novelODS Chapter 1234 401: All Channels Blocked
Chapter 1234 401: All Channels Blocked
The massive glow from the nuclear explosion in the sky was visible to almost everyone in the province, the terrifying fireball evaporating countless layers of clouds.The heatwave generated by the high temperature even distorted human vision, with numerous Cubans who witnessed the explosion suffering various degrees of retinal burns.
The ensuing gamma radiation burst and the intense ionization reaction with the air generated a violent electromagnetic pulse that swept over the ground, burning through all exposed electronic components. The impact area could cover more than half of Cuba, and even the signal in Havana was affected.
Drones on the battlefield fell like rain; everyone's exoskeletons and cyber eyes were affected to varying degrees, and even the satellites in the sky were interfered with. Surveillance screens went black, transformers sparked into towering flames, and self-ignited.
In the core zone, there's no need to mention — all players died en masse without even time to react, now they could only bombard the official forums with frantic question marks.
Although many nuclear explosions have occurred in the history of the cyber world, those were mostly within cities. The steel-reinforced concrete structure of cities can minimize the impact of a nuclear explosion, unable to create a widespread EMP.
No one has ever attempted an aerial explosion, not because they can't, but because they dare not.
This scale of an EMP strike does not distinguish between friend and foe. The economic losses from an electromagnetic bombardment covering hundreds to thousands of kilometers are immeasurable. If one detonates above a city, everyone involved would come for you with a vengeance.
And this nuclear bomb not only exploded over Cuba but also in the hearts of countless people.
Olson, of course, had seen the livestream that skyrocketed in popularity, even if he hadn't seen it, someone would have made sure he did.
The original framing plan not only fell through completely; now it was exposed by software that reached the grassroots level and was publicized to the whole world.
Everyone knew that Europeans sent a nuclear bomb there, and everyone saw Horizon Corporation's pilot deliver the nuclear bomb to the sky at the risk of life.
Shameless on one side, brave and fearless on the other.
A tactical nuclear bomb intended to frame Horizon Corporation, now exploded into public opinion at their doorstep, inadvertently promoting Horizon Corporation.
Olson's vision went black, his head went dizzy; he collapsed back onto the sofa, his chest heaving, narrowly avoiding passing out.
The passing officer saw his superior suddenly overcome with illness and hurried to call for medics for emergency aid, but was grabbed by the wrist by Olson.
"How's our frontline?"
"The EMP cut off all communication links. We can't get in touch for now, the tech department says to wait until the electromagnetic storm subsides to rebuild the communication network."
"Tell them to stop fixing those things, notify everyone, launch an attack, go on foot! Quick!"
If public opinion ferments, never mind what happens to France, his political career would certainly be over.
The people behind him wouldn't accuse him of using a nuclear bomb; the number of deaths doesn't matter.
But they would be dissatisfied that he used a nuclear bomb without achieving results, and even gratuitously handed the opposing side a public opinion opportunity.
The priority now is to seize this gap, gather forces to launch an attack, ideally pushing back to Pig Bay in one go.
Considering the modification rate of those people on record, the EMP's damage to them is definitely greater than to our side.
"But the British..."
The officer hesitated.
"I'll handle those Brits, Soldier! Your job is to execute my orders!"
The officer's body tensed, not daring to say more.
"Yes!"
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"What is...that?"
David, who was familiarizing himself with the work environment at the mine's checkpoint, stared blankly at the massive fireball rising in the distant horizon, feeling discomfort as his pupils burned intensely.
Mann rushed over and smacked him on the back of the head.
"Don't look, you'll go blind!"
He had come out of the anti-biological environment and had seen nuclear explosions during the Latin America war.
Mann's tone was solemn with a chilling feeling at the bottom of his heart.
"Even this thing's been used. Has it really escalated to this point?"
Mann found it unbelievable.
This nuclear bomb could not have been launched by Horizon Corporation. He knew Lin Miao, was familiar with the other's way of handling matters, and understood Horizon Corporation's level of armament, incapable of manufacturing or deploying nuclear bombs.
The Military Science group would have no reason either; it could only have been the Europeans.
"Mann!"
Dolio and several soldiers hurried over to the two.
"All the equipment is down; even the vehicles have stalled, and the tech team can't be contacted. Only the underground mining equipment is still operating, and the company's software can barely run to maintain communication."
The EMP couldn't impact underground equipment and cables.
They didn't expect that as soon as they arrived in Cuba, they would witness such immense drama; many were quite frightened.
"Your exoskeletons weren't affected, were they?"
Mann's temples throbbed wildly, and he could already smell a faint scent of gunpowder in his nostrils.
Everyone shook their heads. Being seventy to eighty kilometers away from Da Haguai, the EMP's effects weren't enough to significantly impact their military-grade exoskeletons.
"Check the weapons, I'll go fix the vehicle."
"What?"
David was surprised.
"Do you think those Europeans will come here?"
The mine they were at was in the second-line rear, surely the Europeans wouldn't come this quickly.
"Not here."
Mann said calmly.
"We're likely heading to the frontline."
Just as Mann predicted, within half an hour, a soldier emerged from the mineshaft elevator, bringing commands from the command headquarters.