Mob No. 83: “Don’t kid yourself! Payment after you return!”
The guild interior is crammed with a considerable number of mercs.
Like the venue for a major event held twice annually.
Some acquaintances are surely here but impossible to find in this crowd.
As I’m wondering what to do, a staff member appears with a megaphone, announcing:
[Mercenaries! Proceed directly to the main hall at once! I repeat! Proceed directly to the main hall at once!]
The main hall, also used for ceremonies and such, was where we gathered before the Caides Pirates subjugation too.
Entering the main hall, some figures in military uniform stand on the platform, with others along the merc-filled walls.
Once all the mercs enter, one soldier contacts someone via multipurpose terminal then takes the mic.
[Ahem. We will now receive words from the 38th Emperor, Her Majesty Amelia Franourd Ovarth. Listen attentively.]
He says, and the beautiful young woman with silver-blue hair, jet black eyes, and fair skin appears projected – the renowned [Beautiful Girl Emperor], 38th Emperor Amelia Franourd Ovarth.
It seems to be broadcasting live to all the mercenary guilds domestically.
[Officers, soldiers, mercenaries. Thank you for gathering.
You’ve likely heard already, but some nobles harbored dissatisfaction towards me, finally launching a coup.
This is undoubtedly my inadequacy.
Moreover, they demanded I cede the throne.
Said they would attack more planets if I refused.
However! I cannot relinquish the throne to those who call citizens resources, speaking of slaughtering and oppressing them as consumption!]
I’ve heard her on TV a few times but her voice really is lovely.
Crass to say but with acting skill she could make it as a voice actress.
For us watching this broadcast, the Emperor lowering her head in [request] rather than [command] is surely surprising.
Concerning authority and such, it’s likely unwise. But requested by the [Beautiful Girl Emperor] doesn’t feel wrong, hugely firing up the soldiers’ and mercs’ morale.
Riding that momentum:
[Mercenaries of the Ytts branch, most of you will join the 11th Fleet. Arrive at planet Gatohaga, the site, within 72 hours from now! Move out!]
Orders from the soldier on stage.
At that, everyone avalanches towards the dock.
I wait amid the emptying main hall avoiding congestion, leisurely heading to Uncle Roans for more info.
“Taking it easy while all the others charge out huh.”
“It’d be dangerous to rush out while crowded. Anyway, I’d like info and maps on the Gatohaga vicinity.”
I have some from Gonzalez but cross checking multiple maps will add details.
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“Figured you’d say that. Here, it’s got confidential military intel supposedly. Cost me, got it?”
Saying so, he hands me a memory device.
“Thanks. I can just have this free right?”
Joking as I take it, scowling he retorts,
“Don’t kid yourself! Payment after you return!”
“Got it. I’ll give interest too.”
Exchanging banter, I board my oddly remaining Patchwork at the now shipless dock.
Thus under orders from 38th Empress Amelia Franourd Ovarth to [Subjugate the Rebels], I depart for the Gatohaga region.
I’ve fought alongside the military against pirates and terrorists before but this is far larger scale.
The Imperial Guard with the Empress. Six of the twelve Central Suppression Forces – 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th Fleets, not just the around 10k each on regular patrols but expanded to 50k including personnel mobilization and unmanned drones and remote bombardment ships. Around 350k combat ships here.
Plus hordes of mercs gathered from across the Empire, easily 300~400k mercs alone I’d guess.
Adding the remaining Central Forces and allied nobles’ so-called private Planet Defense Fleets will further increase that.
Half the Central Forces remaining at the capital must be in case of incidents.
Beyond this region apparently lie supply fleets and concentrated facility colony bases for lodging.
Passing through multiple gates, around 9 hours after arriving on scene, the Ytts branch and other merc teams promptly get orders from 11th Fleet Brigadier General Meilings Ahlyhenge.
[Officers and mercenaries, heed me. We will primarily attack the enemy right wing.
I won’t dictate individual combat methods but absolutely obey this side’s instructions. And report any changes or anomalies, mistakes or not. Missing things is most fearful.
When shifting battlegrounds or pursuing within allied areas, always await this side’s instructions. Hold position for now. That is all. I pray for your valor.]
This 11th Fleet CO, Brigadier General Meilings Ahlyhenge, is a bespectacled hunk who gets fashion magazine features.
Think he had the hype label [Brilliant Commander] too.
By the way, at the big biannual events, supposedly there’s risque doujin of 3 similar looking guys –
Imperial Guard Leader Kyrect Elendiva
7th Fleet CO Salamas Toonchid
11th Fleet CO Meilings Ahlyhenge
This 11th and 12th Fleet are on the allied left wing, central has the Guard, 1st and 2nd Fleets.
Right wing is the reinforced 7th and 8th Fleets.
And of course, no decent combat without refueling and rest.
For that, ships which traveled long distances get supplied first supposedly.
Amid that standby, fire is confirmed from some enemy ships towards our central forces’ direction.
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