NCCnovel Chapter 1437 The war is coming
Chapter 1437 The war is coming
This brand-new, lifelike human body perfectly replicated everything about her, even simulating the tingling sensation of nerve endings, reminding her of the utterly devastating "death" she had just experienced.
"Report status".
A deep, suppressed voice filled with raging fury echoed in the empty regeneration room.
Xiao Dingshan appeared at the door, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's as he locked onto Evelyn, who had just been "reborn"!
Behind him followed Caesar and Raymond, both with equally somber expressions.
"Core consciousness data has been completely transferred, and the new carrier's adaptability is 97.8%. Combat effectiveness assessment... has slightly decreased and will require time to recover."
Evelyn pulled her robes tighter and strode towards Xiao Dingshan, then said to him, "Time! What we lack most is time! Xiao Ce... he didn't give us any time at all!"
As they spoke, they walked together into a room that resembled a conference room...
Evelyn recounted what she had seen at the port of Lingas City...
"Actually, Xiao Ce never trusted us from the beginning. He seems to have regained all his memories... What we need to do next is fight!"
Xiao Dingshan nodded in agreement, then said, "Alright, everyone, let's all think about how to deal with their offensive..."
A huge holographic star map floats above, clearly marking the three-dimensional structure of the creation base and the surrounding ice fields and ice seas stretching for hundreds of kilometers.
Xiao Dingshan stood before the star map, his aged but sharp, hawk-like gaze sweeping over every detail. Caesar, Raymond, and Evelyn, whose consciousness had just been synchronized after "rebirth" and whose face was slightly pale, stood on either side.
"Based on my understanding of Xiao Ce, he is a cruel and ruthless man... Moreover, after Evelyn's failure, he will definitely speed up his pace. I think he will set off within three to seven days, and it is estimated that he will arrive in about 10 days!"
Xiao Dingshan's voice was cold and heavy, breaking the oppressive silence. His finger tapped heavily on the holographic star map, marking the location of the base's core. "Ten more days at most."
He is no longer the amnesiac guardian of the Dragon Kingdom; he is a general of Yangxing, with clear goals and ruthless methods.
Lingas's 'Polaris' factory was activated so easily, meaning his power is rapidly recovering and he knows us inside and out. It would be foolish to passively wait for his iron fist to smash into the base's hull.
The holographic star map quickly switched focus, concentrating on the vast, snow-covered wasteland and undulating ice ridges surrounding the base.
This is the base's first line of defense, and also the impending bloody battlefield.
"Speaker, an outer defense is necessary."
Caesar spoke first, his massive body leaning slightly forward, his eyes gleaming with a warlike light.
"With the activation of 'Polaris' and the core factory in Dragon City, Xiao Ce's energy weapon production capacity will rapidly increase. We must weaken and delay him to the greatest extent possible from the outside before he amasses overwhelming power, buying every second for our own production!"
The Space Hyena reinforcements will need more time to break through the force field; during this time, the base must not be lost.
Raymond adjusted his glasses and calmly analyzed the data stream: "Our advantage lies in our location and the defense system enhanced by the 'Primordial Guardian' technology."
The disadvantage is the number of troops. According to the footage of Lingas Port sent back by Evelyn, the elite soldiers that Xiao Ce brought with him this time are well-equipped, with powered exoskeletons and energy rifles at the same level as our latest 'Frostwolf' series.
The Western Federation forces he can subsequently mobilize, along with the Dragon Army that may arrive from the East, will outnumber our current android forces deployed on the periphery.
Evelyn took a deep breath and said coldly, "I sensed Xiao Ce's tactical style during the 'negotiations.' Precise, efficient, and leaving no room for compromise."
He won't give us a chance to breathe. The core objective of the perimeter blockade is not annihilation, but to use the environment and technology to create obstacles, divide their forces, and deplete their manpower, while buying time for the base's main defense system to recharge and traps to be set up.
We need multi-layered, tiered, and resilient defenses.
Raymond pondered for a moment, then said, "I think we should use the base's geothermal extraction device to create a large-scale artificial extreme cold cyclone and ice crystal storm in the designated outer area, within a range of 50-100 kilometers from the base's core."
This not only significantly reduces visibility to near zero, interfering with enemy optical and infrared reconnaissance, but its ultra-low temperature of below -70 degrees Celsius will pose a huge challenge to non-fully sealed powered exoskeletons, greatly slowing down the infantry's advance.
Simultaneously, 'Phantom' jammers are deployed within it, releasing high-intensity, multi-band energy turbulence to paralyze or severely interfere with enemy communications, radar, and precision-guided weapons.
Raymond's gaze sharpened as he spoke, then he said, "We can call this plan Project Permafrost Mist..."
After hearing Raymond's words, the group all thought it was a good idea.
Caesar nodded in agreement and added, "Good idea. Within the frozen fog region, use ice drilling robots to deploy 'ice mines'—low-temperature triggered energy shock bombs—and 'ice spike traps'—using high-hardness alloy spikes that suddenly spring out from under the ice. These traps are low-cost, quick to deploy, blend into the environment, and are difficult to detect. This will make Xiao Ce's vanguard pay a price for every step they take."
Evelyn nodded in agreement and continued, "Of course, we must ensure that our android troops are equipped with special anti-jamming communication modules and cryogenic armor to operate effectively in the fog. At the same time, the timing and range control of the 'permafrost fog' activation are crucial and need to be coordinated with subsequent defense lines."
Xiao Dingshan listened and nodded in agreement, then said, "Very good, continue..."
Seeing this, Caesar continued, "Behind the permafrost, we will use the natural ice ridges, crevasses, and glacial structures to build a semi-permanent 'ice ridge fortress'."
These fortresses are rapidly constructed from reinforced composite materials and contain miniaturized 'Primordial Guardian' force field generators (energy shields) to form localized defensive nodes.
Each node deploys several squads of simulated infantry, equipped with heavy-energy machine guns, man-portable anti-armor weapons (such as particle cannons), and portable anti-aircraft missiles.
"These fortresses are not meant to be defended to the death, but rather to serve as nails and bait!"
Once the enemy forces are slowed down by the fog and begin to attack a fortress, mobile ambush squads hidden in the surrounding ice ridges, equipped with high-speed snow hovercraft or individual flying vehicles, can quickly launch a surprise attack from the flanks or rear, using their familiarity with the terrain to carry out a "hit and run" harassment tactic.
The objective was to eliminate their manpower, especially heavy equipment operators and commanders.
After listening, Xiao Dingshan nodded in agreement: "The simulated human unit should leverage its advantages of being fearless of casualties and thoroughly executing orders."
In an ambush, suicide attacks or pre-installed self-destruct devices can be used to maximize the killing efficiency.
Meanwhile, at key passes, camouflaged fixed heavy particle cannon positions were pre-deployed, ready to fire suddenly once the main enemy force entered firing range.
He had fought Xiao Ce before and knew how formidable Xiao Ce was, so he spoke up to add...
The group nodded in agreement, and Raymond continued, "Then, I think that a point 20-30 kilometers away from the core of the base should be our key defensive point."
Here, a large-scale energy barrier generator powered by multiple ground-based energy stations will be activated to create a massive aurora barrier.
It not only withstands direct bombardment from energy weapons but also warps space, making it difficult for long-range firepower to accurately target the base's core facilities. The barrier itself possesses energy feedback properties, capable of burning units attempting to force their way through.
Evelyn nodded, then said, "And there are also complex ocean channels beneath the Arctic ice cap."
We should dispatch a special team of biomimetic 'under-ice submersibles' with low noise and equipped with diving exoskeletons to lie in ambush at the boundary between the ice and the sea or in pre-designated under-ice passages.
Their mission is: 1. To seize the opportunity to destroy the enemy's heavy equipment or supply points deployed on the ice;
Second, launch a deadly surprise attack from an unexpected underwater location when the enemy attempts to bypass the barrier or launch a strong assault.
Third, deploy underwater sensor networks and bombs.
Xiao Dingshan nodded in agreement, and then expressed his concerns: "Operation under the ice is extremely risky and requires the most elite units."
Moreover, Xiao Ce's bodyguards and that 'Night Owl' are extremely skilled in stealth operations; we must be wary of them countering our underwater forces. However, I wonder if their squad has arrived yet...
The group nodded: "Speaker, you're right...we'll be careful..."
Xiao Dingshan said, "Alright, then let's not hold back this time... let's bring out our best-equipped 'Titan' heavy android legion."
Equipped with heavy exoskeletons, shoulder-mounted particle cannons, and large shields as strategic reserves, they are deployed at key nodes behind the Aurora Barrier.
Their mission was to plug the breach or launch a counter-offensive to annihilate the elite enemy forces that had broken through.
Meanwhile, all air defense firepower, including energy anti-aircraft guns and missile arrays, at the base were raised to maximum alert, ready to intercept any aerial attacks! "While their Xiao Kingdom's shoddy aircraft might not be useful, their arsenal certainly might contain aircraft."
As he spoke, Xiao Dingshan's face turned cold, and he said, "The base's own 'Wall of Creation' is protected by a super-powerful energy shield driven by the 'Primordial Guardian' core and a self-destruct system buried deep underground as the last line of defense."
But we must never use the latter unless absolutely necessary. Our goal is to hold out until the Space Hyena reinforcements arrive, or... severely damage Xiao Ce in the ambush, forcing him to retreat temporarily.
"But if it comes to the final step and we're in a bad situation... we absolutely cannot let them have it easy..."
After Xiao Dingshan spoke, they all nodded and the plan was quickly refined. Orders were transmitted with the precision of an Arctic current.
The roar of the underground factory in the entire massive creation base intensified, and the humanoid production line was running at full capacity!
The brand-new Frostwolf infantry and heavy Titans, which were originally hidden deep underground, are now lined up and ready for deployment in the hangar.
Their engineers raced against time to set up traps and fortresses on the ice field, and the energy station began to preheat!
The massive conduits of the "permafrost fog" system began to pulsate like blood vessels beneath an ice field, and everything was proceeding at a rapid pace.
Xiao Dingshan gazed into the distance: "Xiao Ce, you ordered me to be killed twice before. This icy plain is the burial ground I prepared for you..."
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Three days later, at the port of Lingas, time seemed to be compressed into a torrent of steel and flames.
Xiao Ce's orders were like cold gears, precisely meshing with every link of the massive war machine.
Especially since Evelyn's threat emerged, everyone has been on edge...
The scene inside the port area at this moment is breathtaking...
The massive military dock was completely occupied by a steel behemoth!
An astonishing number of warships, their hulls reflecting a cold metallic sheen, their lines sleek yet deadly, clearly relics from a long-sealed armory opened by Xiao Ce.
These ships are far beyond the capabilities of Earth's current technology. The menacing array of railguns on their bows, the composite armor covering their entire bodies, and the faintly visible energy shield generators all demonstrate a level of interstellar warfare far beyond their time.
These steel behemoths are not alone. Beneath the waterline, dozens of even larger strategic nuclear submarines, shaped like deep-sea whales, are silently lurking...
They are the deadly fangs hidden beneath the waves, the key force to break through the Arctic's natural barriers and strike at the heart of the creative base.
On the dock, the crowds were as numerous as ants, yet the order was impeccable...
Fifty thousand elite soldiers of the Western Federation, dressed in uniform combat uniforms, were covered with Arctic-made exoskeleton armor that shimmered with a dull silver-gray light.
These armors feature sharp lines and faint blue glows emanating from their joints, greatly enhancing soldiers' strength, endurance, and protection. Their built-in temperature control system is also key to combating extreme cold.
The energy rifles in their hands were no longer the experimental prototypes first seen in the East Asian arsenal, but mature weapons that had undergone emergency optimization and mass production at the Polaris Factory, making them more suitable for combat in cold weather! The deep muzzle foreshadowed a destructive energy beam.
Soldiers stood in neat rows, like silent steel streams, continuously pouring through the massive gangways into the holds of warships and submarines.
The heavy footsteps, the subtle hum of the exoskeleton's hydraulic system, and the clanging of metal against metal blended together to form a somber and awe-inspiring prelude to war...
Every face was etched with solemnity and resolve. They knew this was no ordinary expedition, but a campaign concerning the very survival of the planet they stood upon...
There was no fear in their eyes; instead, there was a strange sense of excitement...
All of this stems from the exoskeleton armor they wear and the weapons they wield; they have all been trained and have witnessed their power!
It's no exaggeration to say it's comparable to a divine artifact...