Extra Chapter 9: The Grand Military Parade in Atlantis

Chapter 771 Extra Chapter 9: The Grand Military Parade in Atlantis

Founding Square in Angelou, the capital of Atlantis.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the empire's founding, and this vast empire will hold a grand military parade in the square to celebrate this special day.

Before 8:00 a.m., about 80,000 people had already gathered here in an orderly manner. Guests from various countries of the Northern Continent and representatives from various colony planets arrived at the viewing platform one after another.

At 8:00 AM sharp, Emperor Hobert of Atlantis, along with his two queens, princes, and princesses, dressed in their finest attire and surrounded by a host of high-ranking officials, ascended the viewing platform.

The crowd immediately erupted in cheers, shouting "Long live the Emperor!" in respect to their emperor.

Hobart responded enthusiastically to the cheers of the crowd, shouting, "Long live the Fatherland! Long live the People!"

The atmosphere at the scene became even more heated.

The originally planned brief group meeting session lasted for ten minutes before the celebration could continue.

Amidst rousing music, the narrator's voice blared from a large, high-quality loudspeaker.

Commentator Albert, who is also a well-known Atlantis host, said in a solemn voice: "Today is your birthday, my country, this is an extraordinary day."

Another commentator, Lanxi, is also a well-known host: "100 years of trials and tribulations have forged Atlantis' unique culture and economic system, and the national flag in the square bears witness to its glorious history over the past century."

Albert: "At this solemn moment, please play the national anthem and raise the flag!"

An orchestra began to play music, and a guard of honor escorted and raised the national flag.

There were 100 claps in total, no more, no less.

Immediately afterwards, the review ceremony officially began. To the background music of the parade, the host's voice rang out again: "The Atlantean soldiers and officers are now in formation, ready to be reviewed by their country and people."

Lanxi: "This modern force was just a hundred years ago, a guard force of less than a hundred men armed with rifles on the west bank of Full Moon Lake! Now it has the most advanced fighter jets and armored vehicles, and is the most powerful army in the world."

Albert: "After the Empire began to establish interstellar colonies, they received entirely new missions and challenges. Decades of fighting and defense have given us a satisfactory answer."

Lanxi: "His Majesty the Great Emperor once said, 'A nation, however large, will perish if it loves war.' We have always adhered to the principle of not initiating large-scale wars and only using war as an option when necessary to protect our interests, and have built a unique deterrence system."

Albert: "This is exactly the classic strategic concept of 'subduing the enemy without fighting,' as His Majesty the Emperor described."

Lanxi: "In the square, 8 people dressed in festive attire have already assembled. After the parade, they will form formations and pass by the reviewing stand."

Albert: "100 years ago, our capital was just a military post, and the whole of the South was a symbol of desolation and barbarity."

Lanxi: "Over the past 100 years, through our unremitting efforts, the Southern Continent has been transformed into a jewel of human civilization, the political, cultural, and technological center of the entire world, and even the entire Milky Way!"

Albert: "Also participating in this parade are representatives from various countries of the Northern Continent, as well as representatives from interstellar counties. They represent other nations and the entire interstellar population of the Atlantis Empire, offering their sincere blessings to their motherland!"

Lanssie: "To the rousing melody, the first to march towards us is the Demigod contingent!"

Albert: "Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Sixth Research Institute over the past few decades, the Extraordinary is now more reliable than it was a hundred years ago."

Lanxi: "The Extraordinary vaccine has given the entire nation a certain degree of immunity to Extraordinary vaccines, and we can finally release information about Extraordinary vaccines to the public."

Albert: "This leaves no place for extraordinary evil forces to hide, and any sophisticated tactics are insignificant in the face of the ocean of people's war."

Lanxi: "The demigod squad is not large, but it is the essence of the extraordinary power of the entire empire. Some of them are responsible for the empire's key projects, some are responsible for the defense of several counties in the empire, and some are responsible for the defense of one or several colony planets."

Albert: "The second formation marching towards us now is the mid-sequence formation. If the previous demigod formation was the leader of the official extraordinary individuals, then the mid-sequence extraordinary individuals are the backbone!"

Lansie: "100 years ago, this extraordinary force came from many different organizations, all sharing the same dream, and under His Majesty's leadership, they protected the nascent empire."

Albert: "Over the past 100 years, the official Extraordinary have formed the largest and most diverse Extraordinary organization in the entire universe."

Lansie: "They not only protect the Atlantis Empire, but also fight against the followers of evil gods throughout the universe, protecting all people in the universe who have beautiful hopes."

Albert: "Now marching toward us is an extraordinary military contingent, with different colored uniforms representing different unit numbers."

Lanxi: "Those in blue uniforms are the 'Wind Force,' those in rose-colored uniforms are the 'Stinger Force,' those in yellow uniforms are the 'Bastion Force,' and those in red uniforms are the 'Flame Force.'"

Albert: "Also 100 years ago, the four most valiant and extraordinary units were given designations by His Majesty the Emperor."

Lanssie: "For 100 years, they have maintained their fierce fighting style and have always been the force that initiates attacks for the entire empire!"

Albert: "This is a battle-hardened and scarred phalanx; every soldier in it has been through countless battles."

Lanxi: "The fourth formation, with its distinctly colored clothing, is the 'Research Association' formation. Those wearing rose-colored combat trench coats are members of the Witch Research Association, and those wearing white combat trench coats are members of the Traveler Research Association."

Albert: "They are a civilian organization, but also an important reserve force for the official extraordinarys. They are under the leadership of the two queens and supply a large number of fresh blood to the official extraordinarys and extraordinary forces every year."

Lance: "At the same time, the Voyagers Research Institute also has the mission of discovering habitable planets and conducting preliminary explorations."

Albert: "The Witch Research Society is committed to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and ensuring that every citizen, regardless of gender, enjoys the same human rights."

Lanxi: "The several impressive formations marching towards us now are the military's extraordinary units. They also belong to the extraordinary combat force, but they are not directly under His Majesty the Emperor."

Albert: "Leading the way is the 'Werewolf Legion' formation, renowned for its combat prowess and siege warfare, and is the most feared fighting force among the Outer Gods' followers."

Lanssie: "Behind the 'Werewolf Legion' is the 'Hunter Legion' formation. Their first leader was Medici, who was known as the 'Red of the Galaxy.' This force has inherited Mr. Medici's wisdom and art of command very well."

Albert: "The third unit to participate in the parade is the 'Warrior Legion.' Among the four military extraordinary legions, they were the last to be formed, but their achievements are equally brilliant!"

Lanxi: "Finally, there is the 'Sil's Legion,' which is the earliest military extraordinary legion to be formed. Their first commander is none other than the current Commander-in-Chief of the entire army, Sil."

Albert: "This is a legion known for its multiple approaches and flexible tactics, and it is very good at small-scale, small-scale operations."

Lanssie: "These four legions, except for the 'Sil Legion,' were all established after Atlantis won the Battle of Backlund. Their establishment is a testament to His Majesty the Emperor's brilliant strategic planning and Mr. Medici's outstanding command skills."

Albert: "That was a war of founding the nation, which laid a solid foundation for the later Southern Continent campaign."

Lanxi: "Next up are the infantry formations. First up is the 'Central Army' formation. Today's participating unit is the Third Army, a unit with a long history."

Albert: "Their ancestors participated in the Battle of Nagao Island and the historically famous 'Civil War'."

Lanxi: "The second formation is the naval formation. Every planet has oceans, and wherever there are oceans, there is a need for naval power."

Albert: "We currently have a large naval force that, in addition to protecting the security of the Sunia Sea, the Raging Sea, and the Misty Sea, also safeguards the safety and interests of citizens living on other planets."

Lanxi: "The third formation is the air force formation. More than 80 years ago, oil was first discovered, and fighter jets, bombers, electronic signal aircraft and other types of aircraft were born one after another, thus opening a brand new era of aerospace."

Albert: "Especially with the advent of rockets, we gained the ability to launch satellites. From then on, mountains could no longer block electronic signals, and our lives underwent tremendous changes!"

Lansie: "In some colonies with poor infrastructure, air forces play a huge role and have a strong deterrent capability."

Albert: "The fourth contingent is the engineers. They have always been the pioneers of the interstellar age, shouldering the important task of thoroughly exploring new planets and establishing initial colonies!"

Lansie: "Next, the steel torrent passing through the square is a tank formation. Originally designed by Emperor Roselle, this tank quickly became the main combat weapon of the army after being improved by His Majesty the Emperor."

Albert: "They have excellent field combat capabilities, are suitable for fighting in complex terrains, and have played a crucial role, especially in small-scale conflicts on other planets."

Lanxi: "The one behind is an infantry vehicle formation, which gives the infantry extremely high mobility and significantly expands their combat radius."

Albert: "Look at the sky, everyone. Now we are reviewing the fighter jet formation. During the 40th anniversary National Day military parade, large aircraft made their first appearance, which shocked the world."

Lanxi: "At that time, apart from His Majesty the Emperor, no one could have imagined that airplanes would experience such an explosive development, especially with the advent of the aircraft engine, which brought about a huge breakthrough in engine technology."

Albert: "Now flying in is a formation of bombers. In the past, during the Southern Continent War, the enemy's airship army was wiped out by Mr. Medici. People thought that the air force would withdraw from the historical stage."

Lanxi: "That just means that airships with small bomb loads and slow movement have been phased out. New bombers can still bring huge destructive power and can drop bombs at high altitudes, making them difficult for anti-aircraft guns to intercept effectively."

Albert: "Let's turn our attention back to the ground. The next formation is a bit special; it's the Ameron Planet Guard formation."

Lanxi: "The technologically advanced Ameron was the first interstellar civilization to voluntarily join the Atlantis Empire and accept our system and culture."

Albert: "The Imperial Government granted Amelon a high degree of autonomy and established the first autonomous county and interstellar directly administered county, creating a link for cultural and technological exchange."

Lanxi: "The planet Yameron has dispatched their highly distinctive flying infantry legion, which boasts excellent mobility and precision strike capabilities."

Albert: "The formation behind is the Libyss formation. That planet has very rich oil resources and highly advanced mechanical technology."

Lanxi: "Now approaching us is the famous mecha legion, with formidable combat power."

Albert: "Next, several formations will march toward us; these are ceremonial formations sent by the kingdoms of the Northern Continent."

Lanssie: "Leading the way is the Kingdom of Feneport, our traditional ally and the first nation to fully cooperate with Atlantis in developing the vast Misty Sea."

Albert: "The second formation is the Intis Empire formation. Since Emperor Roselle ascended the throne, Intis and Atlantis have had a very close relationship."

Lanssie: "Under the patronage of Emperor Roselle, the country became the first to establish close cooperation with Atlantis to jointly develop interstellar resources."

Albert: "This was also the first country to purchase fighter jets from Atlantis, proving that only with outstanding leadership can a country keep up with the times."

Lanxi: "The third formation is the Kingdom of Rune, the second country to accept the political and economic system of Atlantis."

Albert: "With the help of the Imperial government, the gap between the rich and poor in the country has narrowed rapidly, and the once world-famous 'Backlund vagrants' have gradually disappeared."

Lanxi: "The fourth formation is the formation of the Kingdom of Fussac. This kingdom had struggled, hesitated, and closed itself off for half a century, but in the end it opened its arms and embraced the new world brought by Atlantis."

Albert: "The fifth contingent was the honor guard from countries such as Rembrandt, who also offered their sincere blessings to Atlantis."

Lanxi: "The military parade is now over. Next up is the mass parade."

Albert: "The first formation was the youth formation, who held aloft portraits of His Majesty the Emperor and resounding slogans, symbolizing the vibrant spirit of the empire."

Lanxi: "When the country was first established, there were more than 600 ethnic groups in the entire Southern Continent. They had different customs and languages, which brought great inconvenience to various management tasks."

Albert: "Under the wise leadership of the great emperor, after a century of integration, the shadow of the old nation disappeared and a new nation was born. The 'Atlantean nation' became the consensus of the 'new youth'."

Lansie: "The second formation is the Academy of Sciences formation. Many of the scientists in it come from the former Steam and Mechanical Church. They developed various uses for electricity, plastics, and petroleum, bringing us a wonderful and high-quality life."

After more than a dozen civilian contingents passed by in turn, the official grand celebration ceremony ended, while the civilian celebration ceremony continued.

(End of this chapter)