TK043 Space Fortress, Jiangyuan High-speed Destroyer docked steadily at the airport berth.
On its right side, Jiangyang of the same ship type has opened its landing hatch.
Behind the two destroyers, there was also a scarred Light Frigate——Gray Fish.
This battleship, which originally belonged to the Star Pirates, was the trophy of the emergency rescue mission of the two ships Jiangyuan and Jiangyang!
Although for the huge Holy Light Empire or even Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, such a retired frigate with an outdated model has no use value, and it will cost money to send it for dismantling.
But the significance of seizing it is that by analyzing the equipment and data on the Star Pirate Warship, we can follow the clues to catch the big fish, or to find the parties involved in this star thief.
But Wang Chen, who returned to the base with his comrades, clearly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the base.
It seemed like something big had just happened.
But it turned out that Wang Chen had no illusions, and he got the news at night.
It turns out that in addition to the two ships Jiangyuan and Jiangyang, Seventh Rapid Response Fleet also sent more warships to fight the fire, because many routes under the jurisdiction of TK043 were attacked by star pirates, and many merchant ships were hijacked.
In other words, the same situation happened multiple times at about the same time!
Seventh Rapid Response Fleet had to divert most of its power to leave the port, causing TK043 Space Fortress to become empty inside.
As a result, a large-scale explosion occurred in TK043 Space Fortress's Star Prison. A group of serious criminals escaped from prison, and there were a large number of guard casualties!
At this point, anyone can see that Seventh Rapid Response Fleet fell into the enemy's plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain.
As for the identities and origins of these serious criminals, Wang Chen's authority level is not high, so his knowledge is very limited.
Just know that these prisoners matter.
And their escape was undoubtedly a heavy slap on Seventh Rapid Response Fleet's face.
It is said that the fleet's senior officials were furious and had sent forces to hunt down the escaped prisoners.
It's just that Star Sea is so vast that it's obviously not an easy task to catch the person back.
It is estimated that Imperial Army will also be held responsible.
All in all it was a mess.
But these things have nothing to do with Wang Chen. No matter how disturbed the outside world is, without receiving new tasks, he stays in the base to train and study, and his life is very regular.
A week later, Wang Chen received his own award.
Since its establishment, Holy Light Empire has always attached great importance to military merit, so within the system of the Imperial Army, status improvement can be very fast, even like riding a rocket.
The premise is that you have enough military exploits to match the reward.
In the rescue operation of Changtai-class, Wang Chen had two major contributions.
First, he boarded the Gray Fish, captured the Star Pirate Warship, and killed a large number of enemies.
In fact, he infiltrated Changtai Merchant Ship, turned the tide at a critical moment, and ensured the successful completion of the rescue operation.
His military exploits rank first among all his colleagues!
Therefore, in view of Wang Chen's achievements, Imperial Military Department made an exceptional promotion after inspection and verification.
Wang Chen's military rank was directly promoted from staff sergeant to captain, which is equivalent to taking a big step!
Upgrade three levels in a row.
Although such a promotion is far from unprecedented, let alone unprecedented, it is still an extremely dazzling honor.
Not only that, Wang Chen also received a Iron Dragon Badge.
This badge represents another identity.
Imperial Dragon Rider!
This is the honor that belongs to the pilot.
Wang Chen's original identity is the ranger in Black Flag Squad, a role of a free ranger.
Now go one step further.
Imperial Dragon Rider is the elite among the elite pilots, and his position in the fleet is very special and extremely important.
Dragon Rider's tasks on the battlefield include but are not limited to sniping enemy leaders and elite pilots, Boarding and Capturing Flags charging into battle, and protecting one's own commanders and warships, etc.
Wang Chen, who became Dragon Rider, is no longer affiliated with Black Flag Squad, but directly affiliated with Seventh Rapid Response Fleet General Staff Headquarters!
Although he will still have to fight with the fleet in the future, he will have a high degree of freedom and autonomy in the execution of tasks, and can even ask the battleship and Mecha Team to cooperate with his actions.
The right to speak is as high as that of the captain of a small or medium-sized battleship!
In addition, Wang Chen's salary and benefits have also been significantly increased.
Of course, all power and interests require fighting for his life.
In the base camp of Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, representatives from the Imperial Military Department and fleet commanders held a simple yet grand promotion and reward ceremony for Wang Chen.
"Well done!"
The representative of the Imperial Military Department was a gray-haired major general. He personally hung Iron Dragon Badge for Wang Chen, then patted Wang Chen on the shoulder and said, "Young man, your name has already appeared on His Majesty the Emperor's imperial record."
The eyes of the people around Wang Chen instantly became extremely hot.
Although the promotion from sergeant to captain took place in a helicopter, it was not an exaggeration.
The Ranger becomes Dragon Knight, which is nothing more than a change of identity. He is still a pilot fighting on the front line.
But Wang Chen's name appeared on the emperor's imperial records, which meant that he had entered the attention of the highest level of the empire - his rise to greatness was just around the corner!
You must know that Wang Chen is a citizen of the empire. According to the current momentum, if he makes some commendable contributions, the knighthood will be a certainty.
Stepping from a citizen into the ranks of aristocrats is called changing your destiny!
"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"
Wang Chen's answer is definitely the most standardized template, the impeccable one.
"Very good."
The major general of the military department chuckled and said, "Captain Wang Chen, now there is another task that requires your cooperation."
After the promotion ceremony, the representative of the Imperial Military Department brought Wang Chen to a conference room in the base and introduced him to several men and women with special temperaments.
"This is Professor Chen, this is Researcher Li..."
There were a total of five people on the other side, and three of them actually wore glasses for myopia - you must know that myopia correction surgery had been perfected hundreds of years ago.
Their identities are equally special, they are from Holy Light Research Institute!
Holy Light Research Institute can bear the name of the empire, and there is no doubt about its high level. In fact, among its original founders, there is Founding Great Ancestor of the empire. Its importance can be imagined.
But unlike Supreme Academy of Sciences, Holy Light Research Institute has never been well-known among the people. It has never recruited people from the outside, and it has never appeared in any scientific awards.
So it is extremely mysterious.
However, Wang Chen knows that since the establishment of the Holy Light Empire, Holy Light Research Institute has made great contributions to the Star Sea's expansion of the empire. Countless scientific and technological achievements from researchers have also profoundly changed the entire human society.
It's just that it has always been hidden behind the scenes, silently promoting the development of the world!