Chapter 1276: Colonel Zhang Zhao Chen!
Inside a certain cabin.
All the men from Zhao Chen's 18th Brigade gathered here.
However, the related awarding ceremony did not begin.
Because we have special guests today.
Under normal circumstances, except for a very few high-ranking military ranks that are conferred in a ceremony, the conferment of such ranks is not always conducted in a specific manner.
Other awarding ceremonies are generally conducted in front of subordinates, with a superior officer in charge.
This can increase the prestige of the leader of the promoted officer within his own ranks.
This can also enhance the superior-subordinate relationship between the promoted officer and his direct superior.
However, there are some very special cases.
That would be quite special.
For example, right now.
The major general appeared in the cabin with his entourage.
Upon seeing the Major General appear, everyone present stood up and saluted.
"Please sit down," the major general said with a smile, gesturing for everyone to sit.
He walked straight up to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen saluted the Major General.
"Greetings, General."
The major general looked Zhao Chen up and down, and seeing that Zhao Chen's complexion had fully recovered, he was relieved.
He patted Zhao Chen on the shoulder and said.
Then he looked at the members of the 18th Brigade.
"Many of you from the 18th Battalion are new recruits."
I should congratulate you on joining the 18th Detachment; this is absolutely your great fortune.
Because here, you have a very special superior.
He will lead you to achieve great things.
At the same time, I will bring you back safely.
His brilliant achievements allowed his 18th squad to survive and become the 18th battalion!
And you will be able to receive this honor.
And under his leadership, we will carry on with this glory!
Now.
I will announce to your captain the reward that the Covenant Council will bestow upon him following this battle.
Hearing this, everyone present was extremely excited.
Because this award actually came from the Star Alliance Council.
This shows that the reward is substantial enough.
Otherwise, it simply wouldn't meet the standards personally issued by the Star Alliance Council.
The major general raised his hand, and a scroll-like light and shadow unfolded before him.
Then he began to read the text on the scroll.
"Because of the heroic performance of Zhao Chen, the former captain of the 18th squad, in this secret operation."
The Covenant Council has made a decision.
Zhao Chen was awarded the rank of Colonel.
He was also awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the Covenant's Supreme Military Academy.
The reward is a planet, and ten years' worth of colonel's rank and salary.
After hearing all this...
The members of the 18th Brigade exclaimed in surprise.
Colonel rank!
Everyone had guessed that Zhao Chen would be promoted to a rank of colonel, but no one expected him to become a major.
And as everyone knows, just a month ago Zhao Chen was only a sergeant major.
In just one month.
He actually skipped the rank of lieutenant and became a major!
The next level up is senior colonel, who is the 'reserve' of a general.
In addition, a planet was also awarded as a reward.
That would mean Zhao Chen could become a fief lord.
This is a rare reward among officers of the field rank, usually only given to generals when they are awarded titles.
As a result, everyone guessed the rumor.
That is, Zhao Chen's contributions were too great, but it was not appropriate to promote him too much at once.
Then let's add some other rewards.
It's estimated that this fiefdom is part of some other reward.
As for the salary and bonus for ten years of service as a major, it will be paid in a lump sum.
This also made Zhao Chen a small-time millionaire overnight.
That's no small amount.
If Zhao Chen were to choose to retire now, he could simply choose a planet and live a life of luxury there.
This wealth I've accumulated is enough to support me for three lifetimes.
Furthermore, the title of Honorary Professor of the Star Alliance Military Academy, although it sounds like a nominal title, could be used by Zhao Chen should he want to step down to a less prominent position in the future.
You can go to this Covenant Military Academy.
Because this is the highest institution of learning in the Star Alliance.
If one were to serve as a teacher there, the aristocratic offspring they nurtured would naturally become part of their network of connections, with potentially enormous benefits.
After a brief moment of shock.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
The veterans applauded.
In their view, this reward from their superior was absolutely necessary.
It's what my superior deserves.
The major general personally pinned the rank badge representing colonel on Zhao Chen.
After wearing it.
The major general continued, "Those are just rewards from the Star Alliance."
Regarding Zhao Chen's outstanding performance this time.
I was the commander of this battle and the captain of this mothership.
I also have something else to announce.
From this day forward, Zhao Chen's 18th Squadron will officially become our mothership's elite squadron.
Furthermore, Zhao Chen serves as the commander-in-chief of our mothership flight squadron.
He is also the Supreme Commander of the Starfighters in our Thirteenth Fleet.
Upon hearing this series of titles, the applause in the cabin grew even more intense.
The sound seemed to pierce through the walls.
Zhao Chen showed no joy at these rewards; instead, he frowned slightly.
He simply wanted to quietly find a way to return.
But I never expected that I would climb to such a high position in such a short period of time.
Moreover, he has now become a legendary figure, making it impossible for him to keep a low profile.
Left with no other option, Zhao Chen could only express his gratitude to the Major General.
Next came the part where Zhao Chen bestowed titles and rewards upon his subordinates.
Almost all the surviving starfighter pilots of the 18th Squad were promoted to the third rank without exception.
They have all reached the rank of warrant officer.
The number of warrant officers in the 18th Battalion even exceeded that of any other battalion.
These warrant officers could have actually held important positions in other battalions.
Their opinions were also sought by their superiors.
Without exception, they all chose to stay in the 18th Brigade.
Even if they were just to serve as lowly soldiers, they had to stay in the 18th Battalion.
This is undoubtedly due to Zhao Chen's personal charm.
The awarding of prizes was soon over.
"Wait a minute, come to the bridge."
"I called you earlier, but you didn't come." The major general walked to Zhao Chen's side and whispered as he finished speaking.
Zhao Chen then remembered something.
"I'm sorry, I had too many things to deal with before, and I've finished dealing with this matter," Zhao Chen said apologetically.
If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't get a friendly response.
But for Zhao Chen, a top student, this is nothing.
The major general smiled and waved his hand: "It's alright, I was just reminding you."
"Just come over when you have time."
After saying that, the major general left.
Meanwhile, Zhao Chen dismissed everyone.
However, it summoned several veterans.