The Great War of Rhodesia
Antology Story: The Communication Tower I
Early in the morning the Hunter Trio that was participating in the Communication Tower building group began to enter the ranks of boarding the Airship.
They participated in the working group because after being discussed again about the areas where the Communication Tower will be built, some were in the hills surrounded by forests and valleys. Which means it takes a hunter who is much more experienced in the terrain of the environment.
Therefore for some groups will be included also hunters besides the workers, craftsmen, witches, and soldiers. And for a group that had hunters, they had to reduce the number of soldiers to match the total members of the other group. That's 18 people.
And in the group where the Hunter Trio was stationed, they reduced the number of soldiers to 5 people, from what should be 8 people.
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The Airship's deck was seen already filled with dozens of people when the Hunter Trio arrived. Workers and craftsmen were busy preparing their work items and equipment, while witches and hunters stood in groups in several places, socializing.
Large wooden crates appear to accumulate high in the corners of the deck. It is arranged according to the color of the cross mark drawn on each side. As a marker of the contents of the box. Blue means food, Green means material, and so on.
Several companies of Yllgarian Owl soldiers from the newly formed Air Force special unit were seen marching to receive an explanation from their leader.
They wore long-sleeved jackets of thick leather with many iron buttons on their chest, which were worn as an outside catch, complete with a red scarf wrapped around the neck to protect themselves from the cold weather.
The dark blue uniform that aims to disguise the light color of their feathers is enough to attract the attention of those around them. Especially the glass parts made to protect the eyes are called Aksa with Goggle.
But indeed the Yllgarian Air Force is a hot conversation lately. Because previously there had never been a Yllgarian warrior who used a complete uniform like a human.
Usually they wear the typical clothes of their respective clans with the addition of a protective plate that is usually worn by fighters and hunters.
But because according to Aksa and Nata the uniform was necessary for safety reasons and its use in war, the Yllgarians were willing to wear it. Besides that uniform is made specifically to adjust the body shape of the Strigi clan which makes it very comfortable when they wear.
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And in the midst of the cool Trio of Hunters going around looking at the deck, there was someone greeting them.
"Hey, the Hunter Trio. I thought you guys were gonna be in this work group, too." Nikolai in a suit and hat, a captain approached.
"Mr Nikolai? Long time we did not meet," said Deuxter greeting when he found Nikolai was the one who greeted them.
"You'll take this Airship, Mr Nikolai?" ask Loujze then.
"Yes, right," answered Nikolai who looked so proud.
"I feel relieved to hear it," Loujze replied as she rubbed her chest.
"It's not your first time flying, is it?" asked Nikolai to make sure after seeing the reaction from Loujze.
"This is the second time. But the first is just around the kingdom," Huebert replied later. "And from what I've heard, the flight won't be as high and during the journey that we're going to do after this" he added.
"Yes, indeed we will fly quite high on the trip this time. Behind those clouds." Nikolai pointed towards the clouds that were still partly dark blue.
"really?" Loujze looked surprised.
"Which group of you got work assignments in which area?" ask Nikolai later.
"Oh, half way to the Trava Mountains," said Nikolai who was seen nodding small. "Yes, maybe this trip will feel long enough for you. Especially, when all you can see is an endless expanse of clouds" he added.
"Wow, isn't that an amazing dress-up?" sahut Loujze seemed to disagree with Nikolai's remarks.
"Yes, Primaval also said this at the beginning of his flight. But he changed his opinion throughout the rest of the journey," said Nikolai told a story, which was suddenly interrupted by the crew who came to him.
"Report, Captain. All the passengers and cargo were on board. We are ready to go" the crew said, reporting.
"Alright then, gentlemen. Excuse me first" said Nikolai before then walking into the bridge. Leaving the three hunters to continue their activities around the deck of the Airship.
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And shortly after that the Airship began to move and gradually began to rise leaving the surface of the river.
The sun began to be seen more clearly along with the Airship that continued to rise through the clouds. Making most people who have never made such a high flight seem amazed by the scenery in front of them.
And from that position, they began to move forward towards the south.
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Four hours later, it was the turn of the Trio of Hunters group preparing to disembark from the Airship, following several working groups that had already disembarked first.
They were taken down by the Owl Air Force carefully so as not to be seen by people around the place. And after everyone, also some wooden crates containing materials, heavy equipment, and foodstuffs had been taken down, which did not take long, The ship again moved to leave the place to continue its journey.
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Meanwhile, 18 people consisting of 4 Workers, 4 Artisans, 2 Magicians, 5 Soldiers, and 3 Hunters earlier, were, it is seen standing on a sloping area on a hillside with a fairly wide forest at the foot of the hill, and a valley with a river flowing at the bottom.
And without wasting time, they immediately dismantled the wooden crates, then began to build a place for them to live in the next 4 days.
While everyone was working, not least the soldiers who were also helping out, the Hunter Trio began to move out of the place to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the path they would use to build. Be it the Communication Tower that will be installed on the top of the hill, also the Generator Drive that will be installed on the edge of the river flow at the bottom of the valley.
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Not until noon, all the wooden crates have been finished dismantled all. Even 4 tents have also stood facing each other with a fireplace being the center.
All of that was because almost all of the equipment they brought was already in a semi-finished state. Starting from the skeletons that stay rearranged without the need for additional pegs, until the equipment that only needs to be connected with electricity only.
Aksa always mentions the word Portable when discussing the type of semi-finished goods.
In addition, they are also equipped with food rations of the soldiers to survive while in the place. Eat three meals a day for each person for 5 days.
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And after lunch, the crafters began assembling and installing equipment for the Communication Tower called Aksa with Receiver and Transmitter Antennas, the, while the workers and witches began to build such a guard post that was not too big, for a place to store communication equipment later. Which then disguised it with the contours of the hills around the place.
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