Chapter 1246: First combat mission
Zhao Chen dealt with the two captains' astonished questions.
He glanced at the old lieutenant colonel beside him.
As expected, it aroused suspicion from others.
An ordinary person suddenly displays such extraordinary talent.
How could it not arouse suspicion?
Zhao Chen looked at the old lieutenant colonel and explained, "This may be related to the situation at the time."
At that time, the base was attacked by alien species.
One of the ground staff members I greatly respected sacrificed his life.
He has always been very kind to me.
Before I piloted my last fighter jet into battle, he personally instructed me to carry a lightsaber, just in case.
So I witnessed the sacrifice of the older generation firsthand.
I felt very angry, and my hands felt out of control.
They just wanted to kill those alien species.
My grades were actually quite average.
Perhaps it was because I didn't have much drive back then.
I am a person who takes things as they come.
I just need a suitable place to stay.
You can become either a starfighter pilot or a land-based air force pilot.
Therefore, I was quite casual in the previous assessments and selections.
That's why my grades weren't good enough back then.
After Zhao Chen finished speaking, he shrugged.
Judging from Zhao Chen's attitude.
Although the old lieutenant colonel still had some doubts, he had largely come to believe it.
After all, this was someone the general had sent in, so even if there were any doubts, it wasn't appropriate to say anything.
"Cao Zhenlong."
Although he came from the Army Aviation fighter jets, he has excellent talent and skills.
I believe that with a little training, anyone can become an excellent starfighter pilot.
Get him integrated into your flight squadron as soon as possible before this combat mission.
"At that time, perhaps it can help you," the old lieutenant colonel reminded Cao Zhenlong.
Cao Zhenlong immediately stood up straight and said, "Please rest assured, we will take good care of any talented newcomers."
And about this combat mission.
Our Third Flight Group will definitely achieve results that will convince everyone!
The old lieutenant colonel glanced at Cao Zhenlong, then left without saying anything more.
Afterwards, Cao Zhenlong chatted with Zhao Chen for a few minutes.
But as the captain, he naturally had many things to handle.
He repeatedly instructed Lieutenant Zhang to take good care of Zhao Chen, and then left.
"I never expected you to have such a brilliant record before."
No wonder you behaved that way when you were learning how to operate it.
"He truly possesses exceptional talent." Lieutenant Zhang looked at Zhao Chen, his eyes gleaming.
It was as if they had seen some kind of genius.
"Just lucky, just lucky," Zhao Chen said sheepishly.
"Come on, I'll take you to eat something delicious."
This is a welcome dinner to wash you up and also to help you calm down after what just happened.
Don't worry.
As long as you're in our Third Flight Group, no one will dare to cause you trouble! Lieutenant Zhang really has a good temper.
Indeed, the temperament of a team can be judged by its leader.
This is what Cao Zhenlong's team looks like.
His subordinates were naturally the same.
On the other hand, Li Jian is nothing but a pack of wolves and rats.
Zhao Chen didn't stand on ceremony and followed Lieutenant Zhang to the starship restaurant for a meal, in which Zhao Chen paid the bill.
Lieutenant Zhang was almost in a panic.
Zhao Chen said it was what he should do.
Lieutenant Zhang stood up for him, and he even had a month's salary deducted from his pay.
Treating someone to a meal, what kind of thing is that?
Upon hearing this, Lieutenant Zhang immediately pulled Zhao Chen aside and called him brother.
For the next few days, Zhao Chen basically played the role of learning to pilot a starfighter.
From initial unfamiliarity to later proficiency.
Even though Zhao Chen was deliberately hiding his strength, Lieutenant Zhang was still very amazed.
After Zhao Chen's piloting skills were deemed fully qualified, Lieutenant Zhang directly assigned Zhao Chen to his own flight squadron.
Each flight squadron has three thousand interstellar fighters, which are further divided into ten flight teams.
Each flight squadron consists of three hundred starfighters.
Among these flight squadrons, three are elite squadrons.
The squadron leader of the elite squadron is always the deputy squadron leader.
It's extremely rare for someone like Zhao Chen to be able to join an elite squad right away.
Zhao Chen soon received his first combat mission.
"All pilots of the Second Squadron of the Third Flight Group, assemble!"
"All pilots of the Ninth Squadron of the Third Flight Group, assemble!"
...
The call to assemble was heard.
One by one, the neatly dressed starship pilots stood in a uniform formation in the cabin next to the hangar.
Zhao Chen looked at Lieutenant Zhang, who was standing in front of his team.
There was also a large holographic screen in front of Lieutenant Zhang.
Cao Zhenlong's image was displayed on the holographic screen.
Cao Zhenlong was actually standing at the front of the line.
However, among the group of more than 3,000 people, it was difficult to find Cao Zhenlong; most people were still looking at the holographic image.
"This combat mission."
Our Star Alliance will launch a proactive attack on the alien universe.
During the attack, we belong to the Third Fleet Group, and we will be responsible for the interstellar air superiority contest during fleet group operations.
Furthermore, a rotation system for each fleet is adopted.
A certain number of motherships will form a fleet, with an estimated ten groups.
Each group's combat time is three hours.
We are now in the first operational order.
Therefore, we bear a great responsibility.
Once operational status is achieved, all starfighter pilots must be on standby at their combat posts.
Ready to pilot a starfighter into battle at any time.
I believe the pilots of our Third Flight Squadron are the best!
At this point, Cao Zhenlong paused.
His expression turned serious: "I'm sure you've all heard about what happened before."
Those guys from the Fifth Flight Group have been eyeing our third position for a long time.
Our performance in previous combat missions was not very good.
The commander-in-chief has already spoken.
If our performance in this mission is still not good enough...
The title of our Third Flight Group has been given to someone else.
"Can you just stand by and watch our Third Flight Group's title be taken away by someone else?!"
"No!" shouted the soldiers of the Third Flight Group.
The titles of "number" and "number" flight squadrons are not simply a classification of strength.
There is also status and honor.
To be more practical, when there are benefits to be had, the higher-ups always prioritize the flight squadrons with the best seats.
Therefore, this seat is of paramount importance.
"good!
This time, our Third Flight Squadron will prove its mettle.
To avenge this humiliation!
"To wipe away this humiliation!"
"To wipe away this humiliation!"
Zhao Chen and the people around him shouted together.
Previously, Zhao Chen had always been on the bridge.
On the few occasions he personally went to the front lines in actual combat, he was always as a member of the interstellar marine corps.
This is the first time I've been on an occasion like this.
I must say, it really has a novel feeling!