Chapter 181: Air Attack
The entire base seemed to be in defensive mode. Guards were posted at key locations, and there was a noticeable increase in activity. Zack found it odd. As far as he knew, there was no way Nunavut could have detected their approach. His satellites were the only ones operating in this region, and none of them had been compromised. "Maybe it's just a coincidence..." Zack mused, though the thought didn't sit well with him. After all, coincidences rarely occurred in his line of work.
Zack couldn't make sense of it, but he wasn't the type to linger on mysteries. Shrugging off his unease, he shifted his focus to the defenses of the Nunavut base. However, after only a few minutes of observation, he let out a bored sigh. "Seriously? This stuff belongs in a museum," he muttered, shaking his head.
From the satellite feed, it was clear that the base's primary defenses were outdated. Rows of rocket launchers, tanks, and fighter jets lined the perimeter—plenty of firepower, but nothing cutting-edge. The sheer quantity was laughable, and Zack couldn't help but feel unimpressed. The only thing that caught his attention was the group of vanguard soldiers stationed on the high walls. Dressed in sleek black uniforms, they carried strange rifles that didn't resemble any conventional weapons Zack had seen before. "Ego," Zack called.
"Yes, sir?" The AI's voice responded immediately.
"Any records on that weapon?" Zack zoomed in on the satellite image, pointing to one of the rifles. Even though the image resolution wasn't great, the rifle's design was distinctly different from traditional firearms.
"Negative, sir. No information available. It's likely a new weapon developed by the Vanguard organization."
"Hmm... noted," Zack said thoughtfully. He leaned back in his chair, turning off the holographic display. "Guess I'll find out more when we get there."
With November in autopilot, Aegis cruised steadily through the troposphere, flying at a constant speed of Mach 2.8. The aircraft soared over vast distances, quickly approaching the icy plains. "Sir, we're nearing our destination," November announced.
Aegis began to descend, smoothly gliding through the cloud layers. From the panoramic windows in the control room, Zack could see the barren, snow-covered plains stretching endlessly below. "Man, those survivors were lucky back in the day," Zack remarked, staring at the desolate wasteland.