Honestly, Luca's "Meteor Jam" was a spur-of-the-moment idea.
He mainly considered that the Veronica boosters weren't designed for his mech. Charging head-on would likely result in the [Boxer Mech] being knocked around by the Helicarrier's CIWS fire.
He wasn't worried about the [Boxer] being destroyed, but continuous kinetic impacts would send it tumbling, unable to get within effective range.
A massive aircraft like a Helicarrier, lacking energy shields, dared to ascend without fear of becoming a giant target precisely because of its near-omnidirectional interception fire. Ordinary anti-air missiles couldn't hurt it effectively.
However, Luca choosing to dive-bomb from above, using gravity to smash onto the deck, was a different story.
I'm a hundred-ton "solid iron ball" falling from the sky. Let's see if your machine guns and missiles can blow me away.
But this method naturally lacked precision.
Luca had aimed for the starboard side where the bridge was located. Who knew that after spinning around in the air, he'd land smack in the middle of the deck?
But that wasn't a big deal.
After all, no heavy weaponry on the carrier could target the [Boxer] right now.
CREAK~~
Amidst the ear-piercing sound of tearing metal.
Amidst dust and fire.
The [Boxer], having deactivated its transformation and returned to humanoid form, tore through the broken debris in front of it and leaped back onto the deck.
Although continuing to attack downwards might cause more damage to the carrier, given the mech's size, the open deck was clearly better suited for combat.
"Oh ho? The carrier actually has quite a few ground troops?"
Yes, as soon as Luca stepped out of the massive crater on the deck, the first thing he saw were ground units charging at him with guns.
There were Centipede Soldiers engulfed in flames, and mechanical soldiers with extensive cybernetic modifications.
However...
"Don't get in my way, trash mobs!"
Almost instantly as he spoke, the hidden missile pods on the [Boxer Mech]'s shoulders and chest opened with a hiss.
Pew pew pew pew——!!
No warm-up. No warning.
A storm of micro-cannon rounds poured out. The metal storm instantly covered the fan-shaped area in front of him.
The charging Centipede Soldiers didn't even have time to spew fire before their flesh and blood were torn apart by the screeching metal, turning into mists of blood and charred remains.
The mechanical soldiers were picked off precisely, sparks flying from key joints as they twitched and fell clumsily.
The [Boxer Mech]'s massive form didn't pause for a second. Like a harvester in a wheat field, it advanced with heavy, steady steps.
Its massive alloy feet landed with dull THUD THUD sounds.
Every step either crushed a fallen soldier into a twisted metal pancake or cracked the already damaged deck. The carrier's structure groaned under the strain.
Even when stray bullets hit the heavy E-Carbon armor, they only left faint white marks and bounced off with crisp tings, like flies biting an elephant.
Whoosh~
A single-soldier anti-tank rocket fired from a corner, trailing white smoke, hit the [Boxer Mech]'s head instantly.
However, this rocket, capable of destroying most vehicles, didn't even slow the [Boxer]'s pace.
After the explosion and fire dissipated, the Boxer's head armor was merely dusted with soot. Even the delicate-looking ear antennas were undamaged.
Then, under the horrified gaze of the rocketeer, the [Boxer] decisively turned its shoulder cannon.
The man was torn to shreds by the metal torrent amidst fear and shock.
"Low-threat targets eliminated. Executing Sweep Protocol A-7."
Aurantius Haro's calm voice rang in Luca's ear.
As soon as the voice fell.
Two Haro Mechs dove from the sky like streaks of death, inserting precisely into the flanks of the main battlefield.
Erha and Fifth Haro, wielding beam sabers, moved with lightning speed.
In an instant, they unleashed a storm of blood in the dense enemy ranks, efficiently clearing the "weeds" in front of the [Boxer].
Meanwhile, Luca's [Boxer], after firing a few rounds of cannon fire, stopped advancing. It raised its right arm, aiming at the distant bridge.
Next moment.
Pop pop pop pop~
Four stout grenades, as thick as a forearm, shot out from the hidden launcher on the [Boxer]'s right arm, arcing toward the bridge.
But clearly, these weren't simple grenades.
While tracing a parabola in the air, the four grenades suddenly disintegrated, scattering countless unassuming missile-shaped Hoi-Poi Capsules like flowers.
Then, a series of white smoke clouds exploded in the air.
In an instant, a dense rain of round bombs flashing red fell toward the small bridge tower.
Behold~ Micro Jelif Missiles~
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM————
Explosions merged into a sea of fire, completely covering the bridge tower.
Yes, covering!
Luca narrowed his eyes, punched away a Centipede Soldier that jumped at him, and stared at the fiery explosion.
Sure enough, once the fire dissipated, a strange semi-transparent energy barrier appeared out of thin air where the bridge should have been.
Behind the barrier, a man in a tactical uniform, skin covered in lava-like veins, had his arms extended, gritting his teeth to support the shield.
Seeing the explosion subside, the strange man, eyes mixed with fear and madness, pushed his hands forward violently.
The semi-transparent energy barrier instantly swept toward the [Boxer] like a wave.
However...
"Flashy nonsense!"
The giant mechanical fist punched straight at the energy barrier.
CRACK~
The seemingly menacing energy wave was shattered by a swift straight punch from the [Boxer].
The strange man who had been straining to hold the barrier spat blood and collapsed with a groan.
Seeing the uniformed man twitch a few times and then lie still, Luca curled his lip in disdain.
"Tch. Scared me. I thought Hydra had developed energy shield tech already. Turns out it's just a superhuman."
"Wait, probably an Inhuman under Hive's command."
"Bad luck!"