312 Proxy Wars (II)
The world was unraveling as proxy conflicts erupted on every continent. While the ck Hand''s influence remained hidden from public view, their fingerprints were all over the chaos.
They pulled strings from the shadows, using puppet governments and rogue factions to spread instability and consolidate their power.
But Ss was not blind to their moves. From his underground facility, he watched the world burn through holographic projections and live feeds, each crisis a piece of the ck Hand''srger n. His grip on the armrest of his chair tightened as Luna''s voice broke the silence.
{Master, multiple regions under your influence are being directly targeted. South America and Africa have be primary battlegrounds. Mercenary forces backed by ck Hand-controlled corporations are mobilizing to attack your allies and destabilize your operations.}
Ss''s expression darkened, his mind racing through possibilities. "They want to make an example out of me," he murmured.
"They think they can drag me into their chaos and discredit me. But they''ve underestimated what I''m capable of."
He stood, hismanding presence filling the room. "Luna, give me a full breakdown of the situation. I want to know every move they''ve made, every force they''ve deployed, and every weakness we can exploit."
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The holographic map zoomed in on South America, where mercenary groups had begun a coordinated assault on Ss'' territories. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Their target was a series of advanced energy facilities that Ss had built to stabilize the region''s power grid. If taken, it would not only cripple local economies but also tarnish Ss''s reputation as a stabilizing force.
{The mercenaries are heavily armed with advanced weaponry, including drones and armored vehicles. Their supply lines run through several ck Hand-affiliated shippingpanies. Local governments have been pressured to remain neutral or risk retaliation.}
Ss''s eyes narrowed. "Neutrality won''t save them. They''ll be next if the ck Hand seeds here." He gestured to the map.
"Deploy the Phoenix Fleet. I want the airspace locked down. Activate ground-level defensive drones and set up barriers around the facilities. Cut off their supply lines—if they can''t resupply, they''ll crumble."
Within hours, the Phoenix Fleet—a squadron of very advanced and high-tech stealth fighter—was in the skies, intercepting enemy reinforcements before they could reach their targets.
On the ground, Ss''s advanced defensive drones, equipped with energy shields and non-lethal incapacitation rounds, held back the mercenary forces.
The tide quickly turned. The mercenaries, realizing they were outmatched, attempted to retreat, only to find their supply routes destroyed and theirmunications jammed by Luna''s systems. The operation ended with minimal casualties and a decisive victory for Ss.
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The holographic map shifted to Africa, where ck Hand-backed rebels were inciting violence in regions that had recently aligned with Ss.
The goal was clear: destabilize the region, make it ungovernable, and force local leaders to abandon their growing support for Ss.
{The rebels have been armed with surplus military equipment, likely funneled through ck Hand-controlled intermediaries. They''ve targeted key infrastructure projects funded by your organization. If they seed, it will dy progress by months, if not years.}
Ss''s expression hardened. He couldn''t allow the ck Hand to undermine the progress he had made in the region.
"Deploy our tactical response teams. I want boots on the ground to secure those projects. Use the Cloak-ss Vehicles for mobility—they won''t see using. And Luna, send a message to the local leaders: I stand with them, and I will protect their people."
The Cloak-ss Vehicles, cutting-edge armored transports equipped with advanced cloaking technology and military technology, allowed Ss'' teams to move undetected.
Within hours, they had secured key infrastructure sites and provided aid to civilians caught in the crossfire.
Simultaneously, Luna leaked proof of the ck Hand''s involvement to the local media, turning public opinion against the rebels and strengthening Ss''s alliances.
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As the battles in South America and Africa raged, the ck Hand escted their efforts. A fleet of heavily armed ships, disguised as independent contractors, began disrupting global trade routes in the Antic Ocean.
Their goal was twofold: cripple economies reliant on trade and force neutral nations to side against Ss.
{Master, the fleet isposed of private military vessels outfitted with advanced weaponry. They''ve seized multiple cargo ships and are holding their crews hostage.}
Ss''s lips curled into a cold smile. "They''re trying to choke the world into submission. Let''s show them what happens when they overreach."
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He activated a securemunication line to his autonomous naval fleet, the Leviathan Armada, stationed in the Antic. Composed of AI and human controlled submarines and stealth ships, the Leviathan Armada was designed for precision and efficiency.
Ss issued his orders: intercept the ck Hand''s fleet, disable their ships, and rescue the hostages.
The operation unfolded like clockwork. The submarines, equipped with cloaking technology, approached the enemy fleet undetected and deployed non-lethal EMP torpedoes, disabling the ships'' systems. Meanwhile, the stealth shipsunched rescue teams who extracted the hostages with surgical precision.
By the end of the engagement, the ck Hand''s fleet was left stranded, their ships adrift and powerless. Luna disseminated footage of the operation, exposing the ck Hand''s actions to the world and further isting them.
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The ck Hand''s coordinated attacks had been thwarted on all fronts. Their mercenaries in South America were scattered, their rebels in Africa defeated, and their naval operations in the Antic crippled.
Ss'' swift and overwhelming response sent a clear message: he was not a force to be trifled with.
Back in his facility, Ss reviewed the results with Luna. "What''s the public sentiment?" he asked.
{Support for your efforts has grown significantly, master. Neutral nations are beginning to see you as a stabilizing force. However, the ck Hand''s propaganda machine is still active.
They are framing your actions as an overreach of power, iming you''re destabilizing the world for your own gain. They say that you want to turn the world to your backyard.}
Ss smirked. "Let them talk. Every action they take only proves their desperation. We''ll dismantle their propaganda soon enough.
For now, focus on consolidating our victories. Strengthen alliances, rebuild what was damaged, and prepare for their next move."
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As Ss turned his attention to the next phase of his strategy, Luna''s voice interrupted. {Master, new intel suggests the ck Hand is nning a direct assault on your facility. They''re mobilizing their elite forces.}
Ss''s smirk faded, reced by a cold determination. "So, they want to bring the fight to me? Let theme. It''s time to show the world what happens when you try to take me on in my own territory."