From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars

Chapter 39 Good-looking weapons have good combat effectiveness

The location of the motorized infantry platoon that needed support this time had relatively accurate coordinates and geographical features.

Therefore, the reconnaissance drone released quickly found them.

As Amber speculated, this motorized infantry platoon was trapped in a village in an automated farmland.

The imperial troops besieging them, as captured by the reconnaissance drones, included dozens of orbital paratroopers scattered into a long attack line.

There are also two light multi-legged combat vehicles.

In the picture captured by the reconnaissance drone sensor, one of the light multi-legged tanks was lying low in the wheat field in an 'ambush posture'.

On the rear turret, a 120mm electrothermal chemical cannon was shooting in the direction of the village.

The other one was lying under a field ridge further away.

It was dug deep by Imperial orbital paratroopers and used as a temporary artillery position.

This multi-legged tank is hiding here. The 120mm electrothermal chemical cannon on the turret has been adjusted to a curved fire mode.

Together with two other 120mm mortars, it continuously bombarded the open spaces and streets inside the village, dividing the federal soldiers into buildings.

Amber has seen a lot of these orbital paratroopers.

His attention was focused more on these two light multi-legged tanks that provided fire support.

MTM-2A3, 'Holy Spirit' light multi-legged combat vehicle.

This combat mechanical unit weighs 15 tons, has a total length of 6 meters and a total height of 2.8 meters.

It is the smallest multi-legged chariot among the family of multi-legged chariots currently in service in the Star Dragon Empire.

With the assistance of a highly intelligent system, there is only one built-in passenger.

Its main purpose is to serve as supporting firepower to accompany infantry in complex terrain.

In extreme environments or urban warfare, electromagnetic grappling hooks can also be thrown to assist in climbing.

At the same time, it can also perform road maneuvers by releasing the folded tires on the mechanical feet.

With the full combat weight under control, the 'Holy Spirit' can also be airdropped directly through the vehicle's airborne capsule together with the orbital paratroopers.

On both sides of the two-section body made of silicon carbide composite armor, there are 4 pairs of bionic mechanical legs symmetrically arranged.

The outside of the bionic mechanical foot is the same as the mobile infantry, with additional curved silicon carbide armor plates installed.

When the multi-legged combat vehicle is in 'ambush mode', the vehicle height will be reduced.

At the same time, the mechanical feet will be tilted at a 60° angle to increase the ricochet probability of the additional armor plate.

In terms of defense, it can be omnidirectionally immune to electromagnetic rifles of 8 mm and below, and machine guns of 20 mm and below.

As for the weapons carried, it is usually equipped with a 120mm curved/straight dual-purpose electrothermal chemical cannon on the turret of the rear body.

And under the front body, on the 'chelicera'-like mechanical arm, there are two external 8mm Gauss machine guns.

Amber's evaluation of the combat performance of the 'Holy Spirit' is actually quite high.

It has strong terrain passability, not bad defense, and a weapon configuration that is completely sufficient as an infantry accompaniment firepower.

The only thing I have to complain about is its paint.

In other words, Amber has complained about the painting of all the military equipment of the entire Star Dragon Empire countless times.

As mentioned before, the Star Dragon Empire has stronger national power and industrial capabilities.

The aesthetic appearance of military equipment has reached a certain level of extreme paranoia.

Therefore, for their land combat equipment, except for ACE, you can choose the painting yourself.

Others, whether they are various vehicles, main battle tanks, multi-legged combat vehicles, or HCP.

They are all painted in a uniform silver-white color, and even have gold rims.

Although, Amber had to admit that there was indeed something about the aesthetic design of the Star Dragon Empire.

The appearance of the equipment looks more handsome than the last, and they are much taller than a bunch of stupid, black and thick guys in the Federation. But the consequence is that each of these mechanical units is more conspicuous on the battlefield.

Especially on a sunny day, the reflection on the silver-white shell is simply telling the enemy, ‘Come on, hit here! ’

Just like the current situation, the location was easily discovered by the reconnaissance drone.

Two other mortars were also exposed.

Amber's comment on this was: "Unbelievable."

The reconnaissance drone flew around the entire village, and under the comprehensive reconnaissance of optical and infrared modes, it took pictures of the attacking imperial troops.

In addition to these orbital paratroopers and two Holy Spirits launching attacks from the front.

In other directions of the village, squad-level imperial troops also established ambush positions.

Their mission is to kill the defenders in the village when they cannot hold out and break through.

Surrounding three ques and one is a very classic but equally classic tactic.

"How is it? Can I fight?"

Although he said that he did not want to interfere in the command of the ground battle.

But Major Randall still looked over curiously at this time, wanting to see how Amber planned to command.

"Well, 52 imperial light infantry, two 'Holy Spirit' multi-legged tanks, and two 120-meter mortars have been discovered so far."

As Amber spoke, he marked these targets on the tactical map.

Especially the two Holy Spirits that pose a greater threat to the mobile infantry. Amber generously rewarded them with two purple marks.

In a battle, purple markers represent 'highest threat units'.

"The number of enemies is actually not that large. If the friendly forces in the village cooperate, we might be able to stage a counter-ambush battle to annihilate all the enemies."

"Oh. You are so loud."

Amber ignored the idle naval lieutenant commander. He turned his head and looked at the communications soldier beside him:
  "How about it? Can you contact the village defender directly?"

"No sir, we can only receive their distress signal. The shortwave communication must have been interfered by the imperial offensive force."

Amber was not surprised when she heard the signal soldier's answer.

It is naturally impossible for the Imperial Army to launch an attack without electronic interference.

However, the reconnaissance drone flew around and found no electronic warfare vehicles on the other side.

Amber estimated that the electronic interference of the imperial troops was probably caused by the Holy Spirit on the offensive line.

This light multi-legged chariot is originally a multi-functional unit.

In addition to weapons and equipment, it is also equipped with a low-power electronic warfare module, which is sufficient to support infantry attacks.

But Amber was not worried at all. After all, his fleet had a professional ultra-short wave detection and jamming vehicle.

The above-mentioned vehicle-mounted high-power electronic warfare module can hack the 'Holy Spirit' so hard that even mom can't recognize it.

While Amber was thinking, the convoy had already arrived at a woods 8 kilometers away from the village.

Amber finally found a hidden position on the terrain map. It was blocked by natural shelters and could prevent anyone from being discovered by the empire's individual reconnaissance.

So after coming up with the idea of ​​going to the village to support, Amber marked this location on the tactical map as the assembly area (AA).

And sent to other vehicles through data link.

The convoy will complete final combat preparations in this temporary assembly area before heading to the attack position (ATK) 1.5 kilometers away from the village.

If the terrain is complex, the attack distance can be shortened appropriately.

But the area where Amber is currently located is a large area of ​​farmland.

While the terrain is flat and convenient for infantry attacks, it also lacks natural bunkers, making it easy to expose targets.

(End of this chapter)