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#548 - Chapter 35 NEST Base

Diego Garcia Island houses a modern armory and communications center, fully equipped with long-range strike capabilities.

During the initial phases of the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991, the Afghanistan War in 2001, and the Iraq War in 2003, the U.S. military launched numerous aerial operations from Diego Garcia.

After more than a month of preparation, the newly formed U.S. joint force finally set foot on this mysterious island. Several massive C17 transport planes slowly landed on the airport runway. The doors opened, and William and Epps stepped out, carrying heavy backpacks. Behind them followed a group of fully armed soldiers, their expressions solemn and determined.

Subsequently, several all-terrain vehicles drove out of the cargo hold. William waved for the soldiers to get in. He opened his tablet, swiped the screen a few times, and then said to Epps beside him, "Go south, the base assigned to us is over there."

Thus, the convoy quickly set off, speeding south along the road. Along the way, they traversed dense jungles and rugged mountain roads, finally arriving in the central region of Diego Garcia Island. The terrain here was flat and the view was open, making it an ideal location for establishing a military base.

Soon, they reached their destination. The new base was surrounded by high walls, with heavily guarded checkpoints at the entrance, manned by soldiers armed to the teeth. After William presented the relevant documents, the vehicles were allowed to pass through the checkpoint and enter the base.

Inside the base, a scene of bustling activity unfolded, with various equipment and supplies being unloaded and distributed. Upon entering the base, they saw various advanced weapons and busy personnel. William ordered the soldiers to rest in place and then went with Epps to the command center to report to the commander there. In the days to come, they would plan and execute missions from this location.

In addition, some commanders from other units were also transferred here. When they entered the command room, they immediately respectfully saluted the highest-ranking military officer in the room, "General, hello! We are here to report for duty!"

These men recognized the senior officer, as he was General Morshower, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a four-star general in the U.S. Army.

General Morshower responded, "It seems everyone already knows me, so no need for further introductions. According to the instructions of the President and the Department of Defense, starting today, I will serve as the supreme commander of the NEST unit. The base's full name is an acronym for Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty, but I prefer to call it the NEST team. And you are the finest warriors in the American armed forces, as well as the first troops to join."

"Yes, sir!"

General Morshower: "Alright, gentlemen, relax a bit. The base is still under construction, and many facilities are not yet complete. Everyone needs to overcome this. Captain William, your promotion order has been approved. From now on, you are a Major. The report you submitted earlier was very constructive. The higher-ups are trying to invite the Autobots to join NEST."

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Southwest of Los Angeles, Malibu Beach. This is one of the most famous beaches in Los Angeles, located north of Santa Monica Beach.

It is famous for two reasons: first, in addition to the typical Southern California blue sea and sky, it also has various, bizarre rocks, making the beach scenery beautiful and unique; second, Malibu is one of the wealthiest satellite cities in Los Angeles. The beaches here are very famous, and many Hollywood stars and entertainers choose to settle here, which undoubtedly adds a lot of fame to this beach. It is said that the famous movie star Jackie Chan owns a luxurious villa here.

On a cliff by the sea, a young couple was leisurely lying on the roof of a Chevrolet Camaro sports car, enjoying the gentle sea breeze and basking in the warm sunshine. Around them, there were several other cars parked, among which a red and blue painted truck looked particularly out of place, incompatible with the surrounding beautiful environment.

"Beep beep beep~!" Accompanied by a burst of harsh horns, a silver Pontiac Firebird sped over and then came to a steady stop next to the Chevrolet with a beautiful drift.

"Hi~! Long time no see, I see your relationship is developing quite smoothly." The newcomers were Liu Yuan and Jazz, and the young couple were Sam and Mikaela. Since experiencing that thrilling life-and-death ordeal, their relationship has advanced by leaps and bounds.

As a series of mechanical sounds rang out, several cars began to transform. Bumblebee stretched out two thick arms, one hand holding Sam and the other holding Mikaela, and then gently placed them on the ground. "Buzz buzz~ You are finally out of prison, clap clap clap~ This is really good news, worthy of a good celebration~ Buzz buzz"

Liu Yuan frowned, looking at Bumblebee in front of him, and said, "Radio? Bumblebee's voice synthesizer is broken again? Wasn't he able to speak normally before?"

Ratchet shrugged helplessly, indicating that he was also powerless: "I can't help it. Bumblebee's voice system needs a special component. We used Earth-made substitutes to replace it, which can only cope for a short time."

Mikaela walked to Bumblebee, gently patted its leg, and comforted, "Don't worry, Bumblebee. The way you speak now is also very cute. Don't you think so, Sam?"

Sam quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, Bumblebee, I think you look handsome now too. Mr. Liu. I'm really sorry, I didn't expect to cause you so much trouble."

Liu Yuan waved his hand: "It's okay, I've signed a confidentiality agreement with the government, guaranteeing that I won't reveal your secrets. In return, they compensated me one million dollars."

Hearing this sentence, Sam almost choked on his own saliva: "Pfft~ Cough cough cough! How much money? One million... Dollars?" He widened his eyes, unable to believe the number he had just heard.

Liu Yuan smiled and nodded: "That's right, one million dollars. So, you don't have to worry too much about the losses caused to me."

Sam shook his head with emotion: "Wow, that's quite a sum. It seems the government's compensation to you is quite generous."

Liu Yuan's mouth turned up, revealing a meaningful smile, and said softly, "Okay, what's so surprising, who told you not to fight for it! Also, you are not yet an adult. Okay, these are all small things. Optimus Prime, I heard that the U.S. military has formed a joint force. It is specifically for the Decepticons, have they invited you to join?"