Chapter 1483 Crimson Galaxy Suppression Operation (10)
It is outrageous to say that starships are flying all over the sky, but they are still using trench warfare. It is a tribute to a classic.
But trench warfare is not used because it is easy to use, but because there is really no other way.
Once the orbit of a habitable planet is occupied by enemy forces, the troops remaining on the surface will become living targets, and there will be no exceptions.
With strong defenses, it might be able to withstand one or two orbital bombings. If there is nothing, it will be a complete massacre.
Digging trenches is actually just a human effort.
There was a slight bulging in the eardrums, followed by a hazy scream coming from outside the Swan.
Both Du Yi and Cao Wei saw something flashing across the horizon from the west, but the human eye was completely unable to capture its movement.
What followed was a loud explosion, a mushroom cloud rising into the sky, and a shock wave that made the Swan tremble slightly.
The impact point of the orbital bombing is still far away from the Swan, but it is precisely because of the distance that the mushroom cloud can be completely seen.
Immediately afterwards, another terrifying howl sounded in the sky. This time, the two of them saw several objects emitting violent red light suddenly explode in the sky above their heads. At first glance, it looked like a huge firework exploding. .
These groups of violent red lights dispersed and flew to different places, and then they were smaller than before, but continuous explosions were heard.
That is a submunition warhead for orbital bombing. It is somewhat similar to a submunition and can be launched to attack multiple targets at one time.
Because their guidance technology is very primitive, they still use gyro guidance, so the accuracy is very poor. They can only attack large ground facilities, and they cannot hit even an eight-kilometer-long starship.
These missile warheads landed on positions, military bases, nearby railway tracks, and cities.
Du Yi thought that the warhead that hit the city might have been caused by a guidance error, and its flight trajectory in the sky was not quite right. Cao Wei, who was next to him, immediately raised his hands and cheered.
"Kill them all! Keep smashing!"
If she hadn't been tied to her seat by a seat belt, she would have jumped up and cheered.
Duy will not point his gun at civilians, but he will not retort verbally. The flames of revenge are crazy. Even if the warhead that hit the city was intentional, there is nothing surprising.
Since the people of the Red Maple Republic support their government, they will naturally have to bear the consequences of their support. Dui only hopes that this war will not get too out of control.
At this time, the Swan has reached the low-altitude area, and it can be felt that the vibration caused by the descent has almost disappeared, and the altitude has also become stable.
The ground position had just been subjected to orbital bombing, and the anti-aircraft firepower was obviously much sparse, which made it easier for the landing ship to land.
Duy felt that it was time to use the anti-aircraft guns to attack the remaining enemy forces on the ground soon, but as soon as he grasped the control joystick again, he received a notification from the bridge.
"The captain asked me to take a few people aboard the Manta to provide close-ground fire support. Will you go?"
Dui asked, but Cao Wei didn't pick up the ears at all. She sounded like a devout fanatic, excited about the city burning in the distance.
Du Yi thought about it and decided to forget it. Cao Wei's current mental state was not suitable for the mission. Let her stay in the anti-aircraft gun room.
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The number of anti-aircraft gunners on the Swan is still not full, but there is still a certain degree of redundancy.
After all, one anti-aircraft gunner can control several guns, and a few fewer people will not affect the Swan's combat effectiveness.
After receiving the order, Duy immediately found a few people who controlled the anti-aircraft guns on the top of the Swan. Because we came to the ground environment, the anti-aircraft guns on the top were not used much.
He then rushed to the hangar of the Swan with a few people. It's also very busy here, with many mechanics busy pushing supplies in containers to the airlock.
There are only two pilots on the Swan, Li Chengqi and Hall. The maintenance task of carrier-based aircraft is very easy, so the hangar of the Swan is filled with some ground troops. Make the best use of your supplies.
Dui found Fang Lanyin who was busy. She patted the tail hatch of the Manta and said:
"It has been modified. When you go up, remember to fasten the system as soon as possible. Wear your seat belt, Brother Li may be driving very roughly.”
Du Yi had heard of Li Chengqi, but had never seen it. However, the military recently sent a medal to Li Chengqi, which almost had to be packed in a box.
Safety is definitely guaranteed when you get on the shuttle driven by this uncle.
The Manta Ray was modified, or armed, before this.
The original cargo bay at the rear was removed and a fire support bay was reinstalled.
This thing has five shooting holes, and can be equipped with heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, miniguns, airborne ion beams, shaped charges, or even melta weapons or perform close-ground bombing missions.
Eight people are needed to control the weapon. Two of them are responsible for maintaining communication with ground troops in order to provide timely close-ground fire support. The other is a loader and is responsible for handling simple failures such as bullet jams.
Fang Lanyin briefly mentioned a few precautions to Dui, and then several people boarded the Manta.
Duy held the armrest of a grenade launcher on the tail hatch. He looked back and saw that the cockpit door was closed.
"Sit tight and set off immediately."
Li Chengqi's voice sounded in the warehouse. Du Yi gave up his curiosity to study this mysterious pilot and prepared for battle with his comrades. .
The airlock opened, and the Manta rushed out first, followed by the people in the hangar throwing supplies out of the airlock.
Duy saw many containers falling from the Swan as it was retreating, and it automatically opened its parachute in mid-air. These supplies would help the ground troops.
As for the ground troops, Duy saw at this time that many assault landing ships had successfully landed, and even the ground troops had begun to build advance bases.
If he had not boarded the Swan, Duy, as a lieutenant of the Marine Corps, would have been a member of the assault landing ship. He has a very favorable impression of the Army.
However, just as he was sighing, a cannonball of unknown caliber hit where Duy could see. The bunker just built with quick-drying foam exploded instantly, and seemed to detonate the ammunition box, causing the The surrounding soldiers suddenly moved here and there.
Duy tightened his grip on the grenade launcher, telling himself to stay calm and not to be overwhelmed by hatred.
The Swan, which was already far away at this time, activated its main gun. Duy saw the main gun of the light spear being fired, but due to the angle, he could not see what the main gun was aiming at.
A moment later, a deafening explosion sounded from afar, and the Manta Ray was shaken by the shock wave.
"The next step may be a little bumpy. Are your seat belts fastened?"
Du Yi heard Li Chengqi's voice and looked back at his comrades:
"Everything is ready."
"There is a three-machine formation coming to talk to us. Don't be afraid, it will be solved soon."
Dui's breathing suddenly stopped. The Manta Ray has been equipped with a tail weapons bay, and its maneuverability must have dropped a lot compared to the original. It is no match for aircraft in the atmosphere.
But when he thought of Li Chengqi's record, Du Yi put his heart back in his stomach.
It should be... okay?
(End of this chapter)