Where there were people, there was conflict.
Some minor positions might look insignificant.
But at critical moments, they could ruin everything!
Li Chen did not want the Star-Level Shelter to become a cesspool of chaos.
"Yes," Management replied at once.
Li Chen fell into deep thought.
Androids were loyal.
But they had one fatal flaw.
They lacked many human emotions.
Just like Management, they had no way to empathize with others.
This might not be obvious in other positions.
But in a management role, understanding people's hearts was essential!
They could not possibly carry out every rule and regulation exactly as it was written.
With that thought, Li Chen immediately asked Noah.
"Is there any way to improve this situation?"
"Reporting to the Commander, androids can learn. After conducting deep learning research on human behavior, they can replicate emotions exactly."
Noah answered immediately.
Li Chen nodded in understanding.
"Arrange for the Management Team to study. Make sure they learn it properly!"
"Yes!"
Over the next few days.
The Resident Combat Team completed its second phase of training.
They once again went out to carry out missions to gather raw materials.
There was no helping it.
More Tier 2 Zombies had appeared outside.
The Resident Combat Team's combat strength was relatively weak, so they could only stay inside Armored Cars.
They were incapable of carrying out hunting missions.
Only the Android Warriors could handle them.
Besides collection missions, some teams were also responsible for transporting supplies and receiving residents whose applications had been approved.
Now, throughout Donghai City.
Nearly every shelter was trading with the Star-Level Shelter.
Their weapons and equipment all depended on the Star-Level Shelter!
As a result, supply transport became much more frequent.
Li Chen was leisurely watching the brand-new Armored Cars one after another.
When Noah suddenly spoke.
"Reporting to the Commander, a Tier 2 Zombie Horde has been detected attacking from south of the Star-Level Shelter!"
"The Commander has two choices. First, seal the shelter gates and order all teams to return immediately, with no rewards. Second, take the initiative to attack. Any armed forces under the Star-Level Shelter that kill zombies will receive double Evolution Energy!"
"Successfully resisting the Zombie Tide will grant a gift pack!"
A Zombie Tide?
Li Chen frowned slightly. And it was a Tier 2 Zombie Tide.
Doctor Yang and the others had already calculated the zombies' rate of evolution.
By all logic, there should have been at least five more days.
Yet it had appeared now!
If it were any other shelter.
They would naturally shut their doors without hesitation.
What a joke. Those were Tier 2 Zombies!
Their speed, their strength.
Were simply beyond what ordinary people could match.
But the Star-Level Shelter was not an ordinary shelter, and Li Chen was no ordinary person.
A Tier 2 Zombie Horde?
Heh, wasn't it just here to deliver experience points?
The Star-Level Shelter now possessed Tier 3 Armored Cars and Elementary Fighter Jets.
As well as Electromagnetic Cannons.
Even the Android Warriors had all been upgraded to the peak of Tier 1!
In Li Chen's eyes, a Tier 2 Zombie Horde was practically free money.
Of course, talk was one thing.
Li Chen still had to make proper arrangements.
After all, the Star-Level Shelter still had a large number of noncombat personnel who needed to be properly placed.
"Pass the order. Have all combat units return immediately and prepare for battle."
"Have Xu Ruoxi, Doctor Yang, and Management all come to the Command Room for a meeting."
One order after another was issued.
Before long.
Everyone had gathered in the Command Room.
"Commander! Commander!"
As Li Chen stepped into the Conference Room, everyone stood up.
Li Chen nodded. "Sit down, everyone."
"I'll make this brief. Noah has detected a Tier 2 Zombie Tide approaching from the south of our shelter."
"It is expected to arrive in six hours."
A Zombie Tide?
Doctor Yang and Xu Ruoxi exchanged glances, surprise showing on their faces.
Neither of them had heard of such a term.
Only Management remained expressionless.
"Commander, what is a Zombie Tide? Is it simply zombies gathering together, or will there be some sort of change? What makes them gather?"
"Are their attacks purposeful?"
As expected of a researcher, Doctor Yang's questions were clear and logical.
He immediately asked the key questions.
Li Chen nodded slightly and activated the Holographic Screen, projecting the live footage onto it.
Then he explained.
"It is generally believed that Zombie Tides form because tidal forces cause the zombies to riot."
"But there is no concrete data to support this. It is merely speculation because it roughly coincides with the cycles of spring and neap tides."
"At such times, the zombies become exceptionally violent and bloodthirsty, while their attack power also increases."
"Zombie Tides generally choose the nearest human shelter as their target."
"During this period, even daytime will not affect their speed!"
As Li Chen explained.
The people in the Conference Room all widened their eyes.
Without even blinking, they stared at the densely packed zombie horde on the Holographic Screen.
Those inhuman faces.
A single glance was enough to make one's heart tremble with fear!
Xu Ruoxi swallowed and asked, "What should we do?"
Xu Ruoxi knew her own strength very well.
She could deal with a few Tier 2 Zombies.
But against such a massive number, she would be exhausted to death!
Not to mention the members of the Resident Combat Team.
Their current training progress had indeed made them far stronger than ordinary people.
But against Tier 2 Zombies, they would definitely suffer heavy casualties!
Li Chen immediately said, "First, everyone must understand one thing. Even if we seal ourselves inside, the Zombie Tide will continue surrounding the shelter and launching suicidal attacks."
"When that happens, the facilities above ground will inevitably be damaged!"
"Second, our Star-Level Shelter is fully capable of dealing with the Zombie Tide."
"Report on the base's current status."
As he spoke, Li Chen looked at Management.
"Yes!"
"We currently possess 100 Tier 3 Heavy Armored Vehicles and 60 Elementary Fighter Jets. Every member of the Combat Team has been equipped with an Electromagnetic Cannon!"
After half a month of production.
The number of Armored Cars and fighter jets had already fully met combat requirements.
As for ammunition, production capacity had long since exceeded demand.
After all, Li Chen had opened two production lines at once, continuously manufacturing bullets.
They had already piled up like mountains in the warehouse.
When Xu Ruoxi and Doctor Yang heard how abundant the shelter's armed supplies were.
They both breathed a sigh of relief!
The Armored Cars and fighter jets were the most important.
One could guarantee ground combat capability.
The other could guarantee aerial combat capability.
Both could play an enormous role!
Li Chen nodded and began issuing orders. "First, the Resident Combat Team led by Xu Ruoxi will use the Ground Turrets to provide crossfire cover. The shelter's Combat Team will confront the enemy head-on!"
"Second, immediately recall all shelter residents. The shelter gates will be closed shortly, and no one may enter or leave freely! Anyone who misses the deadline will be responsible for their own life or death."
"Third, post a Zombie Tide warning on the forum, reminding all shelters and survivors around the Star-Level Shelter to stay alert!"
"Fourth, suspend all exchange services. We will decide what to do after the Zombie Tide is over."
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