Lucy discreetly watched Rebecca for a while, then withdrew her gaze.
"The third benefit is meals and accommodation covered, I'll try my best to rent a larger place to accommodate everyone's living needs.
There are also some miscellaneous things, like skill training which I'll handle later, such as arranging some professional courses, simulation training chips, and so on, to enhance everyone's combat skills.
Additionally, when the team goes on missions, any special weapons, vehicles, and other equipment needed will be provided by the team, so you won't have to spend your own money on extra firepower."
Mercer thought for a moment, then said, "That's about it for now. If anything else comes to mind, we can add it later. Our team is just starting out, so we should set the basic tone and adjust based on circumstances as we go.
Next up is team positioning, everyone needs to get familiar with each other's strengths and fulfill their responsibilities during missions."
"I'll start. I am in charge of the team's technical development, logistical support, financial planning, gathering mission resources, formulating action plans, providing hacking support, cyberware adjustments, and if necessary, performing cyberware surgeries on you guys.
Uh... there's a lot more, basically, I handle everything; that's what the leader does."
After Mercer finished speaking, there was a moment of silence, as they exchanged glances.
The group is used to picking up guns and getting on with it. The concept of strengths and weaknesses is unfamiliar territory for them.
"I'll assist Mercer in the hacking program technology area," Lucy said, but she didn't really know what Mercer needed her to do.
Qiwei also softly said, "The only thing I know is hacking skills."
V thought for a moment and then boisterously said, "I'll handle the frontal break-through! With my Sianwistan, whoever stands in my way, I can put a hole in their head in less than a second!"
Rebecca glanced at her with a bit of envy, but then thought of her own preferences and eagerly raised her hand: "I love the heavy weapons! Shotguns, submachine guns, machine guns are all good... I'll handle the flank fire suppression!"
Pira thought it over and said somewhat unconfidently, "I do know a bit about firearms and cyberware modification, but I probably can't compare to Brother A. My shooting skills are okay on the streets, and my combat skills are average..."
"That's fine. In the future, you can handle similar tasks like repairing and selling second-hand cyberware, maintaining and modifying firearms. A lot of it requires low technical skill, but can be quite time-consuming.
In combat, you can act as a support unit. Prepare more functional gadgets, like explosive hand grenades, EMP grenades, or practice with a sniper rifle.
In today's Cyber World, being a sniper doesn't require extensive technical skills. It depends largely on the quality of the weapon itself.
Because now, with prosthetic eyes, just installing a plugin can help you aim from a distance, and the built-in plugin chip in firearms can calculate wind speed, humidity, and distance, auto-calibrating. It's actually hard to miss.
Think about which area you prefer to work in.
The role of a combat engineer is also a good division; you understand some mechanics, programming, and can handle components, which occasionally can play a special role."
Mercer assured him, not looking down on him. Although Pira seemed unreliable, he had some talent when messing with firearms and all sorts of mechanical stuff.
Pira nodded with a troubled expression, deciding to think it over when he got back.
Originally, he thought he was just here to be a mercenary, to fight, but seeing Mercer's professionalism, it was as if they were organizing a legit special ops team.
The leader seems too competent, which adds pressure to the people below him.
"I... I can handle some hacking tasks too!" Kyoko said but was lacking in confidence: "Or maybe I can help with some logistics and stuff..."
"Don't underestimate yourself. Your hacking skills are already much stronger than the so-called 'hackers' on the streets. It's just that the skill level around here is pretty high, which makes you seem less significant."
Mercer said with a laugh, which made Kyoko puff up her cheeks, but she had nothing to say. The other two hackers were also caught in the crossfire, feeling unjustly criticized but unable to protest.
"Alright, I'll think through the hacking tasks properly. Don't worry, there will definitely be a place for all of you... Truth is, the upcoming mission tasks do require your skills."
After Mercer finished speaking, everyone's attention was suddenly heightened.
"Now let's talk business, I mean the commission from Wagako."
Mercer briefly outlined the mission objectives and rewards, then immediately started assigning the mission plan.
"First, I need Qiwei, V, and also Pan'an, to go to Sillan Town."
Mercer paused, then continued: "Your only goal is to verify the intel provided by Wagako, confirm the armed forces, and operation schedule of the biotech convoy, and survey ambush points.
Meanwhile, I'm requiring you to find out who's collaborating with the biotech in Sillan Town, including information about the Red Ocher Tribe.
The reason I'm sending Pan'an with you is because Pan'an is an Adcardan. One, he is familiar with the routes and environment, and second, so you won't be considered threats when you inquire about the Red Ocher people.
You don't need to engage with the Red Ocher Tribe, just see if there's any connection to this event at all.
I mean... it might not be a direct connection, but the biotech activities may be related to the Red Ocher Tribe. Of course, this is just a guess. Whether it's true or not will require on-the-ground verification.