system with one shot.
Too bad it would be nice if Requiem had an attack area like Genesis.
"It seems that you really intend to launch this thing."
Freeman Byron couldn't help laughing when he heard Matisse's question.
"Isn't it obvious?"
Mattis retorted.
"I'm sorry, I'm not doubting your determination. It's just that the recent politicians have been too difficult to deal with. I don't know why. The necessary armaments that were produced at a huge cost in the early days are not used in critical moments. There are too many kind-hearted people. As a result, we soldiers don’t even know who we are.”
Freeman Byron laughed and said an apology that wasn't quite an apology.
"There is no need to talk about this meaningless provoking method. Let's talk about something more practical."
"Something more practical?"
Commander Freeman Byron looked confused.
"Once this place is exposed, it will inevitably fall into ZAFT's crazy attack. The remaining troops here may not be able to hold on. By then——"
"I'll make the Requiem explode then."
Before Matisse could finish speaking, Freeman Byron calmly interrupted her.
"So, have you thought about it?"
Mattis couldn't help but look over after listening to Commander Freeman Byron's words.
"This thing was created for the future of natural man, so it must not fall into the hands of ZAFT. This is my task and my mission."
Freeman Byron just expressed his thoughts indifferently: "I just hope that you can do everything you just said, so that my decision will not be in vain."
After hearing this, Mattis did not continue to talk, but looked at Freeman Byron's aged face with a hint of meaning.
Sometimes, she really didn't know whether she should be moved by Freeman Byron's loyalty to natural people, or whether she should laugh at their stupidity.
But thinking about it, maybe the content of the former is heavier.
After all, she really couldn't laugh.
outside world.
“It’s just like what the report says, it’s a lot!”
The fleet lined up at the front also dispatched its mobile suit fleet, flying straight in this direction.
The structure floating in the center of the formation was probably converted from an abandoned O'Neill space station, and now it has become a large cylinder with a diameter of six kilometers.
Even though radar and other enemy detection devices are no longer useful, how could such a large drifting object not be discovered until now?
Diaka, who was in the trial version of Destiny R on the side, also sounded suspicious: "But what on earth are they doing in this ghost place?"
Zavod had not noticed the existence of the enemy fleet for a long time because they had been sailing in the outer areas of the sentinel area.
It was too far to launch an offensive against the colonies.
At this moment, the enemy plane fired the first burst of artillery fire.
Several rays of light flashed through the darkness.
Yin Zak shouted back to his friend: "God knows! Anyway, it's not a goodwill visit. No matter what it is, just shoot it down!"
"Tsk, you are the captain and you have the final say!"
Listening to Diaka's voice, Yin Zak immediately led his team to accelerate towards the enemy fleet.
Soon, with the coordinated cooperation of the two, the MS troops quickly arrived at the large barrel.
At close range, the structure appears intimidatingly large.
There are still some buildings left on the severely twisted inner wall, just like any ordinary abandoned space station.
Countless beams of light and explosive flames bloomed next to this giant silver ring, like fireworks adorning a festival.
Under the protection of the fleet, the space station is still moving slowly.
At the same time, the advance troops in the direction of ZAFT also rushed towards the enemy troops at this moment.
Just like Yin Zak said.
At this point in time, no matter what the floating thing is, as long as it is affiliated with the Union, it is definitely not a good thing for ZAFT.
Just beat it down.
