Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 50 - Chaos
50: Chapter 50 Chaos
50 -50 Chaos
All the students at the scene were either bewildered or freaking out, including Su Ming, whose face changed upon hearing about the battle of Earth Flame Star.
“Crazy, this is really crazy.”
Chen Tong couldn’t help but complain.
Su Ming took a deep breath—the old Federation had, in fact, nine major planets aside from the Main Star·Third Planet, among which Earth Flame Star was one.
Historically, Earth Flame Star was second only to the Third Planet in terms of prosperity and had a huge population.
The battle of Earth Flame Star was the key battle during the epic war that erupted a hundred years ago between the old Federation and the silicon-based life forms forming the Mechanical Clan.
After crushing the peripheral defenses of the Tenth Planet·Black Flame Star, the Mechanical Clan used Earth Flame Star as a springboard for launching a devastating invasion.
Earth Flame Star fell, and from there, the Mechanical Clan pointed directly at the Third Planet using Earth Flame Star as a springboard.
At the brink of life and death, the old Federation hastily assembled fleets from all quarters to launch a massive attack on Earth Flame Star.
Both sides fought bloodily around Earth Flame Star, and although the Mechanical Clan was eventually expelled from Earth Flame Star, countless fleets and heroes of the old Federation fell.
Earth Flame Star went from having twelve major base cities to just five.
Its population also sharply dropped from 6.2 billion to under 2 billion.
From this, one could see the brutality of this battle.
“I know many of you now might not understand why we are treating you this way.
But you must realize one thing, you are adults now.
The city examination is not child’s play; we want real talents!
If you want to score high, then fight hard in this examination!
Also, you’d better figure out a way to survive, because if you die, congratulations, you’ll experience what real death feels like!
Trust me, you won’t like that feeling.”
General Ames gave everyone a warning.
“Wait, we’re all in the same boat now, what if the command system is mismanaged, or if the person piloting the spaceship messes up, won’t the ship be doomed before we even reach the battlefield?
Wouldn’t that mean we all fail?”
“And what if we don’t stick together?”
…
Countless students raised their doubts.
General Ames seemed to have anticipated their questioning, and thus he addressed everyone.
“I know many of you feel aggrieved, wondering what to do if others don’t cooperate or if the command system is in chaos?
What I want to say is, the ship is yours now, do what you wish with it.
You can unite or divide, it’s your choice!
And don’t tell me about unfairness—didn’t you take classes to rally people?
If you didn’t put in the effort before, you’re merely facing the consequences now!
Good luck to you all, I hereby officially announce that the examination has begun!”
“Good luck to everyone!”
With these words, General Ames formally announced the start of the examination.
Instantly, the spaceship’s alarm blared N times louder, and the whole transport chamber flashed red lights.
“No way, the exam just started, and it’s already like doomsday, isn’t this too exaggerated?”
“I feel so anxious, I don’t even know what to do.”
“Yeah, I’m totally confused.”
…
Each student present wore a bewildered expression.
At this moment, a mission log popped up in front of all the students.
“Main mission: Fulfill your roles, break through the firewall, and make an emergency landing on Earth Flame Star.”
Suddenly, the metal wall barricades around them all rose, revealing the exterior transparent glass.
Instantly, everyone could clearly see space outside the spaceship, with beams and missiles flashing past.
They could even see many nearby spaceships being hit and exploding.
At this point, looking far into the starry space, they could see Earth Flame Star, the size of a football.
“OMG!”
Many students were dumbstruck by this scene, their mouths agape.
At that moment, with a booming noise, the spaceship Su Ming and others were on shook violently, and a mechanical synthesized voice immediately sounded.
“Warning, spaceship H34 exterior armor region has been hit.”
…
“Ah, the ship is going to be sunk, what should we do?”
A male student shouted in panic.
At that moment, another impulsive male student, upon carefully noticing the command system emblem on the first student’s clothes, promptly kicked him and angrily retorted.
“Are you a pig?
TMD you are from the command system, and you’re asking us what to do?
Aren’t you supposed to hurry to the cockpit to command?
This spaceship isn’t unmanned, how on Earth did I end up with a teammate like you!”
“Oh, I’m on my way!”
The male student suddenly snapped back to his senses and ran towards the exit in a frenzy.
At that moment, the other students also reacted, and the scene instantly turned chaotic.
“Who’s the gunner?”
“Is there any female doctor?
Let’s stick together.”
…
Su Ming looked at the chaotic scene before him and sighed lightly, “This world is really just a haphazard stage.”
“Su Ming, what do we do now?”
Chen Tong asked with a serious expression.
“Let’s go to the hangar!”
Su Ming said to Chen Tong without any hesitation.
“Alright!”
Chen Tong immediately followed Su Ming, running towards the number 3 transit bay.
There are a total of seven transit bays here, each marked clearly with signs indicating their destinations.
Of course, if you can’t understand the signs, you’re out of luck.
As Su Ming and Chen Tong were running forward, Chen Tong suddenly noticed a petite girl with brown short hair among the crowd and immediately said to Su Ming.
“Look, isn’t that Zhao Ran from our class?”
“Call her over; classmates are more reliable at times like this.”
Su Ming said to Chen Tong without hesitation.
Chen Tong then shouted loudly.
“Zhao Ran!”
Zhao Ran, hearing her name called, immediately turned her head.
Seeing Su Ming and Chen Tong, her face lit up with joy, and she quickly ran over to them.
Soon, the three regrouped, and Zhao Ran exclaimed excitedly.
“You guys are here too.”
“Yeah.”
Chen Tong nodded in response.
“Eh, I don’t see the class monitor.
Aren’t you three usually together?”
Zhao Ran asked curiously.
“He’s not taking the exams at this school, so he’s not on this ship.
But he should be participating in this battle.
If we’re lucky, we might run into him on the ground after the forced landing.”
Chen Tong briefly explained to Zhao Ran.
“I see.”
Zhao Ran suddenly understood.
“Let’s not talk about that now, we need to hurry to the hangar!”
Su Ming urged promptly.
“Alright!”
Zhao Ran immediately followed Su Ming and the others towards the number 3 transit bay.
Of course, it wasn’t just Su Ming and his group who reacted.
Lin Chuyu and others also ran towards the hangar at the first opportunity.
Besides them, Su Ming also saw Gu Meng and his group from the First Academy.
It was incredibly bustling.
A moment later.
Inside the transit bay, Su Ming and the two others continuously sprinted towards the hangar, identifying the signs at each intersection immediately.
“This way!”
And for Chen Tong and the other person, all they needed to do was mindlessly follow Su Ming.
