It was with some hidden relief that Meulemann greeted the two militamen; snipers aside, if he had run into any Imperial soldiers the game would have been up. [b]'Outstanding Corporal. I'm afraid that Bons and I are the last survivors of Squad 1; damn shame. We shall follow your lead for the moment.'[/b] He took a knee, resting Bons' unconscious form against a wall to catch his breath. Returning Varrot's salute with an attentive, if tired air, he waved the soldier's arm away. [b]'I am fine, my boy. Would that Bons were more... conscious, I suspect that he would have partaken gladly.'[/b] After a minutes' breather, the Captain filled and lit his pipe, slung the unconscious soldier over his shoulder and gave Krauss an affirmative nod. [b]'After you, Corporal.'[/b]

Elsewhere in the city, Harald's squad were starting to perk up. Two of them had remained silent since the beginning, had barely made a sound during the firefight; he wasn't sure if they were well disciplined or of they had flaked out. Either way, it made his life more difficult. Fortunately the others were more forthcoming. The more nervous of the two, also one of the only ones in full kit, spoke up first. Harald sat in silence for a moment before replying, noticing the state of her nerves for the first time. Despite her obvious fear, she had alerted the squad to enemy forces when spotted. Whether this was a testament to her training or a sign of untapped mental fortitude was unclear. [b]'... True. Even if we met the enemy prepared, there are too many here for us to take on.'[/b] That in itself was a humbling realisation. When the second girl soon added her piece, bringing up an interesting idea. [b]'Guerilla warfare...? That could work.'[/b] He still didn't know her name, but Harald mentally noted the girl's stoic attitude and recalled her actions in the alleyway. Perhaps the unloaded SMG hanging from her back was some indication, but she clearly had the calmness required of a shocktrooper; he could use that. [b]'Alright... Right, yes. I have a plan.'[/b]

Using a collection of items taken from around the room, the Sergeant was able to mock up a basic map of the area just north-east of town. Judging by observed Imperial movements and a dose of common sense, this was likely where the enemy commander was. The plan was quite simple really; sneak around behind the enemy lines, quietly eliminate the enemy commander if present, then secure a vehicle for extraction. [b]'For this, we'll be splitting into two teams. Brenna and Lily will flank right as we leave the town and hunt down that commander. I'll take the others, rendezvous with Krauss and Varrot, then secure some transport.'[/b] Harald was inwardly glad that he had guessed their names correctly; he had the paperwork but nothing to indicate which was which. [b]'Well... Any questions? Otherwise, you two; good luck.'[/b]