It took Leon ten days to dismantle the damaged power backpacks and rivet ready-made ceramite armor plates, and he finally equipped a five-man CMC power armor team.
With the official completion of the hydroelectric power station, the supply of electricity not only significantly improved the lives of the Astartes but also liberated the power backpacks.
However, most power backpacks still rely on their own solar energy collection devices to store energy slowly. Leon concentrates the energy of the power backpacks on three backpacks. If only the basic functions of the power armor are enabled, these three backpacks can maintain combat time of about an hour.
This time is short, compared to the long-term operations of the Astartes in harsh environments; it can be said to be a drop in the bucket. However, Leon's plan is only to hunt the Tigrex, and this hour is more than enough for him
The key to hunting it lies in Leon, who has developed the same energy battery as EVA and has maintained the three power swords.
Even in the 30th Millennium, where technology still exists, power swords are still noble weapons. This special weapon, which is often only held by Imperial officers, allows the user to activate the energy battery in the weapon when fighting the enemy, so that a deadly corona with destructive energy will wrap the entire blade, thereby gaining an advantage in close combat.
In the first encounter with the Tigrex, Leon had already verified that the plasma pistol could indeed cause more damage to it than other weapons, which meant that the Tigrex here was just as weak to thunder as its counterpart in Monster Hunter.
In this case, as long as the output mode of the power sword was slightly modified, it would have the same restraint relationship with the Tigrex.
Without the power sword, even if he had twice as many people armed, Leon would have to act cautiously. But it was this subtle restraint that existed even after the crossover that gave Leon the confidence to hunt it with such a small number of people.
He was determined to use this team to test the true level of the monsters, and at the same time, test the strength of these Astartes.
Leon inspected the makeshift dragon-hunting team in front of him. The three leaders, who were holding power swords and wearing power armor, were led by Sergeant Arlo. It was said that they were all masters of swordsmanship with extraordinary skills in the company.
The five-man CMC power armor team that provides firepower and prop support is led by Lieutenant Dwayne. He leads the hunting team to hunt various small bird dragons as supplies for the camp all year round. It is difficult for anyone to be more professional than him in interpreting and commanding the hunting situation.
In addition to the basic power armor, these eight people also wore hunting tool bags made from the animal skins they hunted and small bones from the dragon species.
The hunting bags filled with flash bombs made of light insects and other props, and the decorative monster bones are both practical props and a manifestation of hunting honor for them. In Leon's opinion, their outfit looks like a combination of the future and the past.
But it was just a resemblance. After discovering that the skeleton was as strong as refined ceramite, Leon had a basic understanding of the strength of the large dragon species on this planet. Knowing this, he just wanted to sigh at what kind of superhuman hunters in Monster Hunters are, who can hunt such a strong monster alone.
Fortunately, Leon had twice as many armed men as the hunters who had fired flares.
The Astartes' fighting style also determines that these superhuman warriors do not rely too much on their strength. The secret of their victory over the enemies of mankind has always been teamwork. Even if the situation is not right, they can also take turns to cover the evacuation.
Leon has full confidence in his team. Moreover, no matter how different the individual strengths are, certain hunting techniques are equally applicable.
After reviewing the team, Leon waved his hand to signal the team to set off.
Ademir and Adjutant Ajax needed to stay at the base and continue construction according to the plan and drawings arranged by Leon under the guidance of the Servo Skull, so Leon served as the commander-in-chief of this hunting team.
As a test hunt to verify the results, Leon did not hold any departure ceremony, and the entire team set out in silence.
They soon rushed to the place where the dragon had appeared before - the crashed escape ship and the power armor that was abandoned due to the hasty evacuation were still there.
Leon first arranged for people to recover the power armor and small warp engine that had been hidden previously, and then selected the venue for the planned decisive battle with the Tigrex, and then patiently waited for it to appear.
The Wyverns have never been a patient dragon species. Nicknamed the Overlord of the Earth, they are unusually bloodthirsty and brutal. Even if their stomachs are full, they will still carry out a lot of meaningless killings. Soon, looking at the startled birds in the jungle and the herbivorous dragons fleeing in panic, Leon determined the location of the monster.
"Ready to hunt!"
He shouted, then took his solar-powered battle axe and moved forward. Not long after, the dragon appeared in front of Leon.
The scarred and healing wound on his back showed that he was the same dragon that had previously chased Leon, Ademir, and the others. At this moment, the dragon was holding down the corpse of a herbivorous dragon with its huge claws and feasting on the corpse without even raising its head.
This was not the hunting habit of the it. According to its usual habits, even if it had captured its prey, it would kill any prey it could catch within its sight. But seeing the wound on its body that had begun to heal, Leon's eyes revealed a hint of understanding.
"It's replenishing the nutrients needed to heal the wound."
Leon explained to the warriors of the Dragon Hunting Team: "It seems that the last plasma shot caused considerable damage to him, but the wound probably does not affect his combat effectiveness, so we still have to be careful."
"Since I know that electric current will cause extra damage to it, I am confident about the outcome of this hunt." Sergeant Arlo swung the power sword in his hand into a sword flower. "Now what do you say? Should we attack it while it's still eating?"
Leon shook his head: "Although it is still eating, it is very alert. Our power armor is not light, it probably knew we were approaching it from the vibration of the ground. But it doesn't matter, just follow the original plan. If there is any change in the situation, I will let you know through the communication."
Sergeant Arlo nodded, put on his helmet, and he and the other two wearing MK2 power armor spread out, surrounded the Tigrex in a circle, and then slowly approached it in a triangle.
Perhaps realizing that it was surrounded, the Tigrex raised its head from its food, swung its tail angrily, and let out an impatient growl.
Sergeant Arlo remained unmoved and continued to advance with his two brothers, while Lieutenant Dwayne and his firing squad also dispersed and each sought a favorable cover shooting position.
Sensing the threat, it looked around, realizing that this battle was inevitable, and seemed to be looking for someone who would be easier to attack. When it saw Leon, its eyes suddenly widened, and his pupils were full of blood red.
Of course it recognized this person... this despicable guy who had ambushed it and treated it cruelly ten days ago!
The dragon raised its head and roared, then folded its wings together, exerted force with its feet, and rushed towards Leon regardless of anything!
Leon, who was well prepared, hid himself in the jungle and issued instructions to everyone:
"The hunting of the Tigrex has officially begun!"