Chapter 408 Agnes’s Concern
“It seems that the Galaxy Autonomous Government wants to use this method to force Atlas away.”
Franklin watched the holographic screen playing The current news shows the scene where the conflict broke out.
On the streets of the northern city of Jayne, huge crowds of people were advancing forward holding signs with various slogans, 'Give me my job! ’, ‘Atlas, get out of Rubion! ’, ‘We need to eat! ’ Slogans like this are the mainstream content of these brands.
The city of Jayne, with the assistance of Atlas, has reorganized its riot police force and is positioning itself on the main road to prevent the situation from escalating.
The 'Iron Cavalry' medium-sized multi-legged chariot produced by Atlas Industries is appearing behind the wall of riot police in black and white police livery.
Although Atlas's foreign trade products have been reduced compared to the self-use version, and the rear turret of the police-type iron cavalry has also changed the 125 electrothermal chemical cannon into a 15mm electromagnetic machine gun and non- The lethal force is integrated and organized, but it is still sufficient for carrying out police work.
With its military-style shape and flashing police lights, this medium-sized multi-legged tank still has a certain deterrent effect.
The demonstrators did not directly clash with the riot police, but chose to bypass other roads that were not blocked.
Looking at it, Franklin suddenly realized something was wrong.
Because he found that the demonstrators seemed to be blocked by riot police and were directed to the factory building of Atlas's chemical plant on the outskirts of the city.
Franklin shook his head. He had to admit that the Lubion Galaxy Autonomous Government's method of diverting trouble to the east was indeed insidious. If Atlas did not handle this matter well enough, then they would The image previously maintained among the public will be greatly affected.
“Good guy, this is what you wanted to do, right? If Mr. Amber knew that the riot police that his group helped to form were doing this kind of thing, would he regret it?”
If Amber hears Franklin's words at this time, he will definitely express no regrets at all. After all, these things are not in vain. The Lubion Galaxy Autonomous Government has completed at least 85% of the payment so far, and at most it is short of 15%. Final payment.
What's more, the riot police are originally the violent agency of the Lubion system government, and how they are used has nothing to do with Atlas.
Soon, the tracking drone of Lubion 5 News followed the crowd to the vicinity of the chemical plant. When this huge factory appeared on the screen, Franklin's eyes widened.
Behind the ordinary wall that was originally only three meters high, a row of military armored walls with a height of 8 meters that had been buried underground rose seamlessly. These things, which were originally used as defense walls for military bases, are now for For the parade, it was like a chasm.
Although some people have been photographed carrying "weapons" such as homemade Molotov cocktails in the parade, in this case no one could throw the Molotov cocktails over the armored wall with bare hands.
However, this parade of thousands of people was obviously organized and premeditated. Soon dozens of workers wearing civilian exoskeletons and several engineering power armors squeezed from the back of the crowd to the front. .
With the support of these equipment, it is possible to throw a Molotov cocktail over an 8-meter-high wall or directly cause damage to the wall.
But Atlas left behind obviously more than just military armored walls. In the picture, Franklin saw the exoskeletons and power armors that had received the Molotov cocktails from their companions. At the last moment before they were about to throw them, they suddenly looked like He froze in place as if possessed.
The Molotov cocktails in some people's hands were smashed at their feet without being able to hold them firmly. The continuous bursts of fire made the surrounding crowd subconsciously move back like a wave.
The next second, just when Franklin was worried about whether these people would catch fire and burn themselves, a large amount of firefighting foam was sprayed from the top of the armored wall.
While spraying these people with foam and extinguishing the flames, they also scared the crowd back.
Soon after, the news station’s drone also lost its image transmission signal due to some electronic interference.
Franklin speculated that the loss of control of the drones and power armor was most likely due to the deployment of military-grade electronic warfare units in the factory in advance. After all, this is not difficult to do with Atlas's strength. "This is really true. Mr. Amber, did you consider today's situation before building the factory, so you had a backup plan?"
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"Atlas Group's The recent situation is worrying."
In the capital of the Star Dragon Empire, in the princess's palace in Saint-Saunière, Agnes was listening to Natalia's report.
Since the last incident at Vendée Six, Natalia has become one of Agnes's most trusted staff, and the newly appointed commander of the Imperial Guard has also shown that in addition to military He is equally capable in other aspects.
Up to now, many non-top-secret information will be sorted out by Natalia and then reported to Agnes.
“Yes, Your Highness, according to the information sent back by intelligence personnel from the Federation, the Federation is already preparing to take action against Atlas, and there is no cover-up at all. It is clear that it will rely on its huge physical advantage. Run over."
Natalia raised her head and glanced at Agnes. After seeing that the latter was still listening to her report and had no intention of expressing any further opinions, she continued:
"According to intelligence, there have been several demonstrations against Atlas on Lubion 5, and the Galaxy Autonomous Government also intends to take this opportunity to directly decouple from the Atlas Group. As for the specific details, our intelligence personnel It’s not clear yet.”
Natalia reported all the recent information about Atlas in one breath. Although the information was generally relatively macro and did not involve some details, it was enough for Agnes. .
"It feels like they are in the same situation as me now. They are being targeted by a powerful opponent and are temporarily passive. The only difference is that I guess this Mr. Amber has a lot more." "Card, but I don't have that many in my hand,"
Agnes said thoughtfully, although she didn't know the specific situation of Atlas yet, but based on the previous information. Judging from the information and the intelligence that has been sent back during this period, it is obvious that this private company has more than that, so it does not appear to be at a loss.
"You seem to be very concerned about this company and Mr. Amber?" Natalia asked. Recently, Her Royal Highness the Princess has mentioned this company more frequently. .
Hearing her question, the latter chuckled and said:
"A company that has epoch-making communication technology and is constantly demonstrating advanced military technology, coupled with the complicated identity of their 'Boss', is definitely worthy of my attention.
Not to mention this company But it has involved a lot of federal energy for us. The reason why the navy's large-scale counterattack was effective some time ago has nothing to do with what Atlas did in the Pyla system."
"But the navy's counterattack The credit for the work was basically taken away by the regent faction and did not fall on our side. Moreover, although the public opinion in the border system gradually calmed down after your personal visit, the regent took advantage of your lack of time to care. During this time, I have won over many people.”
There was some worry in Natalia’s words. As the war progressed, the regent’s reputation also increased many times and he won over. For many people who were originally neutral, this has caused the Princess Party to become increasingly weak, and even made some people start to think about quitting.
“It is easy to “come here because of fame at the peak”, but I don’t know how many people can “never leave when they are at the bottom”.
Norton II is currently in the limelight, and it is normal for many people who are on the sidelines to choose to join at this time. This is indeed an advantage, but it also creates hidden dangers for him. ”
Agnes stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the bedroom. Outside the window was a vast private courtyard.
She liked to stand here and look at the horizon in the distance. Because it will relax her mood and make it easier for her to think.
"Sir Natalia, you have been following me for so long, so you should know what Norton II wants to do. "
"Yes, His Highness Weichen thought that he wanted to start a revolution against the royal family. ”
"But do you think that under the current circumstances, the 'revolutionary team' of our Lord Regent can still maintain its original 'purity'?"
(End of this chapter)