Deep Strike and Z Plus Hummingbird Sortie

Li Xiucheng sat in the cockpit. Originally, he had needed an additional pilot to operate the radar, but ALICE's software had been upgraded and could take over the radar operator's duties.

ALICE accompanied Li Xiucheng into battle in a humanoid physical body.

Li Xiucheng tapped at the keyboard to check the unit's condition, while the logistics personnel performed the final inspection on Deep Strike.

Deep Strike's massive frame could only undergo maintenance beside the warship. Inside the Rebel MS Carrier's hangar, twenty-four Z Plus Hummingbirds were likewise receiving their final servicing.

As Li Xiucheng checked the unit's condition, he listened to the reports and examined the current battlefield situation on the screen.

"Looks like the commander of the Slaughter Royal Knights has been out for quite some time. Seems he's taken out quite a few of our comrades. His Mobile Armor mainly fights at close to medium range, while his subordinates handle long-range combat."

ALICE then said to Li Xiucheng, "Master, I have formulated several countermeasures against the Slaughter Royal Knights commander's combat style and tactics. Master may review them."

After reviewing ALICE's proposed countermeasures, Li Xiucheng chose one of them, then issued the operational orders to the Shadow Mad Dog Squad, including the units fighting on the front lines.

"Commander, inspections are complete. You may sortie."

"What about the twenty-four Hummingbirds?"

"Commander, they are ready to sortie at any time."

"Good. All Hummingbirds, move out with me."

Deep Strike activated its thrusters and launched. The twenty-four Hummingbirds followed one after another, flying on either side of Deep Strike in Fighter Mode and forming a crane-spreads-its-wings formation.

Wenselas suddenly noticed that the enemy's tactics had changed. They no longer fought head-on, instead using hit-and-run maneuvers, luring enemies into traps, or ganging up on a single target with several units.

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