The vibration through the Landcruisers' deck increased, and there was a momentary shudder as the land-ship got underway. The sensation of movement soon diminished as the ship began to move smoothly.
Not more than a few moments later, Blade stepped through the entryway into the common area, content to just watch for a few moments, gathering an idea of how his people behaved with each other, before he took a breath and yelled, in his best parade-ground voice:
"101ST! FALL IN!"
And waited for them to form a proper square for inspection and address in the centre of the room.