Chapter 578: Operation
Chapter 578: Operation
After the representatives of the Three Departments reached a resolution, they swiftly formulated a unified strategy and key steps.
First, to bypass the Municipal Parliament and conduct a joint operation, they needed to act swiftly, strike accurately, and complete the mission during the Spider Mother's breeding and splitting process.
If they waited for the Parliament to react, there would undoubtedly be procedural obstructions. Many parliamentarians had connections with various companies and would never agree to the Three Departments taking forceful measures against a single company.
Even if the Parliament could mobilize significant support, they had to avoid overt disputes. Internal conflicts would not only plunge the Central City into turmoil but also affect other central cities across the country, leading to severe consequences.
Second, regarding the Central City's encroachment incident, the official explanation was that it was caused by experimental creatures from the Linax Federation and the destructive actions of mercenary groups.
However, many aspects remained unexplained, making the Ferris Wheel Corporation, which had connections with the Linax Federation, the perfect scapegoat.
The Ferris Wheel Corporation had indeed dispatched a mercenary team, and there had been a series of attacks on government departments and personnel. Moreover, they had even deployed a fleet at sea.
Lastly, after this incident, the Oceanic Expansion Group and the Canglong Corporation would nominally take action against the Ferris Wheel Corporation, limiting the conflict to a corporate war.
Although everyone could guess the real situation afterward, having this layer of attitude and concealment was equally crucial.
If this plan succeeded, the national departments would gain more initiative in the future.
However, plans were just plans, and they couldn't be executed immediately. There were various aspects to consider, including backup and post-operation arrangements, which needed to be addressed in advance. Therefore, the Three Departments handed over the discussion records to the Watchtower, asking them to refine the details and fill in any gaps.
After the detailed tactical plan was finalized, the Three Departments set the time for the operation to coincide with the Spider Mother's eleventh splitting wave, with the operation code-named "Operation Horizon."
At this moment, Guan Shangjing received an analysis report from Wu Qi, an active consciousness entity within the Ferris Wheel Corporation. According to Wu Qi's calculations, the Spider Mother's splitting would likely occur between the fourteenth and fifteenth waves, possibly lasting until the afternoon of the following day.
Based on this estimation, a prediction was made: if the Ferris Wheel Corporation wanted to capture the split body, the highest success rate would be achieved if they took action around the twelfth wave. If they missed this window, the chances of a successful operation would significantly decrease.
Guan Shangjing checked his watch; it was 3:03 pm. They were currently experiencing the Spider Mother's tenth split, and according to predictions, the next wave was likely to occur after four hours.
His expression became solemn. Ever since the Allied Heavy Control's convoy was intercepted, he had been waiting for that existence to make a move, as it would increase their chances of capturing the split body again.
However, until now, that existence had shown no signs of activity, as if it were waiting. There was also no news from the sea, making the atmosphere tense and oppressive.
At this moment, a solemn voice echoed within Jie Ping, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing." His expression turned respectful, and he replied, "Director Eagle Tail!"
Director Eagle Tail spoke sternly, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing, the Board is very dissatisfied with your procrastination. Why haven't you taken action after several hours?"
Guan Shangjing immediately explained, "Your Excellency, the Processing Bureau is being extremely cautious. Please grant me a little more time. We will do our best to capture the split body."
Director Eagle Tail said, "You should have received Wu Qi's analysis report. Time is running out. Tell me what you're waiting for. If it's reasonable, I'll convince the other directors."
Guan Shangjing respectfully replied, "Your Excellency, I believe that as the number of splitting waves increases, that existence will not remain idle. If it chooses to act, we can seize a more advantageous opportunity."
"If that's the case," Director Eagle Tail said sternly, "there's no need to wait any longer."
Guan Shangjing couldn't help but raise his head.
Director Eagle Tail's tone turned severe, "Are we going to pin the company's fate on an existence from another world? Have you not considered that while we wait for it, it might also be waiting for our response?"
He spoke gravely, "Even if it's an existence of that caliber, if its position is not high enough, it cannot face the multitude of active consciousness entities in the Central City. Its initial inaction can only indicate its timidity. How can we rely on a timid being? Supervisor Guan Shangjing, your previous setback has made you lose your courage. You've disappointed me."
Despite addressing Director Eagle Tail, Guan Shangjing bowed deeply, "My apologies, it's my fault. I was not thorough in my considerations."
Director Eagle Tail said, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing, act swiftly without hesitation.
The news from the sea should be arriving soon.
The company had won the battle at sea, and with the acquisition of the Split Bodies, they would secure the support of the Federation and the Linax Federation. The Great Shun government would dare not continue oppressing them at this critical juncture.
"As long as we achieve this, we will be the victors, and nothing else matters! If we fail, do you think they will spare us?"
Guan Shangjing's heart tightened, and he replied solemnly, "Yes!"
After this conversation with the Eagle Tail Director, he no longer hesitated and immediately began allocating personnel.
As the Ferris Wheel Corporation was originally geared towards war preparedness, a large number of security forces had been concentrated within the headquarters.
To ensure the success of this operation, nearly a thousand security personnel were mobilized, equipped with heavy firepower and a large number of combat creatures.
These individuals were all armed personnel with combat implants, the company's elite forces. Accompanying them were not only a large number of fighters trained by the company and recruited from the Three Halls in the overseas regions but also a considerable number of Tier Three Combatants and customized battle puppets, all of which were dispatched without hesitation.
In terms of personnel combat strength and firepower configuration, these forces were sufficient to wage a small-scale local war.
It was a high-stakes gamble.
As the densely packed armed convoy emerged from the Ferris Wheel Corporation, the observation personnel from the Defense Department immediately reported the emergency situation to the combat command center and asked for instructions: "Should we intercept them?"
Specialist Liang quickly reviewed the layout and plan provided by the watchtower and responded, "Stand down on the interception. Let them pass."
He instructed his female assistant, "Get me Director Xu."
After a while, the communication with Executive Captain Xu Chan was established.
"Captain Xu?"
"Specialist, it's Xu Chan."
Specialist Liang said, "The Ferris Wheel Corporation's forces are on the move. I'll send you the specific action plan shortly. This operation will be primarily led by you, and you'll be in charge of personnel allocation. The Defense Department will provide you with the necessary logistics and information support."
Xu Chan replied, "Understood." Then, he asked, "Specialist, are we preparing to take action?"
Specialist Liang said, "You'll receive your orders soon."
Xu Chan understood his intentions, "Acknowledged."
During the period of military management, the Defense Department theoretically held higher authority than all other departments. Therefore, after the plan was formulated, the various departments coordinated, and the specific dispatch orders were issued by Specialist Liang. After informing Xu Chan, they began allocating response forces and gathering personnel according to the watchtower's plan.
This time, not only were the two executive captains and the Number One Squad, who had been involved in the suppression of the resistance organization, recalled, but a large number of fighters were also redeployed from various districts.
With the commitment of the Processing Bureau and the Wu Yi Academy's active consciousness to provide support, and the substantial armed forces within the district having been largely depleted in the previous rounds of conflict, he was able to allocate more resources to participate in the annihilation of this force.
In fact, the deployment of the Ferris Wheel Corporation's forces was something he was glad to see. If they had chosen to defend themselves within the company's premises, it would have been a much more challenging battle.
This was likely due to the successful information blockade at sea, as the Ferris Wheel Corporation was still unaware of the company fleet's defeat, and they had not anticipated the three departments' decision to take action against them before the split period had ended, leading to a tactical miscalculation.
After making all the necessary arrangements, Specialist Liang only needed to wait for the results. Although the Ferris Wheel Corporation's security forces appeared formidable, they were no match for the joint suppression of the three departments.
Following this, he would thoroughly purge the remaining forces. He gazed at the light projection of the Ferris Wheel Corporation's location, which was situated on a narrow peninsula extending from the coast, with the iconic giant Ferris wheel as its backdrop.
The simplest method would be to call upon the navy to bombard the Ferris Wheel Corporation. Without the protection from the sea, they would be virtually powerless against such an attack.
However, that would create too much noise, and the Municipal Parliament might react prematurely. If they were to interfere, it would be problematic, and it would be challenging to face the subsequent public opinion pressure from various quarters. Therefore, the use of conventional forces was the only option.
After a lengthy three and a half hours of waiting, his female assistant approached him and reported, "Specialist, the majority of the Ferris Wheel Corporation's attacking forces have been annihilated, and we are currently mopping up the remaining fugitives."
Specialist Liang was not surprised by this outcome. He said, "With the concentrated forces being several times that of the opponent, and with superior advanced warfare units, along with the use of false information to pre-arrange the battle, this battle was fought smoothly, and most importantly, no advanced warfare units were lost."
After reviewing the report, he instructed, "Send this report to the Processing Bureau and the Government Hall. Additionally, under the Defense Department's authority, order the squads to assemble towards the Dewdrop District."
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(End of Chapter)
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