hotmtlnovel Chapter 149 Dragonslayer Squadron
Chapter 149 Dragonslayer Squadron
The sun hung low over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the vast expanse of the sea. The aircraft carrier Yorktown, a colossal fortress of steel and technology, cuts through the waves.
In the operations room, the tension was palpable. The request for help had come in just minutes ago— a brutal battle against the Latvian army.
Admiral Akari gave his Order, "Prepare the F-14s for immediate deployment,"
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On the flight deck, the F-14 Tomcats stood ready, their sleek, angular frames gleaming under the sunlight.
The pilots, clad in their flight suits and helmets, moved with practised efficiency as they conducted their pre-flight checks. Each aircraft was armed to the teeth: AIM-54 Phoenix missiles for long-range engagements, AIM-9 Sidewinders for dogfights, and a 20mm Vulcan cannon for close-quarters combat. The F-14s were also equipped with precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles, making them versatile tools of destruction.
Lieutenant Commander Alex "Viper" Carter, the lead pilot of the squadron, climbed into the cockpit of his F-14. His call sign, "Viper," was a testament to his lethal precision in the air. His wingman, Lieutenant Sarah "Raven" Hayes, was already in her aircraft, running through her systems check.
"Viper to Raven, you good to go?" Alex asked over the radio, his voice steady.
"Raven here. Systems green. Ready to roll," Sarah replied, her tone confident.
The deck crew gave the final signals, and the roar of the F-14s' twin engines filled the air. The catapult system launched the aircraft one by one, their afterburners igniting as they shot off the deck and into the sky. The force of the launch pressed the pilots into their seats, but they were used to it. Within moments, the F-14s were airborne, their wings sweeping back as they climbed to altitude.
"Yorktown, this is Viper. We're airborne and en route to the target zone," Alex reported.
"Copy that, Viper. Good hunting," came the reply from the carrier.
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"Viper to squadron, switch to air-to-ground missiles. Target the Gigantsky—aim for the weak spots on their backs," Alex ordered.
The pilots selected their AGM-65 Maverick missiles, designed for precision strikes against ground targets. Alex lined up his shot, his targeting system locking onto the weak point of a Gigantsky. "Rifle!" he called out as he fired the missile. The Maverick streaked toward the monster, its explosive payload detonating on impact. The Gigantsky let out a deafening roar as it collapsed, its massive body crushing several Orcs beneath it.
Sarah followed suit, her Maverick missile striking another Gigantsky in the same spot. "Rifle! Target down," she reported.
The F-14s worked in tandem, their missiles and cannons systematically taking down the Gigantsky one by one.
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As the battle began to wind down, Alex and Sarah circled above, their eyes scanning the battlefield for any remaining threats. The once-chaotic scene was now under control, the Latvian forces in retreat.
"Yorktown, this is Viper. Mission accomplished. The skies are clear, and the ground forces are mopping up," Alex reported.
"Copy that, Viper. Excellent work. Return to base," came the reply.
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As the F-14s turned back toward Yorktown, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. They had done their job, and they had done it well.
"Raven, you still with me?" Alex asked over the radio.
"Always, Viper," Sarah replied with a smile in her voice. "Let's go home."
The F-14s streaked across the sky, their mission complete.