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Chapter 7454
The M142 Heavy Weapon and the Mystery of the Pentagon’s Change of Attitude
The head of the US military base remained calm when faced with Watanabe Goro’s questions.
With a flat and cold expression, he replied, “Based on the current situation, we should indeed abide by the Antarctic Treaty and not send any troops there. But now, the situation has changed.”
Watanabe Goro felt like he was dreaming. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly.
He couldn’t believe it. Hadn’t this commander just sworn not to send a single bullet? How could this bastard have organized hundreds of Navy SEALs for an operation in Antarctica in the blink of an eye?
Unable to bear it any longer, Watanabe asked with a trembling voice.
“What has changed? Has our Prime Minister requested special permission from your President?”
The base chief looked at him with a condescending gaze.
“As far as I know, your president doesn’t have that much influence.”
Ignoring Watanabe’s confusion, the commander grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted sternly.
“Why isn’t M142 here yet? Hurry! We’re going to be late!”
Fear of Seeing the M142 Rocket Launcher
Hearing the code “M142”, Watanabe Goro’s face turned pale.
As a Defense Department official, he knew exactly what it was. M142 was the code for HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System)—an American-made high-mobility artillery rocket launcher system.
This is not a toy. This is a war monster.
The M142 is highly maneuverable and deadly. The latest model is capable of launching precision-guided rockets with a range of up to 300 kilometers.
Even more terrifying, this vehicle boasts a 6×6 all-terrain drivetrain. Even if dropped on the Antarctic ice sheet, this 5-ton monster can drive smoothly.
Watanabe thought to himself in horror, “Damn, are these Americans crazy?”
They said they were anti-violence. Now they’re bringing rocket launchers to shoot at scientists’ snowmobiles?
It’s like using a cannon to kill a mosquito. The M142 can destroy any target from hundreds of kilometers away with surgical precision.
The next second, a terrible realization hit Watanabe.
“Wait… are these SEALs and M142 rockets prepared to attack our scientific expedition team?”
Japan asked for American help in capturing the traitors alive . Sending special forces still made sense for that purpose.
But sending artillery rocket launchers? That’s not to capture. That’s to destroy.
Threats on Board
Cold sweat broke out on Watanabe’s forehead. He dared to interrupt.
“Commander, our plan is persuasion. The priority is capture, not assault! With such firepower, a misfire would have dire consequences…”
The head of the US military base cut him off coldly.
“You have no right to question or interfere with United States military operations.”
Watanabe was almost in tears, “But they are just our suspected scientists! We can’t just kill them!”
The commander glared at him and gave an ultimatum.
“Listen. Our original mission was to transport you. But now, our mission is to transport soldiers and weapons to Antarctica. We’re just giving you a ride.”
His voice lowered, full of threat. “So, if you still want to board this plane, you’d better shut up. Or get off now!”
He knew his place. He was merely a supporting character here. If he continued to argue, he would be kicked off the plane, and the mission would be a complete failure.
Feeling annoyed and scared, he sat back down on the cargo plane’s mesh seat.
The Rumble of War Machines
Suddenly, the rumbling sound of heavy machinery was heard from outside.
Three M142 HIMARS rocket launchers cruised onto the runway, ready to dive into the belly of the second newly arrived transport aircraft.
Watanabe Goro’s eyes widened. They actually brought three artillery units. Were they going to start a world war at the South Pole?
And it turns out, that was just the beginning.
The commander’s voice came over the radio again: “The second echelon of personnel and equipment is ready. They will depart as soon as the first shipment is complete!”
The United States was apparently very panicked.
They feared that the defecting Japanese researchers would attack McMurdo Station. For the US, McMurdo was more than just an ice laboratory. It was a strategic base housing something very important.
They don’t know if the secret has leaked. But one thing is certain: McMurdo Station must not be touched.
The Pentagon’s strategy has now shifted completely to the offensive:
- Send troops to strengthen McMurdo’s defenses.
- Send another force to cut off the Japanese team’s escape route.
- Launch a pincer attack to finish off the defectors.
The orders were clear: Shoot on sight if anyone approached aggressively.
As the plane carrying Goro Watanabe began to move down the runway, he could only surrender. Behind him, a second plane carrying deadly rockets also took off, tearing through the sky toward the south.
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