From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars

Chapter 40 Battle Preparation
  As the Imperial Army continues to attack the village where the friendly motorized infantry platoon is located.

So Amber must attack as soon as possible.

The early approach reconnaissance that was originally required can only be temporarily PASSed.

This also forced him to reluctantly use the intelligence returned by the reconnaissance drone to lay out his attack plan.

Amber got out of the communications relay car.

I saw that the mobile infantry had dismounted and were staying around their respective vehicles.

Some are checking weapons, ammunition, and remaining energy in exoskeletons.

Some are taking the time to stuff an energy bar into their mouths and drink some water.

A few others ran to a corner, lifted up the armor plates on their crotches, unbuttoned their pants, and started to 'release water'.

After all, once the attack starts, there will be no time to do these things.

Amber held her watch and gave these soldiers three minutes to rest.

When the three-minute countdown reached zero, he stepped forward and clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"It's time to eat, drink and pee." Amber said with a smile.

The surrounding soldiers also started to laugh stupidly.

But the next moment, Amber's tone changed.

"Now that everything is done, take your heart back and tighten your nerves!"

He took off his tactical visor and slowly scanned the crowd with his eyes.

The soldier who was targeted by him suddenly remembered the legend of the 'Terror Headhunter' and suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

"I know that many of you have become complacent after ambushing imperial troops twice."

"You feel that the imperial troops are much weaker than you think."

"But don't forget, you guys! The first time I saw you, a whole platoon of people was suppressed in the valley by less than 20 imperial soldiers. They couldn't even raise their heads!"

Amber's words hit the hearts of these soldiers like a heavy hammer.

The expressions on the faces of some soldiers who originally looked relaxed became a little unnatural when they recalled the hellish valley following his words.

"I don't mean to scold you!"

"I just want to tell you, never underestimate your enemies!"

"These imperial people who are fighting you come from a country that is more powerful than the Federation. They have been preparing for this war for a long time!"

"And you are just staying on this planet, wearing equipment and playing with the mob for more than ten years!"

Seeing the increasingly serious eyes of these mobile infantrymen, Amber paused and continued:
  "The first two battles are just appetizers to warm you up."

"The enemy we are about to attack has more than fifty infantry, two mortars and two multi-legged tanks!"

"From the next battle on, each battle will become more difficult, and many of you may fall."

"But I want you to remember who you are, you are a soldier."

"Soldier! Have some backbone!"

"As long as there is a breath left, the fight will never end."

"Now that I have taken over your command in that valley, I will not abandon you and escape alone."

"As long as you are willing to fight with me, I will do my best to take you to the end."

After saying the last words, Amber let out a sigh of relief.

In fact, he is not very good at mobilizing. In the past, there were dedicated people in the guild to do pre-war mobilization. He only needed to be responsible for the battle command.

But now, the situation is stronger than the people, and we have to shoulder the burden.

Thinking of this, Amber was glad that she had watched a certain war drama when she was a child, and there were many classic lines in it that she could use.

In this wave just now, he felt that he had at least learned 70% of the essence of 'Brother Yunfei'.     "Pah, pah, pah, pah!"

After a brief silence, the soldiers applauded in unison, and some young soldiers even had red eyes.

Seeing this scene, Amber was so angry that she rushed forward and slapped the helmet of the soldier at the front.

"It's a war! Why are you applauding!"

"Just understand the meaning!"

Looking at the soldiers who couldn't hold back their laughter, Amber finally couldn't hold back her laughter.

"Well, since you are all so energetic, I believe you are all well rested."

Amber put away her smile and returned to seriousness.

"Hurry up and get on the bus and get ready to go to the offensive position!"

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing the soldiers turn away and prepare to board the vehicle, Amber turned and looked to her side and rear.

The only two officers in the team who could stand - Major Randall and Lieutenant 'Margaret' - were standing here.

"There are really not enough manpower, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you two guys who are not familiar with land warfare to help."

Because the platoon leader and platoon sergeant of D platoon happened to be in the command vehicle that was destroyed by the imperial troops.

This means that the platoon headquarters of D platoon is gone.

Although Amber took over the command and temporarily acted as the platoon leader.

But there is still a lack of an experienced platoon sergeant to assist him in command. (Platoon sergeants are generally third-level sergeants, with service time requirements of 15-18 years)
  The attack that was about to start still required division of troops, so he could only ask these two 'officers' to help.

Amber has already sent Randall and Isabel the specific combat content and matters they need to be responsible for.

The two professional officers also knew that they were about to enter a battle, so they didn't say anything. They saluted Amber and then boarded their cars.

Amber now has a total of five 'Mongoose 4' wheeled armored vehicles.

Only three standard 40mm chain guns and 12mm coaxial machine guns can provide supporting firepower.

In terms of personnel, excluding the wounded and two officers, Randall and Isabel, there were a total of 34 soldiers.

Among them are five drivers, three gunners and commanders, three electronic warfare technicians, and one communications soldier.

These 12 people, unless the armored vehicle is about to explode, will always fight with the vehicle and will not get off.

Therefore, there are only 22 infantrymen who can actually dismount and fight.

Amber reorganized them into two 9-man motorized infantry squads and two direct fire groups using 120mm mortars.

In other words, there are only 18 people who can actually fight as mobile infantry.

Although they can obtain relatively strong electronic warfare support and completely excess fire support.

But the small number of infantry still made Amber feel quite awkward when formulating a battle plan.

Even if there is half an extra class, I can be more calm than now.

Unfortunately, Amber doesn't have the ability to conjure soldiers out of thin air.

I can only make do with it now.

Soon, the time came to 13:30 local time.

This time was also the 'H hour' set by Amber, two officers, and two mobile infantry squad leaders. (Same as 'D-Day', the moment when combat operations begin)

In addition to the ultra-short wave reconnaissance and interference vehicles and communication relay vehicles that stay in this hidden spot and prepare for electronic warfare.

The other three armored vehicles, which had already started, released their brakes one after another and drove out of the woods at a distance of 50 meters.

Under the control of the driver, a wedge formation was quickly formed and began to advance towards the attack area designated by Amber.

(End of this chapter)