Chapter 186 One Man's War (Part 3) (Patreon)

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If we're talking about why Sun Cheng initially occupied this abandoned US nuclear bomb silo in Jiuzhan Magpie's Nest as a base, it was simply because it was well hidden and had a huge underground space, which saved him a lot of time for construction.

Now, he's glad he made that choice.

Because it's damn advantageous!

"...Sir, during our advance, we discovered a large number of surveillance devices. It's clear that the enemy is hiding inside this nuclear bomb silo..."

Captain Robert, with a bandage on his forehead, entered the armored infantry vehicle where Major William was and held several severely damaged surveillance devices.

Major William calmly looked at the injury on Robert's head. It wasn't from encountering the enemy or being injured by a landmine explosion, but rather caused by friendly fire from the US military.

That's right, despite making some adjustments for precision, the eight M270 automatic rocket launcher systems equipped by the Sound Nest Troops, while clearing a path for the advancing troops, continued the long-standing tradition of the US military accidentally injuring their own soldiers. Unfortunately, a rocket exploded not far from Captain Robert, who was inspecting the area.

Luckily, there were no serious casualties. However, including Captain Robert, seven or eight American soldiers and commanders were injured to varying degrees due to the blast.

The Sound Nest Troops have already fired all their reserve rockets from the M270 automatic rocket launcher systems and now have to come to a stop.

However, they have completed their mission. With the precise coverage of a dense rain of rockets over a certain area, they have cleared a relatively safe path for the tank units of the Sound Nest Troops.

Taking the damaged surveillance devices from his comrade's hand, Major William glanced at them before throwing them aside. He asked, "Have we still not encountered any enemy targets?"

This might be the most frustrating battle he has ever fought since joining the military!

The advancing troops of the Sound Nest Force were getting closer to the nuclear bomb silo, but look at what they've encountered!

Nearly 20 kilometers of landmines, anti-aircraft missiles hidden somewhere, and surveillance devices scattered everywhere.

Dozens of Apaches hovered in the sky, searching intensively, yet unable to find any targets!

Dozens of M1A2 US main battle tanks approached aggressively on the ground, but no targets could be found!

Nearly a thousand fully armed soldiers followed cautiously in the advance, but they still couldn't find any targets!

The Autobots have been frustrated by this unpleasant battle. Ironhide, who is known for his hot temper, had just left, and he came to see Major William with a single request. He hoped that the nominal commander of the Sound Nest Force would agree to his battle plan, which was to let them charge in freely, flush out those cowardly Decepticons hiding like moles in the nuclear bomb silo, and give them a good beating.

Surprisingly, for a moment, Major William was actually considering accepting the request.

The Decepticon named Frenzy is incredibly cunning. He has slyly hidden himself inside the nuclear bomb silo. Although the silo has been abandoned for many years, it was constructed during the peak of the Soviet-American Cold War, adhering to strict standards for nuclear strike resistance.

Therefore, the ground-penetrating missiles equipped by the US military, including GBU-28, GBU-37, and GBU-43, are insufficient to destroy the nuclear bomb silo.

Perhaps the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb could do the job. As a recently developed heavy-duty ground-penetrating missile, the MOP possesses considerable destructive power.

The Sound Nest troops previously used MOP bombs in the battle in Tucson.

Not to mention, the unit cost of a single MOP bomb is close to 16 million dollars. It is estimated that they would need at least four or five bombs to completely destroy the targets that might be hiding in the nuclear missile silo. This already exceeds one-third of the total number of MOP bombs currently procured by the US military.

Therefore, Major William is well aware that the military will never approve it. Captain Robert was equally frustrated with this disastrous battle. Upon hearing this, he angrily removed his military cap from his head and shook his already dark face in frustration. "It's like playing a game, this Decepticon named Frenzy is too cunning.

He should still be hiding inside the nuclear missile silo, refusing to come out. If we want to ensure its destruction, besides using the MOP bomb to destroy the silo, we have no choice but to risk going down the well!" This is indeed a risky undertaking! Major William understood the implications of Robert's words. Captain Robert hoped that he would allow the Autobots to take action, but Major William still hesitated.

It is true that on the ground alone, the opposing forces have deployed so many tactics that they have already suffered casualties and losses without even making contact with the target. It can be imagined that there must be numerous traps beneath the nuclear missile silo.

However... Frowning deeply, Major William asked Robert for a cigarette, took a few puffs after lighting it, and finally made up his mind. "Captain, inform the Autobots and instruct them to prepare for going down the well..." "Sir..." Robert looked at him in surprise, his expression filled with disbelief. Major William still had a cigarette in his mouth, but his eyes revealed a hint of sadness. The united force should accurately be called the "Earth and Autobots Joint Army."

It was established by the US government and the Autobot leader Optimus Prime through consultations, with the purpose of jointly combating the evil Decepticons that also descended upon Earth. Despite Optimus Prime making numerous concessions during the formation of this force, the Autobot leader clearly underestimated the fear and apprehension that the US government and those politicians had towards them.

After Major William was appointed as the commander of this joint force, he was received by several high-ranking officials, including the president. More than one person had given him this instruction, "Even in our cooperation, we still need to maintain vigilance towards the Autobots. Monitor all their actions and ensure that the power of the US military is showcased, and try to keep this armed force under the control of the United States!"

It is evident that the US government does not want the Autobots to discover all of their hidden cards through the Sound Nest Force. Although they chose to cooperate with the Autobots, they have never let go of their vigilance and suspicion towards these extraterrestrial visitors. They even schemed to control the Autobots.

"Forget it, the mission is the priority. At worst, I'll return to being a captain..." After making the decision, Major William felt a sense of relief.

He gave a wry smile and nodded to Captain Robert, but deep down, he realized that even he had unconsciously admitted that the conventional military power of the US military was truly insignificant compared to the Autobots and Decepticons.

Captain Robert received his orders and immediately jumped out of the moving infantry vehicle to contact the Autobots.

Just as the captain left, Major William's communicator, which he was holding in his hand, suddenly made a crackling sound and then rang.

"Sir, the radar has detected an incoming missile attack..."

Second Lieutenant William's face changed slightly, and he quickly spat out the cigarette butt he hadn't finished smoking, anxiously asking, "What's the situation? Can the radar determine the number and type of incoming missiles?"

"The target has been locked... It is confirmed that there are a total of thirty missiles, and they should be Hellfire missiles... However, this seems to be an unknown variant of the Hellfire missile. The second, fourth, and fifth helicopter squadrons have already been locked by the missiles and are currently engaged in tactical evasion and counterattack..."

"Boom..."

Before the communicator could finish reporting, a piercing explosion sounded from the sky outside.

Major William hurriedly leaned towards the side window of the infantry fighting vehicle, trying to see outside.

Unfortunately, due to the limited visibility, he couldn't see the situation outside from inside the vehicle.

Just as he was about to jump off the infantry fighting vehicle to assess the situation, more explosions started to continuously echo through the sky outside, and at the same time, the communication channel inside the vehicle started to be filled with voices from various channels.

"...Infrared countermeasures are ineffective against the incoming missiles, no..."

"Attention all units, engage with air-to-air missiles directly..."

"...Damn it, what kind of Hellfire missile is this? Infrared countermeasures don't work against it..."

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The communication channel inside the infantry fighting vehicle was filled with voices from several squadrons of armed helicopters in the sky, filled with curses, warnings, and cries of anguish. With the explosions occurring rapidly, it was over almost as quickly as it started.

After the explosions ceased outside, Major William's heart sank, and he quickly raised his communicator and asked, "Data center, report on casualties..."

Soon, there was a reply.

"Sir, nine Apache helicopters have crashed, two are critically injured, and four require immediate repairs... These unknown variant Hellfire missiles are faster than our equipped Hellfires and are not affected by infrared countermeasures..."

Major William trembled slightly. This loss had already exceeded the military's psychological threshold.

Lightly covering his forehead, he leaned back against the tank and, after a while, calmly issued an order, "Understood, intensify the search for the source of the missiles and eliminate any possibilities..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the communicator suddenly emitted a burst of electromagnetic interference.

The next moment, a powerful explosion unleashed a terrifying shockwave.

Before he could react, the infantry fighting vehicle he was in was lifted into the air by the forceful shockwave, flipped over several meters above the ground, and quickly crashed back down.

"Bang..."

In an instant, Major William, caught off guard, hit his head on the control panel of the tank, which was crackling with sparks, and immediately lost consciousness.

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