Pacific Rim: The Weight of Taishan
Chapter 30

Defensive Type

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Although its size and build didn't match the Stegosaurus on Earth, it was undeniably an enlarged version of it.

Uh, Stegosaurus Plus…

But it showed no attachment to its homeland, nor friendliness to its neighbors.

It was as if it had no memory of Earth at all.

Upon seeing the "Stegosaurus," Dr. Herman's body went weak. Fortunately, Commander Mao Shucheng supported him, preventing a fall.

Dr. Herman's right hand trembled non-stop. Outsiders might have thought he was scared, but that wasn't the case.

It was merely localized muscle spasms caused by being overly "excited."

However, this was not the excitement of joy.

Dr. Herman's face was bitter, his lips quivering as if he were trying to find words, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Our hypothesis was correct! The Kaiju are being controlled! And they haven't just targeted us recently!"

"They've had their sights set on Earth for a long time, coming here as early as the Cretaceous period. The 'Stegosaurus' is the best example! They have dinosaur cell genetic data!"

"But perhaps the climate and environment of Earth at that time were unsuitable for them, so they abandoned this place."

"However, due to humanity's recent rampant environmental destruction, they may have accidentally transformed the environment into something they desire."

"So, they've returned!"

Hearing Dr. Herman's explanation, everyone present fell silent.

Only General Jonathan, his adjutant Wright, and a few soldiers busy at the consoles remained in the PPDC Headquarters Command Center, ensuring no information would leak.

Commander Mao Shucheng had already been aware of this hypothesis when Dr. Herman arrived.

After all, the Z-faction's Jaeger Combat Department shared the same resolve as Jonathan in their determined fight against the Kaiju.

Jonathan trusted the Z-faction's Jaeger Combat Department completely.

Now, perhaps it could no longer be called a hypothesis; it had become reality.

This cast a thick shadow over everyone's hearts.

Known enemies, the Kaiju, were not terrifying; it was merely a matter of what price to pay to annihilate them.

Unknown enemies were the most terrifying; you had no idea what their capabilities were.

Whether their strength was something humanity could match.

Xiao Shou did not yet realize the severity of this crisis.

In his eyes, it was simply a matter of meeting force with force, blocking the water with earth.

Only later would he come to understand the power of "them."

"Due to its Kaiju appearance, it is now named 'Stegosaurus' and will be stored in the PPDC archives."

"Yes, General!"

"Lieutenant Colonel Davis, attack the 'Stegosaurus' and intercept it here. Do not let it advance further!"

"Understood, General!"

Jonathan reacted swiftly, calming himself to issue commands.

Regardless of what that so-called mastermind was, that was a problem for later.

Right now, there was this major threat!

The "Stegosaurus" was only a little over a hundred nautical miles from San Francisco.

Converted to land units, that was just over 180 kilometers.

San Francisco must not fall again!

The government absolutely would not allow it.

Especially since the PPDC headquarters was located here, bearing the crucial responsibility of commanding the entire Pan-Pacific Defense Line war zone.

If this place were destroyed again, the Jaeger Program would become a joke!

Upon receiving the General's attack order, Lieutenant Colonel Davis's fighter squadron sprang into action.

They were filled with rage towards the "Stegosaurus," as two of their comrades, with whom they had shared life and death, had just perished.

Anger directly overcame their fear of the colossal beast.

They unleashed a barrage of attacks on the "Stegosaurus."

The once invincible 20mm M61A2 Vulcan six-barreled rotary cannons had no effect on the "Stegosaurus."

It was like just hearing a pop; they couldn't even budge the bony spikes on the "Stegosaurus'" back.

Furthermore, due to the problem of the "Stegosaurus'" small head, it was difficult to aim at it.

"Directly attack with AM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles!"

Seeing the lack of progress, Lieutenant Colonel Davis directly ordered the fighters to use air-to-air missiles.

That was the highest output weapon for a single fighter jet, with each jet only carrying two missiles.

Instantly, nearly forty missiles shot out, filling half the sky with the smoky trails of their flight.

The missiles struck the Stegosaurus, causing violent explosions. Nearly forty missiles directly enveloped its entire body.

Its current condition was unclear.

Even General Jonathan, stationed at the headquarters command center, was sweating.

He didn't expect this kind of attack to directly destroy the Stegosaurus, but it would be good if it could inflict some damage or reveal its weaknesses.

Smoke and dust covered the entire sea area, and the Stegosaurus remained motionless.

However, Lieutenant Colonel Davis on-site wouldn't believe it would be destroyed so easily.

He ordered the fighter jets to scatter and surround the Stegosaurus, waiting to strike again once the smoke cleared.

However, they had underestimated the Stegosaurus once again.

Its arrow-like tail attacked again, emerging from the smoke, leaving no time for anyone to react.

The three fighter jets surrounding it from behind were swept away and crashed by its tail.

"Oh, shut!"

It walked out of the smoke.

There wasn't a single trace of an attack on its body.

Nearly forty Sidewinder missiles had left no mark on it.

It continued to roar from its mouth, as if mocking them.

"Classify the Stegosaurus as a defensive Kaiju. Inform Jacob and Hans of its characteristics!"

"Yes, General."

General Jonathan analyzed calmly. Although the casualties among the fighter jet team were heavy and painful, it had at least gathered some intelligence for the Wanderer.

Don't rush, the battle has just begun!

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