Leo walked towards the assembly point of Bravo Team with a serious and determined expression on his face. He stood there, briefly scanning each face, making sure everyone was paying attention to him.
"Everyone, tomorrow we will carry out a crucial operation. This is not just a battle, but an important opportunity for us to demonstrate our strength to the enemy."
He opened the data pad in his hand and projected a detailed tactical map, marking various targets and routes with different colors. He pointed to a few specific areas with his finger.
"This is our operational area, and here and here are the most likely places for the enemy to appear. We will set traps in these locations, and this point—" he pointed to a higher position, "this is the ideal spot for our sniper. Every move must be precise to the second; I don't want to see any mistakes."
Bravo Team members stared at the map intently, then nodded in agreement. They knew the importance of this mission and couldn't afford any mistakes.
"Rest well tonight. Sufficient sleep and mental preparation are the cornerstones of victory. Tomorrow, we will show the enemy how foolish it is to challenge us," Leo concluded his speech and left gracefully.
Leo walked into the lounge and saw Mike sitting on the corner sofa as soon as he entered, holding a few bottles of cold beer.
"It looks like you're already prepared," Leo said with a slight smile.
"Of course, tomorrow is a big day," Mike responded, picking up a bottle of beer and handing it to Leo.
The two sat down, and the conversation naturally revolved around the upcoming crucial mission. Leo bit his lip, his expression turning serious.
"Leo asked, 'How do you think we should adjust Plan B?' with a serious expression.
'I think we should add some remote explosives at point C. This way, if the enemy tries to bypass our traps, we can immediately detonate them, restricting the enemy's movements,' Mike suggested, also with a serious expression."
"Not bad, that's indeed a good idea. I will re-plan it." Leo took out the data board and made some quick adjustments.
The two continued to have a deep discussion on the details for a while, but suddenly both stopped. They smiled at each other, realizing that even in such tense moments, they should give themselves some time to rest and relax.
"Cheers to tomorrow's victory!" Mike raised his beer bottle, his expression becoming relaxed.
"Cheers!" Leo responded, also raising his bottle.
Just as the two beer bottles clinked together, making a crisp sound, the big screen news channel in the lounge suddenly began to broadcast.
"In this war against the Insect tribe, in addition to the regular army, we have received another important assistance from various mercenary group. They are not only brave and skilled in battle, but have also completed extremely dangerous missions multiple times. The mercenary system holds a very special position and role in this world..."
The news anchor continued, "In this intergalactic war, the mercenary group played an indispensable role. Unlike the regular army of the Interstellar Federation or other planetary governments, these mercenary groups operate more like independent commercial organizations. They are not directly commanded or regulated by the government, but instead accept various contracts based on market demand. These contracts range widely, from protecting valuable assets and rescuing hostages to participating in large-scale battles against the Insect tribe."
"To ensure that these mercenary groups reach a certain level of professionalism and combat proficiency, the Interstellar Federation has established a very strict qualification review and training mechanism. This includes several weeks or even months of professional training, covering tactics, combat skills, advanced weapon operation, and crisis management, among other aspects. Only mercenaries who pass this series of rigorous assessments are granted the title of 'Interstellar Qualified Mercenary.' Once they obtain this certification, they are eligible to participate in higher-risk, higher-reward missions."
"When it comes to compensation, this is also an extremely attractive aspect of the mercenary industry. According to recent reports, mercenaries' income is usually several times that of regular soldiers, and sometimes even more. Such high rates of compensation attract a large number of talented individuals willing to take risks. However, this also means higher risks and greater pressure. Statistics show that the casualty rate of mercenaries during missions is three times higher than that of regular military forces. It is a high-risk, high-reward industry, where every deployment could be a matter of life and death."
"It is worth mentioning that there are some exceptionally outstanding mercenary groups, such as Valkyrie, whose capabilities even surpass those of some regular military forces. These top mercenary groups are often secretly hired to carry out 'gray missions' that the government cannot openly acknowledge."
The news anchor continued to elaborate, "In addition to the Valkyrie we mentioned earlier, this elite mercenary group excels in versatile tactical operations and specializes in high-risk missions. We have many other noteworthy mercenary organizations as well."
"First, let's take a look at the 'Iron Wing Alliance.' They are a mercenary group focused on aerial warfare and high-altitude reconnaissance. Their pilots undergo rigorous training at Earth's aviation academies and receive specialized flight tactics instruction from the Interstellar Federation. They possess a variety of state-of-the-art interstellar combat aircraft capable of executing missions from the lowest planetary atmospheres to the highest interstellar space. In fact, they successfully repelled a large number of Xyphos' aerial units in last year's Battle of the Supreme Sky, earning them a sublime reputation."
"Next, let's talk about the ' Shadow Wolf.' This mercenary group specializes in covert operations and special warfare. In their training, they not only learn stealth and sniping, but also excel in various survival skills in different environments, including extreme weather and zero-gravity space. This makes them one of the few mercenary groups capable of operating in extreme environments like the Aurelian Abyss."
"Next up is the 'Spiritstone Brotherhood,' a mercenary group skilled in high-tech warfare and cyber warfare. Their technicians are usually top cybersecurity experts from the world's leading universities, holding doctoral degrees or higher qualifications. They can breach enemy defense systems and quickly turn the enemy's weapons and communication devices into their own assets, enabling them to achieve victory in many seemingly impossible missions."
"Finally, we want to mention the 'Red Lotus Team.' This mercenary group is mainly composed of veterans and seasoned warriors, specializing in heavy firepower and ground warfare. They possess a large number of heavy armored vehicles, tanks, and artillery, giving them a strong advantage in direct combat with Xyphos or other enemies."
The host concluded by emphasizing, "These mercenary groups each have their own expertise and characteristics, but their common goal is to protect human civilization and counter external threats. They all require high levels of professionalism, skills, and courage. This is a high-risk, but also high-reward, job. Let us pay them the highest respect and pray for their future success and safety."
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