bookpower Chapter 265 | 265 | War Report
Chapter 265 | 265 | War Report
Above the Apex of the Citadel, the United World Government's crown resided. Inside was the Authority, the myth-like figure who had built the country from the ground up. He was considered to many as a legend of legends, the one who tamed the dragoness, the Dragon Layer.
Since its inception a few years ago, the United World Government had been governed democratically by the chosen Prime Minister of the World Government. However, for the first time subsequent to its creation, the Authority had taken the helm of the nation.
And what came after was the dawn of war.
In the latest conference within the capital city of Dawn, the Authority, after a ten-minute speech, announced the declaration of war against a hostile neighboring country, the Colonial Dominion of Mavors. Citing the reasons of gathering armies near the border for invasion, the United Military launched an preemptive attack.
It wasn't decided without deep considerations from the higher echelons of the United Military. Utilizing a first-strike policy wasn't the first for the United Military as its predecessor, the United Navy had done the same. The reason why it was authorized was merely because of the threat the colonial dominion posed.
The massive gathering of military assets near the sea border didn't go unnoticed to the peering eyes and ears of the intelligence agencies. The word of an invasion spanning the alliance of several colonial dominions quickly spread and was confirmed a day after.
In truth, the United World Government wasn't only fighting against a single colonial dominion, but fighting all of the dominions within the Ferus Sea. It was an attempt to erase them from the region and retaking back the connection between the Europa Continent and the Ferus Sea.
There was also the troublesome issue that resided within the Frontier. The World Government wasn't merely clashing against the colonial dominions of humanity, they were also standing against the ancient kingdoms of the Frontier. These kingdoms were governed by the Revolting Tide, which laid greater influence than the World Government in the following uncontrolled sea region.
After the defeating the armies and naval fleets of the colonial dominions, the war machine of the United Military would lay its gaze upon the Frontier and its ancient kingdoms. Although these nations were dominated by beastfolks, the web of slavery continued to entangle these nations.
The United World Government would do the same to the beastfolks as they did to the humans who practiced such disgusting business ventures. But for them to do so, controlling the sea region of Mavors was a must, giving them a direct, sea-route to the Frontier. Perhaps the ancient kingdoms feared such a possibility as they had been sending pirates to the sea region of Terra.
Nevertheless, the World Government would stand against the injustices of the world. For in its eyes, all sapient beings were equal regardless of their species and birth. The moment promises were broken, ideals were betrayed, the hammer of Unity shall befall to the transgressors.
It was for this reason why the State of Minos had dissolved, becoming a true part of the United World Government. The island of Servusarator had become a part of the member cities within the World Government, further accelerating its recovery from the war against rebellion that had taken place a few months ago.
Abraham narrowed his gaze, staring at the files on his table. The more time passed for the United World Government, the more he realized how lacking they were in firepower. While there were superweapons developed by the World Government, what he wanted was more than wonder weapons of technology.
He wanted the United Military to be powerful, to be able to stand alone even against the powerhouses of this world such as the Magus Tower of humanity. It was for this reason why he had spearheaded the development of various military technologies. Although, nonetheless, they remained unproven in warfare. Their effectiveness and reliability continued to be in question.
Opening the file, Abraham read through the header, noticing two words.
War Report.
It was a detailed summary of the operation that the combined-offensive fleet, Spear of Longinus, had undertaken. Anyway, reading through several lines, the fleet skid along the sea borders of the colonial dominion and launched their assault after confirmation through reconnaissance drones.
The assault was a barrage of the entire armed armada, though the effectiveness was observed through the live feed of the reconnaissance drones. From the video, it seemed that the naval fleets of the colonial dominion heavily utilized runic shields. They must have realized that UWG's arsenal become less effective against shielding.
Weapons that would thoroughly disable shielding was currently in development, though its creation was questioned. The Magus Tower could theoretically make the same anti-shielding technology, but they had no reason to do so. No one was specifically targeting their runic shields.
However, if the United World Government does develop an anti-shielding arsenal, it might kickstart an arms race between the World Government and the Magus Tower. The United Military utilized the same shielding techniques as the tower, so they would be shooting themselves at the foot if they developed an anti-shielding technology that would force the adversary to build one as well.
But that was the price of developing military technology. Even though it was dangerous and highly volatile, it had to be done to ensure that the country continues to be superior in terms of technology against the foreign neighbors.
"Perhaps, we should utilize strategies that would overcome the runic shielding of the naval fleets without relying too much in the development of the new anti-technology. I guess this should be the directive for now. We must improve our tactics against shielding adversaries."
"Yet... We still need to introduce the newly-developed arms to the United Military. But we can't test their effectiveness to the vast military complex of the World Government. We can try testing them in different scenarios, but these combined military technologies perform better when united."
"It seems that I would have to make a new one, huh? A military organization that specifically tests the newest technologies of the R&D Department in the battlefield. Akin to alpha or beta testers," Abraham mumbled and opened another file below the war report. His gaze laid upon it as the edges of his lips slowly curled up.
It was called the Sentinel Program.
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