[The Zerg suicide squad, simply put, is fearless, or more accurately, cannon fodder on the battlefield.] Old Xing explained, [They are physically strong and have good teeth; once engaged in close combat, they can take down a D-class mech, but if they can outnumber the enemy, they can even take down an S-class one. Large-scale battles are basically fought with the suicide squads going first, and the Zerg swarm tactic also relies on them.]
Are there many of these insects? So many that the Zerg have to consume them like this.
[You're absolutely right, their reproductive capacity is also terrifying; they can even hatch on the battlefield. These suicide squads make up a third of the Zerg population.]
[Incubating on the battlefield?] Lian Han blinked, finding it hard to imagine the scene.
[You'll see what that scene is like when you get there. But with only a few hundred Zerg, there's probably no queen, which is a silver lining amidst the misfortune.]
"Mother" is a very general term; all types of Zerg that can reproduce are called "Mothers." Moreover, this reproduction doesn't happen one by one, but rather in groups of dozens or hundreds. Therefore, once Mothers appear on the battlefield, the military will usually spare no effort to eliminate them.
[You say their bodies are tough, but can they withstand an energy cannon?]
[The energy cannons on the warships are sufficient; they can simply sweep the area, giving these guys no chance to get close. Private starships, on the other hand, are generally not allowed to install weapons of mass destruction, and the specifications and number of energy cannons are strictly limited, making them practically ineffective against suicide squads. Relying on the starship's energy cannons here is less useful than hoping Shen Sihan will go out and kill a few more.]
Is this the only way?
[If this were on land, your cards would still be useful, but this is space, and their power is greatly reduced. If you're close enough, they might just eat you up; but if you're far away, even hitting your cards to their designated location will be difficult.]
Lian Han remained silent. What he said made sense; after all, this was outer space.
"Aunt Chen, what if the enemy is too strong?"
“Then we can only delay.” Shen Sihan ruffled Lian Han’s hair. “Don’t worry, we’ve already notified the military. My status speaks for itself, they won’t dare not come, and they’ll have to come as quickly as possible. Actually, if it weren’t for the long preparation time for the space jump, we could have just left.”
Lian Han nodded, indicating that she understood. She ran her fingers along Xing Ye's back, and the little guy, realizing the tense atmosphere, obediently huddled in his sister's arms.
Even if there is real danger, he still has her. He just doesn't know if it's his imagination, but he always feels that his sister smells of another creature. His sister is his, and no one can take her away! Thinking this, the little guy snuggled closer to Lian Han, enjoying his sister's caresses.
He had no idea that his time of such comfort would be very short in the future.
The suicide squad was quick; their full forms appeared on the screen almost immediately. They resembled enlarged red caterpillars, with several pairs of legs extending from their lower bodies. Their eyes were also bright red, and their faces were contorted as if they were about to cry. They weren't much different from the Zerg they had seen before.
"Suicide squad?"
Shen Sihan finally recognized the person who came, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and rubbed Lian Han's head again, "Xiao Han, you stay here, Aunt Shen is going out to meet the enemy. She will be back soon."
"But……"
"Be good." Shen Sihan said in an unyielding tone, then looked at the starship pilot sitting in the seat, "Ning Ye, protect the young lady."
“I understand, madam.”
Shen Sihan glanced at Lian Han again, then turned and left.
Lian Han pursed his lips, "Lizhi, protect her."
"You only remember me when you need me. Xiao Han is getting more and more heartless." Liz appeared, her tone not very friendly.
Lian Han's tone softened, "It's my fault, it's my fault. After this is over, you can stay outside as long as you want, okay?"
"I want to stay by your side."
Lian Han frowned, then quickly agreed, "Okay."
Liz smiled contentedly and glanced at Xingye, whom she was carrying. "Then it's settled. Xiaohan, take care too."
A figure flashed by; Liz had already gone to chase after Shen Sihan.
Chen Ningye hesitated, then turned to Lian Han, "Are you sure she won't hurt Madam?"
The uncertainty surrounding character cards is no secret in high society, and he'd heard some rumors about it. Luckily, most character cards have disappeared now, otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble might have ensued.
"No." After Lian Han finished speaking, seeing the undiminished suspicion in his eyes, he could only add, "Lizhi needs my help."
I see. She wouldn't lie about something like this. Chen Ningye felt relieved and focused her attention back on the battlefield outside. Shen Sihan was a 3S armor maker, but her mecha was at a 2S level.
After all, once you reach S-rank, the requirements for mech pilots go beyond just individual skill. Mechs also come with combo sequences, which include dodging, attacking, and footwork. Only by fully mastering these and passing Skynet's mech pilot exam can you advance to the next rank.
Shen Sihan has been a 3S-level mecha pilot for many years, but she is still stuck at the 2S level. One reason is that she believes that 2S is enough for her, and the other is that since she married into the Lance family, she has no intention of continuing her studies.
On the battlefield, Shen Sihan seemed to favor long-range attacks, maintaining a certain distance from the Zerg and relying on sniping and spraying to eliminate them. However, her marksmanship was excellent, with almost every shot resulting in a headshot.
[It seems that even after so many years of silence, Shen Sihan's skill level hasn't declined much.] The old man sighed.
[There are too many Zerg.]
[That depends on luck. But luck shouldn't be too bad; 50% of starships heading to the Imperial Capital will take this route, so you'll eventually encounter other people.]
[Are you sure you're not trying to shift the blame by encountering a regular starship?] Lian Han raised an eyebrow, somewhat disapproving.
[What do you mean by "shifting the blame eastward"? That's called "jointly resisting foreign enemies."] Old Xing objected. [Besides, what if we encounter the military?]
It's unlikely. While it's true that the military headquarters is on the capital planet, their main garrison area is the border. Apart from cargo ships transporting supplies, the chances of warships passing through this area are truly slim.
Sensing her thoughts, Old Man Xing said, "Don't think so much. You should learn from Shen Sihan. Look how steadily he holds that gun, how accurate he is! He could easily take on a hundred people."
One against a hundred—in the virtual battlefield of Skynet, many could probably do it. Because at worst, you just die once; aside from the 50% pain of death, logging off and logging back in makes you a hero again.
But on a real battlefield, when defeat means certain death, few can remain calm; life is only given to one person. In such situations, the more tense one is, the more likely one is to make mistakes. But Shen Sihan seemed to have no such problem at all, and even became more courageous as the battle progressed.
She has lived up to her former reputation. Thinking back to the past—Old Xing sighed inwardly, the two girls of the Shen family, Shen Xinya, proud and alluring, and Shen Sihan, lively and cheerful, have now become so indifferent. It is truly a cruel twist of fate.
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