While the crew of the Irondome rared to sortie, rushing to their machines and storming out to battle the newly risen threat, cooler heads prevailed elsewhere. Representatives of Apex Paradigm, the corporate group that backed the Supranational Vanguard Project, discussed the current situation and whether their asset should be deployed. A single creature, small one at that, with at least three units deploying to crush it. It was a no-brainer, the Brave Magnus would remain on standby. There was nothing to gain from being part of a group sent to squash a bug, better to be at 100% capacity for a more serious assignment. The decision was broadcast and the meeting adjourned.

Back in the Irondome the Magnus' private crew received their orders from top to bottom. The unit was not to deploy. Repeat, the Brave was not to be deployed, the dome's regular corps would suffice for the current threat level. The machine was to undergo further checks in order to ensure optimal capacity in the next engagement. Lying on his bed, Leo groaned and rolled around, terribly bored and aware that his crew would probably be the only one that didn't mobilize, but understood that his superiors had the right idea. Being part of a 6 on 1 was just not heroic, they'd look really bad if they didn't give the kaiju a sporting chance. Still, maybe he should go get ready. Just in case.