Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 614: Amended - 355 Knighthood (5 in 1)_4

Everyone sat up straight and looked seriously at the three from Gakels on the stage.

Gakels scanned the entire room with cloudy eyes and said solemnly.

"Thank you all for attending this meeting on time. Today, we are not here for any ordinary reason! We are here to commend our heroes. Now, with the entry of officers from the Thirteenth Legion, everyone please stand up and applaud!"

Many Council members stood up and clapped enthusiastically.

Clap~

At this moment, Vickers Major General, accompanied by Colonel Kaff, Su Ming, and other field officers, walked out from the left side of the backstage of Dawn Hall and stepped onto the lectern.

Meanwhile, Rhein and other junior officers walked out from the right side exit, and they seated themselves at the council seats.

Soon, Su Ming and others stood in place on the lectern, each of Kaff’s team were tense and extremely nervous.

Inside the Dawn Council Hall, many prominent figures were seated.

Su Ming immediately saw Xiao Lie sitting in the second row, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He had not expected the Administrator of Thirteenth District to come; of course, Su Ming knew Xiao Lie, but Xiao Lie did not know him.

Gakels raised his hand to signal all council members to sit down.

Many council members then took their seats again.

Gakels began his impassioned speech.

"The Federation has stood in this world for thousands of years, weathering countless storms. However, in recent years, the Federation’s situation has worsened, with internal resources exhausted and continuous conflicts! External threats are encircling us; the Dark Star Empire is eyeing us like a tiger, even daring to send troops to the Danube Star Sea, designing to besiege our forces! And during this period, the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country has stationed troops at the border, pointing their swords at the Federation! At this critical moment, the Federation Government has reactivated the Thirteenth Legion. Numerous officers have risen to the occasion at this perilous time! They set out on a long-range raid on Siloke Star Sea, damaging the supply line of the Dark Star Empire and subsequently approaching the Imperial Defense Line of the Dark Star Empire, marking our Federation’s prestige. Ultimately, they ventured deep into enemy territory and launched a raid on Heart of Sky Base, forcing the Dark Star Empire to retreat! These extraordinary deeds will forever be inscribed in the annals of history!"

Clap!

Many council members clapped enthusiastically upon hearing this.

Kaff and others were greatly invigorated by Gakels’s praise.

"Now, I formally announce the bestowment of the Dark Glory Badge to all officers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to this expedition campaign!"

Gakels formally declared.

At this moment, staff members carried trays up to the stage, each tray holding a black-golden Glory Badge with intricate carvings.

Gakels, Farren, and Alicia personally picked up the black-golden Glory Badge and pinned them on Vickers Major General, Colonel Kaff, Colonel Zhou Quan, and others.

Simultaneously, some staff members walked over to the right side council seats to pin the black Glory Medal on Rhein and others.

This Glory Medal symbolizes the campaign of this expedition.

"Thank you!"

Vickers Major General solemnly saluted Gakels City Lord who pinned the medal on him.

Gakels City Lord smiled and nodded.

Soon, it was Su Ming’s turn, and City Lord Alicia was the one to pin the medal on him.

After Alicia finished pinning the medal on him, Su Ming raised his hand to salute and said.

"Thank you!"

Alicia smiled and nodded, scrutinizing Su Ming with great interest.

She had a deep impression of Su Ming; last year’s tri-academy competition saw Rain Capital suffering a heavy defeat, largely due to Su Ming.

And within just a year, this new Imperial Court Academy student had leapt to the rank of major and was now standing on the award stage.

Su Ming also felt somewhat uncomfortable under the gaze of City Lord Alicia, but fortunately, Alicia quickly proceeded to the adjacent Curia and began awarding him.

Soon, all medals were pinned on Su Ming and others.

Gakels then spoke to everyone.

"There is an old saying that merits must be rewarded! On behalf of the Federation Government, I grant substantial military merits and bonuses to the outstanding officers of this expedition."

Federation Government staff then brought a stack of large cards to the stage.

On these cards were marked with the special commendation of the Federation Government and the names of the award recipients prominently.

At the bottom of the cards, there were two lines of text respectively displaying the military merit and bonus value.

The specific values were covered by a layer of indiscernible red film, needing to be torn off to reveal the actual numbers. novelbuddy.cσ๓

Gakels distributed all the cards to everyone according to their names.

Kaff and others happily accepted the large cards, unexpected of the extra rewards.

"Now, please hold your rewards in front of your chest!"

Gakels said with a smile.

Su Ming and others followed Gakels’s instructions.

"Very good! Everyone, applause!"

Gakels led the applause.

Clap!

Enthusiastic applause erupted in the hall.

"Alright, the awarding ceremony ends here. Now I announce the last matter."

Gakels City Lord said solemnly.

The many council members at the scene looked at Gakels City Lord in astonishment upon hearing this.

Gakels then glanced at Farren and Alicia.

Both Farren nodded slightly in agreement.

Gakels formally proclaimed.

"I, Vice Chairman Farren, Vice Chairman Alicia, have together discussed and formally announced that the Federation Government will issue weapon production quotas! All qualified weapon manufacturers within the Federation Government territory can apply for these quotas. The manufacturers who gain these quotas will obtain corresponding resource procurement rights and be allowed to expand production!"