FVN Chapter 57: | 057 | Northern Plateau Reconnaissance
Chapter 57: | 057 | Northern Plateau Reconnaissance
In the ridges of the northern plateau, a Black Hawk flew through the air and circled the mountainous region. The transport helicopter was given a mission by the high command. It was a reconnaissance of the surrounding area.
"This is Scalpel 2, targets in sight. Maintaining distance and following." An aviation officer reported to the communication link of the recon group.
He looked at the screen and saw numerous giant beasts roaming in the rock crevice of the northern plateau. They were everywhere like ants.
The fact that all of these were carnivorous was troublesome. How the local ecosystem could support their population was an aching question.
However, it might not take long before the supporting ecosystem collapses in on itself.
"You see this?" One of the aviation personnel expressed his shock.
Their ground forces would probably be annihilated if met with the full assault of the populous magibeasts. It was fortunate that they wouldn't start the operation with the ground forces first and foremost.
"It will take a lot of ordnance to handle them." The aviation officer commented while observing the gathering of magibeasts through the monitor screen.
The echoes of the clapping propellers resounded as the static of the radio resounded in the interiors of the transport helicopter before being replaced by a voice.
*This is Scalpel 1, targets detected in the northernmost part of the plateau. Possibly two-four-three in number.*
Reports from the aviation officer of Scalpel 1 escaped the confines of the radio device. The officer of Scalpel 2 raised an eyebrow and decided to follow suit.
He reported the numbers of the gathering magibeasts they were following.
"Scalpel 2, reporting... Spotted targets numbered around three-two-eight. Maintaining 2 clicks distance and observing."
*Copy, Scalpel 2. Overwatch has been ordered to maintain recon status. Do not engage with targets and find their nests.* Succeeding to the aviation officer's report was the response of reconnaissance task force leader, Scalpel 1.
"Roger that, Scalpel 1. Attending directives!" The aviation officer replied and closed the radio communicator afterward.
Before he could think about his recent conversation, one of the aviation personnel called out to him.
"Sir, their activities are changing." An aviation personnel said, turning the aviation officer's attention to the monitor screen.
In the monitor screen, the calm gathering of magibeasts started erratically moving. They began screeching and roaring in madness.
*SCREEEECHHH!!!!* *ROOOOARRRRR!!!* *SCREECCH!!!*
Meanwhile, on the northern coast of Crescere was the November Fleet of Operation Hammer of Dawn. It consisted of two warships, the UNS Light Bringer and UNS Zarya.
Inside the Combat Information Center of the UNS Light Bringer was Captain Lux, the commanding officer of the destroyer.
The data sent by the reconnaissance task force had recently arrived and was swiftly sent through the data link. The intelligence data that was discovered made them tense.
"Hmm... Their current numbers amount to 1,179. That's the number we discovered." Captain Lux remarked and squinted his eyes while tapping the metallic table.
"However, that isn't including the possible cave system hidden inside the northern plateau. It is highly probable that the cave system contains the nest of the northern magibeasts. But it's quite troublesome."
"The cave system is unknown to us. We can't make a move against it unless we receive a substantial topography." They were stuck in a problematic circumstance.
"Shall we send in the marines, Captain Lux?" One of the intelligence officers suggested. He earned the rejection of the captain as Lux shook his head to deny the suggestion.
Sending marines into the underground cave system would be suicide for the soldiers and a waste of resources. There was no need for detailed topography of the cave system.
A simple idea of what was inside should be enough for the operation.
With this in mind, Captain Lux turned his gaze toward the communication operators inside the Combat Information Center.
His mouth opened as he ordered them to transmit a message to the Port of Dawn.
"Open transmission to the command center. We require their assistance." Hearing his words, the communication operators nodded and swiftly opened the communication line between the UNS Light Bringer and the Port of Dawn.
"Ask them if a ground penetrating radar that could be armed into a helicopter is available." Captain Lux wanted the ground penetrating radar to gain a simple topography of the underground cave systems.
With these, no lives would be lost for the sake of gaining intelligence.
The communication operators efficiently sent the captain's message. Fortunately, it didn't take more than ten seconds for a response to come from the command center.
When the message was received, the communication operators hastily nodded and immediately reported to the captain of the UNS Light Bringer.
"Sir, ground penetrating radars are available in the Port of Dawn."
From the piece of good news, Captain Lux's eyes lit up and smirked.
"Good, tell them that our reconnaissance task force will need to be equipped with these radar systems."