Chapter 217 Hunting "Student Group" (Two in One)
The height of these teenagers ranged from 180cm to 190cm, and their muscles were very strong.
Even though they were wearing loose green camouflage training uniforms, they could not hide their bulging outlines, and all of them had standard short haircuts.
Among all the teenagers, the tallest and strongest one was calmly looking at the bottom of the giant tree.
Through the mask that displayed a brief real-time dynamic and the words "2001/06/06", looking closely at the facial features of this teenager, it is not difficult to judge that he is the second-year junior high school student from the "Doom (movie)" universe, Galan Clovis.
As for the fact that he is obviously a second-year junior high school student, but has a stronger body than an adult, it is because he and his companions around him were implanted with gene seeds from Leon four months ago.
Within a week after the implantation surgery, Galan passed the observation period safely. Two months after the surgery, his height jumped by more than ten centimeters and his weight increased by 30 kilograms.
The gene seed has improved and strengthened Galan in almost every aspect, step by step.
At this moment, his physical fitness is almost the same as that of the company's elite who have been injected with Inquis serum, and even some data, such as running and endurance, have surpassed the company's elite.
However, Galan's original brown eyes have turned dark green under the influence of the gene seed, and even his facial features have begun to vaguely resemble Leon.
The primitive rain forest where Galan and his companions are located, or in other words, the planet where they are located is Pandora in the "Avatar" universe.
On May 20th, half a month ago, Leon issued an order to the first batch of more than 7,000 adapters, namely "complete a three-week survival in the wild on Pandora."
As soon as the adapters were selected, the gene seed implantation surgery was arranged, and after the observation period, high-intensity military training was carried out.
Therefore, Galan and his companions of the same period have theoretical knowledge of how to survive in the wild.
However, Pandora.
In the history textbook of the second year of junior high school, it was briefly described that the company opened the second space gate in 1994, allowing the main universe to connect to the earth-like planet Pandora.
At the same time, the textbook also recorded the "human traitor" Jack Sally, and the disputes between the Na'vi race and the zero-two humans.
However, Galan and his friends knew the danger of Pandora through the Internet as early as in elementary school, such as the beasts that could resist the 7al caliber, and the giant man-eating plants that took the beasts as food.
Due to their young age and the strict regulations for crossing the space gate, Galan and his friends could only use the news media to learn about the mysterious extraterrestrial planet.
Now, they are in the depths of this rainforest that is extremely unfriendly to humans, ambushing the "dinner" prepared for barbecue.
Dong, dong.
Soon, a hammer-headed thunder beast with a length of about 12 meters and a height of 6 meters, which looks like an earth dinosaur, appeared in their sight.
"Roar~!"
And this herbivore with a huge "T"-shaped hammer bone on its head roared helplessly as if it was lost and alone, trying to find its tribe members.
Unfortunately, no one of its kind responded to its cry, but the noise it made broke the original atmosphere of this area.
The insects stopped chirping, and the poisonous flowers that could emit light on their own also folded their petals, making this place instantly fall into darkness and silence. Only the starlight reflected by the gas giant planet passed through the dense branches and leaves, sporadically sprinkled on the wet soil and the hammer-headed thunder beast.
"Roar"
Looking at the changes in the surrounding environment, the two pairs of eyes of the hammer-headed thunder beast also showed fear.
As a native creature of Pandora, it naturally understood what kind of dangers existed in the rainforest under the night.
It looked around, then quickly turned its huge body, and stepped out its six thick legs to escape from this place.
However, before the hammer-headed thunder beast turned its idea into reality, Galan and others had already jumped down and started hunting for dinner.
The two companions used themselves as firing pins and smashed directly into the back of the hammer-headed thunder beast.
"Roar!"
The severe pain made it unable to bear it and screamed in pain.
Although the collision of the two adapters was not enough to directly break the spine, it still made its body stagger and its six legs tremble.
Not only that, Galan and the other three companions had completed the jump and landed on both sides of the hammer-headed thunder beast.
Buzz-buzz-buzz!
Then, they waved the daggers that made a harsh sound and were about half a meter long, stabbing at the soft skin without exoskeleton protection.
Puff-!
Sizzle-!
The sharp blade that seemed to be "overclocked" and vibrated easily pierced the body of the hammer-headed thunder beast.
But Galan and others did not stop attacking because of this. Instead, they accelerated their speed and skillfully cut the tendons and vocal cords of the thunder beast, completely making it unable to move and make any roars.
Boom
In just a few seconds, the giant beast could not hold on and fell to the ground sideways and struggled.
Its blood splashed on the training uniforms and filter masks of Galan and others.
However, their faces were calm, as if they were used to death and killing.
The strong prey on the weak, no matter in which rainforest or universe, it is a universal rule.
From the moment Leon "threw" them to Pandora, he clearly pointed out that they had to survive by any means.
If one of them died unfortunately, it would mean failure and unworthy of being a true Astartes.
Therefore, facing the Pandora rainforest that can "eat people", the mentality of Jialan and others gradually changed from the initial unbearable killing to becoming accustomed to it.
After all, they need to eat and need enough calories and protein. Without logistical supplies, they can only survive to the end by hunting according to the list of "edible creatures".
Tread, step.
At this moment, Garan jumped on the head of the Thunder Beast.
Seeing the horrified expression on the other party's face, Garan clenched the concussive dagger with both hands and stabbed through the skull with all his strength, destroying the brain and giving the Thunder Beast a happy ending.
As for the concussive dagger they used, it was actually a melee weapon specially developed by the Scientific Research Department for the Werewolves and Nightcrawlers to achieve the armor-breaking effect of a single soldier.
And this weapon has naturally become the standard equipment for adapters.
Next.
They skinned and deboned the meat with ease, set up a bonfire, and barbecued on the spot. After a while, the aroma of barbecue filled the area.
After putting their two companions on alert, Jialan and the others held their breath, took off their masks, and took big bites of the roast meat that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and then chewed and swallowed it quickly.
In just two minutes, Jialan and the others finished eating and took over the guard duty from their two companions.
But when Garland put on the mask again, he saw the latest order from the base:
"All adapters, please maintain your current position. The company's air vehicles will soon arrive at your respective locations and carry you back to the base. Prepare to rush to Earth Zero-2 with the fleet to officially launch the subsequent integration operation."
Unified action?
them
He's just a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old kid, is he going to participate in the company's large-scale military operation?
But if you think about it carefully, it seems that there is nothing surprising after they were all thrown into the rain forest to fend for themselves by their own original body, and they had killed countless ferocious beasts.
"You two have to eat quickly. The company will take us back later." Jialan reminded.
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The two waiters were stunned for a moment, then accelerated their eating speed which was not slow.
When the two guys also put on their filter masks again, a twin-rotor assault boat that was similar in size to a Hammerhead Thunder Beast cut through the branches and leaves blocking the route and parked not far in front of their group of "children" at.
As soon as the Falcon assault craft derived from UNSC technology completed its landing, two armed security guards left the cabin without a hatch to be alert to nearby developments.
One of the security guards waved to them and said: "Bend over! Bend over! Get ready to board the plane!"
Hearing this, Jialan and others followed the security instructions and bent forward, sitting on both sides of the cabin.
Seeing this, the two security guards also stepped back and sat directly where the cannon was fixed.
The security guard who reminded Galan and others also patted the edge of the cockpit, indicating that the pilot could take them away and take off.
Then, the Falcon carried everyone out of the rainforest and headed for the military base in the north under the "moonlight" reflected by the gas giant planet.
"guys"
At this time, an adapter named Cyrus Muir asked on the communication:
"Do you think you will transfer directly to the fleet after returning to the base?"
"Probably."
"Damn it, I haven't been to space yet" Sires sighed.
"What, are you scared?"
"That's not true. It's just a bit emotional. I always feel that we were just a group of students half a year ago, but now we have become the Space Marines described in the company's comics, haha." Siris smiled.
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Jialan remained silent and did not participate in the discussion.
But overlooking the picturesque Pandora Rainforest and the giant moon above his head, he was also filled with emotions.
When he and his grandfather were imprisoned in Minova's cage, his grandfather was the first person to resist the fallen soldiers of the UAC, but he was also seriously injured by the fallen soldiers and was just a hair away from death.
If Leon hadn't discovered his seriously injured grandfather and sent them to Mr. Sui Yang to receive supernatural medical treatment similar to magic, what would have been the consequences?
Garland shook his head and stopped thinking about those painful memories.
So when Atlas announced the details of selecting adapters on its official website, Grandpa fully supported his choice to become an Astartes.
As a result, he successfully passed the physical fitness test, as well as the observation period and military training after the operation, and sat on the Falcon to enjoy the alien night view.
Listening to the discussion among his colleagues at the same time, Jialan also felt as if he was from another world.
It didn't take long.
The pilots carried them across the virgin rainforest to the outposts of the military base.
The towering city walls and power grids isolate wild beasts from harassment, and there is a 30mm parallel Gauss cannon every 100 meters, which is used to clean up those who dare to invade here.
Looking towards the center of the base——
It is a heavy industrial city whose scale can be described as "incomparably vast".
The large shipbuilding dock is located on the east side. The 3D printing factory in the south is continuously delivering various parts to the shipbuilding dock. The west side is where military buildings such as airports and barracks gather, while the east is where employees and their families live. A living area with complete facilities for recreation, entertainment, and even education.
Moreover, after nearly ten years of development and construction, the total population of the base has already exceeded one million, and as of now it is approximately 2.4 million people.
Regardless of its initial military attributes, this place is actually an "extraterrestrial colony" carved out by Atlas.
After all, newborns born on Pandora account for 1/20 of the total population. Many employees and their family members are prepared to stay here for a long time, which not only facilitates work, but also avoids long separations.
At the same time, the company will also provide these employees with financial subsidies for newborn babies, indirectly promoting the policy of "more children and more children".
Not long after.
The Falcon took them to the tarmac of the airport.
When the armed security guard raised his right thumb, indicating that they could leave the cabin, Jialan and the others unlocked the safety locks and prepared to return to the barracks to pack their belongings before gathering at the designated location.
During this period, they also saw more and more Falcons and sent the adapters of the same period back to the airport.
The adapters from the "Doom" universe are indeed commanded, trained and taught by Leon, but the implantable gene seeds do not belong to Leon alone.
More than 7,000 adaptors are divided into seven "student groups."
The membership of the student group is divided according to gene seeds and gene originals.
Garland, Sires and others are the "Dark Angel" student group named by Leon himself.
The other six regiments were;
Guilliman's "Ultramarines",
Sanguinius' "Blood Angel",
Horus’ “Lunar Wolf”,
Magnus the Thousand Sons,
Dorn's "Fist of Man" and Vulkan's "Fire Lizard".
These seven student groups formed the company's initial mass-produced super-soldier army. However, these more than 7,000 recruits, or students, still need four to five years to grow and develop before they can become real Astartes. And finally, total makeover surgery.
Fulgrim, Riemann, Angron, as well as Corax and Mortarion, who are just half a year old, due to age issues and company regulations, the biological department is temporarily unable to cultivate a sufficient amount of genetic seeds.
When Jialan and others returned to the dormitory and packed up their belongings, the low-Earth orbit directly above the base.
More than a dozen ships belonging to Atlas are anchored here.
Various transport boats are traveling between the ship and the base, responsible for transporting necessary supplies and combat personnel for this fleet.
Moreover, among this fleet of sixteen ships, twelve are familiar Fiddes-class frigates, and three are the most numerous ships in the UNSC and one of the fastest in conventional navigation, namely the Paris-class heavy frigates.
As for the ship that serves as the flagship of this fleet, its length is more than 1,100 meters, and a single ship is enough to accommodate 20,000 people and a large number of ground and air vehicles——
Valorant-class super-heavy cruiser.