nycdaug Chapter 802 Graduation Aspirations
Chapter 802 Graduation Aspirations
Chapter 802 Graduation Aspirations
The next morning, at Calida Military Academy, in the mess hall.
Fu Qinghai and his small group members were gathered around a table, chatting and laughing as they enjoyed their breakfast.
At this moment, Melten Saxon silently walked over with a plate of food. His face was covered in bruises from the previous challenge, and he looked quite disheveled.
The Mandalorian looked visibly downcast. He glanced at the group of people laughing and chatting, then lowered his head, found an empty table, put down his plate, and silently sat down to eat.
His lonely figure and deliberately lowered face looked rather pitiful in the bustling cafeteria.
"Hey."
Fu Qinghai gestured with his chin and shouted at him.
Melten looked up, somewhat bewildered.
"Come sit here."
Fu Qinghai pointed to an empty seat next to him.
"me?"
Merten pointed to his nose to confirm.
"Yes, it's you. Come and sit down."
Fu Qinghai nodded and said.
Melten immediately showed an expression of disbelief and flattery. He stood up hesitantly, picked up his plate, and slowly sat down diagonally opposite Fu Qinghai.
Roxie took a sip of the creamy soup from her spoon and glanced sideways at Fu Qinghai, who was sitting right next to her.
What kind of trick is this guy up to now?
Roxy thought to himself:
Melten, the second son of the Mandalos Saxon clan, did not meet the initial requirements for joining the Skyhawks.
Yevander was a smart man. When he saw Fu Qinghai take the initiative to invite Melten to sit down, he realized that his boss might want to win over this Mandalorian. So he immediately changed his tune and took the initiative to find a topic to chat with this still somewhat reserved Mandalorian young master in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
At this point, Fu Qinghai's small group had officially accepted Merten Saxon, the young master from Mandalorian.
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Caleda Military Academy, Principal's Office.
Fu Qinghai was wearing a brand-new gray-green uniform, standing straight with a serious expression and looking straight ahead.
Before him stood Lieutenant General Charles Price, the white-haired superintendent of Caleda Military Academy, who was personally securing the chrome-plated nameplate to his chest.
Three red squares and two blue squares.
Imperial Army Major.
Calida Military Academy is the strongest military academy in the Galactic Empire. Graduates here are generally junior officers, and at the very least, non-commissioned officers. Fu Qinghai, however, started as a field officer right after graduation.
The Galactic Empire is still in a phase of continuous military expansion, and the expansion of the army's size leads to an expansion of military ranks, which is one of the reasons why Fu Qinghai was awarded the rank of major.
However... Fu Qinghai initially received stormtrooper officer training at Clifton College, and later transferred to the Space Flight and Air Combat Command Department of the Imperial Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he was awarded the rank of Army Major.
Fu Qinghai had this question in his mind.
But he didn't ask.
He guessed it had something to do with the place where he was about to serve in the military.
"It's been a long time since I've seen such an outstanding graduate. You did very well during your internship, kid."
The principal patted Fu Qinghai on the shoulder and said.
"I have fulfilled my mission, General."
Fu Qinghai raised his hand in salute.
Fu Qinghai keenly noticed that the principal's mental state did not seem particularly good. There was some worry and anxiety between his brows, as if he was troubled by something. He wondered if it was related to the shuttle that had crashed outside the campus.
"With your excellent physical condition and outstanding combat skills, if you had been born a few decades earlier, you could very well have become the genetic template for the clone army, and the Kamino people would not have needed to choose Jango Fett, that bounty hunter, as their template."
The principal looked him over and said with emotion.
So, would I be considered the original genetic material of a clone?
Fu Qinghai thought to himself after hearing this.
As far as Fu Qinghai knew, Lieutenant General Charles Price had been the principal of Calida Military Academy since the Galactic Republic era. He was a veteran of the previous regime, and Calida Military Academy had also served as a training base for clone troop forces. Knowing all the inside stories about clones, it was not surprising that he would have such feelings.
"Aren't you curious why he's an army major?"
The principal smiled and looked at Fu Qinghai as he inquired.
"Soldiers consider obeying orders their sacred duty."
Fu Qinghai looked completely at ease, as if he were being ordered around.
“Very good, this is the commander who came from Calida.”
The principal was very satisfied with his answer.
“I’ve read all the reports Sereno sent to Calida about you, and I’ve attached my comments to the personnel department under Imperial Command. There’s no doubt you’re an exceptionally good pilot, but in their view, your experience assisting Imperial Security is far more valuable than your experience as a fighter pilot. That’s all I can tell you.”
The principal gave Fu Qinghai some hints.
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Fu Qinghai walked out of the principal's office.
The other five members of the Blade Squad were waiting outside the door, also dressed in crisp, brand-new gray-green military uniforms.
When Elowin and the other four boys saw the rank insignia on Fu Qinghai's chest, they immediately showed expressions of surprise and envy.
Fu Qinghai gave them an approving look. Vice Captain Ai Luowen took a deep breath, raised his hand to open the door, and led the four boys from the Blade Squad into the office one by one.
Fu Qinghai was received by the principal alone, while the other five team members were received and awarded ranks together by the principal. This small detail reflects the school's high regard for Fu Qinghai.
Fu Qinghai waited patiently outside the door for a moment.
Elowin and his group of five spent even less time than him, coming out in just a few minutes. The headmaster probably only offered a few words of encouragement and might not even know their names.
But they were still very happy.
Elowin was awarded the rank of Navy Lieutenant.
The other four boys were all naval ensigns.
"Ooh!"
After leaving the office, the members of the Blade Squad finally couldn't help but cheer excitedly in the corridor.
They embraced, and Ignoring the four teammates still standing beside her, Elowin jumped up, wrapped his arms around Fu Qinghai's neck, and puckered his lips to give him a heavy kiss on the cheek.
At Caleda Military Academy, graduating early is proof of ability in itself; rank is secondary.
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Nighttime, Fu Qinghai's single dormitory room.
"But you are clearly a graduate of the Imperial Naval Academy, so why did they assign you to serve in the army?"
On the single bed, naked Elwin leaned against Fu Qinghai, who was also naked. Ignoring the sticky sweat still on her skin, she frowned and asked with a mournful expression.
"The principal gave me some subtle hints."
Fu Qinghai thought for a moment and then explained:
"The Imperial Command believes that my abilities in cooperating with the Imperial Security Bureau are more valuable than my abilities as a fighter pilot, and that may be the basis of their decision."
This is also obvious. Although TIE fighter pilots seem to have a high status, they are actually just a bunch of human consumables. Except for a few elite ace pilots, the vast majority of pilots do not have a long career. If the military high command had any brains, they would not have wasted a top soldier like Fu Qinghai on fighter jets.
Upon hearing this, Elowin slightly pursed her lips.
Despite her perfectly valid reasons, she was still somewhat unhappy. Most relationships in military academies are fleeting affairs; they're mutually beneficial while in school, but go their separate ways after graduation.
However, Elowin doesn't think that way now. Even if she serves in the military, she doesn't want to be separated from her boyfriend. The experience of almost being raped by aliens on the planet Bis has become an indelible shadow in her life, and her boyfriend is the source of her sense of security. She has developed a strong attachment and dependence on him.
Fu Qinghai noticed Elowen's unhappiness—it was hard not to notice; her separation anxiety was written all over her face. Fu Qinghai had no choice but to change the subject.
"Have you confirmed your destination?"
Fu Qinghai looked at Ailovi and asked.
"It's not confirmed yet."
Elwin gently shook his head:
"But the principal told us that we could submit volunteer applications, and the Imperial Command would consider them as appropriate."
"This can be considered a reward."
Fu Qinghai nodded and asked again:
"Have you decided where you want to go?"
"No, I have no clue."
Elowin's expression clearly showed some lack of interest; without Fu Qinghai, she had little interest in the question of where they were going.
"I've only heard that the Third Fleet, the Seventh Fleet, and the Thirteenth Fleet are quite strong... Anyway, no matter which fleet it is, there are varying degrees of shortage of fighter pilots. Fleets are vying for them wherever they go, so there's not much to worry about in terms of where they'll go."
Cannon fodder units are indeed in high demand everywhere.
Fu Qinghai secretly grumbled to himself.
The Imperial Navy is organized into four types of units: squadrons, squadrons, fleets, and battle groups. Battle groups are multiple fleets assembled under special circumstances and are not part of the regular organizational structure; their commanders are usually high-ranking sector governors. The largest regular organizational unit in the navy is the fleet, commanded by a Grand Admiral. The three fleets mentioned by Eloway belong to this level.
Most fleets are mixed and composed of multiple squadrons, but some special squadrons exist independently and are not affiliated with any fleet. For example, the Death Squadron, led by Darth Vader, may not have as many ships as a fleet, but the quality of each ship is higher than that of other fleets, and many new warships are prioritized for this squadron.
However, from a career development perspective, serving in the fleet offers greater opportunities for advancement than serving in an independent unit, so cadets generally prefer the three more well-known fleets: the Third Fleet, the Seventh Fleet, and the Thirteenth Fleet.
"You should fill in the Seventh Fleet as your choice."
After thinking for a moment, Fu Qinghai said.
"Huh? Why?"
Elowin blinked curiously.
"I have some inside information."
Fu Qinghai did not provide a specific explanation:
"In short, you can't go wrong by listening to me."
"Ok."
Elowin obediently agreed, and even rubbed her head against Fu Qinghai's arm. She liked this feeling of being taken care of, which meant that her boyfriend cared about her a lot.
The Imperial Navy's Seventh Fleet.
That's Thrawn's fleet.
Thrawn, the war god of the Galactic Empire.
Fu Qinghai suggested that Elwin apply to join the Seventh Fleet led by Thrawn, mainly for the following reasons:
First, the Seventh Fleet is very strong, especially after Thrawn took command of it, and has won more battles than it has lost against the Rebel Alliance navy. TIE pilots have a high casualty rate, so if Elovie could join a fleet that consistently wins battles, it should improve her chances of survival to some extent.
Secondly, Thrawn was a relatively pure professional soldier. Of course, he also had his own personal hobbies, such as his love for collecting and appreciating art. However, compared to some other high-ranking Imperial generals who were decadent and corrupt, Thrawn was completely honest and self-disciplined. He also had high requirements for his subordinates, and the overall atmosphere of the Seventh Fleet was good.
Elwin is very beautiful, and her outstanding appearance can sometimes attract unnecessary trouble. Fu Qinghai also has a certain possessiveness towards Elwin. He doesn't want his woman to encounter any workplace unspoken rules or sexual harassment after she joins the naval fleet. Relatively speaking, the Seventh Fleet has a better reputation in this regard.
Finally, it is the most important point.
According to the new storyline in the Star Wars canon universe, just before the Battle of Yavin broke out, Jedi Padawan Ezra Bridger used the Force to connect with the Pulphur Whale pod, taking the Seventh Fleet into an unknown space outside the galaxy. This caused Thrawn and the entire Seventh Fleet to miss the Battles of Yavin and Endor, and they did not return to the galaxy until the end of the Galactic Civil War.
When I came back, I found that the Galactic Empire had been destroyed?
The Battle of Yavin and the Battle of Endor were the two most important decisive battles in the Galactic Civil War, enough to change the course of history. Fu Qinghai could foresee that not only the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, but also all the reincarnators who had temporarily arrived or were already anchored in the Star Wars canon universe would no longer hold back and would fight with all their might without reservation, even turning pig brains into dog brains.
By then, the battle will be exceptionally fierce and the situation unprecedentedly complex. Fu Qinghai will likely be too preoccupied to care about Elwin, who is serving in the Imperial Army. He is also unsure whether Elwin will betray the Empire and join the rebels with him. The best outcome would be to ensure that Elwin and the Seventh Fleet miss the Battle of Yavin and all subsequent battles.
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The next day, at the Calida Military Academy training base.
Fu Qinghai arrived at the training base hall, randomly picked up a terminal in the hall—a military computer from the Star Wars canon universe—took out a grayish-brown cylindrical tube from his belt, pulled out a thin metal rod from the tube, and inserted it.
After being officially awarded his rank, he had his own password tube, which was essentially a combination of a security credential, access key, personal identity file, and encrypted data storage. Different ranks and positions corresponded to different levels of security and access permissions for the password tubes. The commander had three or four password tubes.
After inserting the password tube into the terminal, his rank and grade immediately appeared on the screen. Fu Qinghai began searching for information about the Imperial Navy's Seventh Fleet. Although he belonged to the Army, his rank allowed him to access some publicly available information, and Fu Qinghai quickly found the name he was looking for.
A handsome, dark-haired man with blue skin, red eyes, and a serious expression appeared on the screen.
Mite Solon Nurodo.
According to the naming rules of the Qis people, their names consist of a family name + a core name + a status name, and the name is shortened to the middle core name, so they are generally called "Solon".
Thrawn was indeed assigned to the Seventh Fleet.
Fu Qinghai confirmed this.
He then looked at the rank information, which showed that Thrawn's current rank was Rear Admiral, in charge of a combat squadron of the Seventh Fleet. The Seventh Fleet's commander, according to the information, was an Admiral named "Saltan." It seemed Thrawn had not yet been promoted to Reich Marshal.
But it will be soon, probably in just a few years.
Thrawn was a talent highly valued by Palpatine, a man who was "on the Emperor's side." Although he suffered discrimination, criticism, and even insults within the Imperial Army because of his ethnicity, his military command abilities were so outstanding, coupled with the Emperor's extra attention, that his ethnicity could not hinder his rapid promotion.
If you're going to try to get on a good side, you should do it as soon as possible. Since you've decided to let Elwin join the Seventh Fleet, it would be best if he joined the combat squad that Thrawn is currently in, or even better, let him serve on Thrawn's flagship Imperial-class star destroyer, the "Blazing Beast".
Fu Qinghai knew how to write Elwin's application. As for himself, he didn't have to worry about that; he had already been booked by the Imperial Army and would obey orders wherever he went.
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