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#623 - Chapter 60: The Final Battle in Chicago (Part 3)

Just a few minutes later, the 14th Attack Squadron of the Naval Air Arm followed closely behind, with a total of 16 F-18E fighters appearing over Chicago.

At this moment, this fierce air battle had entered a feverish stage. Both sides were fighting with bloodshot eyes, with no time to care about innocent civilians. As a result, all the participating fighters opened fire, and for a time, dense air-to-air missiles flew across the sky like locusts.

However, when the Decepticons realized that their air gunships were having a hard time dealing with these aggressive fighters, under the calm command of Air Commander Starscream, those huge, steel-behemoth-like attack ships went up and rushed straight towards the enemy planes.

Because these attack ships were too large and exceptionally conspicuous, they immediately became the focus of the U.S. Air Force fighters as soon as they appeared, and countless missiles poured down on them like rain. But shockingly, these attack ships were all equipped with powerful force field shields. The incoming missiles were detonated into dazzling fireballs the moment they touched the surface of the shield, but the attack ships themselves remained unscathed, without even a scratch. The huge and thick sides of the attack ships slowly unfolded, and as the metal structure moved, dark muzzles gradually appeared, lined with dense and chilling cannons. These naval guns were like sleeping giants suddenly awakening, instantly spewing out fierce flames.

In an instant, the sky was filled with scarlet high-energy beams, which intertwined into a dense light net, extending in all directions. Each beam contained astonishing energy, and anything that was unfortunately touched by it, whether it was a U.S. military fighter or other aircraft, would instantly cause a violent explosion even if it only grazed the edge. The fire soared into the sky, and debris splashed everywhere, the scene was as terrifying as the end of the world.

Just then, Megatron's cold and ruthless eyes looked towards the distant horizon through the smoke of war. He saw another squadron of human fighters coming to reinforce. He said in a cold tone: "Humph! These humans are really tenacious. Immediately implement information blockade in this area, and be sure to paralyze all their radar and communication systems!"

Standing beside him, Soundwave quickly responded: "Lord Megatron, because the Autobots have provided some technology to humans, I am temporarily unable to completely shield the entire city. However, I can first concentrate my efforts on destroying their satellite communications, cutting off their connection with the outside world."

"Okay, do it!" Megatron waved his hand, but his eyes never left the figure of Sentinel Prime.

As Soundwave cut off the satellite and isolated the entire city from external contact, many Predator drones in the city's sky immediately lost control and fell directly. In the downtown area of Chicago, countless small-scale conflicts were staged everywhere. The night was torn apart by gunfire, explosions, and shouts.

The news of the fierce battle in Chicago had already spread rapidly through civilian radio stations. Learning that danger was approaching, countless terrified citizens flooded the streets, desperately vying to escape the city that was about to become a battlefield. The roads were congested, vehicles collided, people pushed, and panic spread like a plague.

Inside the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., the atmosphere was equally heavy and depressing. Several generals in military uniforms with serious expressions sat around the conference table. They frowned and listened attentively to the reports from their officers.

Since nightfall, several satellites located above the homeland had inexplicably experienced serious malfunctions one after another, causing the military to completely lose communication with the troops in Chicago. This sudden change made them anxious, but they were helpless.

According to preliminary reports, they had lost more than 100 combat aircraft, more than 100 military vehicles, and 60 armed helicopters. The loss of soldiers alone had exceeded six hundred, not to mention the civilians in the city.

It should be known that Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. According to statistics at the beginning of the year, the population has exceeded 2.9 million. According to the photos sent back by the plane, the entire city was plunged into a sea of ​​fire, and the casualties caused can be imagined.

Glenn VanHerck's face was livid: "When will the ground attack begin? In order to contain the aliens, our air force has lost at least five squadrons."

Michael Langley: "Is only your air force dying? Our navy has also lost two air squadrons."

Laura Richardson: "Didn't our army die? The ground forces of the 25th Division's three brigades suffered setbacks in their offensive, and the second brigade has been crippled. Damn aliens have shielded communications. Many of the army's weapons cannot be used normally, and those young men are filling the gaps with their lives."

They were all four-star generals of the U.S. military and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. None of them were shortsighted, but the loss of troops made them feel distressed, and this battle has been too aggrieved so far.

The military is restricted by Congress, not only has it lifted its alliance with the Autobots, but it also cannot take active action against the Decepticons. As a result, the enemy directly occupied the third largest city. Because it is a domestic battle, those high-powered weapons cannot be used. The army took into account the people in the city, and even many conventional artillery pieces could not be used.

The U.S. military's globally proud air force could not gain any advantage against the Decepticons' aircraft. The naval air force was equally embarrassed. They could only enter the battlefield little by little, and then be shot down like turkeys.

In fact, the U.S. military's military strength is very strong. The total strength of the army, navy, and air force is about 1.4 million, and the distribution is relatively even. The army has 460,000, the navy has 380,000, the air force has 340,000, and the Marine Corps has 180,000. The above are only active forces. Each military service also has a large number of reserves and reserve forces, totaling about 800,000. Many of the flying squadrons that participated in the war before belonged to the Air Force Security Command and the Air National Guard, mainly with third-generation fighters.

General Moseley: "Okay, stop arguing. The most important thing now is to figure out the situation in Chicago, and it is best to understand what the Decepticons are doing. I have ordered the Nest troops to find a way to sneak in. They have experience with the Decepticons. ... I propose that the fighter units be withdrawn first! Night combat is too disadvantageous for them. We must concentrate our superior forces and crush the aliens in one go after dawn."