East Peak Military Academy, Principal's Office.
Seeing that the door was open, Nie Chang knocked lightly and then walked in carrying his electronic tactical tablet.
Lin Yi was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, his gaze seemingly fixed on the distant north.
" Principal, the General Staff's preliminary operational plan for ' Dawn Operation ' has been submitted."
Nie Chang placed the tactics board on his desk, his tone serious.
Lin Yi turned around, walked to the table, and lightly tapped the tactical board with his finger. A clear holographic combat map immediately unfolded above the table.
In the center of the map, the deep red area representing the capital's giant lair beats like a ferocious heart.
Scattered around it is a slightly smaller red area representing a large nest, three orange areas representing Medium Nest surrounded by " Cage Tactics " green halos, and numerous small and Miniature Nest dots also surrounded by green halos.
"Tell me, what plan has the General Staff put forward?" Lin Yi asked calmly, his gaze sweeping over the map.
Nie Chang stepped forward, pointed at the map with his finger, and explained in detail:
" Principal, after joint simulations and assessments by various departments of the General Staff, they believe that the traditional approach of concentrating main forces to directly penetrate the core of the giant nest and then establishing a defensive Source Energy Neutralization is potentially too risky and relatively inefficient."
He first pointed out the drawbacks of the traditional approach, then indicated the location of the large lair:
"You see, the giant nest in the capital is not an isolated entity."
"This large nest surrounding it, along with three Medium Nest further out, has already formed a coordinated defensive posture with the main nest during the previous expansion. Although the Small Nest have been effectively limited by our ' Cage ' tactics and cannot pose a large-scale threat for the time being, the number and quality of the Abyssal Beast inside this large nest are still enough to cause sufficient trouble for the forces directly attacking the main nest at critical moments."
More importantly
Nie Chang zoomed in on the map to the core of the giant nest. "Once we begin Source Energy Neutralization, it will inevitably trigger a fierce counterattack from all its internal and surrounding related nests. At that time, our army will face a pincer attack from both inside the nest and from reinforcements from large external nests. The battlefield situation will be extremely chaotic and passive. Even with you in command to kill the Star Core level, the remaining high-level Abyssal Beast may still cause considerable casualties."
Lin Yi nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
This is exactly what he wanted to see.
The General Staff no longer only considered how to overcome difficulties, but began to think about how to achieve the greatest victory with the least cost, based on the overall situation and the enemy's situation.
Then, Nie Chang's finger moved toward the large nest.
"Therefore, the core tactic suggested by the General Staff is: lure the enemy out of their hole and use defense as a substitute for offense."
The specific steps are divided into four parts:
"The first step is to clear the outer perimeter. Concentrate superior forces and, with overwhelming force, completely eliminate all the Abyssal Beast within this large lair, bringing it entirely under our control."
"The second step is to construct Iron Wall. On the cleared site of the large lair and surrounding advantageous terrain, rapidly build a robust, multi-layered, three-dimensional defensive position. Deploy heavy firepower, energy-based base station weapons, and various energy-based defensive arrays, transforming this place into a super fortress targeting the main lair."
"The third step is to lure them out. After the Iron Wall Defense Line are secured, we will begin Source Energy Neutralization the vortex of this large lair, which is now under our control, to attract the Abyssal Beast of the giant lair to our aid."
"The fourth step is to defend instead of attacking. Once the energy fluctuations from the large nests are detected, the capital's giant nest will inevitably send out a large number of Abyssal Beast, or even its own Star Core level leaders, to its aid. At that time, our army will use complete fortifications and pre-set firepower to meet the wave-like beast tides that have been drawn in at the selected battlefield."
"This is far more advantageous than us storming into their lair, building fortifications in a complex environment, and facing attacks from all sides."
Nie Chang paused, then added, " The General Staff has also considered other options, such as simultaneously neutralizing all the small and Small Nest that are Cage, in order to disperse the nests' forces."
"However, after careful consideration, such tactical operations are too cumbersome, difficult to coordinate, and prone to causing the flow of Abyssal Beast to become uncontrollable, and even potentially leading to Star Core level units leaving the main battlefield. Overall, the current 'large nest ambush' plan has controllable risks, clear benefits, and makes it easier for you to lock onto and eliminate any enemy Star Core level units that may appear."
Lin Yi listened quietly, his gaze never leaving the holographic map.
He could see the shift in thinking reflected in the General Staff's approach to this plan.
Instead of pursuing a swift decapitation strike, they cleverly utilize the territorial restrictions and support patterns of the Abyssal Beast to firmly grasp the initiative, transforming the most brutal assault into a defensive annihilation campaign more advantageous to their side.
Lin Yi felt quite gratified.
This mindset is precisely the quality that will be essential when stepping into the interstellar battlefield and facing various unknown enemies and complex environments in the future.
Do not act rashly; instead, make good use of the rules and the situation, and use your strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses.
"Very good," Lin Yi praised. "Execute according to the General Staff's plan. Tell Zhou Donglai that the details can be further optimized, but the overall direction remains unchanged. What we want is not only a victory, but also to demonstrate the might and spirit of our Blue Star Allied Forces at the lowest possible cost."
"Yes, Principal."
Nie Chang's spirits lifted, and he immediately accepted the order.
He knew that Lin Yi had approved the plan, which meant that " Dawn Operation " was about to enter the substantive preparation stage.
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With the tactical plan finalized, the massive war machine began to operate with unprecedented efficiency.
As a neural network connecting all combat units, the Merit System also simultaneously releases a dense array of specific combat missions of varying levels.
[Combat Mission Issued]
Task Category: Engineering Construction (Medium Merit/Low Risk)
Task ID: GX-001-A01 ~ A2000
Mission Requirements: Proficient in operating energy-powered engineering machinery. Responsible for constructing defensive fortifications, laying energy lines, and deploying fixed firing positions and energy-powered weapon bases within designated areas.
Task Reward: 5,000 - 20,000 merit points will be awarded based on the amount of work completed and the quality of the work.
Mission Category: Supply Transport and Escort (Medium Merit/Low Risk)
Task ID: GX-001-B01 ~ B150
Mission Requirements: Possess experience in long-distance maneuvering and skilled escort. Responsible for safely transporting Frontline needed building materials, crystals, weapons, and equipment to designated assembly points or directly to construction areas.
Mission Rewards: 8,000 - 25,000 merit points will be awarded based on the amount of cargo transported, the distance covered, and the severity of the enemy encounter.
Mission Category: Frontline Reconnaissance and Area Clearance (Medium-High Merit/Medium-High Risk)
Task ID: GX-001-C01 ~ C10000
Mission Requirements: Squad combat mode preferred. Responsible for following the main force and clearing out Abyssal Beast units or small groups of wandering beasts in the flank areas.
Task rewards: Real-time settlement based on the level and number of Abyssal Beast killed; basic task reward is 15,000 merit points.
At their temporary base in Helu City, the " Mountain Cat " squad huddled together, nervously scrolling through their merit list.
"Engineering construction. We're not good at that, pass." Old Cat quickly filtered.
"Transporting supplies isn't particularly risky, but the rewards are relatively modest," the Monkey analyzed.
"Look at this! C-07 Area Alert and Clearance Mission!" Big Bear shouted, pointing to a mission message. "Requires Stardust level squad to clear an abandoned industrial area on the northeast side, confirming the presence of elite-level ' Corrosive Giant Lizard ' and a large number of low-level Abyssal Beast!"
Nightingale glanced at the mission requirements and rewards, her eyes brightening slightly. "This mission suits us. The area is relatively isolated, perfect for a small team, and the merit rewards are generous."
"That's it!" Old Cat accepted the mission without hesitation. "Check your equipment immediately, replenish your ammunition and Source Energy Crystal, and depart for the Frontline assembly point in one hour!"
Inside the East Peak Military Academy, Chen Yu and Zhou Yuxuan also received their assigned tasks.
Chen Yu's mission order came directly from the General Staff and was of a higher level: [GX-001-D011: Special Forces Assault. Coordinate with the main force to participate in the clearing operation of the Core Zone a large lair, focusing on eliminating stubborn elite units and small leaders. Requirements: High-intensity sustained combat and rapid advance capabilities. Mission rewards: Real-time settlement based on the level and number of Abyssal Beast killed; basic mission reward 100,000 merit points.]
"Finally, something challenging."
Chen Yu rubbed his hands together, eager to begin maintaining his brand-new battle sword that had just been replaced.
Zhou Yuxuan's mission leans more towards tactical command and support: [GX-001-E031: Tactical Coordination and Information Support. Proceed to the forward command node to assist the command in battlefield information analysis, tactical simulations, and coordinating the operations of various squads. Requirements: Proficient in tactical planning and source energy battlefield data analysis. Mission Reward: Calculated based on Xuanji's comprehensive evaluation; basic mission reward is 100,000 merit points.]
He smiled and immediately began organizing the relevant data models and tactical plans.
International martial arts practitioners who came from afar also received corresponding missions based on their own characteristics and strengths.
Elizabeth's English team, with its well-balanced strength and excellent discipline, was assigned to [GX-001-C075: Flanking Barrier. Responsible for the guard and counter-infiltration mission in a hilly area on the left flank, dealing with possible attacks from agile Abyssal Beast. Mission reward: calculated in real-time based on the level and number of Abyssal Beast killed; basic mission reward 250,000 merit points.]
"The hilly terrain is ideal for Kevin's sniping and Lily's archery." Elizabeth quickly made the deployment. "Everyone, check your communication equipment and familiarize yourselves with the mission area map."
Andre's America team, due to its mixed equipment and aggressive style, was assigned the mission [GX-001-F0312: Mobile Strike. As part of the reserve force, ready to support areas under heavy pressure on the defensive line or carry out short-range counter-attack missions. Mission reward: calculated based on Xuanji's overall evaluation, with a basic mission reward of 250,000 merit points.]
"Haha, free movement, just what I wanted!" Andre shouted excitedly to his team. "Guys, get your best gear ready! Let's show our Xia Country friends what we're made of!"
Throughout the entire Blue Star Community, countless teams like " Mountain Cat " and countless powerful individuals like Chen Yu, Elizabeth, Andre all took on their respective missions at the same time, based on their own roles.
The Merit System's task list is as numerous as the stars, breaking down grand strategic intentions into countless specific, actionable goals.
From the long lines of supplies continuously transported from the rear to the Frontline lines, to the small teams from various countries undergoing final checks and pledging ceremonies at various assembly points, a force blending steely will and the brilliance of primal energy is converging on the final battlefield in the north with unprecedented precision and efficiency.