Chapter 100 War Machines, United Against a Common Enemy (Please Subscribe!)
The two-hour flight passed in the blink of an eye. After landing at the designated location and waiting for about half an hour, Kuhn and his team, having completed their mission for the day, took a detour to pick up Xia Yu.
Thus, without White Hat's knowledge, the boss of Jihuo Defense returned to Konluga and then secretly returned to the Panaka front.
"boss?"
"Don't worry, the car is in a safe place."
Xia Yu gestured to Kuhn to calm down.
Safety aside, the car hasn't actually been modified yet.
The earliest we can expect to see them is around the day after tomorrow. Fortunately, Busa is only currently restricting the rebels' activities within the city and has no plans to launch a general offensive this week.
"Boss, did you know that a T-72AV defected this morning?"
Having accepted the sergeant's suggestion, Hans ignored the two men's cryptic exchange and simply recounted the news that had occurred in Panaka over the past two days.
"Such a thing happens? How did Busa handle it?"
In the previous battles, Xia Yu had seen crews abandon their vehicles and run away, but he didn't expect that now even crews would defect with their vehicles.
"The crew was awarded $500,000."
The award could have been 1 million, but Busa had to consider the attitudes of several PMC companies.
If the bounty is too high, and the entire rebel vehicle crew comes to surrender, they'll likely be met with gunfire from the rebels.
In addition, the rebels were showing signs of weakness, which led to their defection.
Busa was quick to pay the surrendered crew, but it was practically impossible for him to use them again.
"That's good. Everyone gets over 100,000 yuan, enough to marry several wives and have a bunch of kids."
This is the thinking of most people; those like Domi who save money instead of spending it are in the minority.
In the past, Domi and her father saved money together to buy a plane ticket to Germany.
Now, under Xia Yu's influence, he saves money so that he may have the opportunity to explore the world.
Good idea. The world is not just this country, nor just the continent of Afica.
We can set a small goal first, and follow the expansion of concentrated fire defense to spread our footprint throughout Afica.
After returning to their base amidst laughter and chatter, Panaka regained a brief period of calm.
Because the efforts were largely ineffective, several PMC companies stopped their night raids long ago, and both sides can now get a good night's sleep.
Of course, the rebel soldiers were only living one day at a time, while the officers were like ants on a hot plate.
"General, if all else fails, let's go into the jungle and wage guerrilla warfare!"
His staff officer suggested this to Sasu.
"The people from the Alliance will come to our aid when the time comes. Once we've established a foothold, we can continue our fight with Busa."
His idea was to abandon heavy equipment and start afresh, breaking things down into smaller parts.
Although Sasu was very unwilling, this was their only way out at the moment.
“We still have two armored battalions. Even if we have to take this step, I will give Busa a hard time.”
While it's possible to find ways to resupply personnel and light equipment in the jungle, heavy equipment like tanks simply cannot sustain logistical support.
Sasu's idea was to use the armored forces that were destined to be abandoned to trade blows and thoroughly inflict pain on Busa.
Without concentrated fire support, the chances of Busa being ambushed are exceptionally high.
However, they are now gradually tasting the benefits of spending money to solve problems.
In the past, we spent a lot of money, but the results were much worse than Xia Yu and his team, who were so efficient.
Without comparison, there is no harm.
The anti-Western faction, led by Monjo, strongly argued that they should not be taken advantage of and should not be allowed to transfer their mineral resources at a low price.
They shouldn't have sold it so cheaply. These Western mining companies took what they shouldn't have taken in pursuit of excessive profits.
If Xia Yu were in charge, he would definitely be fair, fair, and damn fair.
Unfortunately, due to its limited scale, Jihuo Defense is not yet capable of engaging in mineral development.
Let's take it slow. Anyway, the company is located in [location name], and there are plenty of undeveloped mineral resources here.
It's not too late to study and advance the project after his themed museum is operational.
Because it is not as risky as military contracting, and given technological advancements and talent reserves, Xia Yu plans to recruit extensively domestically.
With so many graduates, it would be great to pack them up and send them to Afica to make a killing.
Although the conditions may be tough, you can earn a lot!
As long as someone is truly talented, Lao Xia will never be stingy with his treatment.
As for security, don't forget the core function of concentrated fire defense. Once the project funds are in place, the rebels will help you crush them.
It was still early when he got off the bus. Hans took off his bulletproof vest, put on an apron, and went to his open-air kitchen to prepare dinner.
Domi went to help in the kitchen, and she also received a stipend, although it was less than that of the head chef.
The digital group prefers to stay in tents; they have their own way of entertaining themselves.
Kuhn preferred to stay with the metal lumps in the preparation tent.
Xia Yu, the boss, is quite extravagant; he likes to surf the internet using expensive satellite networks.
For example, on Zhihu, someone might portray a successful person who has just gotten off a plane in Afica.
By the way, let me show you his arsenal, which is limited to various firearms, of course.
Tanks and infantry fighting vehicles are easy targets for inspections, while pistols and rifles are less of a concern as long as they have foreign IPs.
When Xia Yu showed off his L115A3 sniper rifle, he was called a photo thief because this gun isn't sold on the civilian market.
They're not sold on the civilian market, but they circulate on the black market!
Besides, this isn't a new gun.
"We want to see an AK-47, bro, do you have an AK-47?"
A new comment popped up in the background, and Xia Yu replied that there really wasn't one.
The United States itself didn't produce many purebred AK-47s; most were AKMs, AK-74s, and AK clones from various countries.
"But I have an AN-94."
Xia Yu showed off his latest collection.
The production of this gun was not high, but a lot of it leaked out.
Like the AK-105, it is also 5.45mm caliber. Xia Yu has stockpiled a lot of this bullet, which would be enough to destroy the barrels of several of his rifles of the same caliber.
However, they are rarely used in combat and are mostly kept as collectibles.
Like everyone wearing a white top hat and a bulletproof vest, 5.45mm bullets can't penetrate their defenses at all; they need 30mm to guarantee penetration.
On the other side, Bearded Guy, who had just taken off his bulletproof vest, felt a chill run down his spine.
Achoo!
He probably has caught a cold!
These symptoms are much more serious than those of a cold.
Even with the right treatment, adding two more ceramic bulletproof plates wouldn't help.
Xia Yu dared to wear a T-72AV with a 20mm lens, so it's hard to imagine what he would do with a 30mm lens.
[Modification and upgrade complete!]
Three days later, the modification progress bar was finally full, and the brand-new Marder S30 infantry fighting vehicle successfully rolled off the production line.
It comes with the same urban camouflage as the S3, but its appearance is more aggressive, especially the longer and thicker 30mm gun barrel, which looks ferocious.
Because this gun uses an unmanned turret design and eliminates the conventional turret basket, the Marder S30's interior space utilization will be higher.
It can carry a 4-person vehicle crew and a 6-person infantry squad.
When Xia Yu was modifying the gunner's equipment, he deliberately split up the gunner's duties and used the saved space to add a secondary gunner's position.
After all, it has many more functions than before. When there are many people in the crew, each person can perform their own duties. When there are few people, the commander and driver can still fight.
In addition, the original segmented cabin has been transformed into an integrated passenger cabin after the removal of the gondola.
Even if the driver is injured, the mechanized infantry behind can carry out battlefield rescue and send someone to take over the driver's duties.
Compared to the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, this vehicle has a larger crew, a weaker engine, and lacks air conditioning and the generator set needed to keep the air conditioning running (this kind of combat capability is better left unused!).
It is equipped with lightweight composite reactive armor in addition to the additional armor, and its defensive capabilities are between those of the Cougar A-level defense (31.45 tons) and C-level defense (43 tons).
In terms of firepower, the main guns are the same, both being a mK30 2/Abm type autocannon.
The coaxial machine gun was still the 7.62mm mG3, which was superior to the 5.56mm mG5.
There are four Kornet anti-tank missiles, and additional budget is required to select the Spike Puma (usually twin-mounted on one side).
To be honest, it's a bit of an overkill to use such a war machine to destroy a branch of a PMC company.
However, just like their company is called Firepower Defense.
Regardless of the opponent's strength, the advantage in firepower must be guaranteed to be genuine, rather than being a false claim.
Xia Yu was eager to see how Hans and the others would react when they saw the car.
Even the best equipment requires practice to use. Since Kuhn has experience using it, he should be able to get the hang of it quickly.
Domi's burden is heavier, with a 20% improvement in engine performance. When you step on the gas, it will only surge even more powerfully.
Test drive; a test drive is necessary before the start of the war.
Xia Yu made a decision: he would personally serve as the tank commander, Kuhn as the main gunner (main gun + machine gun), Hans as the secondary gunner (anti-tank missile), and Domi as the driver.
Before the war begins, this Weasel S30 special vehicle crew must be combat-ready.
A week passed quietly, and the atmosphere on the battlefield grew even heavier, as Busa had confirmed the general offensive plan.
This weekend, they plan to retake Panaka and drive the rebels into the rainforest to be eaten by snakes, insects, and rodents.
Xia Yu knew it was time, so after a routine operation, on the way back he had Domi take a detour to the rainforest they had visited before.
"Splash~~"
Even though Kuhn was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by the Weasel S30 when he lifted the camouflage cloth and the branches on it.
The weasel's chassis paired with the cougar's turret doesn't look top-heavy at all; it's as if it was designed this way from the start.
The side skirts, upper glacis, and lower glacis are all covered with light reactive armor, the same type that is only installed on the A5 when entering or leaving combat zones.
"Isn't this the CLARA anti-tank kit? Boss, where did you get this good stuff? With this, you can even take a few RPGs from the side of the car."
Hans-Bikorn was more impressed with this defense system because they had never removed this kit from their vehicle in Marie.
This also made him feel like he was running naked when he was driving the A3.
Even if grille armor is installed later, it's just like wearing two more bikinis.
This kind of fully enclosed "military overcoat" makes people feel safer.
Kuhn's attention was entirely focused on the main gun; his old friend was back.
Domi and the digital team kept their eyes on the driver's cab at the front of the vehicle and the troop transport compartment at the rear, respectively.
It's the original chassis, but these two parts seem to have been modified quite a bit.
"Our opponents are the White Top Hats. Although they don't have main battle tanks, their other equipment is just as good."
Once everyone's attention was focused on him again, Xia Yu finally revealed the objective of this operation.
"The time was set after the rebels were defeated. In the worst-case scenario, our two crews would be combined into one and we would launch the attack in this Marder S30."
Upon hearing this, everyone finally understood.
Upgrading firepower, power, defense, and anti-tank capabilities—this investment, coupled with another Marder chassis, indicates that they are preparing to officially engage in combat with their competitors.
They had previously wondered why the boss hadn't made a move; it turns out he was preparing to crush the other party in one fell swoop.
Even if the chassis of this vehicle is old, the cost of modification will not be much cheaper than that of the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
The boss has staked all of the company's working capital, as well as his personal assets.
They won, boosted the company's reputation, and recouped their losses from the white hat incident.
But if they lose, the company goes bankrupt and the boss loses everything.
What should these employees do then?
No, we have to win.
They haven't been with the fire defense team for long, but they've gradually gotten used to the job and are satisfied with their treatment.
What should they do if someone tries to take their jobs and destroy their lives?
Do it to that good woman.
Anger burns in everyone's heart, eventually coalescing into a raging inferno that burns to death the arrogant and greedy enemy.
"Boss, we'll listen to you. Just tell us how to do it!"
Hans said, his face flushed and his neck thick.
Xia Yu brought him from the mines in Gineya to [the country], and this damn white hat wants to mess with their company, so they'll have to get past him first.
Domi followed.
Hans said exactly what he wanted to say.
If Xia Yu hadn't needed him to drive the infantry fighting vehicle, he would have driven a tank and run these guys over.
No, this vehicle doesn't look much lighter than the T-64B1M.
Kuhn crossed his arms and remained silent. He would use that 30mm cannon to teach these guys a lesson they would never forget.
The last group of digital technicians were also ruthless and taciturn, immediately loading their machine guns and rifles.
They accepted Xia Yu's employment and earned the highest income since entering the mercenary industry in just a few months.
This not only improved the lives of their families, but also gave the six men hope for the future after their military service.
Because of their outstanding performance, Firepower Defense was willing to sign them to a long-term contract, but that damned white hat wanted to destroy it all.
Nothing else, just give them a good beating with bullets and rocket launchers.
“Very good. Our company is not large, but we have a stronger sense of cohesion than theirs.”
Looking around at the faces of every employee, Xia Yu felt his blood boiling.
"With this strength, their so-called power is utterly insignificant. Victory will ultimately belong to Concentrated Fire Defense, and to each and every one of us!"
The atmosphere had reached a point where nothing more needed to be said.
Xia Yu announced the test drive and took the lead, being the first to crawl into the passenger compartment of the Weasel S30.
Three crew members followed closely behind, with the digital team positioned on either side and behind the infantry fighting vehicle.
They simulated disembarkation combat, meaning they didn't need to get back into the vehicle.
The engine was started and the infantry fighting vehicle began to move slowly forward, with six people following closely behind in a fan-shaped formation.
They just heard Hans say that this lightweight explosive counterweight is very safe and there is no need to worry about shrapnel damage after being hit.
This is superior to the T-64B1M's Blade, and they prefer to fight alongside infantry fighting vehicles.
The transitions are even harder to write than the battles, so I'll have to combine them into one. Two chapters tomorrow!
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