Chapter 3: Future Warfare.
"The damage from a bullet is not caused by the projectile itself, but rather by the energy of the impact. Energy weapons effectively bypass this intermediary step." — Admiral Martin Reinhardt, Technical Weapons briefing.
"With these babies now on Mass Production... Who needs Bullets when the Germans have this taken care of?!~" Demi Seong-Min prefers German Engineering over her Home Country's Engineering (South Korea).
6th NPX Research Department, Germany, 11/04/2034...
"I have to say, Commander... Even though I do not like the Idea..." NPX Chief Researcher asked about the New Combat Shields Issued to Specialized Forces... "They seem useful for raiding Replacer Ships or for Close Quarters Fights... Especially the Harbingers' preference for both Ranged and Melee Combat..."
"Da. Or Provide some protection for other Comrades in frontlines, nyet?" Chief Engineer added.
"In our case, it's best for Assault Teams or Shock Troops over large numbers of such." Derrick decided that.
"Agreed. However, The Steel Legion would love to Equip them to their Phalanx Legionaries." Alexis added.
"How's the development of the Nanites?" Kevin asked.
"It's doing well, Commander." The Chief Researcher added. "The initial upgrade involves enhancing our existing infantry Medkit by replacing the current bandages with a simple canister of nanite spray. This advanced spray can rapidly staunch blood loss, significantly expediting the time needed in treating a battlefield wound and making it more foolproof."
"Good. Now our Medics can focus on saving more lives." Head Doctor, Caden Ishmael responded.
"Moreover, it is important to prioritize accelerating the recovery and enhancing the survival prospects of injured soldiers by subjecting them to baths of nanite-infused healing serum during their recovery. Although this initiative will necessitate the upgrade of our current Medical Centers base structures, it represents a reasonable and forward-thinking investment." Alexis with his consideration.
"We now got technology to build them, Comrades! Our Men and People will overjoyed with new development!" His Chief Engineer, with his Russian Errors.
"If we could mass-produce these without compromising their quality, everyone would greatly appreciate it." The Chief Researcher added.
"Then we'll show that we have ways to heal more serious wounds at half the time and cost. A Win-Win in terms of winning Support and Technological Advancements." Calixto with her beliefs.
"Consider it done. Both of them." Kevin accepted the proposal.
With that, the production of their improved Laser Weapons is now in Mass Production and they're now gradually retiring and donating Magnetic Accelerated Firearms to the Crimson Rose Forces.
Once the news reached the Steel Legion and Crimson Rose. They were both grateful.
For Crimson Rose, they lacked the Industries and Manpower. With the generous help from the NPX, they can now start to produce Magnetic Accerrated weapons, that the NPX have retired.
[Xenonauts 2 Magnetic Accelerated Weapons]
"Just one year...?" Kevin muttered to himself... He then sighed and then said this to himself... "This is gonna be a long winter..."
With that, Kevin went to the Wardrobe and changed into Civilian clothes to hide himself from any would-be Protectorate Assassins or Harbinger Kidnappers as Ezra and Amel tend to prefer to stay noticeable.
Japan, 13/04/2034, Harbingers of Murakami's HQ, Meiji Shrine...
A Harbinger Honor Guard's Scout rushed back to the Saikoshisai, who was quietly praying to her Kami-Sama with Grand Lady Pauline with her faith... The Honor Guard's Scout arrived, bowed before her and the Grand Lady, and said...
"Saikōshisai-sama! Shinkō no idainaru megami-sama! Betonamu Firipin sensen kara osoroshī nyūsu ga todokimashita! [Supreme Priestess! Grand Lady of Faith! Terrible news from the Vietnamese and Filipino Front!]"
Both Lorainne and Takara looked at the Honor Guard's Scout. While Lorainne with a concerned look, Takara still had a calm smile and responded with...
"Betonamu ya Firipin no hitobito wa izentoshite gankoda to omowa remasuga, dōdeshou ka? [I take that the people of Vietnam and the Philippines are still stubborn, no?]"
"Sore dakede wa arimasen, saikō shisai-sama! Dai roku kōtetsu gundan ga tōnan'ajia ni tōchaku shi, Betonamu no dai bubun o senryō shi, watashi-tachi wa Betonamu hokubu chiiki o mamoru koto ni seikō shima shita! [Not just that, Supreme Priestess! The Sixth Steel Legion has arrived in Southeast Asia and has taken the Majority of Vietnam, we've managed to defend the Northern Vietnamese Region!]"
This leads Lorainne to be concerned and then tells Takara...
"Seijo-sama... kore wa fukitsuna zenchōdesu... Yudaya kyō no kyōshinja to itan no Fenikkusu-gun wa sudeni kōgeki o tsuyomete imasu. Chūtō to kitaafurika no naka rippa no shiji o eru hōhō o mitsukenakereba... [Saintess... This bodes ill... Those Jewish Fanatics and the Heretical Phoenix Forces are already amping up their aggression. We must find a way to win the support of the Neutral Factions within the Middle East and Northern Africa, otherwise...]"
Takara gently raised her hand to signal her to be quiet... Which she immediately obeys.
"Meiyo eihei, itte ī zo. Mochiba ni modotte kure. [You may go, Honor Guard. Return to your post.]" Takara told the Honor Guard's Scout.
"Hai!" He then bows and immediately leaves.
Takara then turned to Lorainne, still with a gentile smile, and said...
"Now we can freely say English, my dear Cardinal. While you're right, I'm afraid my dear Kevin-Senpai and Amel-san already have some supporters within the Muslim World, no?"
"I know that, but... we need to turn the tides against those New Phoenix Heretics! What are you suggesting?!" Lorainne asked.
Takara let out a mischievous grin and told her plan...
"Instead of that... Why not cause some discord within the Core Nations that the Defiance Forces are heavily reliant on?"
"Wait... You're..."
Lorainne realized she planned to sow distrust and Religious Zealotry against the US and South American Territories and disrupt the needed weapons and supplies, along with forcing them to divert forces for Military Policing Operations. Allowing them to try and retake the Cities of Western Russia with a weakened Frontline Forces.
"Oh, Holy Saintess!" Lorainne with a joyful smile. "Blessed be! We shall bring the world to a truly Holy and righteous New World! Blessed be your wisdom, Holy Saintess!"
Takara just giggled and told Lorainne. "Anything for my Faithfuls. May this world be blessed under Kami-Sama and God's Light, under our holy crusade!~"
"I'll rally my faithful! I shall bring them to God's Light!"
With that, Lorainne rushed out of the Temple, passing by Kasuro Hanzou, with his Shogunate Guards noticing her leaving with joy and religious zeal. He then turned to Takara, and while the shogunate Guards bowed... He did not and asked...
"Amerika no sūkikyō ga watashitachi no risō o sorehodo shiji shite iruto hontōni shinji raremasu ka? [Are you certain to trust that American Cardinal is that supportive of our Ideals?]"
"Ā, machigainai. Kanojo ga dore dake nesshin'na no ka wakarimasu ka?~ [Oh, I am certain. Can you see how she's so eager?~]" Takara with a usual smile.
Katsuro just sighed and responded, while looking at where Lorainne and her Faithkeepers are...
"Soredemo, watashi wa ano sūkikyō o shin'yō shite imasen. Hanako wa kanojo kara machigatta kangae o uketotte imasu. [Still, I don't trust that Cardinal. Hanako is getting the wrong ideas from her.]"
Takara just laughed a bit and responded, "Giri no musume no koto o shinpai shite iru nodesu ka? Kanojo o jibun no mono ni suru tsumoridesu ka- [Worried about your Stepdaughter, much? Are you thinking of making her your-]
"Oi!!! Kimi wa koko ni iru keiken'na hitona no ka,-sōdenai no ka!? [HEY!!! Are you the Pious one here or are you not!?] Katsoru screamed in disgust while shocking his Guards.
Takara just laughed and responded. "Jōdandayo. Demo, kimi ga mada igen o tamotte iru no wa ureshī kotoda. [I'm just kidding. But it's good to see you still have some dignity.]"
"Watashi no saikōshisai yo. Watashi wa eikō to meiyo aru shi o motomemasu. Watashitachi no chōhei hohei no hotondo ga sōdearu yōna daraku shita shide wa arimasen. [My Supreme Priestess. I seek a Glorious and Honorable Death. Not with such degeneracy that most of our Levy Infantry have.]"
"Karera o korashimeru no ni kōun o inorimasu. Itte mo īdesu yo. [I wish you good luck, disciplining them. You can go.]" Takara told Katsoru.
He bows and takes his leave, and his Shogunate Guards do the same and follow Kasoru. Once she finished her prayers to the Kami. She went back to her Quarters with her Archer Maidens Cavalry and Rocket Angels Guarding and dispersing after she went back to the safety of her home...
And as expected... She wants Kevin in her basement and gets his mind broken... By his 'soon-to-be-wife'... With the kamidana having a plushie of her and Kevin in their wedding gowns...
20/04/2034, Northern Americas, Core Defiance Region, Cascadia...
https://youtu.be/caVZxncHomE
Steel Legion's new 13th Chapter and 1046th Military Police of the NPX are now dealing with the Violent Rioters from the Christians, who've believed that Cardinal Lorainne is telling the truth. When she intended to sow discord against the Defiance forces and force them to stretch their frontline units to deal with these Rioters.
Along with the Protectorate Anti-War Provocateurs, clashing against Crimson Rose's Pro-War People's Militia.
"AVENGE HA NOI! AVENGE HA NOI! AVENGE HA NOI!" The Crimson Rose VN Militias screamed for revenge.
"THIS IS OUR HOME!!! OUR FORTRESS OR OUR TOMB!!!"
"KILL THE TRAITORS!!! KILL THE INVADERS!!! THAT'S OUR MOTHERLAND'S CRIES!!!"
"NPX!!! GROW A SPINE!!! NPX!!! GROW A SPINE!!!" Another Band of Crimson Rose Militias is screaming for the NPX to start taking violent measures against the Traitors and Invaders without Mercy.
"NO MORE WARS! NO MORE DEATHS! END THE WAR! SAVES OUR SONS!" Protectorate Protesters continued with their protest, which turned violent against the Crimson Rose Militias.
"DOWN WITH THE DEFIANCE! PROTECTORATE WILL BRING TOTAL PEACE!"
"DOWN WITH THEIR WAR MACHINE OF TERROR AND HATE!"
"They've come to purify us! Let them welcome you in their Embrace!" Some Harbingers' Faithkeepers yelled.
"The United Nations is no more, Phoenix Project... Why bother fighting for what's old and corrupt?" Lorainne as she spoke to Kevin...
She managed to identify Kevin from his disguised clothes. And grabbed his arm.
"..." Kevin just stared at Lorainne.
"I can see your eyes, Phoenix. An Athiest. Non-Beliver... But there's still hope for you... You can find salvation... Just say yes. And-"
But Kevin yanked his arm away from her and took a few steps back with the word...
"Why would I fight for something that corrupts the very nature of Humanity...?"
"It is the Old World thinking, Phoenix. Beliefs from a group of people. And you believe in such things? How sad that you chose to remain loyal..." Lorainne used her soft words to get Kevin to reconsider his loyalty... "Reconsider, Lord Commander. Reject the Materialistic Lies of the United Nations, and become one. With us."
But Kevin, knowing what kind of threats humanity is facing... Decided to just walk away from her and her followers. He, Ezra & Asra knew the truth, same goes for many within the Defiance Controlled Regions... But...
As Lorainne's Faintkeepers attempted to stop him, the Steel Legion's 13th Chapter marched forward and pushed them away from Kevin using their Steel Riot Shields and Stun Batons.
"Away with you!" Steel Legionnaires shouted.
"Damn Cultists! Get out!"
"You're the heretics here!"
Their 13th Legion's Chapter Master and Chaplin went to Kevin placed their fists on their chest and said...
"Sorry for the situation, Lord Commander. The Damnable Heretics and Bootlickers have been causing us endless headaches." The Chaplin told Kevin.
"We'll guard you until you're in a secure place, Lord Commander. Along with the Honorable Brothers in Arms of the 189th Military Police Units." Chapter Master added.
"Appreciated. Let us go."
What a night...
While a few Minor Battles and Skirmishes have been unleashed in the Front and in their territories... the Defiance Force still managed to win. However, none of them were Major Victories. Turning it into a Stalemate.
The Hollowed Veil engages in the continuous creation of Honkais and Warrior Spirits, while also reviving fallen soldiers and ancient armies, including the Terracotta Soldiers and various militaries from mystical eras, among numerous others.
While the Echoes of Defiance Forces are hard at work crafting formidable War Machines. Meanwhile, the Steel Legion is embarking on an exciting venture, developing their inaugural War Mechs: the C12 from NPX and the Templar from Steel Legion.
The main difference between these two impressive machines is their control systems. The C12, made by NPX, uses advanced artificial intelligence to operate on its own in battle. This reduces the value of traditional tanks because the C12 is more efficient in complex situations.
In contrast, the Templar from the Steel Legions requires a brave person to pilot it. This human connection gives the Templar the pilot's spirit and determination, allowing it to adapt well during combat. The combination of human skill and technology makes the Templar a powerful ally on the battlefield. Together, these machines illustrate the changing nature of warfare, balancing automation with human abilities.
As the conflict continues, advancements in technology from the Defiance Forces, along with the introduction of new mystical weapons by the Hollowed Veils, are poised to significantly alter the capabilities of their military operations and the efficiency of their industries.
Only time will tell...
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