Interstellar Mercenary 8: Chapter 8
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As the sun rose from the horizon of the Border Defense Department base, the new recruits had already gathered in the center of the spacious training ground. Three Second Lieutenants—Leo, Mike, and Grace—stood tall on a custom-made observation platform, their gazes sweeping over the soldiers below with seriousness and composure. 0
 
Leo picked up the microphone and spoke clearly: "Today, we will conduct a very important simulated exercise. You will see the large glass cover over there, inside of which are some Xyphos Insect tribe. This is a highly simulated combat environment, with the objective being to practice effectively eliminating the Xyphos." 0
 
 
Mike then added, "This glass cover is supported by a special capacitor system. If the system fails, these Xyphos could potentially escape. So, everyone must be careful." 0
 
Grace then reminded with concern, "The simulated weapons have all been distributed. Please follow the safety regulations and act under our guidance." 0
 
 
"Let's begin!" Grace's voice pierced the morning silence, echoing throughout the entire training ground. 0
 
The new recruits quickly picked up their simulated weapons and began shooting at the simulated Xyphos behind the glass cover. Laser beams and simulated bullets left a series of light spots on the cover, as if scoring this exercise. 0
 
 
Leo, Mike, and Grace actively moved around, occasionally offering advice or correcting the posture and shooting techniques of the new recruits. Overall, the performance of the new recruits was satisfactory, and one target after another was effectively "eliminated." 0
 
However, just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense and the exercises proceeded more smoothly, an exhausted new recruit—his eyelids drooping and his steps unsteady—accidentally bumped into the control panel of the capacitor system. A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the lights on the control panel suddenly went out. 0
 
 
The whole venue fell silent, followed by gasps and screams. 0
 
"Emergency situation! The capacitor system has failed!" Mike exclaimed. 0
 
 
glass cover inside Xyphos Insect tribe seemed to be aware of the call for freedom, they began to hit the glass, roaring as they tried to break free. 0
 
Leo frowned, quickly picking up the communicator: "This is Second Lieutenant Leo, emergency situation! We need immediate repair of the capacitor system!" 0
 
 
The atmosphere in the training ground instantly shifted from excitement to chaos, but this was also the moment to truly test whether the new recruits could remain calm under pressure and follow orders. 0
 
The expressions of the new recruits instantly turned fearful and uneasy as the safe environment for the simulated exercises suddenly became dangerous. The control panel of the capacitor system emitted a warning sound, indicating that the system was unstable. Inside the glass cover, the Xyphos Insect tribe seemed to sense this change and began to frantically impact the glass even more. 0
 
 
Leo instantly realized the seriousness of the situation. He quickly walked to the control panel and attempted to restart the capacitor system, but it was no use. 0
 
"Everyone, focus!" Captain Mike shouted loudly, trying to maintain the team's morale and organization. 0
 
 
Grace quickly directed the new recruits to form a defensive circle, so that if the Insect tribe broke through the glass cover, they could quickly defend. 0
 
"The simulated weapons in our hands may not be very powerful, but they are currently our only means of defense," Grace explained urgently. 0
 
 
The crack on the glass cover is getting bigger, and suddenly one of the cracks expands, forming a small hole. A XyphosInsect tribe immediately tries to pass through the hole. 0
 
This Insect tribe is a typical Sharpclaw, with a dark, hard exoskeleton covering its entire body. Its forearms are shaped like giant sickles, with silver-gray patterns. Its compound eyes shimmer with a cold light in the dim light, as if calculating the best angle of attack. Its mouth, a terrifying sharp beak, is ready to bite through any obstacle in its way. 0
 
 
"Be careful! Retreat!" Leo shouted, but it was already too late. The forelimb of the Insect tribe suddenly pierced through the small hole, using its sharp hook to break through the remaining part of the glass cover. 0
 
In this extremely dangerous situation, the new recruits were thrown into chaos. They only had training guns in their hands, which were completely ineffective against this highly evolved combat creature. The Sharpclaw of the Insect tribe emitted a low, hoarse buzzing sound, which not only posed a threat but also instilled fear in those present. 0
 
 
"Stay calm! Use the simulation guns in your hands to concentrate fire on it, targeting its eyes and mouth!" Leo quickly issued the command. 0
 
The new recruits regained some composure and began shooting at the Insect tribe as per Leo's instructions. Although their simulation weapons couldn't inflict fatal damage on the Insect tribe, the concentrated firepower made the Sharpclaw appear hesitant. 0
 
 
At that moment, Mike and Grace pulled out a makeshift stun baton and charged forward. 0
 
"Now!" Mike shouted. 0
 
 
He and Grace almost simultaneously hit the compound eyes and mouthparts of the Insect tribe with their electric shock batons, causing the Insect tribe to convulse and finally collapse. 0
 
Although they stunned one, several subsequent Sharpclaw s kept pushing forward relentlessly, and the breach in the glass cover was getting larger. These Sharpclaw s were equally fierce, clearly waiting for the best opportunity to break through the defense line. 0
 
 
"More and more Insect tribe are approaching, we must quickly seal off this breach!" Leo urgently looked around, hoping to find any usable materials. 0
 
"Use those training obstacles to block it off!" a new recruit shouted. 0
 
 
Mike and Grace immediately took action, along with other new recruits, to move the plastic barriers used for training to the breach, attempting to seal it. Although their movements were swift, the Insect tribe was not to be outdone, as a larger Sharpclaw forcefully rammed into the barrier. 0
 
"Use the simulated guns to shoot at their compound eyes, don't let them get close!" Leo instructed. The beam from the simulated gun hit the Sharpclaw, although it didn't kill it, it was enough to make it pause temporarily. It was at this critical moment that the technical sergeant finally arrived. 0
 
 
"Everyone, make way. I need to repair this broken capacitor system and get the shield back online!" gasped the technical sergeant as he pulled out a portable toolbox and quickly got down to urgently fix the damaged capacitor system. 0
 
"This is no simple task, it's going to take some time. Everyone, hold on!" shouted the technical sergeant as his hands swiftly moved across the intricate circuit board. 0
 
 
 
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