Chapter 1256.
In the deep starry sky, a huge space fortress presented itself to Wang Chen’s sight.
A space fortress was one of the highest products of human technological civilization, usually used to guard main stars, star gates and border stars, it was not only a city in space, but also an interstellar fortress with strong force.
Most of the space fortresses have military and civilian airports, and are also the main bases of many interstellar fleets.
The space fortress Wang Chen saw was numbered TK043, which was exactly where the 7th Rapid Response Fleet of the Empire was stationed.
The Holy Light Empire had twelve fast reaction fleets, and unlike the main fleet, the fast reaction fleet was small and flexible, usually consisting of high-speed destroyers, assault ships, mine destroyers, and supply ships.
In terms of firepower, a fast reaction fleet may not even be able to compare to a Titan-class battleship, but the speed of the fast reaction fleet is far more than the latter, especially suitable for carrying out urgent missions.
Under normal circumstances, the fast reaction fleet only operated within the Empire’s borders, and was mainly used to eliminate star pirates, suppress rebel forces, and respond to various types of unexpected crises.
The interstellar passenger ship that Wang Chen was aboard slowly moored into the empty harbor.
He got off the ship along with tens of thousands of passengers, and then took the harbor’s flying cars to his destination.
Wang Chen’s destination was naturally the 7th Fast Reaction Fleet’s fortress station.
The TK043 space fortress had the appearance of an ancient water mine, the whole of which appeared to be round and spherical, but the surface extended outward into a huge platform, which from afar looked like it was full of black sharp thorns.
It was intimidating.
One of the nine super main cannons was the most powerful weapon of this space fortress, even the Titan Battleship, which was known for its strong defense, couldn’t withstand a wave of their flurry of strikes.
The 7th Fast Reaction Fleet’s base, right on top of the fortress’s upper main cannons, occupied the best and safest location.
Wang Dust disembarked the speeder at the entrance of the base, then showed his transfer letter to the guards.
After a short program verification, he was guided by a drone through the many barriers to the base’s military affairs department.
A captain officer received Wang Dust and took care of the formalities related to his enlistment.
“Staff Sergeant, welcome to the 7th Fast Reaction Fleet!”
The captain officer who finished the formalities shook Wang Dust’s hand and said with a smile, “I’ll take you to the 35th Mech Squadron now.”
Wang Dust’s destination had been confirmed before he joined, so there was no question of choice.
The regular fleet’s mecha armament was usually divided according to battle regiments, brigades, squadrons, and squads, and then stationed in different battleships according to rank.
Below the squadron’s establishment were three squads, each equipped with ten different types of battle mechs and set up with specialized command, sniper and maintenance teams.
Under the leadership of this captain officer, Wang Dust, who hadn’t yet had time to change into his uniform, arrived at the D4 camp area inside the base.
The D4 camp area was very large, containing hangars, dormitories and training grounds, giving people the impression that it was a small place with all the essentials.
When Wang Chen came over, there were hundreds of non-commissioned officers in training uniforms practicing on the training ground.
“Lieutenant Carter!”
The captain officer shouted, “Come and receive your new recruits!”
His voice was very loud and instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.
Some were curious, some were puzzled, and some were watching the show ……
In the next moment, a strong man with a tiger’s back walked over with big strides.
He raised his eyebrows after quickly sweeping a glance at Wang Dust: “Your Excellency, Captain, what our Black Flag Squad needs is an elite Ranger who can fight and dare to fight, what do you mean by bringing a chicklet over?”
This Lieutenant Carter did not hide his contempt for Wang Dust at all.
The reason was simple, Wang Dust didn’t look at all like the elite pilots he needed, with a plain appearance and ordinary temperament, and very young.
Such a person should be a cannon fodder recruit to fill the front line!
Lieutenant Carter’s inner dissatisfaction had reached its peak and was nakedly expressed.
Chicken Little?
Wang Dust glanced at the other party without moving.
As a result, Lieutenant Carter’s perception was sharp and immediately perceived the counter glare: ”What? You’re not convinced, why don’t you go on the field and practice, if you can last through three moves in my hands, then it’s considered that you pass.”
“Otherwise get the hell out of here from wherever you came from, our Black Flag Squad doesn’t need scum that mixes seniority!”
He was clearly treating Wang Chen as a connected person with backstage!
The captain officer cried and laughed, “Lieutenant Carter, let me introduce you first, this Staff Sergeant Wang Dust comes from the Empire’s First Higher Military Academy, and is an outstanding graduate of the Strong Strike and Land Warfare double major!”
First Military Academy!
Lieutenant Carter froze and couldn’t help but look at Wang Dust once again.
The signboard of the Empire’s First Higher Military Academy was undoubtedly the loudest within the imperial military system, and the reputation accumulated over hundreds of years of time was unrivaled and could not be underestimated by anyone.
Lieutenant Carter collected the contempt in his eyes and asked in a deep voice, “How old is he?”
The captain officer replied, “Staff Sergeant Wang Dust is twenty years old.”
Seeing Lieutenant Carter’s expression begin to change drastically again, he hastily added, “I forgot to tell you that Staff Sergeant Wang Dust has passed the certification of an A-ranked warfighter and is a member of the Association’s elite corps!”
Class A Battle Occupant!
The training ground was in an uproar as a group of Imperial soldiers had their jaws dropped and couldn’t believe their ears.
What was the concept of a twenty year old A-class Battle Functionary?
The weight of this status undoubtedly far exceeded that of a First Military Academy graduate!
Lieutenant Carter snorted, “You’re not pulling any punches!”
He himself was a Class B Battle Occupant, and knew very well how difficult it was to pass the Class A test.
Whereas there might be a lot of jerks or connections inside the First Military Academy, the Battle Occupation Association’s Class A certification was no joke, and without considerable strength even if one’s hands were tied, getting this status was purely a death wish.
Basically no one would do that!
That’s why Lieutenant Carter didn’t believe the captain officer’s words at all, which made the latter helpless.
As a result, in the next moment, Wang Dust silently pulled out his own warcaster badge and hung it on his chest.
The training ground was instantly silent, and Lieutenant Carter, who had just been full of disdain, had his eyes rounded and his mouth opened so wide that he could stuff down an ostrich egg!
Wang Dust smiled and saluted the other party, “Lieutenant Carter, Staff Sergeant Pilot Wang Dust reports to you, requesting to join the team!”
Lieutenant Carter closed his mouth and subconsciously gulped before replying with difficulty, “Permission to join the team!”
After hesitating for a moment, he still took the initiative to extend his hand to Wang Chen, “Staff Sergeant, welcome to the Black Flag Squad.”
It was almost impossible to fake an A-class Battle Occupant badge, and there was no need for Wang Dust to fake it, much less hide it from the public within the Imperial Army system, so it was bound to be genuine.
Lieutenant Carter also didn’t have any reason to refuse Wang Dust’s membership!