[quote=@Ronin Lotus]
In the event that people spot the Defenders, I suppose they'll either disregard them in the craziness of events or ask questions as to why this particular, unfamiliar group is present. They're not your typical unit, so it might ignite those rumours of the E-6 being present somewhere nearby. Combine that with the Novus Ordo and any potential rebels, and we'll certainly have some madness on our hands. But we'll cross these paths as and when they come.

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The whole point of "Last Down" is that they were out to collect and secure the Last components to get the E6 airborne again. They were never meant to go into enemy territory. The heli was supposed to pick up their cargo from their remote location. They were just the very best security team to do the job and do it right. 

But then the heli got shot down. The components were taken. The situation became desperate. Desperate times call desperate measures. They got the green light to go into the open to get the components. It's a do or die mission and the liaison Xavier knows it so he is freaking out. 

I can easily edit my post to have the defenders dressed up as "regular soldiers" if need be. Hell, I can even edit the squad into just a hired gun squad that needs to complete objective or not get paid/what was promised .