Chapter 286: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 2)
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After they landed, they quickly locked onto the enemy using a map of the battlefield and the aid of their scanning system, and began their attack.
Whoosh whooshâŠ
Even faster than their own assaults were the laser weapons on the orbital airborne module. As soon as they emerged from the module, they commenced their attack.
Laser beams shot forth.
All those struck by the beams died instantly.
The special forces rapidly advanced towards the enemy, firing as they charged.
The tribal armed forces fell like wheat to the ground.
What shelter?
In the face of the electromagnetic rifle, it was mere decoration.
Seventeen seconds laterâŠ
The gunfire ceased, and the battle was over.
All 213 enemies were eliminated. None who tried to flee survived. They were completely wiped out.
Gulp!
The soldiers guarding the medical team were stunned by the scene.
It had happened too quickly.
Their allies had descended from the sky.
In less than a minute, every enemy lay dead.
What kind of combat power was this?
It was somewhat terrifying.
Fortunately, these were their comrades.
If they were enemies, they wouldnât stand a chance either.
This wasnât just a disparity in individual skill; it was a total eclipse in equipment. They were not from the same era.
âReport, the special forces team has completed their mission. The enemy has been annihilated. We have no casualties,â someone announced.
âAlright, protect the medical team and wait for reinforcements,â came the reply.
âUnderstood.â
Tang Rui and Han Shu had observed the special forcesâ operation from start to finish.
Full marks for their overall performance.
âBrother Han, what do you think of this orbital airborne troop? Does it meet your requirements?â Tang Rui turned to Han Shu.
âItâs exceeded them. This is even better than what I imagined,â Han Shu replied, extremely satisfied.
âAs long as youâre satisfied,â Tang Rui smiled.
âBy the way, can the other special forces teams be equipped with this gear?â
âSure, as long as the funding is in place, the equipment will be too.â
âFunding? Is there not enough money? What about the remaining funds in the account and the money the Sudan used for weapons?â
Han Shuâs expression quickly shifted from excitement to dismay.
âIâve used it all. Not only is there no money left, but you also owe me 1.46 billion. Remember to transfer it,â Tang Rui said with a shrug.
âAll of that, more than 20 billion, gone?â
âLet me break it down for you. The orbital airborne module was your militaryâs request, right? So I developed it for you. You have to cover the development costs.â
Although Tang Rui was not short of money, that was a separate matter.
The military needed custom equipment, and he couldnât be expected to fund their research. That was not how it worked.
The technical sophistication of the large-scale orbital airborne module was extraordinary. The value of the magnetic field control system alone far exceeded the entire moduleâs cost.
So, he charged 8.8 billion, which was reasonable.
âWhat about the rest?â Han Shu asked, distressed about the expense but acknowledging the necessity.
â8.8 billion for R&D, 14.2 billion for producing the large-scale orbital airborne capsules, including various upgraded systems and equipment. The most expensive were the reactor, the SEG unit, and the electromagnetic deflecting shield.
âLaser weapons, life-support systems, and emergency rescue pods didnât cost much, so I threw them in for free.
âThen there are the 12 sets of tactical mobile armors, each worth 85 million. The customized large-scale electromagnetic rifles and other weapons for the armor totaled 1.08 billion.
âThis is your discounted rate. I didnât overcharge you, right?â Tang Rui said with a smile.
âItâs a lot, but fair,â Han Shu admitted, understanding the costs involved.
More than an hour laterâŠ
The reinforcements finally arrived, their fastest possible response, hindered only by the distance.
The special forces team reentered the orbital airborne module upon the reinforcementsâ arrival.
Ten minutes laterâŠ
The orbital airborne module landed at Crimsonâs training ground.
The special forces team disembarked.
The module was towed into the hangar.
Although no formidable enemies were encountered in this battle, the orbital airborne troopsâ combat effectiveness was evident.
Especially their rapid response.
It could terrify many.
The entire rescue operation had not been hidden from the world.
Several nations, including the USA, had observed the special forcesâ airborne rescue through satellites, recording all the data.
It wasnât a concern that they were watching.
Orbital airborne landings were normally unnecessary.
Yet, it was precisely because of its rarity that it served as a Sword of
Damocles; itâs use signified serious implications.
As for its effectivenessâŠ
Exceptional.
The American think tank reconvened for a meeting.
However, this time, they gathered not in the usual meeting room but in an underground bunker.
They had no choice.
The orbital drop had been too intimidating.
With the current American defenses, stopping such an assault was impossible. The special forcesâ equipment made what used to be challenging decapitation operations seem trivial.
This left them feeling vulnerable, even on their own turf.
âTell me, what should we do now?â
The think tank remained silent.
Everything that needed to be said had been said. What more was there to add?
âHow long will it take for the spaceships on the Korean side to reach us?â
The boss shifted the focus of the question..
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