Sorry, My Interstellar Fleet Only Recruits Women

Next, Zhao Chen's eighteenth squad resumed regular operations.

That is, thirty aircraft form a squadron for combat.

Large-scale fleet operations like before were only permitted after a special application was submitted.

It's impossible to give you that right every time.

Nevertheless, if the various squadrons of the 18th Squad happen to be in the same combat zone...

They will automatically form a cooperative fighting formation.

Therefore, Zhao Chen had specially arranged different numbers of interstellar fighters for them in advance, forming suitable fleet groups.

At the same time, the veterans received intensive training.

Having gained real combat experience in their first battle, these greenhorns were no longer afraid.

In the subsequent battles.

Although Zhao Chen's 18th Squad cannot be said to be the most outstanding, they have the highest survival rate every time they return from an attack.

It is a well-known presence even among the various squadrons of the entire mothership.

Even when recruiting drivers later, their attitude was different from the previous recruits who were eager to join regular squads.

The Third Battalion and the Eighteenth Squad became the teams everyone wanted to join.

Perhaps they would have had more opportunities to make contributions in other teams.

But in the 18th squad, they had a better chance of survival.

Compared to making meritorious contributions, most people would naturally prefer to live.

...

The Third Brigade holds a weekly meeting.

The captains of each squad came here in person.

The Third Battalion currently has a staff of twenty-three squads, and the extra thirteen squads are naturally temporary staff.

The captains of those temporary squads are often the least influential in these meetings.

They will sit around the perimeter of the conference table.

But this time it's different.

An extra chair was added around the perimeter of the conference table.

"Xiao Zhao, you're here."

"Sit here." Lieutenant Zhang beckoned to Zhao Chen as he arrived, pointing to the seat next to him.

Zhao Chen hesitated for a moment and looked around.

"It's alright, the captain specifically instructed me to do this."

"Please sit here." Lieutenant Zhang stood up and pulled out a chair for Zhao Chen.

The other team captains also gave Zhao Chen friendly smiles.

These team leaders might look down on the team leaders of those hastily formed squads.

But their attitude towards Zhao Chen was different.

The results achieved by the 18th Squad are evident to all!

To gain respect here, you must have a proven track record.

Soon, everyone in the meeting room had arrived.

Captain Cao Zhenlong was the last to arrive.

As he walked to the head seat.

All the team leaders in the meeting room stood up.

"Sit down."

They only sat down after receiving permission from Captain Cao Zhenlong.

"This is since the start of this battle."

This is the fifth meeting held by our Third Brigade.

Here, let us first observe a moment of silence for the 2,432 comrades who sacrificed their lives in the past 28 days in our Third Battalion.

Captain Cao Zhenlong took off his hat and bowed his head slightly.

The other team leaders also bowed their heads in silent tribute.

Someone in the Starfighter squadron once said...

Often, a month of fighting can completely transform a team, meaning that the number of deaths will almost match the team's original target number.

This time, the losses suffered by the Third Battalion were the fewest in any battle so far.

Everyone knows who the key element comes from.

"Here, I'd like to announce a few pieces of good news first."

Before announcing these good news, I want to especially commend the outstanding performance of the 18th squad led by Captain Zhao Chen during this period.

This was a makeshift wartime squad, but nonetheless.

Under Captain Zhao Chen's leadership, the 18th Squad's combat record has reached the level of ten regular combat squads.

It even surpassed many smaller teams!

And this adds a significant chapter to the record of our Third Battalion!

Everyone looked at Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen sat there, his face expressionless.

"One of the good news I just had to share is that..."

Because of the outstanding performance of Zhao Chen, the captain of the 18th squad.

He is hereby awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant!

I heard about this arrangement.

Everyone present looked at Zhao Chen with envy.

In just over a month.

He was promoted from sergeant major to second lieutenant.

This is a rare occurrence even among starfighter pilots who advance through the ranks very quickly.

And this battle is not over yet.

Zhao Chen still has a chance to earn merit.

Those who are promoted during such battles are usually those who have performed exceptionally well, and they will have another opportunity for promotion after the battle ends.

Some estimate that the battle is over.

Zhao Chen is likely to become a captain.

At that time, Zhao Chen may very well be directly assigned to the position of a battalion commander!

Such a rapid promotion is bound to make people envious.

Next, Captain Cao Zhenlong announced some other rewards.

After saying the good things, it's natural to say some bad things.

This naturally involves criticizing some squads that didn't perform well in combat.

They even directly removed the captain of a wartime squad because the captain had made serious mistakes in commanding the battle, which directly led to nearly 90% casualties in the wartime squad!

The rewards and punishments have ended.

As is customary, the next step is to explain the combat mission for the following week and remind everyone of some points to note.

But Zhao Chen noticed that Cao Zhenlong's expression was a little strange.

Cao Zhenlong tapped his fingers on the table.

"Next, I'm going to assign you a top-secret mission."

But I will not tell you the details of this classified mission until some time before the battle.

For the next three to five days, none of your squads will have any combat missions.

During this period, a batch of new recruits will be added.

This was our only replenishment of manpower before the classified mission.

Furthermore, each squad can replenish its manpower by more than 30%.

Then, in the remaining three to five days, you need to help the veterans and new recruits in your respective squads integrate and cooperate in combat.

At the same time, they can recover the energy they have expended during this period.

Prepare for our classified mission.

in addition.

Twenty-four hours later, all of our external communication software will be blocked.

Remember the regulations for carrying out classified missions.

If anyone violates this rule.

"Kill without mercy!"

Captain Cao Zhenlong's words were very stern.

"Yes!" everyone in the conference room responded.

Zhao Chen squinted at Captain Cao Zhenlong.

This is the time when the classified mission comes into play.

That must be unusual.

What kind of top-secret mission would that be?

You need to prepare three to five days in advance.

Could it be that the real final battle is about to begin?