February 6, CE71, around 20:00 standard time
After two days of high-speed advancement, Creuset Team, who came to perform the task of 'protecting Lacus·Klein', has arrived at the perimeter of the Debris Belt L5 side.
While on the march, new bad news came:
Silver Wind, who was supposed to leave Debris Belt and return to Plant this morning, failed to return and also lost contact with Plant. An accident may have occurred.
Under such circumstances, as the captain of Creuset Team, Law Lou Rau Le Creuset convened a meeting involving all major members of the Vesalius Nazca-class high-speed combat ship and Gamow Laurasia-class frigate, including:
The captain of Creuset Team, the white-clothed Law Lu Rau Le Creuset himself on Vesalius;
Vesalius's black captain, Frederick Adess;
The elites in red on Vesalius, Athrun, Yzak, Nicol, Dearka;
The black captain of Gamow, Zelman;
On Gamow, supplement the captain of the Ginn team, the red-clad elite Heine Westenfluss Westinflus who drives CGUE;
As well as Gamow, the test team leader of the early mass production model GuAIZ, and the red-clad elite Shiho Hahnenfuss Hanifs who drives the beam weapon experimental model GuAIZ.
"Are you saying that Vesalius and Gamow are searched separately?"
Faced with the occasionally shaky video communication, Captain Gamow confirmed Zelman, and Rau Le Creuset nodded firmly.
"Yes.
Since Silver Wind has lost contact, we must seize every second, otherwise it will be too late to regret it by then.
Fortunately, the two ships Vesalius and Gamow are currently fully loaded, so there should be no need to worry about combat effectiveness, right?"
Although Rau Le Creuset said this, based on the political correctness of saving Lacus·Klein, it is indeed difficult for anyone to refute;
However, as the "old man" who has followed Rau Le Creuset for the longest time, Captain Adess of Vesalius still has to fulfill the responsibility of risk warning.
"But Creuset Team is long, Gamow's supplement Ginn team is okay, the early mass production model GuAIZ team has not been fully tested yet;
Vesalius, the snatched 'G' has also just undergone emergency repairs. Creuset Team, the trial wire-controlled gun system equipped with your early mass production model GuAIZ has not even been able to be used well in the test;
In addition to 'Long Legs', the enemy is more likely to be 'Celestial Being' or a complete combat squadron of the Earth Alliance. In this case, is it really good to divide the troops?"
Regarding Captain Adess's concerns, Rau Le Creuset also responded patiently.
"Don't worry, Adess.
As long as our two ships maintain regular ultra-microwave communication, the distance between the northern and southern areas of the Junius Seven wreckage will only take 2-3 hours at most.
I believe that with the current ship-based mobile suits, this risk is completely acceptable, isn't it?"
Rau Le Creuset said this, and the faces under the mask scanned the red-clad elites on both sides of the video communication in turn.
On Vesalius's side, Athrun remained silent, Nicol nodded secretly, Dearka was indifferent, and Yzak had high morale.
"Ah, if I meet 'Purple Beetle' again this time, I will definitely show him some color!"
On Gamow's side, facing Rau Le Creuset's obvious enthusiasm, the two elites in red naturally responded in the affirmative.
"If I have the opportunity to play against 'Celestial Being', I'm also looking forward to it."
"Senior Heine Westenfluss, the order from this headquarters prohibits us from actively provoking 'Celestial Being'.
Of course, although the mass production of GuAIZ has been delayed due to the emergence of the 'G' series, the performance of the early mass production model GuAIZ is still much better than Ginn and CGUE.
And although it is too late to absorb the relevant technology of the 'G' series, it has been determined that the beam weapon experimental type GuAIZ weapon can cause damage to Phase Shift Armor very well, and there will be no problem even if it encounters Archangel."
Regarding Heine Westenfluss Westinflus's confident speech, Shiho Hahnenfuss Hanifs, who originally planned to simply remind him, couldn't help but say a few more words because he mentioned the test development work he loves;
So after reacting, he quickly apologized.
"Sorry, I was a little excited and said some unnecessary words. It's really rude."
"Hahaha, don't care, don't care.
I heard that Strike Gundam, even CGUE's APSV Armor-Piercing Rounds, can't hit it. If I encounter Archangel, I have to ask you, Shiho Hahnenfuss-chan."
Facing Shiho Hahnenfuss's apology, the more senior Heine Westenfluss didn't care and even made a little joke;
Although I am very grateful for the kindness of my senior, it is obvious that Shiho Hahnenfuss does not like Heine Westenfluss calling her that.
"Leave it to me, senior Heine Westenfluss.
Also, please don't add weird titles after my name!"
Seeing that the scene was slightly out of control, the four little masters on his side began to whisper. Rau Le Creuset coughed slightly, stopping the conversation that was not uncommon among ZAFT, but was indeed too free and casual.
"It seems like everyone is very confident, which is great.
Adess, Zelman, in this case you have no objections, right?"
"Yes!" & "Of course, Mr. Creuset Team, I was really rude just now."
In Zelman's firm response, Rau Le Creuset gently waved his hand to indicate to Adess not to worry.
"Then, I hereby issue an order as the captain of Creuset Team!"
"Yes!" (all members)
Facing all the attendees who stood at attention and saluted him, Rau Le Creuset issued the combat order.
"From the high-speed Vesalius to the L1 direction (north-northwest), search for Junius Seven debris close to the earth;
From Gamow to the L3 direction (east-northeast), search for Junius Seven debris near L5.
The first priority is to search for Ms. Lacus's Silver Wind;
If you encounter Earth Alliance 8th Fleet advance fleet or Archangel, you are allowed to launch an attack after confirming the whereabouts of Ms. Lacus;
If you encounter 'Celestial Being', please exercise restraint according to the headquarters' orders and try to contact Miss Lacus to confirm her whereabouts.
The above is the entire order, do you have any questions?"
After the previous discussion, Rau Le Creuset's order was naturally unquestioned;
So Rau Le Creuset also saluted all the participants and ended the meeting.
--Gamow up--
After Heine Westenfluss Westinflus and Shiho Hahnenfuss Hanifs saluted Captain Zelman who began to direct the crew members to execute orders, they left the bridge together and headed to the pilot waiting room, preparing to convey combat orders to the team members.
"Senior Heine Westenfluss, do you think something really happened to Miss Lacus?"
"It's hard to say.
But I think whether it is 'Celestial Being' or Earth Alliance, even if Miss Lacus is really caught, she will not be killed easily.
Oh, except for the 'Blue Cosmos' guy."
The first half of Heine Westenfluss's words made Shiho Hahnenfuss feel relieved, but the last part made Shiho Hahnenfuss suddenly worried.
"Miss Lacus, you must be safe and sound."