Star Survival: The Rise of the Fourth Scourge

"In nearly four years, the "UNSC" has grown from only a few people to 109 people today. It is inseparable from everyone's efforts. I hope everyone can continue to work hard to make our round table bigger. In this era , Only by uniting can we go far.”

The round table in the conference hall is larger than it was two years ago.

It was almost full, with only a dozen empty seats left.

At a glance, there were more than a hundred people sitting around the round table.

Everyone is wearing black military uniforms, both men and women.

Everyone looked at the figure who stood up to give a speech.

The Speaker's words may not be that inspiring, but they are the truest words.

Yes, for the same goal, everyone has been mentally tense during these two years.

Days pass by in a hurry. Except for rest time, everyone is working hard at their respective positions.

Regardless of whether you are an old person or a newcomer, once you integrate into this group, you will be infected by the atmosphere of collective struggle.

One person said: "President of the Parliament, just give the order. War has never been about justice. In today's era, the weak eat the strong, and the weak will only be eliminated. If we want to survive, we must become the strong instead of being plundered or being robbed." The oppressed weak.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone responded one after another.

"That's right, we have been preparing for two years and fighting for two years, isn't it just for this day to come? Speaker of the Parliament, give the order. Everyone here can fight for the future of "UNSC"."

"President of the Parliament, I recommend myself, let me go..."

"I am coming too……"

"Count me in..."

Faced with the coming war, no one in the conference hall flinched.

They all recommended themselves and wanted to join the "UNSC" in its first foreign war.

Seeing that everyone recommended themselves and wanted to join this foreign war, Wood Steven breathed a sigh of relief.

His individual decision and the collective decision are completely different concepts.

Among more than a hundred people, it is impossible for everyone to have the same opinion.

Just because most people agreed with foreign war, a small group of people remained silent.

As the president of the parliament and the core of the group, he cannot take sides at any time.

Only by remaining neutral can he be respected by everyone.

It is not him who makes the decision, but this group. The minority obeys the majority, and he is only the judge of the results.

"Everyone, please be quiet!"

As Wood Steven spoke up, the conference hall gradually became quiet.

Looking around the people at the round table, Wood Steven said solemnly: "Each of your lives is important to me and to the team. I am very pleased that you have the courage to sacrifice yourself, but as the speaker of the parliament, I can’t send all of you to the battlefield. In order to preserve your strength, this time in the foreign war, three people will lead the fleet to the S-01888 star system, each commanding five Steadfast-class frigates, for a total of fifteen battleships.”

Speaking of this, Wood Steven's eyes fixed on one person.

"Leo, you are most familiar with S-01888, so you will serve as the fleet commander and command the fleet operations!"

Seeing the Speaker of the Parliament looking at him, Leo knew that he would not be able to escape in this foreign war.

As a member of the Governor's Council, he naturally could not back down.

After standing up, Leo nodded and said, "Leave it to me!"

Wood Steven looked at the other two people again.

"Kaisen, Brian, you two will serve as deputy commanders to assist Leo in commanding the fleet."

Ryan and Brian stood up and said in unison: "Yes!"

Nodding to the three of them, Wood Steven said: "Three days to prepare. Three days later, the fleet will set off!"

The meeting continues...

In the following time, Wood Stevens said a lot.

War is never about two people.

There are people fighting on the front lines, and the burden on the shoulders of those behind will not be light.

War is never simple.

If you want to win, you must think more comprehensively and further than the enemy thinks.

"The meeting ends here. Leo, Maureen, and Rosalind stay..."

Finally, Wood Stevens announced the end of the meeting.

Some people left the conference hall, while others stayed.

As everyone left, only four people were left on the round table.

Leo, Maureen, Rosalind, and Wood Stevens.

Wood Steven looked at Leo and said: "The reason why I let you stay is because I have something to tell you. I have given instructions to the artificial intelligence of each ship. Once the ship is destroyed, all information will be deleted." Information about the S-01820 star system to prevent the discovery of the star system where the "UNSC" headquarters is located."

A flash of surprise flashed in Leo's eyes.

"President of the Council, do you think we will lose?"

Wood Steven shook his head and said: "I don't think we will lose, but we must be prepared to "lose". Before winning the war, any outcome is possible."

Hearing this, Leo fell silent.

The Speaker is right, no one has the power of foreknowledge.

Whether he will win or lose is still an unknown number.

Although Leo didn't think they would lose, they did lack understanding of the forces in the S-01888 star system.

As the saying goes, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.

But they knew nothing about the enemy.

"Leo, I hope you understand that people are more important than ships. If the ships are gone, they can be rebuilt. But if the people are gone, they are really gone. There are only fifteen battleships. We can afford to lose them. As long as the people are still there, we will not will lose."

Whether this was true or false, or just a false polite remark, Leo didn't know.

He doesn't understand people's hearts, and he has no patience to explore people's hearts.

But Leo had to admit that the Speaker's words made him feel very comfortable.

Make him willing to believe in the Speaker of the Parliament and admire him from the bottom of his heart.

This may be the so-called politician who is good at winning people's hearts.

And not everyone can learn this.

Leo nodded: "I understand..."

Smiling slightly, Wood Steven said: "Go and have a good rest for a few days to recharge your batteries."

Without saying anything else, Leo stood up, turned around and strode away.

After glancing at Leo's leaving back, Wood Steven put away the smile on his face.

He looked at Maureen and Rosalin again.

The two happened to be sitting next to each other.

"Rosalin, you and Maureen go to the "Trading Mall". The mission time limit is approaching and your characteristics are just in use."

Go to the trade mall?

Molin asked: "Speaker of Parliament, are there enough trade coins?"

Rosaline's characteristic is "Wandering Merchant", with five times the selling price and a 50% discount.

With Rosalin here, one ton of ternary lithium ore can be sold as five tons.

You can buy two for the price of one population.

But as far as Morin knew, the "UNSC" was still relatively poor.

Wood Steven said: "I have calculated that if there are 200,000 people, and using other characteristics of the "UNSC" members, all of them can complete the mission."

Some "features" require a team concept.

And a real team is not as simple as an alliance of two people.

There has to be some connection.

Take the "UNSC" as an example. Everyone's technological template comes from the "characteristics" of Parliament Speaker Wood Stevens.

Everyone has some subtle connection with the Speaker, which is the team.

Once someone's characteristics are related to the "team", they can be shared by all members.