I was thinking of reporting to you? It's why he is on the ground. Prepping for the Patton's landing. 
So there are no surprises. 
Maybe there is a special drop ship design for big mechs? So it flies the mech to the ground? Then can take it back?

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Like that maybe? Cause if you drop it straight...