Spark

The Chang'e-6 moon landing process was extremely smooth. Even before the excitement of the successful moon landing was digested, the six members of the moon landing team had already completed the full activation of the lunar surface base, took off their spacesuits, and moved in. In the base, real-time communication with the earth has begun to be established.

And this scene, to everyone on the ground who was paying attention to this matter, could almost be said to be like a dream.

"Damn it. We're going to the moon now? Why does it feel like it's as easy as flying out of the country?"

"Is the base so advanced? Is it even equipped with a gym?"

"Gravity is very real. It is definitely not fake. Moreover, the launch, landing and exit are all live broadcast. How can this thing be fake?"

In the live broadcast room of the TV station, countless barrages flashed by. Netizens were all discussing the "light weight" and "relaxation" shown in the moon landing process. Many people even couldn't help but say: Questioned - is it fake? If landing on the moon is that simple, doesn't it mean that one day in the future, I can do it?

"I'm not saying it's false per se, I'm saying it's as simple as false."

"Didn't I hear that a base on the back of the moon would be built before? I remember that Yutu 1 also landed on the back of the moon? Why is the base now on the front?"

"The base on the far side of the moon is the next phase of the plan. It will not be launched until the nuclear fusion device on the moon is completed. The main reason is that there is no sunlight for a long time on the far side of the moon. Energy is a big problem, and safety is also a big issue."

"There was indeed news that Yutu 2 would land on the back of the moon again, but in fact, there were two Yutu 2 landers, each sent to different targets by two landers - it was quite a sensation in the industry at the time, but Ordinary people probably don’t know much.”

The live broadcast screen continued to flash by, and looking at the smooth screen, a new question popped up.

"So why is there no lag in the picture we see at all? The earth and the moon are so far apart, is there no delay?"

".How much delay do you expect? It only takes more than two seconds for the speed of light to reach the moon. And now the signal we see is forwarded by two relay satellites plus more than ten dedicated communication satellites. This level of guarantee , if it gets stuck, that’s a big problem.”

"When was this system installed?"

"Tiantong Starlink is a joint project between several communication giants in the industry and the Institute of Space Technology. More than a dozen satellites have been shipped. You don't know about it yet?"

If you ask a question, you will immediately get a piece of information.

As the live broadcast time lengthened, the viewers in front of the screen gradually realized one thing:

Landing on the moon is really not that simple.

It seems to just send people up and ensure that they can survive on the moon.

But in fact, the complex systems and highly advanced technologies involved are definitely not something that any other country can handle.

Even in the United States, I'm afraid it won't work.

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That's right, wasn't their Artemis project also hyped for quite some time before?

But what now?

After completing two robot landings on the moon, there has been little movement.

Obviously, they no longer have the ability or technology to support such a huge exploratory project. The "Moon Throne" originally occupied by them has officially changed hands.

"So what's the progress on the American side? Artemis just put it on hold?"

"NASA means there is no shelving, but progress is very slow and no new information has been released. Who knows what they are doing?"

"However, there is nothing to worry about. The Minister of the Corner Tower has been killed, and I can't finish my affairs on the ground. Who can care about the sky?"

"Do you really not watch the news at all? The River Force has been authorized and is ready to start operations against Cuba."

"It is said that it will be within the next two weeks, but to be honest, I am still looking forward to what excuse they will find by then."

The content on the live broadcast screen became a bit boring. Several astronauts - or according to the official statement, they were called lunar explorers. They were busy tidying up their living areas, adjusting living facilities, and debugging life support systems. They had no time to interact with the live broadcast footage. , the audience who was left out naturally had to find some fun on their own.

So, after someone opened the door to Jianzheng, the direction of the barrage instantly turned to the other side.

"I personally feel that the United States still needs a reasonable excuse to attack Cuba. It must not be about weapons of mass destruction - even if it is to be dealt with, the logic must be stricter."

"I estimate that there is a high probability that they will launch some kind of infiltration operation, trigger a conflict, accuse the Cuban authorities of harboring drug traffickers, and then escalate it to an anti-terrorism operation. I have already thought out the script for them."

".If you say so, it's really possible."

"Although this script is a bit rough, it wins because of its strict logic. In the case of overwhelming others, there is something to say whether they succeed or fail in the infiltration operation."

"Moreover, as long as a fight breaks out, no one really thinks about why the fight is happening. Everyone only cares about how the fight will turn out."

As soon as these words were spoken, the enthusiasm of everyone involved in the barrage interaction was mobilized again.

"What else could the fight have been like? It's obvious that the old and the Americans are crushing the game."

"Cuba is definitely unable to fight back. The question is just how long they can last."

"That's not necessarily the case. It's impossible for the United States to go all out in the first attack. In that case, they won't get the benefits they want."

"The right thing to do is to postpone it? If they hadn't been able to find an agent around the world, they would definitely not have ended this battle themselves."

"So that means they're going to start a fuel war in Cuba?"

"It does not necessarily mean a war to refuel, and it may get out of hand in the later stage, but at least it is certain that in the short term, the scale will be limited to a limited range."

"Well, it seems quite promising. Do you want to place a bet and see how far you can go in the end?"

"How? I'll do it!"

"I'm coming too!"

The discussion was still ongoing, and in less than half an hour, the topic shifted from the moon landing to the United States, and then to the possible war in Cuba.

However, in this joyful atmosphere, someone finally discovered a blind spot.

"So, are we watching an American show?"

"Damn it, when did the world become like this? I feel that the situation is not much different from the confrontation at sea."

"But...why has our attitude completely changed?"

"I remember that at that time, my family even stored a lot of rice, flour, grain and oil, thinking that the world was going to be destroyed."

This sentence caused the barrage to fall into silence for a moment.

Not many people responded to his question seriously, but everyone knew one thing, and that was:

Times have really changed

At the same time, in Cuba, a transport plane landed at a military airport on the outskirts of Havana.

This is an A400M, from the German Air Force, and represents the most advanced self-developed transport aircraft in Europe.

Logically speaking, it should never appear in a place like Cuba - because its landing is actually an extremely sensitive signal.

But no one showed surprise at its arrival. Even when they saw the white-skinned typical Europeans who got off the plane, the representatives sent by the Cuban military showed not only enthusiasm but also enthusiasm on their faces. A hint of condescension.

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In other words, it is more appropriate to express it as a fox pretending to be a tiger.

But of course, this inappropriate arrogance was quickly put away by him. When he walked up to the German representative, his face was already full of sincerity.

"Welcome, I am Lopez, and on behalf of the Black Hornets, I would like to express my most sincere thanks to you for coming!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to the other party, and the latter took his hand without any pretense or hesitation, and replied with the same enthusiasm:

"I am Backhaus, the leader of the Steel PMC Group. This is such a beautiful country! The air here makes me think of cigars and beautiful women. But to be honest, the weather is a bit too hot!"

"Yes, yes, but you will get used to it soon. We have prepared cold beer for you-maybe not as good as the dark beer from your hometown, but it is still good."

"Maybe they have different flavors - no matter what, it's an honor to fight with you. The Black Hornets are excellent special forces."

Backhouse's words were somewhat of a compliment. In fact, based on his experience of serving in KSK, "inferior" special forces such as the Black Hornets really cannot get his praise.

However, the current Black Hornet is different.

What stands behind them is no longer Cuba's so-called revolutionary armed forces, but that country and that army.

Even if their combat effectiveness has not been improved yet, who can deny that they have a bright future?

It's a free compliment, and there's no harm in saying a few more words.

Sure enough, after hearing his words, Lopez's smile immediately became brighter. While arranging the armed personnel who got off the plane to board the car, he invited Backhouse to the special car prepared for him.

Backhouse was still somewhat complacent about this kind of treatment, but when he actually got into the car and saw the Asian face waiting there, the "master" emotion he just felt was gone. He immediately disappeared without a trace.

Lopez, who got on the bus, immediately took on the role of intermediary and began to introduce the two to each other.

"This is Mr. Backhouse, and this is Mr. Tauber."

No background, no identity, just a simple name.

But that's enough.

Backhouse extended his hand and solemnly introduced himself to Tauber again.

"Hello, I am Backhouse. I lead our team and will assist you in related tasks in Havana and surrounding areas in the coming period."

"If you need any assistance from us, you can give me orders directly."

As soon as the word "order" was uttered, the status of both parties was clearly revealed.

Tao Bo did not show any surprise at this, but nodded and got to the point directly.

"Understood, then let's be honest."

"According to our judgment, the first wave of attacks will mainly take the form of small-scale penetration operations."

"So, based on this judgment, we have conducted corresponding anti-infiltration combat training for the Black Hornets and formulated patrol and vigilance plans."

"But from the current point of view, there is still an obvious problem of insufficient personnel in our defensive area and we are unable to form a tight defense line."

"Your arrival can just fill this gap, but what I must say is that we will make certain adjustments to let you fight on the front line."

After the words fell, the car fell into silence.

In fact, this was something Backhouse had expected, but when it was actually said from the other party's mouth, he still found it a bit difficult to accept it.

The core point is not that the opponent intends to use their team as cannon fodder - with our own combat power, they will not be cannon fodder no matter where they are.

The real problem is that they really want the force they represent to come to the front and bear the potentially serious diplomatic consequences caused by the first conflict.

Yes, there is nothing wrong with fighting. I am a soldier, and fighting is the only thing I am good at.

But who to fight for and who to fight with is a big question.

Backhouse took a long breath, and after a long time, he finally nodded and said:

"Understood, we have obtained authorization in advance."

"That's good. Is your team ready? I hope you can explain the background clearly to them, because once this thing starts, there will be no turning back."

"I don't want your hesitation to lead to uncontrollable risks in the entire battle - our enemies are very strong, and we cannot bear any risks."

Tao Bo's expression was calm, and his words contained a "warning" meaning, but his tone was quite "kind", even giving Backhouse the illusion of being "serious and thoughtful."

"This kind of thing is absolutely impossible to happen, you can rest assured."

He nodded firmly and then added:

"Although my team members are all retired personnel, in fact, they all know what they are doing and have not lost the sense of responsibility of a soldier. In short, since we are here, we will definitely do our own thing well."

"Okay, I believe you."

"Now, I think we can talk about the specific battle plan."

The car continued to move forward, and the two people in the car began to engage in truly professional combat discussions.

Behind this vehicle were more than a dozen temporarily deployed troop carriers.

This team of nearly 300 people marched toward the front line in such a mighty manner.

And they were just the first batch of "mercenaries" from Europe to arrive here.

In fact, after Germany first initiated this unusual mission, European countries immediately began to follow suit.

They urgently need to find an outlet for their redundant professional soldiers, and obviously, Cuba is the best choice.

Transport planes took off one after another from airports across Europe. This time, the target that the coalition forces will attack seems to have changed.