Infinite: Starting to Improve from Arasaka

"Using it to bypass the air defense network of European Britannia, we can airdrop behind enemy lines to launch a surprise attack... Even with decoy warheads, various theaters will cooperate with us to launch an offensive, scattering chaff and flares. This operational plan is indeed too radical."

Anna stepped forward, walked to the railing, and gazed at the new Knightmare— the Alexander Type 02 —mounted and secured inside the landing chamber of the third-stage rocket.

It was a weapon that she had painstakingly upgraded and improved.

"While the appearance remains unchanged, the program has been upgraded. The effect is quite good, thanks to Akito Hyuga's data, the basic performance has improved by at least 30%. At the same time, the transformation time has been shortened and the weaponry has been strengthened."

Anna gently placed her slender hand on Layla's shoulder.

"The Warsaw Research Institute has issued design data for a new weapon, and a portion has already been produced using a parts printer. It should be able to counter Britannia's new weapon to some extent, and should be of some help to you, Layla."

"Thank you, Anna."

A warm feeling welled up inside her, and Layla expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

Both Alexander and Chariot of Apollo utilize ElementPrinter technology from the Cleyman Group, giving the White Wolf City base a strong capability in producing, repairing, and developing mechs.

In this respect, although the name of the W-ZERO unit is taken from ZERO, who killed the governor of Britannia in District 11 and started a vigorous armed rebellion, in terms of legitimacy, fan fiction overshadows the original work, and it is not something that a makeshift group like the Black Knights can compete with for the time being.

Anna suddenly asked, "This is a suicide mission, Layla, will they obediently go into battle?"

"I think they will make a move."

After a moment's hesitation, Layla said.

"This is what you want, Layla, not the truth."

"That's true. But they know even better the consequences of leaving here. Once they are expelled or dismissed by the coalition forces, they will not be able to survive in Europe. Everything the EU government gave them just a moment ago, everything they own, will be lost in an instant."

Layla's eyes held a hidden sadness, which did not align with her sense of justice or the universal values of the EU that she was willing to believe in. But she knew clearly that she had to do it; mercy is not the way to govern.

The frontline combatants were almost wiped out once. The W-ZERO force, which has been rebuilt and expanded several times, is no longer a game of bargaining and playing house with a few acquaintances. It must establish its authority!

There's a way to lead a platoon, and a way to lead a regiment. With so many people, she simply didn't have time to talk to each one individually.

"And in order to maximize their fighting spirit, I will personally participate in the battle."

After the final inspection was completed, Layla resolutely said her goodbye and left.

Meanwhile, in the base's war situation conference hall.

Lieutenant Colonel Warwick is conducting final mobilization and publicizing the operational plan.

"... That's all. This Gamma Operation is to coordinate with the main force of the United European Army stationed in Warsaw to advance eastward to recover lost territory, consolidate General Pétain's Pétain in the Ukrainian war zone, and the main force of the troops stationed in Minsk in the Belarus theater will also move northward towards the 23D sector of the Eastern Front - Daugavpils in Latvia."

"Our W-ZERO unit's Wyvern Team's mission is to parachute into the rear of the Britannian Army in the 23D- Daugavpils war zone, launch a surprise attack, and then create chaos among the enemy forces before cooperating with the northward-moving Minsk Regiment to defeat the Order of Saint Michael stationed there."

"The Mosasaurus Azure Dragon Team will approach the Gulf of Riga in a deep-sea submarine formation, and take advantage of the enemy's troop movements to land in Area 23A - Riga, Latvia. They will then create an opening to rescue the besieged Riga corps, cut off the rear of the main Britannian Army in East Prussia, and rendezvous with the Wyvern Team."

"The Warsaw Eastern Front Command's intention is very clear: it would rather abandon northern, central, and eastern Belarus and prioritize clearing the salient."

Facing the completely silent crowd below, Vice Commander Warwick summarized it this way.

Most of the refugee soldiers from District 11 were mentally prepared for this, and they simply gave their lives, or remained indifferent, numb, or disdainful, but there was no outcry.

If your expectations are low enough, you'll encounter nothing but the ordinary.

After all, the W-ZERO unit had a precedent of being wiped out by 'Kamikaze Arno's' Suicide Attack team.

They all looked at the blue-haired youth at the head of the table, Akito Hyuga.

The other party was the sole survivor.

The European EU regular soldiers present were discussing among themselves, but they were elites who had volunteered to come here. Even if they looked down on the people from District 11 and had some spoiled soldier habits, they still had the spirit of daring to fight.

Apart from--

"Huh?! So, we're going to get on that thing and go to our deaths?"

"Airdropping into the very center of the enemy lines, tsk, no wonder it's an operation designed for the District 11."

Led by Ryo Sayama Yukiya Naruse, these troublemakers, who were forcibly conscripted from Paris prisons and juvenile detention centers and were essentially "garbage collectors," laughed and made a ruckus.

Needless to say, they were assigned to the Wyvern Team.

Compared to the Azure Dragon Team's late entry, initiation of the attack, and use of new weapons to airdrop into the enemy ranks, the Wyvern Team, which is likely to encounter the main Britannian Army forces such as the Order of Saint Michael, is undoubtedly in greater danger.

Don't be so pessimistic.

Deputy Commander Warwick was very magnanimous; he waved his hand to stop the Special Service soldiers from taking action.

There's no need to argue with a dead person.

They've essentially sacrificed themselves for the EU; consider this a small token of appreciation and support before they set off.

"Once you rendezvous with the main force of any attacking EU Antimatter Legion, the W-ZERO unit's mission will be over, and you will be able to return safely."

"Break through the encirclement of enemies from all sides?"

"If they were still alive."

Ryo Sayama and Yukiya Naruse sang in harmony.

Warwick shrugged. "The young people of old Japan really have a pessimistic mindset. You know, since it's war, you can't guarantee 100% survival. Didn't you do things that would get you executed? Are you afraid of that? Let's just leave it at that—"

There was no intention to offer further explanation.

Before she could finish speaking, the door opened and Layla stepped in.

"Commander Marukal"

"Yes. You've worked hard, Lieutenant Colonel."

Nodding, Layla stepped onto the stage, her incredibly clear eyes fixed on the crowd. "Now that Vice Commander Warwick has finished his introduction, to make a long story short, I declare the operation commence."

"Wyvern Team, this is your last night before the operation. Get some rest. Azure Dragon Team, depart immediately. Destination is confidential. You have half an hour to prepare. Meeting adjourned!"

Operation Gamma officially begins at this moment.

The next day.

Peterhof Palace is surrounded by lush gardens.

Ghanaku.

The fully-equipped Excalibur is ready to go.

Vera sat in front of the control panel that projected tactical information and a battle map, looked up at the emails sent back by the Arthas-Lorraine branch of the Imperial Foreign Intelligence Bureau, and grinned, revealing a slightly manic smile.

"Wyvern Team, Azure Dragon Team, although they are quite different from what I remembered, you still chose to take action yourself. Good, saves me from having to launch a blitzkrieg against Germany."

The prey has been caught.

The original text doesn't mention any parameters about Chariot of Apollo; they can only be estimated.

Based on this, a standard Alexander aircraft has a height of 4.39 meters and a weight of 6.73 tons.

The original story describes a large rocket carrying four landing capsules, each carrying five mechs, totaling twenty mechs and weighing 134.6 tons. This doesn't even include other ordnance. In terms of carrying capacity, it is significantly stronger than the Saturn V super heavy launch vehicle used by the US for the Apollo moon landing program (capable of carrying 118 tons to low Earth orbit).

Then we'll modify the parameters of the Saturn V satellite.

The Azure Dragon Team was not in the original work; it was added based on the logic of expansion and the deduction of the current situation.

196

Chapter 196 A Thousand Miles of Delivery—

The skies of Europe are always tranquil and peaceful on late summer and early autumn nights. The lights, like clusters of fluorescent liquid, adorn the backdrop of mountains and rivers, echoing the twinkling stars in the sky.

Suddenly, a deafening rumble—!

Thunderous booms echoed across the sky, approaching from afar and rising in altitude. The molecules of the medium gas in the atmosphere began to vibrate slightly, imperceptible to the naked eye. It was the roar of multiple flying objects moving at high speed, breaking the sound barrier.

The pink light grew brighter and brighter.

There were five of them, diamond-shaped shockwaves intertwined with rocket exhaust flames, piercing the sky at an astonishing speed, and the originally dim and vast night sky was suddenly filled with a pink halo.

The color is produced when Sakura Dite fuel is fully burned.

Five large rockets roared as they hurtled towards their predetermined low Earth orbit.

The yellow, white, and blue paint scheme, along with the W-ZERO unit's emblem, tells their story and mission: "Chariot of Apollo," the Wyvern Team tasked with an airborne surprise attack, with their destination: the Eastern Front, "Sector 23D" —Daugavpils, Latvia.

As the altitude continued to increase, the atmosphere became thinner, and the bright, dazzling rocket exhaust became visibly more and more diffused.

Until the local night sky, which was originally dyed cherry blossom pink, gradually turned into a starry sky with twinkling stars.

Sitting in the payload bay of the Apollo-001 rocket, in the No. 1 landing bay, inside the cockpit of the [Alexander 02 Commander Type] KMF mech, Layla, dressed in the special anti-G suit of the W-ZERO unit pilots, was not in the mood to appreciate the rare and magnificent scenery at first glance.

The uncomfortable ascent phase is over, and the next operational phase is of utmost importance.

If the course is deviated from or a mistake is made, not only will the success or failure of the mission be uncertain, but the mission may also be lost midway, turning the crew into astronauts on the spot.

Anna, please!

Suppressing the discomfort of altitude sickness-like symptoms caused by the change in pressure, Layla took a deep breath, pressed her body against the seat, and silently placed her hands in front of the full, fertile, beautiful curves of her body, and prayed.

She believed in her best friend's abilities and sense of responsibility.

The Chariot of Apollo underwent thorough inspections and multiple simulated launches, and no defects were detected. Everything is fine...

Her job was to stabilize the morale of the hundred-strong Wyvern Team and ensure that the rocket operated stably according to the predetermined parameters, following the calculations and plans of the technical officers at the White Wolf City base.

Didi.

"The first engine completed combustion in three minutes."

"The first stage of the rocket has separated, and separation is complete."

"The second engine is on."

Including Layla, the entire Wyvern Team maintained smooth communication with the White Wolf City headquarters, and the operations were carried out in an orderly manner.

[Control system and flight circuits are normal.]

[Flight trajectory normal.]

Altitude: 255 km.

Speed: 5.6 km/s.

"[Chariot of Apollo] Second engine complete."

"Commander Marukal, the Wyvern Team has successfully entered its designated orbit and is flying normally under inertial conditions."

Finally, Layla heard the excited report from the communications officer and breathed a sigh of relief.

She then activated the Wyvern Team's encrypted communication channel, "All personnel, report the situation."

"Hyuga Team, no issues reported."

The first to respond was naturally Layla's ace and close friend, Akito Hyuga.

"Igor Luren team, no abnormalities."

"Louis team, no abnormalities."

That's perfect. The intensive simulation training was worthwhile. Layla nodded in satisfaction.

She then pressed the control lever button, activating the human-machine interface of the KMF mech.

The footage from the arrow-mounted camera of "Chariot of Apollo" was then distributed to all soldiers of the Wyvern Team.

"In order to better lull the European Britannia, the 'Chariot of Apollo' carried by our Wyvern Team did not launch directly to the eastern front. Instead, it first flew south, through Italy and the Mediterranean, disguised as a move towards the Central and Southern African battlefield. After entering low Earth orbit, it used inertial flight to adjust its orientation and then carried out a surprise airborne attack."

Layla then gave a brief and concise explanation of the details of Operation Gamma.

It wasn't that no operations staff hadn't suggested plans to airdrop into Saint Petersburg, launch a surprise attack on Caesar's Grand Palace, and behead Vera, the Third Princess of Britannia; but without exception, they were all rejected by General Smilas and Layla.

This isn't how you send someone's head over a thousand miles.

A few, dozens, or even hundreds of KMF mechs dare to attack Vera's Imperial Princess Royal Guard Legion?