From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars

On the other side, the teaching team, which was alternately covering the retreat, relied on powerful individual firepower and pre-set hidden explosives to stop the pursuit of the federal troops, and soon joined the 5th Medium Synthetic Battalion in another direction.

But according to the situation detected by the latter, the current situation is not optimistic for them.

Because the troops here are already surrounded by the federal troops at this moment, and the number of troops in the encirclement is still increasing. Obviously, the other side has deployed two fast-reaction troops with heavy equipment as ambushes here in advance.

"This is the situation now. If we can't seize the time to create a 'channel'."

"Boom! Boom!"

Two explosions and a slightly delayed 'screech' from a distance interrupted the words of the commander of the 5th Medium Synthetic Battalion.

He and Baninger beside him couldn't help looking in the direction of the explosion, and saw that thick smoke had risen in the woods over there, accompanied by some flames.

"This noise should be the fixed hypersonic tactical missiles of Camp No. 4?"

"Eighty percent of it is, but it seems that many of them were intercepted on the way. The distance of more than 800 kilometers is enough for the air defense force of the Federation to intercept. You see, only two of them succeeded in breaking through in the end."

Tucker, the commander of the 5th Medium Composite Battalion, who leaned out of the top hatch of the command vehicle, said.

Although his cheetah-like animal characteristics made his body look extremely slender, he was even taller after wearing a combat exoskeleton.

But at this moment, he was just level with Baninger, who was wearing heavy power armor next to him.

"By the way, Captain, where was I just talking about?"

"Open the 'channel'." Baninger replied in a flat tone.

"Yes, yes, if we don't quickly open a channel, it will be difficult to break out later."

At this point, Captain Tucker's tone became a little anxious.

"Although our medium-sized combined battalion has mobility and firepower, and can penetrate behind enemy lines with communication support, it is still too disadvantageous to be surrounded and attacked like this without heavy units!"

"If the teaching team uses firepower to forcibly open a passage, can you find a way to rush out?"

After hearing Baninger's words, Tucker was silent.

Because he instantly realized the opponent's plan. In the current battlefield where the enemy and our strength are so different, even if the teaching team is fully equipped with power armor, it will not be able to hold out for long under the enemy's firepower.

So Baninger's "forcibly opening a passage" is actually the teaching team using their lives to open the way.

"Instructor." Tucker subconsciously used the title that had not been used for a long time.

"Do you know the result of doing this?"

"Of course I know."

"I still have 3 HCPs in my hand, and they can also be used to open the way."

"No," Baninger interrupted Tucker and said:

"These precious mobile forces cannot be wasted here. We can't afford to lose the troops of your battalion now.

Camp No. 5 is less than 150 kilometers away from here. If the Fifth Medium Synthetic Battalion successfully breaks out, the enemy must worry about you stabbing them from behind, and the pressure on Camp No. 5 will be greatly reduced."

Baninger paused and continued with a smile:

"And if there are no "burdens" like us, you can also abandon those field heavy trucks, and the mobility can be enhanced. I know that the tactical maneuvers these days, because we have to carry these heavy power armors, actually waste a lot of time on detours."

Tucker wanted to say something, but Baninger's tough attitude reminded him of the time in the training camp. The shadow of the "devil instructor" overlapped with the person in front of him, and the words in his mouth were immediately held back.

"Okay, get your troops ready. Once we find a way to open a passage through the weak point, you will pass quickly!"

——

Banninger quickly returned to the vicinity of the other members of the teaching team. At this moment, everyone was replenishing energy next to a camouflaged mobile supply vehicle of the 5th Medium Composite Battalion.

At the same time, there were many soldiers in the ammunition transport vehicles nearby, helping to replenish the heavy power armor that had almost consumed ammunition.

"Veterans, the time has come."

Banninger's words seemed a bit incoherent, but the members of the teaching team who had fought their way out of Robert IV immediately understood what he meant.

"It's been so long, and it's finally time"

"Come on, come on, my halberd is thirsty!"

The members of the teaching team activated the power armor in standby mode one after another, and the Roma soldiers who were helping to supply around them also accelerated their actions, and at the request of these veterans of the teaching team, they mounted the excess ammunition and equipment.

"The battle plan has been shared through the data link, I will tell you our goal"

Banninger waved his hand, and everyone quickly approached.

"It's very simple. Help the 5th Medium Combined Battalion to open a gap on Highway 56, allowing mobile vehicles to pass quickly and prevent the federal troops from blocking the gap again."

"Wow, it's really simple, Captain~"

The veterans laughed immediately, and there was no sense of tension in them.

"Laugh, laugh, you will cry later!" Baninger also laughed and scolded,

"When the 5th Medium Combined Battalion passes through the gap, it will leave some soldiers and fixed defenses behind to assist us in the subsequent blocking battle. After confirming that they have withdrawn a sufficient distance, we will wait for an opportunity to retreat."

Although Baninger said so, everyone automatically ignored the last sentence.

After a long battle, the members of the teaching team were able to analyze the battle situation, so they knew that the current situation was far from as optimistic as Baninger said.

However, as the earliest followers of Amber, they had no regrets about such an "end".

Especially after Amber had secretly brought their families back to Babel Tower from the Federation some time ago, they had no worries.

Although the pie that Amber painted for them in the space elevator of Robert IV has not been fully realized, it is indeed moving in this direction step by step.

A fair, transparent and open internal corporate atmosphere, leaders who are capable and responsible and sympathetic to their subordinates, high salaries, and advanced weapons and equipment

These things were all realized little by little with their own eyes.

Including Baninger, everyone reached a consensus after arriving in the Thousand Star Empire and escaping the threat, and saw the news that Robert IV was destroyed by a proton annihilation bomb - that is, they all owed Amber a life.

These former federal "soldiers" have gradually become "instructors" and "kings" in the Atlas combat forces, becoming one of the most elite ground combat forces.

And now, it seems that it is time for them to "burn out" for Atlas.

Obviously, on this battlefield, the fifth medium-sized synthetic battalion, a fresh force, will have a greater impact on the battle situation.

And the ground forces of Atlas really cannot bear the consequences of a battalion-level unit being surrounded and annihilated at this moment.

Just as the fifth medium-sized synthetic battalion reorganized its formation and prepared to quickly pass through Highway 56 after the teaching team launched an attack, Baninger suddenly received a communication from Amber.

"Baninger, are you crazy?"

The voice coming through the quantum entanglement communication channel was accompanied by heavy panting, and from time to time there were some dull vibrations. This familiar background sound combined with the previous "information sharing of the battlefield between heaven and earth" made Baninger quickly realize Amber's situation.

"Boss, are you teaching me a lesson while attacking again?"

"Don't bother me with what I'm doing. Are you out of your mind? Sacrificing yourself to help others. Do you think you're great?"

Although she was in a fierce battle and had a long trail of "tails" behind her, Amber's teaching was very smooth without any sluggishness.

"Isn't this what you taught us? The interests of the company are paramount, don't worry about anything~"

"Then I'm not asking you to carry out this suicide mission!"

"Boss, listen to me."

Banninger picked up the plasma long-handled halberd leaning against a supply box, waved his hand and led the teaching team to the attack position, and continued:

"We all listened to your pre-war speech. We all know that 'the future of Atlas lies in this battle'. Now is the time for us to step up, and the brothers will never have any complaints.

You also know that those of us who came out of Robert IV have been preparing for this moment for an unknown period of time.

And this period of time in Atlas is the most dignified and valuable day for us to live, so we hope that such an Atlas can influence more people like us, and this is the future we are looking forward to.

In this case, Boss, let our teaching team take the first step in the future of Atlas!

Banninger. End of call."

After saying the last sentence, Banninger cut off the communication with Amber without hesitation and went offline directly from the communication channel.

Behind him, the veterans of the training team who had listened to his speech throughout the whole process also entered a state of enthusiasm.

It didn't take much time for the 20 heavy power armors of the training team to arrive at the attack position.

One kilometer ahead, Highway 56, as the "lifeline", was passing through the gap between two highlands, and on these two highlands, the federal army deployed two reinforced companies of troops for defense.

At this time, the federal army reconnaissance unit in the air had discovered the movement here, and the company-level indirect fire weapons also began to calibrate this side, while charged particle beams and high-speed penetration rods were constantly sweeping towards the suspicious area.

Looking at the soil and gunpowder that were constantly raised by the explosion in front, as well as the shadowy highlands in the distance, Baninger recalled the happy scene of reuniting with his wife and children in the "Tower of Babel" for the last time, and then let out a roar full of fighting spirit:

"Veterans of the Atlas Training Team, move forward!"