Weapon System in Zombie Apocalypse-Chapter 41: Setting Up Chain of Command

Location: Conrad Hotel – Command Center

Thomas sat at the head of the command table inside Conrad Hotel's command center, staring at the live feed displayed on multiple monitors. The entire MOA Complex was now a fortress, filled with thousands of heavily armed soldiers, state-of-the-art military hardware, and defensive structures that made it nearly impenetrable.

But there was a problem.

Command and control.

His forces had grown too large.

At the start, he only had a few hundred troops—manageable through direct oversight. But now?

He commanded nearly 3,000 soldiers, engineers, medics, and specialists.

Every decision, every minor report, every tactical issue had to be routed directly to him.

It was unsustainable.

"I need an actual chain of command."

With that decision made, Thomas opened the System Interface and navigated to the Personnel Summoning Section. He scrolled through the Officer Roster, taking note of available options.

Each officer cost 15 Souls to summon. With over 350,000 Souls in his reserve, he had more than enough.

Phase One: High Command

First, he needed a structured military hierarchy.

Chief of Staff: Thomas Estaris (Supreme Commander of all Military & Strategic Operations)

Deputy Chief of Staff: (Second-in-Command, manages overall coordination & mission execution)

Military Divisions (Reports directly to the Chief of Staff)

Chief of Army (Ground forces, infantry, heavy weapons, engineers, special forces)

Chief of Air Force (Helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, UAVs, transport & airstrikes)

Chief of Logistics & Supply (Ammunition, vehicle maintenance, fuel, rations, medical supplies, and construction materials)

Each Chief commanded their respective divisional officers, making sure Thomas was no longer burdened with micromanagement.

On the civilian side, Thomas had also established a governing body to maintain order and efficiency within the MOA Complex.

Civilian Administration (Reports directly to the Chief of Staff)

Director of Civilian Affairs (Ensures law, order, and governance of civilians within the safe zone)

Director of Infrastructure & Development (Manages water, power, food supply, and urban expansion)

Director of Security (Oversees internal peacekeeping, law enforcement, and counter-intelligence)

Director of Medical & Health Services (Hospitals, disease control, medical personnel, and public health initiatives)

With this structure, the military and civilian administration could function without him having to directly intervene in every issue.

"Finally, a proper command system. Now that we have a draft, let's summon some officials to fill that role."

Thomas wasted no time. He opened the Personnel Summoning Interface, scrolling through the available officer candidates.

Each Officer cost 15 Souls, a negligible amount compared to his vast reserve of over 350,000 Souls.

He selected the first batch of officers to fill in the top positions.

High Command Assignments.

Deputy Chief of Staff – Marcus Holt (Second-in-Command, responsible for overall coordination and mission execution)

Skills: Large-scale military operations, logistics, and crisis management.

Chief of Army – Elias Carter (Responsible for all ground forces, including infantry, armor, engineers, and special forces)

Skills: Urban warfare, mechanized operations, infantry command, and battle tactics.

Chief of Air Force – Adrian Vance (Oversees all aerial operations, including attack helicopters, transport aircraft, and UAVs)

Skills: Air superiority, precision strikes, aerial logistics, and close-air support coordination.

Chief of Logistics & Supply – Howard Briggs (Manages supply chains, rations, fuel, and ammunition stockpiles)

Skills: Resource allocation, military construction, vehicle maintenance, and sustained operations.

Civilian Administration Assignments

Director of Civilian Affairs – Rebecca Langley (Ensures law, governance, and social stability within the MOA Safe Zone)

Skills: Civil governance, diplomacy, law enforcement coordination, and social order management.

Director of Infrastructure & Development – Edgar Dawson (Oversees water, power, food supply, and urban reconstruction)

Skills: Urban planning, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance, and energy management.

Director of Security – Vincent Rourke (Responsible for internal policing, counter-intelligence, and law enforcement)

Skills: Counter-intelligence, internal security, surveillance operations, and threat assessment.

Director of Medical & Health Services – Charlotte Hayes (Responsible for all hospitals, medical facilities, and disease prevention efforts)

Skills: Emergency medicine, disease control, medical logistics, and trauma management.

15 Officers Summoned Successfully!

A bright blue glow illuminated the command center as the newly appointed commanders and directors materialized, standing at attention in their freshly summoned military and civilian uniforms.

Thomas scanned the room, taking in the physical appearances of his newly summoned officers.

Marcus Holt, the Deputy Chief of Staff, was a tall man with short black hair, a square jaw, and gray eyes. His uniform fit snugly on his broad frame, and he carried himself with a straight posture.

Elias Carter, the Chief of Army, had a stocky build, short-cropped gray hair, a beard, and deep-set blue eyes. His face had a few scars, and his rough appearance matched his role.

Adrian Vance, the Chief of Air Force, had an athletic build, short blond hair, and green eyes. He had sharp facial features and a lean frame.

Howard Briggs, the Chief of Logistics & Supply, was bald with a thick beard and brown eyes. He had a sturdy build and broad shoulders.

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Rebecca Langley, the Director of Civilian Affairs, had long golden hair, blue eyes, and a slender figure.

Edgar Dawson, the Director of Infrastructure & Development, had messy black hair, dark brown eyes, and wore glasses. His frame was lean but well-kept.

Vincent Rourke, the Director of Security, had short brown hair, gray eyes, and a toned build.

Charlotte Hayes, the Director of Medical & Health Services, had chestnut-brown hair tied in a bun, hazel eyes, and a slim build.

Thomas nodded to himself. These were the people who would help him run everything.

Moments later, one of them stepped forward.

"On behalf of the newly appointed officers, it is my pleasure to serve."

Thomas nodded. "Your name?"

Though he already knew her name because the system had automatically named her, he still wanted to make sure that it was the same.

"Rebecca Langley, Director of Civilian Affairs." She placed a hand over her chest. "You summoned us with purpose. We will carry out that purpose to the best of our abilities."

The others followed suit, saluting in perfect unison.

"Sir! Ready to receive orders!"

Thomas exhaled slowly. This was it. The start of a real chain of command.

"Follow me, we have something to discuss," he ordered and seconds later, the summoned officials complied and followed him outside and then into the next room.