The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 492 - 485: Tactical Master

Chapter 492: Chapter 485: Tactical Master

Gao Yuan had always been the key person to protect, never the tactical core.

Why this was the case, Gao Yuan didn’t know. He just felt that he should have been very impressive; however, in battle, he could only fight on his own, relying on his super strong physical condition to pull off one miracle after another.

But the reason miracles are called miracles is that they can’t be replicated. Gao Yuan might have performed miraculously time and time again, but for his comrades, each battle was brand new.

Now, Gao Yang had pointed out Gao Yuan’s biggest issue, which was that he really couldn’t coordinate effectively with his comrades.

Gao Yuan truly believed that he could only be a lone wolf because with his characteristics and combat style, he would always be fighting alone.

But now that Gao Yang had identified his problem, Gao Yang must have a solution, why? Because Gao Yang is a Tactical Master.

Over the years, Gao Yang had never stopped fighting; his experience all came from actual combat. Many of his comrades came from the most prestigious special forces units, and he had complete mastery of every unit’s style and characteristics, and was able to integrate them seamlessly.

In today’s world, in the realm of squad-level special operations, Gao Yang was truly an unrivaled Tactical Master.

"I was supposed to be the king of ground warfare?"

Gao Yuan pointed to his nose, then he finally stopped eating and said with a trembling voice, "Then what should I do?"

Gao Yang smiled and said, "First off, I think your weapon is too inefficient. You have a very strong physique, with strength and speed, but as you might have felt, if you exert yourself fully, your stamina won’t last very long."

"Yes, that’s exactly it."

"So it’s the inefficiency of the weapon that causes you to consume stamina too quickly. Imagine, if you use a knife or a mace to fight an Armored Beast, and if you use a rocket launcher for close-range shooting, which one will save more energy?"

"Of course, the rocket launcher, but the rocket launcher..."

"Hold on, let me explain. I know, a rocket launcher is not as convenient as cold weapons, right? You need to carry many rocket launchers to have the same endurance as with cold weapons, but that’s because of the characteristics of rocket launchers. What if you use a large-caliber sniper cannon? You get close to an Armored Beast, blast it, isn’t that much less effort than using a knife?"

"Yes, but that way... um, let me think."

Gao Yang smiled and said, "We often say martial arts are killing techniques, but compared to martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, which kills faster?"

"That... generally, it’s swords."

"And between swords and guns?"

"Obviously, guns."

"Guns and nuclear bombs?"

"Nuclear bombs."

Gao Yang smiled and said, "Very good. We now know that with technological advancement, weapons are becoming more and more powerful, but their usage conditions are also becoming more and more complicated. However, you can’t deny that on the battlefield, technology has forever made martial arts obsolete."

"Yes."

Clapping his hands, Gao Yang continued, "Now let’s get back to your question. Your physical fitness is so exceptional that you’re accustomed to solving problems in a primitive but simple way. However, others can’t keep up with your pace, leading to a detachment from your teammates. But this is merely a tactical issue, and tactical problems can definitely be resolved."

"How can it be resolved? What should I do?"

"It’s not about what you should do, but what you and your comrades should do together. Change isn’t just about one person; it’s about the whole team. As for how to resolve it, I’m not certain at this point."

Gao Yuan was taken aback, then he asked in surprise, "Not certain?"

Gao Yang gave a wry smile and said, "I’ve only fought alongside you once. I’m not yet familiar with you, so I can’t immediately tailor a sophisticated set of tactics for you. Take us as an example."

After thinking for a moment, Gao Yang spoke gravely, "I’m a simple person; I’m just a good shot. Therefore, our tactics are designed to let me maximize that strength. We have different tactical systems for different combat modes, and after becoming very familiar with each other, we hardly need to communicate because everyone knows what to do."

"As for you, with your speed and strength, and I’ve heard you have a precise throw, if you were part of Satan, we would consider you as the tactical core for assault and develop several tactics around you."

"For instance, you possess immense strength, fully capable of carrying an MG134 machine gun and controlling its significant recoil. We could have you provide continuous suppressive fire, allowing others to attack opportunistically. It’s safer and more convenient to eliminate the enemy while they are suppressed and unable to fight back."

"I’m using this example to tell you that being at the tactical core isn’t just about others covering for you to deliver the final blow; you can also cover for others. Do you understand what I mean?"

Gao Yuan pondered deeply and finally nodded, "I think I’ve got it."

Gao Yang smiled and said, "Don’t rush to conclusions now. Your versatility is immense, allowing you to play various roles, which is your biggest advantage. In Satan, everyone is specialized but also versatile because we are few and have to be jacks of all trades. If you can handle many tasks, then you should be able to perform each role."

Gao Yuan nodded, "I get your point, but I’m still not sure about the specifics."

"This isn’t something you come up with off the top of your head. It’s figured out through drills and actual combat. Monsters and humans are definitely different, and so should be the combat styles. You at least should be able to switch combat modes at will, to deal with different battle scenarios, instead of relying on a single trick to win every battle—that won’t do."

After finishing his explanation, Gao Yang laughed and added, "Right now, I’m just giving you a heads up. We’ll delve into the specifics of the tactics after we’re back at the base and have run through a few exercises."

Gao Yuan cautiously asked, "You’ll be joining me in the drills?"

"Of course, whether as comrades or opponents, we need to go through several drills. Actually, I’m quite curious about you. I really want to know how to fight alongside someone non-human like you."

Finishing his statement, Gao Yang burst into laughter, saying, "Can’t help it—occupational hazard. Whenever I see someone formidable, I always want to find a way to take him down..."

Being treated as a subject for study wasn’t a particularly pleasant feeling, yet the prospect of developing tactics with Satan filled Gao Yuan with anticipation.

"Alright then, let’s start after we get back to the base. I can hardly wait. But I have another question: typically, how long does it take for you to master a new tactic?"

After a moment of thought, Gao Yang replied with a smile, "Generally speaking, in Satan, we only have ideas and no fixed tactics, because our understanding is too intuitive and we don’t need to drill repeatedly. As long as people understand your idea, that’s enough. But for a team that isn’t very familiar with each other, hmm, for instance, it took a Soolima unit we trained over a month, sometimes even longer, to become proficient with a simple tactic. But I believe you’re definitely not that slow, haha..."