Chapter 578: The Operation
Chapter 578: The Operation
After the representatives of the three departments reached a resolution, they swiftly formulated a unified strategy and outlined the key steps.
First, they decided to bypass the City Council and take joint action, which required speed and precision in their strike. The operation needed to be executed amidst the Spider Mother's reproductive splitting process.
If the City Council were to react, they would undoubtedly obstruct the process through procedural means. Many council members had ties to various companies, and they would never agree to the three departments taking forceful action against a single company.
Even if the council could mobilize and garner significant support, a public dispute must be avoided. Internal strife would not only plunge the Central City into turmoil but also have a ripple effect on other central cities within the country, leading to severe consequences.
Secondly, regarding the recent encroachment incident in the Central City, the official explanation was that it was caused by a test subject from the Linenix Federation, along with the destructive actions of a mercenary group.
However, many aspects of the incident remained inexplicable, making the Skywheel Company, which had connections with the Linenix Federation, the perfect scapegoat.
Moreover, the Skywheel Company had indeed dispatched a mercenary team and previously engaged in a series of encroachments on government departments and their personnel. Not to mention, they had also deployed a fleet at sea.
Lastly, after this incident, the Far Exploration Group and the Canglong Company would nominally strike against the Skywheel Company, confining the conflict to a corporate war.
Although everyone could guess the truth after the fact, maintaining this facade and concealment was equally crucial.
If this plan succeeded, the national departments would gain more initiative in the future.
However, planning was one thing, and execution was another. There were numerous aspects to consider, including backup plans and post-operation arrangements, which needed to be addressed in advance. Therefore, the three departments handed over the discussion records to the Watchtower for further refinement and to fill in any gaps.
After the detailed tactical plan was finalized, the three departments decided to launch the operation during the eleventh wave of the Spider Mother's splitting process, codenamed "Operation Horizon."
At this moment, on a ship docked at the East Coast port, Guan Shangjing received an analysis report from Wu Qi, an Active Consciousness Entity working for the Skywheel Company. According to Wu Qi's calculations, the Spider Mother's splitting process would likely last until tomorrow noon, with approximately fourteen to fifteen waves.
Based on this estimation, a prediction was made: if the Skywheel Company wanted to seize the split body, the twelfth wave would be the best time to act, as the chances of success would decrease significantly if they missed this window.
Guan Shangjing glanced at his watch; it was 3:03 pm. The Spider Mother had already split ten times, and the next wave was predicted to occur four hours later.
He remained focused, having waited since the interception of the Union Victory Company's convoy. He was waiting for that existence to make a move, as it would increase their chances of capturing the split body again.
But until now, there had been no sign of that existence, as if it had vanished. The sea remained silent, making the atmosphere tense and oppressive.
At that moment, a solemn voice came through the intercom, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing." He immediately straightened up and respectfully replied, "Director Eagle Tail!"
Director Eagle Tail asked sternly, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing, the board is dissatisfied with your procrastination. Why, after several hours, have you still not taken action?"
Guan Shangjing quickly explained, "Your Excellency, the Handling Bureau is highly vigilant against us. Please grant me a little more time. We will do our utmost to secure the split body."
Director Eagle Tail said, "You should have received Wu Qi's analysis report. Time is running out. Speak your mind. What are you waiting for? If it's reasonable, I'll convince the other directors."
Guan Shangjing respectfully said, "Your Excellency, I believe that as the number of splits 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 pinning 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 us to react?"
He spoke solemnly, "Even if it's that existence, with an insufficient position, it cannot face the Central City's Active Consciousness Entities. If it didn't act from the beginning, it only proves its timidity. How can we rely on a timid being? Supervisor Guan Shangjing, the previous setback has made you lose your courage. You've disappointed me."
Guan Shangjing bowed deeply, even though he was speaking through the intercom, "My apologies, it's my fault for not considering this thoroughly."
Director Eagle Tail said, "Supervisor Guan Shangjing, please act swiftly without hesitation.
The news from the sea should arrive soon.
The company emerged victorious from the battle at sea, and with the acquisition of the Split Body, they secured the support of the Union and the Linenix Federation. The Dashun government would certainly not dare to continue oppressing us at this juncture.
As long as we achieve our goals, we will be the victors, and nothing else matters! If we fail, do you think they will spare us just because we remain passive?
Do you understand?"
Guan Shangjing's heart skipped a beat, and he responded firmly, "Yes!"
After the call with Director Eagle Tail, he wasted no time in mobilizing his team.
Skyscraper Company had always been prepared for war, so a large number of security forces had been gathered within the headquarters.
To ensure the success of this operation, nearly a thousand security personnel were deployed, equipped with heavy firepower and numerous combat biomeschs.
These individuals were all armed with combat implants, the company's true elite. Among them were not only a large number of fighters recruited from the Three Halls of the Distant Exploration Group, but also a considerable number of Third Limit Fighters and customized combat puppets, all of which were dispatched without hesitation.
In terms of personnel combat capabilities and firepower, this force was sufficient to engage in a small-scale local war.
It was a high-stakes gamble.
As the heavily armed convoy emerged from the Skyscraper Company, the Defense Department's surveillance immediately reported the emergency to the command center, asking for instructions: "Should we intercept?"
Specialist Liang quickly reviewed the layout and plan provided by the Watchtower and replied: "Stand down, let them pass."
He instructed his female assistant, "Get me Director Xu."
After a while, the connection to Executive Captain Xu Chan was established.
"Captain Xu?"
"Specialist, this is Xu Chan."
Specialist Liang said, "Skyscraper Company has mobilized. I'll send you the detailed action plan shortly. This operation will be primarily led by you, and you'll have the authority to allocate personnel. The Defense Department will provide necessary logistics and information support."
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Xu Chan acknowledged, "Understood." Then he asked, "Specialist, are we preparing to take action?"
Specialist Liang replied, "Just wait for my orders."
Xu Chan understood, "Got it."
During the period of military management, the Defense Department theoretically held higher authority than all other departments. Therefore, after the plan was formulated, various departments cooperated, and the final deployment orders would be issued by Specialist Liang. So, after informing Xu Chan, he began to allocate the response team and gather personnel according to the Watchtower's plan.
This time, not only were the two executive captains and the First Squad, who had been involved in the suppression of the Resistance Organization, recalled, but also a large number of fighters were redeployed from other districts.
With the commitment of the Active Consciousness Entity from the Handling Bureau and the Wu Yi Academy, along with the substantial armed forces within the district that had been largely depleted in the previous rounds of Split Mother confrontations, he could spare more strength to participate in the annihilation of this force.
In fact, he was pleased to see the mobilization of the Skyscraper Company. If they had chosen to defend themselves within the company, it would have been a much more challenging battle.
This miscalculation in tactics was likely due to the successful information blockade at sea. Skyscraper Company was unaware of the defeat of their fleet and did not anticipate the three departments' move during the Split Mother period.
After arranging everything, Specialist Liang only needed to wait for the results. Despite the apparent strength of the Skyscraper security force, they were no match for the joint suppression of the three departments.
And after that, it would be time to thoroughly purge this company.
He gazed at the light projection of the area where the Skyscraper Company was located. Its position was right on a narrow peninsula extending from the coast, backed by the iconic giant Ferris wheel.
The simplest method would be to call in the warships and bombard the Skyscraper Company. Without the protection of the sea, they would be virtually helpless.
However, such an action would create too much noise, and the Municipal Council might react prematurely. Interference from them would be undesirable, and it would be challenging to face the various pressures of public opinion afterward. So, the only option was to use the ground forces.
After a long wait of three and a half hours, the female assistant arrived by his side and reported, "Specialist, the majority of Skyscraper Company's strike force has been eliminated. We're currently mopping up the fleeing personnel."
Specialist Liang was not surprised by the outcome. He asked, "Are there heavy casualties?"
The female assistant handed over the paper battle report.
Specialist Liang glanced at it. Due to the concentration of forces several times greater than the opponent, the superiority of high-end weaponry, and the advantage of setting up the battlefield with false information, the battle proceeded smoothly. Most importantly, there were no losses among the high-end forces.
After reviewing it, he said, "Send the report to the Handling Bureau and the Government Hall. Additionally, under the name of the Defense Department, order the squads to assemble towards the Yinglu District."
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