lerbook #567 - Chapter 4: Decepticons in Action (Part 2)
#567 - Chapter 4: Decepticons in Action (Part 2)
However, the sonar operator shook his head helplessly, saying with a hint of apology, "Sorry, sir! We can't do it, they're too fast. They've already descended to 6400 feet, we're powerless."
The captain's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and issued orders, "Quickly, send this information to the Pentagon immediately. Also, notify the nearest aircraft carrier and have them send planes over here as soon as possible."
As the captain's orders were given, the crew members immediately sprang into action, operating various equipment in a tense but orderly manner, sending the information here to the Pentagon as quickly as possible, and sending a signal to nearby aircraft carriers requesting support.
Meanwhile, inside the emergency command center at the Pentagon, the atmosphere was unusually heavy. General Morshower, having received the message, rushed over, anxiously inquiring about the situation.
The intelligence officer pointed to the data on the screen and said, "General, look, this is the real-time data sent back from the Tebecca! There are five targets in total, still rapidly descending. Based on the information we have, we can confirm that these targets are not human-made, but Decepticons."
General Morshower frowned, his heart filled with worry and unease. He knew the threat of the Decepticons, and if they could not be stopped in time, the consequences would be unimaginable. So, he anxiously asked, "Do we have any submersibles that can operate at nine thousand feet?"
The operations staff officer shook his head helplessly and replied, "I'm very sorry, sir, our military doesn't have such equipment."
General Morshower's face became very gloomy, and he realized that the situation was beyond their control. But as an excellent general, he had to calmly consider countermeasures. After a moment, he decisively issued an order, "Since we cannot stop them, then we must minimize losses as much as possible. Immediately notify the Tebecca to leave the target area as soon as possible."
After the order was transmitted, General Morshower fell into deep thought. Time was of the essence, every second could determine the outcome of the battle. General Morshower stared intently at the screen and said, "Also, immediately notify the Secretary of Defense and prepare to convene a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff! This is no longer something we can deal with." He understood that facing such a powerful enemy, the existing military strength of the NEST forces alone would probably be difficult to cope with.
At this moment, an adjutant hurried over and handed over the latest report. Morshower quickly scanned it, his brow furrowed.
"General, just received news that the Decepticons don't seem to be here just for Megatron's body. Our detectors have discovered a strong energy radiation on the seabed, the fluctuations of this energy source are similar to the Cube in Sector Seven."
After hearing this news, General Morshower's eyes instantly sharpened, and he immediately issued an order: "No matter what the Decepticons are trying to do, we must not let them succeed easily. Immediately contact the Navy and ask when their planes will arrive here."
The operations staff officer quickly responded, "Sir, the closest to us is the USS Washington aircraft carrier. They have already launched six F/A-18 Super Hornet attack aircraft, and two S-3 Viking anti-submarine aircraft. These aircraft are expected to arrive within half an hour. However..."
General Morshower frowned and asked, "However, what? Speak plainly."
The operations staff officer said somewhat helplessly, "However, our anti-submarine missiles have a maximum depth of only 1200 meters and cannot strike enemies hiding in the deep sea."
General Morshower sighed, his heart filled with worry. He knew that this mission was full of challenges, but he had to be confident and face this battle. He muttered to himself, "Alas, I hope these planes can play some role!"
Meanwhile, in the distant depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the Laurentian Abyss. This sea area is one of the deepest areas in the Atlantic Ocean, its deepest point is 15305.11 feet (approximately 4665 meters) below sea level, known as the "Challenger Deep".
Although it is not the deepest trench in the world, the bottom of the Laurentian Abyss is filled with hydrothermal vents, making its ecosystem completely independent of sunlight. The immense water pressure here is enough to crush steel.
The reason why the US government chose to discard the Decepticon's body here was precisely for this reason.
After a difficult search, the five Decepticons finally found Megatron's remains in the seabed silt.
Subsequently, one of the Decepticons fired a shot at the seabed. However, this shot did not fire a real shell, but a ball of orange-red energy. This energy quickly spread out on the seabed, forming a semi-circular air shield. Immediately afterwards, a small robot suddenly darted out from the chest of another Decepticon. This robot was the Decepticon doctor - Scalpel. Like a nimble octopus, it circled around Megatron's remains several times, finally concluding: "The situation is not bad! Although it has suffered some damage, it is not beyond repair. However, I need some parts to complete the repair work. Let's dismantle that smallest guy."
Hearing these words, a trace of fear and despair flashed in the eyes of the smallest Decepticon. It struggled and twisted its body unwillingly, trying to escape the restraints, but to no avail. Its petite body seemed so fragile and powerless under the suppression of several Decepticons. Soon, it was completely subdued, with no power to fight back.
In just a few moves, it was ruthlessly disassembled into several pieces, scattered on the ground like a broken toy. The Decepticons picked up the disassembled limbs one by one and sent them to Scalpel.
Scalpel's movements were skilled and swift, like an experienced surgeon, precisely removing the necessary parts from these limbs. His nimble fingers gently manipulated these parts, and in the blink of an eye, they were perfectly installed on Megatron's body. Not only that, Scalpel also conveniently performed a simple repair of Megatron's incomplete right hand and left leg.
"Alright! Now bring me the energy container and place it in this designated position." Scalpel looked up and issued an order to the largest Decepticon.
The giant Decepticon nodded slightly, then slowly squatted down, carefully taking out an object similar to a safe from its hard chest armor. It gently placed the box on Megatron's chest, as if placing a priceless treasure.
As Scalpel skillfully entered a complex series of passwords, the box slowly opened, revealing its true colors - a crystal clear rectangular object. It was like a dazzling gem, emitting a fascinating fluorescent blue light, the entire space was illuminated by this mysterious light.