Chapter 540: Flying Fairies, Sea Spirits

After receiving the command from the headquarters, Yang Hui, Jung and Kashima Yong activated all the systems of the aircraft and conducted a system self-check.

"The energy transmission system is operating normally... the output power is stable... the backpack is connected to the aircraft normally... all systems are normal, and the No. 1 aircraft will attack."

The air combat backpack is very similar to the space-specific backpack, except that the missiles on the wings have been removed to reduce weight, and a pair of balance wings have been added to enhance the balance ability. At the same time, a small I-field generator has been installed to allow the aircraft to float.

The aircraft itself has also reinforced its skeleton, and the flexibility and steering of the aircraft have certainly decreased, but this is a necessary trade-off. The speed of flying in the air is not comparable to that on the ground, and the Astray Gundam may not be able to withstand such a fast speed.

The wings flipped up and down, and the flames of the nozzle became brighter and brighter. When the Astray Gundam stood on the catapult, the flipping stopped, the nozzle shrank, and the flames became brighter.

The electromagnetic catapult started, ejecting the Astray Gundam at an extremely fast speed, and at the same time, the nozzle behind it burst into flames, and the huge thrust took the Astray Gundam into the sky.

"I-Station activated...normal...altitude maintained at 1000m...speed...300m/s, Command, this is Unit 1, all systems are normal."

"...Unit 2, all systems are normal."

"...Unit 3, all systems are normal."

"Oh~!!!" The first phase of the test was a complete success, and everyone cheered. They were very nervous just now. If any accident happened, with the current speed and altitude of the Gundam Astray, even if they abandoned the backpack immediately, there would be no chance of survival.

"This is the headquarters. Unit 1, 2, 3, increase altitude, target 1100m, speed 310m/s."

"Understood."

The altitude of 1000m is a critical point. Going higher is high-altitude flight, so even an altitude of 100m is a challenge for Yang Hui and his team. The same is true for speed. Their current speed is infinitely close to Mach 1. It doesn't look fast. The flying speed of the Swordfish is more than Mach 2, but you have to know that MS is not a fighter. Not to mention its own weight, MS is not a streamlined design like a fighter. The air resistance is much greater, and the burden on the body is also much greater.

Yang Hui did not dare to be careless, and slowly and steadily increased the altitude and speed.

"Altitude 1100m, speed 310m/s, all systems are normal."

"Altitude 1200m, speed 320m/s..."

Until the altitude of 1500m, the speed of 340m/s, the performance test and limit test stopped. This is the limit of the Gundam Astray. The output power has reached the threshold, and the bearing capacity of the body has reached the limit. If it goes higher and faster, the body is likely to fall apart, and the Mie furnace is also in danger of overload explosion.

However, this result has shocked and excited everyone. This means that the air combat backpack is successful. It not only allows MS to fly, but also supports high-altitude combat and high-speed flight. In everyone's eyes, the Federation's air supremacy is not something that Zeon is qualified to shake.

But... Rebil doesn't think so, because he thought, at such a fast speed, how many people have enough reaction ability to fight flexibly?

"This is the command room, Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, enter the second stage, unlock the marking gun, and start acting."

"Understood." X3

"What are the rules of acting?" At this time, Rebil asked.

"Unit 2 and Unit 3 will chase Unit 1 for 10 minutes, and either shoot down Unit 1 or be shot down by Unit 1 after 10 minutes."

"Two against one? There are still 10 minutes of pursuit time?"

"Yes."

"Well, let's wait and see."

Everyone's eyes hit the screen again. Now the speed and height of the three Gundam Astrays are no longer visible to the naked eye, so many drones equipped with high-definition cameras are deployed in the test area to record the entire performance process.

Then...

Rebil and others who saw Yang Hui driving MS to fight for the first time were stunned.

Unit 2 and Unit 3 driven by Jung and Kashima Yong launched a fierce attack on Unit 1 at the moment when their weapons were unlocked, and their tacit cooperation was excellent, interpreting the MS tactics of the two units to the fullest, like a perfect symphony.

However, just before such a fierce pursuit, Yang Hui's Unit 1 was like a flexible fish, treating the sky as the ocean, wandering freely, and easily avoiding all attacks.

Until the end of the 10-minute pursuit time, the restrictions on Unit 1 were also lifted. It turned easily and comfortably in the air, and went directly behind Units 2 and 3, raised its gun, shot, and the show was over.

So simple? So simple!

"Flying fairy." Ge Pu suddenly commented.

"Do you feel the same way?"

"Erratic, elegant, and free."

"Are you the same?" Rebil asked the others.

"Yeah." XN

"Flying fairy... Hehe." Rebil felt that this title was very suitable for Yang Hui's performance just now, but he also thought of the title given to the 12th Independent Technical Unit by Zeon, [Ghost Ghost], which is a synonym for mysterious, erratic, coming and going without a trace, and deadly, and it is also suitable.

"The actual combat exercise is over, apply for return."

"Allowed to return, Major, thank you for your hard work." Tim Ray suppressed his excitement and the urge to cheer, and continued to order the test of the underwater backpack, "The third phase begins, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 9, please attack."

"Understood." X3

...

Half an hour later, the test of the underwater backpack was over, which once again brought surprises to Rebil and others.

The underwater backpack is the design that Yang Hui took out, which is exactly the same as the underwater M1 in the Gundam SEED world. However, due to cost control, some of the weapons have been simplified. For example, the beam generator of the Trident has been removed and it has become a simple physical weapon, and several torpedo launchers have also been removed.

The flexibility, speed, and deepest diving depth in the water have all reached the expected values, perfectly meeting the standards of underwater MS.

The subsequent actual combat exercises also brought a wonderful visual feast to Rebil and others.

Unlike the actual combat exercises of the air combat backpack, the actual combat exercises of the special underwater backpack are three-person melees. The skills of Travis Kakuland, George Miguel and Leonard Rapo are similar, but the three have different specialties, which allows Rebir and others to understand the battle scenes of elite MS pilots from three aspects.

Fred Rapo is good at assault and melee, changing direction and accelerating, and the surprise and entanglement are very fierce.

George Miguel is good at long-range artillery battles, constantly pulling away, accurate and tricky artillery, and calmly blocking and retreating after being close.

Travis Kakuland's fighting style is not special, but it is mature and stable. Whether it is fierce close combat or tricky long-range artillery, he can handle it with ease and launch a counterattack.

"Data collection completed, fourth phase completed, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 9, return home."

"Understood." X3

The three Gundam Astrays that were in a fierce melee immediately stopped after receiving the order and returned home together, which also made Rebil and others admire their silence. Such model soldiers are welcome no matter where they are.

"Elves in the water."

Compared with the previous air battles, the actual combat exercises in the water are more exciting. Although the pursuit battle in the air battle is also very exciting, the air battle was divided into two stages by Yang Hui. One stage is the pursuit battle without fighting back, and the other stage is the spiral counterattack and rapid killing of the enemy. It ended quickly. Although it was amazing, the time was too short.

But the battle in the water lasted for half an hour, and it was a three-person melee. Three completely different combat styles fought against each other, which perfectly demonstrated to Rebil and others how to deal with opponents of different styles. It is better to say that it is a vivid lesson for Rebil and others than acting.

"Isn't it worthy of being a unit that can turn the tide of the war in the Middle East?"

"The performance of the MS is beyond expectations."

"No, it's not the MS that's amazing, but the people who drive it."

"General Rebil, I think..."

"No, you don't think so." Until the person who spoke wanted to say something, everyone except him and Garp had their eyes burning with scorching flames, and they almost wrote the words "I want someone" on their faces. "The 12th Independent Technical Unit is the only combat-capable MS unit in the Federation now. Zeon's second landing operation is imminent, and the combat power cannot be dispersed."

"Understood..."

Rebil's refusal disappointed them. Such an excellent talent, even if there is only one in their own unit, it would be a blessing, not to mention that there are so many in a small unit, which makes them angry.

But thinking that the 12th Independent Technical Unit is Rebil's direct unit, they didn't fight for it anymore. It's okay to mention it, but if they oppose it and then secretly poach people, how will Rebil deal with them?

Excellent subordinates are worthless compared to official careers.

In fact, they are jealous, and Rebil is jealous too!

The 12th Independent Technical Force is nominally a direct unit of Rebil, but in fact it belongs to Yang Hui alone. How great would it be if so many excellent talents were his own people! ?

At the same time, Rebil was even more wary of Yang Hui, because he found that Yang Hui's biggest threat was not only his unfathomable cards, but also his ability to lead people.

Rebil had found detailed information about several pilots of the 12th Independent Technical Force. Before joining the 12th Independent Technical Force, they were mediocre, and some were even new recruits.

But how long has it been? How did Yang Hui train them? He could make them such excellent MS pilots.

It is never terrible for a person to be powerful. What is terrible is that a powerful person can lead the people around him to become powerful together. This is the most terrible.

At this time, Ge Pu patted Rebil on the shoulder: "Don't worry, at least now we have the same interests."

As an old friend of Rebil, he knew what Rebil was thinking by looking at his expression. He also thought of the same problem, but he and Rebil had different views.

So far, Yang Hui has no conflict of interest with them, and Yang Hui has indeed caused great losses to Zeon on the battlefield. Although they are worried that the contributions of both sides are not equal, they owe Yang Hui too much and don’t know what price to pay to balance.

But... Ge Pu believes that Yang Hui has never thought of overthrowing the Federation and becoming the king. This is an experience-based judgment and feeling.

"Well, I know, but... I have an idea."

"Oh? What a coincidence, I have an idea too."

The old friends smiled at each other, revealing the insidious smile of a fox.

"The group of guys below are very impetuous now."