692 、 Vandenberg Air Force Base
Beep beep beep beep! The alarm rang in the Pentagon, where the Department of Defense was located. Countless phone calls came in, and the operator immediately became busy.
"The San Francisco Police Department has sent an emergency notice. A giant dragon has landed on the Golden Gate Bridge! Hundreds of people have been injured or killed! "
"The Third Fleet has sent a message, requesting to leave the port and head to the coast of San Francisco. They want to confirm the authenticity of the monster landing."
"The California National Guard has set off. It is expected that they will enter the San Francisco area in three hours!"
Ta, ta, ta, ta. Hurried footsteps sounded. An old man in his sixties with a three-star epaulette on his shoulder, thin face, and bright eyes, wearing a well-ironed military uniform, quickly walked toward the office of the Ministry of Defense accompanied by several assistants. He was Thomas Mitchell, who was then the United States Secretary of Defense.
A young female assistant in a shirt hurried over and walked side by side with the old man. She handed over a document and said, "Mr. Mitchell, His Excellency the President will hold a video conference in ten minutes."
Mitchell did not stop walking. He took the document and nodded with a solemn expression.
"Mr. Minister, a large number of people have gathered at the gate of the Pentagon, claiming that their relatives have been attacked by a giant dragon in San Francisco and asking the military to respond as soon as possible. The same situation is happening in the White House. "A young officer came over and saluted.
Mitchell nodded and said, "I understand." Then the assistant behind him waved to the officer and signaled him to leave.
Two soldiers waiting at the door opened the door, and Mitchell and several officers behind him entered the conference room. Click. The heavy conference room door closed, and the LED screen on the door lit up with a bright red light, indicating that a meeting of the highest level was being held.
There were already a few people wearing general rank epaulettes waiting in the conference room. Without saying a word, Michelle sat on the main seat, put down the documents in her hands, and said, "Gentlemen, I will report to the president in ten minutes. Now, we need to react in the shortest time possible, and we need to have a preliminary understanding of this, erm, giant dragon that we are facing."
After saying that, Michelle picked up the remote control and pressed a button. An aerial video immediately appeared on the large screen in the middle of the conference room. In the middle of the video, there was a monster that was as tall as a mountain and two aircraft that were fighting the monster. There was also a much smaller khaki-colored monster that was as tall as a building.
"The problem now is that before the researchers give an official name to this giant monster, we will temporarily call it the 'intruder'. So what exactly was this' intruder '? Where did they come from? What's your goal? "Michelle said, her sharp eyes scanning the generals around her.
Then he continued, "And! Which country are these two advanced aircrafts that are fighting with the invaders? Also, what was this smaller yellow monster? They're obviously fighting the Intruders. What does that have to do with them? "
"When the 'intruder' appeared this morning, San Francisco was shrouded in fog, so the satellite didn't send back any useful information," a general said.
"I suggest that before everything is clear, let the planes from Vandenberg Air Force Base take off to meet the enemy, and let the Third Fleet immediately leave the port and head to the coast of San Francisco. If necessary, use Tomahawk cruise missiles to attack!" Another general raised his hand and spoke.
"But most of the fighters stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base are F-22 Raptors. I'm afraid the damage to the Invaders will be limited," another person raised a question.
"It's decided! The squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base will be dispatched immediately! If I remember correctly, the British Royal Air Force happens to have a group of pilots there for visiting and learning. I'll ask the President to explain to the British Prime Minister! Also, immediately begin to organize the evacuation of the nearby cities. At the same time, get in touch with the pilots of the two aircraft! "Michelle said decisively, packed up the documents and walked out of the conference room.
…
Vandenberg Air Force Base, southern California, USA.
The harsh alarm sounded, and the air force base immediately became busy. More than 20 F-22 'Raptor' fighter jets were parked neatly in the hangar. The canvas covering the aircraft was uncovered, and the air crew was busy pushing carts of missiles and machine gun bullets over and installing them on the aircraft. The fuel tankers were methodically pouring aviation fuel into the fuel tanks of the fighter jets.
The completed fighter jets were pulled by the tractor to the side of the runway and lined up neatly. On the other side of the runway, more than a dozen US Air Force pilots were neatly dressed, holding flight helmets and lined up in a neat line, listening to their commanding officer's instructions.
The young black British female pilot, Luca Penticus, was tidying up her flight equipment. Her mobile phone was placed next to her, vibrating, but she didn't notice it at all.
"Hey, Luca, what are you doing?" A colleague of the British Royal Air Force passed by and asked curiously.
"I'm going to destroy a dragon." Luca pointed to the TV hanging on the wall next to him.
The colleague spread out his hands and said, "Are you kidding me? We came here on vacation to learn how to operate the F-22. What does the US have to do with us? Are we going to fight against such a dragon? Besides, will the US give us a plane? "
"This is a matter of all mankind. Besides, can you be sure that this thing won't appear in the UK in the future? I don't believe that the US doesn't want more reinforcements. "Luca said while pointing to the kaiju that are wreaking havoc in the city on the TV. [Note 2]
"Anyway, I'm going …"
Before Lucas could finish his sentence, footsteps were heard. Their captain, Major Lewis, walked in and said sternly, "We just received a request from the Department of Defense of the United States to mobilize together to fight against the 'invaders' who have landed! Prepare for takeoff immediately! "
"Yes!"
"Yes!" Luca and his colleagues immediately stood at attention and saluted.
Major Lewis nodded, turned around and walked out.
Luca went to pick up the flight helmet placed next to her, only to find that there were more than a dozen missed calls on her mobile phone. Looking at them, he found that they were all from her brother, Stick Pendicos. Luca thought for a while and dialed back.
"Luca! I finally got in touch with you! I saw the news that a monster the size of a mountain appeared in San Francisco!! "Stick's eager voice came.
"Ah, you're right, I'm going to kill the monster to save the earth!" Luca picked up the flight helmet and joked while walking.
"Are you kidding me? You are on vacation now!! Didn't you watch TV? Such a big monster, you're just going to die!! "Stick roared.
"I don't think such a bulky monster can pose any threat to the Air Force. In short, this matter has been finalized. We have been training the F-22, and we will take off soon. "Luca said.
"Bastard! You … this is not good!! "Stick was so angry that he couldn't even speak clearly.
"Well, we are soldiers, aren't we? Brother. Moreover, I can't find a more passionate mission for us soldiers than to destroy the monsters and protect humanity. "Luca said firmly.
Stick was silent for a long time, then slowly said, "I understand, Luca, you must be careful! Protect yourself first! "
"I'll listen to you." Luca replied indifferently and turned off the phone.
However, at this time, the sound of footsteps rang out. Her captain, Major Lewis, had returned, but the major's face looked a little stiff. He tilted his head to look at Luca and suddenly asked, "You are Luca Pendicos?"
Luca immediately became vigilant. She took a step back and wanted to reach for her pistol, but found that she was already wearing flight equipment and did not have a pistol. "You are not Lewis!! Who are you?! "
'Lewis' tilted his head and slowly said, "I was sent by your brother to protect you."
As soon as his voice fell, Luca only saw a black shadow flash in front of her, followed by a sharp pain on the back of her neck. Her vision went black and she lost consciousness.
[Note 1]: Although the flashing scene in the movie "Pacific Rim" shows that the US president in this world is still Obama, in order to avoid suspicion, all fictional names and identities are used in this book.
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