Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1099 - 1099 One Thousand and Eighty-Two Invitation

1099: Chapter One Thousand and Eighty-Two: Invitation 1099: Chapter One Thousand and Eighty-Two: Invitation Scimitar Company should follow, Gao Yang felt that judging by the treatment received by Scimitar Company, the Action Team should be granted the title of the Dark Arrow Troop.

Bashar loudly said, “Now, please welcome the Intelligence Agency Action Team to the stage.”

Dani smiled brilliantly, and a person on the presidential stand also stood up, clapping with particular vigor.

Needless to say, it was definitely someone from the Military Intelligence Directorate.

The process remained the same, the members of the Intelligence Agency Action Team were first awarded medals, after which Bashar loudly declared, “I announce the granting of the title ‘Dark Arrow Troop’ to the Intelligence Agency Action Team.”

Another tray of badges was brought up, and Bashar raised the badges to show everyone.

The badge of the Intelligence Agency Action Team was a gold shield-shaped base with a black long arrow embossed on it, which also looked quite nice.

Bashar handed the badges to the members of the Action Team, and those who received them couldn’t wait to wear them immediately.

The Intelligence Agency Action Team didn’t actually belong to the military; they followed different guidelines and behavior compared to regular troops.

Unlike the Scimitar Company who would shout out when receiving their name, the members of the Action Team were much more low-key, without any shouting.

The people of the Dark Arrow behaved just as their title suggested, saluted Bashar, then quietly returned to their seats.

Next, it was time for Bashar’s direct lineage.

The importance of the Republican Guard to Bashar could never be overstated, and the Special Operations Squadron was carefully selected from within the Republican Guard, which made its significance quite different.

Moreover, the victory of the Special Operations Squadron had significant political meaning.

Therefore, it was easy to understand why Bashar was even more excited than before when all the able and living soldiers of the Special Operations Squadron stood on the stage.

“You are all heroes of Syria, you are all warriors, I announce, the granting of the title ‘Warrior Unit’ to the Republican Guard Special Strike Force!”

One’s own children are always dearest, because of the profound political significance, and the underlying implications behind the Special Operations Squadron, Bashar unapologetically practiced differentiation, with the first two units being awarded medals first and this one being announced for the honorary title upfront.

The casualty rate of the Special Operations Squadron exceeded sixty percent, and including the lightly wounded, the casualty rate reached an astonishing seventy percent.

Furthermore, the number of deaths far outnumbered the injuries, this casualty rate being able to persist in battle was exceptionally rare in all the militaries of the Middle East countries, apart from Israel.

With a casualty rate exceeding seventy percent and still being able to fight without collapsing, it was indeed a strong performance on a global scale; the Special Operations Squadron indeed deserved the title ‘Warrior Unit’.

The badge of the Warrior Unit had Arabic script written in gold font on a green circular plate, Gao Yang didn’t understand it, but he felt that in terms of aesthetic, the badges of Scimitar and Dark Arrow actually looked better.

Bashar did not conceal his deep affection for the Warrior Unit; in addition to announcing the honorary titles, the privileges of the Warrior Unit also included the simultaneous awarding of medals and badges, with Bashar personally bestowing them.

Captain Farouk, as the commander of the Warrior Unit, also stood on stage.

Bashar began with awarding medals and badges to the soldiers.

The process for the thirty-odd people took quite some time, but Bashar appeared very patient.

After personally adorning everyone, only Farouk was left.

When Farouk stood in front of Bashar, before bestowing the medal and badge on him, Bashar loudly declared: “Captain Farouk has shown exceptional valor and is hereby honored.

He is promoted to the rank of Major.

Major Farouk, please continue leading your soldiers in striking against the Rebel Army.

I look forward to your new contributions to the nation!”

Next came the familiar routine—saluting, handshaking, a few motivating words, and then everyone left the stage.

Once all the soldiers had received their awards, it was time for the officers to receive their medals and promotions.

The first to take the stage was Gilanor, promoted from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant, followed by Dani.

He came on stage, shook hands with Bashar, received a medal, and had a friendly chat with Bashar.

After being encouraged, he happily completed the process and stepped down.

Gao Yang believed he would be next, but Bashar announced with a smile: “As everyone knows, every member of the Night Demon Squad has made outstanding contributions.

I am delighted to announce that the rank of Colonel Gongyang, commander of the Night Demon Squad, is promoted to Major General, and all members of the Night Demon Squad are awarded the Warrior Medal.”

Satan and all his men then took the stage.

Bashar shook hands with each of them and adorned them with their medals, until Glolov had also received his medal, and lastly, Gao Yang stood before Bashar.

As Gao Yang stood before Bashar, instead of directly awarding him the medal, Bashar loudly proclaimed: “In recognition of Major General Gongyang’s contributions to the Syrian people, I hereby award Major General Gongyang the Syrian Special Contribution Medal.”

The medals were double, which came as a slight surprise to Gao Yang, but what really astonished him was that the Special Contribution Medal turned out to be made of gold.

Judging by the color and feeling the weight, even without physically touching it, but sensing the heaviness through his chest clothing, Gao Yang felt that the medal must be made of gold—it was much heavier than the similarly-sized Warrior Medal.

After all, as a foreign military force, there was no need to pledge loyalty or make any future projections.

Gao Yang had limited words to say, so after a salute and a few polite words, the ceremony concluded.

Bashar then delivered a summary speech, which was much shorter this time.

Ten minutes later, the celebration and award ceremony officially came to an end.

Bashar was set to have lunch with the soldiers.

As all the soldiers lined up to enter the cafeteria, Bashar once again sent for Gao Yang to come to his side.

“General, I invite you to the Presidential Palace for dinner.

You and your subordinates are all welcome; I have some small gifts for you.”

Bashar personally extended the invitation to Gao Yang.

While Gao Yang was not taken aback by this honor, his vanity was indeed greatly satisfied.

After all, he had risen to the rank of Major General and was now personally invited to dinner by a country’s president.

For a mercenary, this was quite an achievement.

Bashar had reason to invite Gao Yang and his men to the Presidential Palace.

Previously, Damascus had been under siege by the Rebel Army, nearly turning it into an isolated city.

The Presidential Palace was approached by the Rebel Army and even came under artillery fire.

Bashar had not resided in the Presidential Palace for a long time.

Now that the government forces had broken the Rebel Army’s siege of the Presidential Palace, whether or not Bashar would return to reside there regularly, hosting a banquet was certainly feasible.

Gao Yang had absolutely no reason to decline Bashar’s invitation, so he smiled and said: “Mr.

President, I am very honored to receive your invitation, thank you.” (To be continued.

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