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The shells came down, rained down- more than you would have expected from a mere reaction force. They really had delayed to pick up extra capabilities- but when the shells crept away from you, and instead, ahead, smoke was fired, you checked in with the tanks. None reported anything worse than dents and scrapes. The buildings themselves had suffered damage- and you doubted you’d have been relieved if the infantry were still about, considering the collapse of roofs and crumbling of walls, but for now, the opening blow from the enemy had failed to set you at a disadvantage.
Though…an unexpected thing happened. As the smoke blew up before you, drifted forth, covering the advance of what would come until it would be right up in your face…a radio message.
“This is Big Snake, over. Hey there, looks like you’ve started without me,” Gerovic’s voice- and in an inappropriate mood indeed. “Not to ruin your festivities, but I’m ready to go home. I’ve got a date I have to get to as soon as possible.”
“The joker’s group is coming this way,” Arminius said with a growl, “One tank, one truck. Everybody else is on foot, but they’re here. Are we changing the plan, Sparrow Actual?”
“I said <span class="mu-i">over</span>, Sparrow boys,” Gerovic said, “How about letting me in on this plan, hey?”
>The plan was still to maintain position and at least get one volley off on the enemy line. You weren’t going anywhere with seven tanks bearing down on you, let alone what might be following Gerovic in soon.
>New plan. Retreat! Through the town, use the tight quarters to affect a delay and keep your fronts forward.
>If you were all here now, there was no need to be dispersed, Shift everything west to link up, and then start heading south. The enemy would be hesitant, surely, if you concentrated your strength.
>Other?
