Chapter 376: Battle with the Autobots Again 9

As the fastest female Autobot, Chromia is also equipped with an Optical Reconnaissance System, making her one of the Autobots' finest scouts.

During the Cybertronian Civil War, she once formed a squad composed entirely of female Autobots, fighting bravely alongside Autobot Guerrillas against the Decepticon army; the name "Shrew" was earned after she used an Engine Beam Gun she crafted herself to single-handedly destroy a Decepticon stronghold during the war.

Although she had only recently arrived on Earth from Centaurus, the fierce yet meticulous Chromia had already earned the respect of many Autobots.

For this operation, Optimus Prime, who could not depart due to his sensitive status, handed command over to the brave Warrior—Ironhide.

However, considering his temper was too volatile and fearing a repeat of the losses suffered in Saguache County, he specifically inserted Chromia, who had a close relationship with Ironhide, into the squad before deciding on this rapid operation, hoping she could serve as Ironhide's deputy to better ensure the success of this Task.

Clearly, Optimus Prime's caution was correct.

In fact, not long after the four-man squad had stepped onto the Extreme Northern Ice Plains of Russia, Chromia, who was charging at the very front, stopped in irritation.

"Something isn't right!"

She attempted to report the situation to Ironhide, who had been left nearly two kilometers behind, although at Nest Base, the Autobots had already learned from the U. S. military that their destination for this operation—the area around Severodvinsk—was strange.

Many knowledgeable Autobot Warriors had even speculated that a high-power Strong Electromagnetic Jammer had likely been set up here.

But once she actually entered the electromagnetic interference zone, Chromia quickly sensed that something was wrong.

"The electromagnetic interference is too strong; not only can I not receive any outside signals, I can't even send messages... I feel like I've been locked onto by some very regular electromagnetic waves... This is definitely not technology that could exist on Earth... Damn Decepticons, it must be the Strong Electromagnetic Jammer they built!"

After trying several times and finding it impossible to contact Ironhide and the others behind her, Chromia turned her front end and sped back toward the rear.

Ironhide and the others soon saw the returning Chromia and could not help but heighten their vigilance.

"Chromia, did you find something?"

Ironhide stopped on the ice plain with a *swish*, quickly transformed back into combat mode, and asked her loudly while raising his weapon and keeping a careful watch.

Without needing his reminder, Sideswipe and the others nearby transformed back into combat mode at the same time, standing guard on the side.

Chromia did not transform back into combat mode; her rose-blue motorcycle form stopped in front of the three, and her gentle yet serious voice followed.

"... The situation isn't looking good. I feel like we've been locked onto by some very regular electromagnetic waves... Just now, when I was trying to contact a satellite to calibrate coordinates, I found I couldn't receive satellite signals, and I couldn't even manage to relay a message to you all!"

Ironhide pulled a cigar from somewhere on his body and stuck it in his mouth; he looked at Sideswipe, who frowned slightly, but reached out a finger to press against his temple while looking up at the sky, constantly turning his head to adjust his viewing angle.

Sideswipe was once a member of the Decepticons, just like Barricade, who once belonged to the Autobots; he also eventually defected to the Autobots due to differing philosophies.

Therefore, in a sense, Sideswipe still resembles the Decepticons in many ways today.

Sideswipe attempted to use his long-unused Decepticon electromagnetic field to break through this disgusting strong electromagnetic interference and contact the U. S. military satellites in outer space orbit.

But he soon lowered his finger, frowned at Ironhide, and said in a low voice: "It won't work!"

"This is a military-grade Strong Electromagnetic Jammer... Shockwave's factories used to manufacture them in large quantities... If I remember correctly, this kind of Strong Electromagnetic Jammer consumes a massive amount of energy... Have humans already abandoned this place? How could they sit by and watch the Decepticons occupy it..."

Sideswipe explained patiently, though his expression was not very good.

This type of electromagnetic interference device was manufactured in large quantities by both Autobots and Decepticons during the civil war, especially by the latter, who held more resources and used it to deal heavy blows to the Autobots on the battlefield many times.

The vast majority of Cybertronians are extremely susceptible to electromagnetic interference; this is one of their innate weaknesses.

This irritatingly strong electromagnetic field is extremely overbearing; unless one can master its interference frequency, or unless it is Perceptor, who specializes in electronic warfare, or spies and scouts, or masters of pyrotechnics, Rhino, or even Optimus Prime himself—who have specifically undergone anti-electromagnetic Enhancement—otherwise, the only way they can resolve this interference is to destroy the interference source or its energy supply facility.

Ironhide flicked his cigarette ash, his mood very irritable; he is equipped with a Radar Wave Detection System, which is almost no different from being blind under conditions of strong electromagnetic interference.

And because he is very repulsed by the practice of improving strength through modifying one's body, he is known within the Autobots by the nickname "Old Rust Bucket" and can be said to be one of the most stubborn conservatives.

For this, Ironhide has indeed paid a considerable price.

For example, his movement speed is the slowest among all Autobot Advanced Warriors, his internal organs and body are covered in rust or parts nearing the end of their lifespan, and at the same time, his resistance to electromagnetic interference is almost zero.

Clearly, Optimus Prime and the others had not anticipated that the situation at Severodvinsk would be this dire; otherwise, Optimus Prime would never have sent him to participate in this operation.

"... Stay alert..."

Taking a puff of his cigar, Ironhide, who never refuses a challenge and has not the slightest fear, pondered for a moment before issuing the subsequent operational orders: "Chromia, I need your help... Get serious, dear, this is going to be another war between the Autobots and the Decepticons!"

Chromia was taken aback, then let out a gentle laugh, "... Alright, Sub-Lieutenant. As long as you..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly leaped up, transformed back into combat mode, and looked with a serious expression toward a patch of sky in the southeast.

At the same time, a cold, stern voice, forming a sharp contrast to her gentleness just a moment ago, rang out, "... Direction southeast 37 degrees, deviation 1.2, altitude 12,407 feet (approximately 3782 meters), unknown model of small aircraft detected..."

As soon as she finished speaking, a rose-blue light wave lit up in her left hand, and then an exquisite short gun with an explosive sci-fi feel appeared in her hand.

Chromia did not hesitate at all, directly raised the muzzle toward the small aircraft that was rapidly approaching, and pulled the trigger.

"Swish!"

A blinding beam of light plunged into the horizon!

Chromia, who had thought she would easily take it down and had lowered her left arm immediately after firing, suddenly had her eyes freeze!

High in the sky, that small aircraft, which should have been hit by her Engine Beam Gun, suddenly accelerated and surged upward, flying an eerie ninety-degree upward arc in the sky, and soon disappeared from her field of vision.

Set a small goal first, for example, remember it in 1 second: Shukeju mobile version reading URL: