Fantasy Game: Infinite City

Upon receiving the reply, Falcon breathed a sigh of relief. The success of this step meant that they could legitimately take over more control of the western wing area under the guise of "maintenance," while simultaneously using the transport ship's docking permission to clear obstacles for subsequent support ships. "Immediately notify the 'Shadow' ship to have headquarters' support troop transport ships prepare, disguise themselves as transport ships, and arrive at Port Five alongside the Infinite Corporation's transport ships," Falcon ordered. "At the same time, arrange for team members to be ready at Port Five to ensure the troop transport ships dock smoothly and personnel disembark safely."

Over the next two hours, the troops carried out their preparations for the rendezvous methodically. Inside Port No. 5, the team converted some of the occupied supply storage compartments into temporary landing points, shutting down the port's public surveillance system and retaining only the fabricated surveillance footage connected to the command center. The defense team established a perimeter around the port, activating stealth systems and continuously monitoring the surrounding area with scanning systems to prevent any unforeseen circumstances. The technical team remained at the western wing control node, monitoring the command center's communications in real time to ensure the false information did not arouse suspicion.

Two hours later, the three Infinite Corporation transport ships arrived at Port 5 as scheduled. After successful docking, the crews unloaded the maintenance equipment and supplies one by one, following instructions. Disguised as maintenance personnel from the West Wing, the team members docked with the transport ships' crews professionally and naturally, arousing no suspicion. Simultaneously, the Ferdinand family's five troop transport ships quietly arrived at the outer perimeter of the space station. Using forged identification signals and docking permits from the technical team, they successfully entered the docking channel of Port 5.

These five troop transport ships were meticulously camouflaged, their appearance completely identical to Infinite Corporation's standard transport ships. The ships were painted with the Infinite Corporation's logo, and their internal weapon systems and personnel were concealed within specially designed cargo containers, making any abnormal energy activity undetectable from the outside. After the troop transport ships successfully docked, the 500 personnel on board quickly disembarked and transferred to the pre-positioned supply storage area, joining the earlier reinforcements.

The support troops were not only numerous but also equipped with heavy combat gear, including portable anti-aircraft missiles, electromagnetic railguns, energy shield generators, and more "Spider-Eye" robots, greatly enhancing the unit's combat and defensive capabilities. Furthermore, the support force included specialized engineering teams responsible for reinforcing and upgrading facilities in the occupied areas, providing support for the subsequent full-scale occupation.

After all personnel and supplies were unloaded, the troop transport ships, following Falcon's instructions, quietly withdrew from Port 5 and returned to the perimeter of the space station to await further orders and support subsequent operations. Meanwhile, the three transport ships of Infinite Corporation, after unloading, proceeded to Port 7 to continue transporting supplies, following instructions from the command center, without any abnormalities detected throughout the process.

With the landing of all support troops, the Ferdinand family's total number of combat personnel on the space station had reached eight hundred, forming a formidable fighting force. Falcon immediately convened an emergency meeting in the conference room of the west wing control node, bringing together squad leaders, support force commanders, and core members of the technical, engineering, and medical teams to discuss the plan to continue the secret occupation of the entire space station.

In the center of the conference room, the huge 3D model of the space station has been updated. The occupied one-fifth of the area is marked in dark blue, and key locations such as the West Wing Control Node, Ports 3, 5, and 7 are marked with red highlights. The remaining unoccupied areas are marked with three levels of risk: yellow, orange, and red, based on factors such as personnel density, security strength, and the importance of facilities. Yellow represents low-risk areas, orange represents medium-risk areas, and red represents high-risk areas.

Falcon stood before the model, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and said firmly, "We have successfully occupied one-fifth of the space station, controlled three ports and one central control node, and all support troops are in place. The situation is very favorable for us. Next, we will continue to adopt the strategy of 'covert advance, segmented clearing, and gradual encroachment' to steadily advance towards the core area of ​​the space station."

He lightly tapped the yellow area on the model with his fingertip. "First, we will concentrate our efforts on occupying the remaining yellow areas on the west wing. These areas are mostly logistical support facilities with weak personnel and security, making them easy to capture. During the capture process, we will continue to use the 'Spider Eye' robot scanning + small team synchronized action mode to ensure complete concealment. The engineering team will simultaneously modify the facilities in the occupied areas, reinforce the fortifications, and improve the energy and communication systems to prepare for subsequent attacks on medium- and high-risk areas."

Then, Falcon's fingertip moved to the orange area: "After the yellow area on the west wing is occupied, we will split into two groups. One group will advance towards the north wing of the space station, focusing on capturing the north wing's material transfer center and small energy stations to further expand our control over materials and energy. The other group, led by me personally, will advance towards the periphery of the space station's core control area to ascertain the core area's defense deployment and personnel distribution. The central control node in the north wing is our next important target. After capturing this node, we will be able to control the north wing of the space station, forming a coordinated force with the central control node on the west wing."

Falcon was extremely cautious regarding the red high-risk areas: "The red areas include the space station's command center, main power station, core laboratory, and ports one and two. These areas are key areas under the control of Infinite Corporation, with strong security forces, a tight defense system, and are filled with high-precision monitoring equipment and alarm triggering devices. A blind attack would easily expose us. We need to first use the 'Spider Eye' robot to conduct a comprehensive and long-term scan of these areas, draw detailed defense deployment maps, crack their core security systems, and then find a suitable opportunity to launch an attack."

The support force commander offered his suggestions: "Captain, as the occupied area expands, our forces need to be redistributed. I suggest dividing the troops into three operational groups, each responsible for advancing in one direction, while maintaining a reserve of one hundred men to support operations in all directions at any time. In addition, we can utilize the three captured ports to establish supply lines to ensure an adequate supply of equipment, ammunition, and medical supplies."

Falcon nodded in agreement: "That's a good suggestion. Immediately divide the forces into the western wing group, the northern wing group, and the core perimeter group, with two hundred men in each group and two hundred in reserves. The engineering team will be responsible for building temporary supply transport channels between the three ports, the medical team will set up temporary medical points along the advance routes of each group, and the technical team will be divided into three groups, each following the three groups to ensure that the encryption system can be cracked and the monitoring data can be tampered with in a timely manner during the advance."

The technical team leader added, "We have now taken control of the main control node on the west wing. Through this node, we can continuously send false maintenance progress reports to the command center to delay the process. At the same time, we can use the node's permissions to gradually interfere with the monitoring systems on the north wing and the periphery of the core area, providing cover for the advancement of each cluster. In addition, we recommend that the main control node that has been captured be reinforced to prevent the command center from suddenly taking over remotely or sending personnel to inspect it."

“Agreed,” Falcon said. “The technical team should immediately harden the West Wing control node, set up multiple firewalls and anti-intrusion programs, and assign dedicated personnel to monitor the node’s operation status 24 hours a day. If any trace of remote access from the command center is detected, the connection should be immediately cut off and a fault record should be forged. In addition, continue to request more transport ships from the command center under the pretext of maintenance to create conditions for possible subsequent support and material transportation.”

The meeting lasted an hour, during which the division of responsibilities, advance routes, operational strategies, and contingency plans for each department were clearly defined. After the meeting, the leaders of each cluster immediately returned to their units to convey the meeting's instructions, adjust deployments, and prepare for a new round of occupation operations.

Inside the control room of the west wing's main control node, the technical team was working feverishly, constantly optimizing the falsification program to ensure that every report sent to the command center was flawless. Outside the window, the space station's ring structure slowly rotated, the outline of Earth faintly visible in the distant darkness, emitting a pale blue halo. Falcon stood by the window, his gaze fixed firmly on the distance. He knew that the upcoming operation would be even more difficult; the core area of ​​the space station would undoubtedly be heavily defended. But he was confident in leading his troops to complete the mission and bring the "Sky Dome" space station completely under the control of the Ferdinand family.

Inside the captured supply storage area, support troops were inspecting equipment. The energy indicator lights on their power armor flashed steadily, and the high-frequency vibrating daggers gleamed coldly under the lights. Engineering teams were installing energy shield generators along the passageways, further reinforcing the defenses. Medical teams were organizing medical supplies, ensuring every wounded member received timely treatment. Throughout the captured area, everything proceeded smoothly; although the atmosphere was tense, everyone was filled with confidence.

Meanwhile, in the space station's command center, staff were glued to the maintenance progress report for the western wing area on their screens, completely unaware that a secret operation aimed at seizing control of the entire space station was steadily progressing right before their eyes. The false data sent by the western wing's central control node perfectly masked all anomalies; the defensive shields of the three ports were quietly activated; eight hundred combat personnel were ready; and countless "Spider-Eye" robots were rapidly crawling along the ventilation ducts, advancing towards the unclaimed areas.

In the darkness of space, the Ferdinand family's troop transports lay in wait outside the space station, like lurking hunters awaiting the signal to launch a full-scale attack. The fate of the "Sky Dome" space station had already unknowingly veered off course; a covert battle for power and resources was spreading across a wider area in this deep space. Falcon knew this was only the beginning; every step from here on was crucial, and the slightest misstep could lead to utter defeat. But he was fearless, for behind him lay the Ferdinand family's most elite fighting force, and their goal was to completely control this strategic location between Earth and the Moon, laying a solid foundation for the family's expansion.

Advance orders were issued to each cluster in succession. The western wing cluster took the lead, advancing along the scouting route towards the remaining yellow areas of the western wing. "Spider-Eye" robots led the way, scanning every corner ahead, with the team members following closely behind. Their power armor's cloaking mode was fully activated, their figures moving like ghosts through the dimly lit corridors. Their steps were light and firm, each action precise and efficient, without the slightest hesitation. The space station's ventilation system continued to operate, emitting a faint sound, but it couldn't conceal the chilling killing intent emanating from the team members. An even more intense battle for stealth was about to unfold across all areas of the space station.

While the western wing group advanced, the northern wing group was also ready. They departed from Port No. 5, proceeding along the logistics and maintenance corridor towards the northern wing's material transfer center. The corridor was dimly lit, with condensation dripping from the pipes on either side, making a constant dripping sound. Using maps drawn by the "Spider-Eye" robot, the team members avoided surveillance equipment and patrols along the way, advancing rapidly. En route, they encountered a patrol of three security personnel. The team members quickly concealed themselves behind a pipe, and as the patrol approached, they launched a swift attack. The tranquilizer darts accurately struck their targets; the entire process took less than ten seconds, and the patrol was completely subdued without a sound.

Led by Falcon, the core perimeter cluster advanced towards the outer perimeter of the space station's core area. Security around the core area was significantly strengthened, with a much higher density of surveillance equipment. Multiple access control systems and energy detectors were installed at the entrances of each passageway. Utilizing the environmental camouflage capabilities of their powered armor, the team successfully evaded the energy detectors, while the technical team quickly cracked the access control systems, clearing a path for the advance. During the advance, they discovered a hidden security control room where six security personnel were monitoring the perimeter of the core area. Falcon immediately ordered a raid. The team infiltrated the control room from above through the ventilation ducts, simultaneously attacking from the entrance. This pincer movement quickly subdued the security personnel inside. The technical team then took over the control room, shutting down some of the surveillance equipment around the core area, creating favorable conditions for further advances.

Time passed slowly, and the advance of each cluster was progressing smoothly. The western wing cluster had successfully occupied the remaining yellow area of ​​the western wing, completely controlling the entire western wing region; the northern wing cluster had also arrived at the periphery of the northern wing material transfer center and was using "Spider Eye" robots to scan, preparing to launch an occupation operation; the core periphery cluster had established a temporary outpost on the periphery of the core area, continuously monitoring the defense deployment and personnel movements of the core area.

The engineering team intensified their work within the occupied areas, comprehensively reinforcing the western wing control node and installing triple firewalls and anti-intrusion programs to ensure that control of the node could not be regained by the command center. Simultaneously, they installed energy shield generators and automatic defense weapons at various passage nodes, port entrances, and around the control node, constructing a robust defense system. The medical team established temporary medical stations in the western and northern wing areas, equipped with ample medical supplies and professional medical personnel, ready to provide treatment to injured team members at any time.

The technical team continued to send false maintenance progress reports to the command center through the west wing control node, claiming that two-thirds of the maintenance work in the west wing area was complete and that it would be finished in six hours. They also requested two more transport ships to deliver more maintenance supplies to Port 7. The command center quickly approved the request, replying that transport ships would depart in one hour.

Upon receiving the news, Falcon immediately arranged for his team to prepare for the rendezvous at Port Seven. Simultaneously, he notified the troop transport ships waiting on the perimeter to prepare to disguise themselves as transport ships again and land alongside the Infinite Corporation's transport ships. He knew that every stop of a transport ship was an excellent opportunity to increase troop strength and supplies; only by continuously strengthening their own power could they gain an advantage in the subsequent battle for the core area.

At this moment, inside the space station command center, a staff member suddenly noticed a slight fluctuation in some energy data in the western wing area. He frowned and immediately reported to his superior: "Boss, there is an anomaly in the energy consumption data of the western wing area. It is much higher than during normal maintenance, and the energy allocation parameters in some areas have also been slightly adjusted."

Upon hearing this, the head of the command center walked to the screen to check the data. After looking at it for a while, he shook his head and said, "It should be that large equipment was used during the maintenance process, which led to increased energy consumption. Adjusting the energy distribution parameters is also a normal maintenance operation, so there's no need to make a fuss. The equipment at Infinite Company is old, and it's common for some data fluctuations to occur during maintenance. As long as it doesn't trigger an alarm, we don't need to worry about it."

The staff nodded after hearing this and stopped paying attention to the energy data in the western wing, turning their attention to other tasks. Unbeknownst to them, this subtle fluctuation in energy data was caused by the Ferdinand family's forces deploying heavy equipment and adjusting their defenses within the occupied territory. This slight oversight provided the Ferdinand family's clandestine occupation operation with an opportunity to continue its advance.