[center][h2]Arnfinn Hylen[/h2][/center]

[color=4169E1]"There is a reason why I joined the army."[/color] Arnfinn said to himself as the ship rocked due to the monsoon and occasionally had to hold on to something. He did wonder why the higher-ups decided that their first mission would be during a monsoon. Well, at least the Ruzis will probably not be expecting an attack during a monsoon. He thought as he made his way to his battle frame. Unfazed by the near-constant activity around him as their first mission was happening very soon. 

The Crawler, as it is called, was something that fascinated him. A massive mobile base that can thread on both land and sea. What a marvel of engineering, and a shame it has to be used for war. But it also made him wish they had something like this during the Markland civil war, especially during the Stakenes Islands' campaign. That was a pain to fight in, but, in the end, the islands fell to the prince's forces, and at least the seas were calm during that campaign.   

By now, Arnfinn had reached his battle frame and was getting himself ready in the cockpit. He could hear what the captain and his fellow teammates were saying as he made his checks. Arnfinn's only concern was some of his teammates were green. While this would not normally be a problem for them, this is a major operation, and not knowing if his teammates have it in them to do the mission is well. If it were up to him things would be different. Yes, those green like the Vinlander were highly trained, but training can only get you so far during a battle, and it can't prepare you for everything. So it looks like he has to hope that the greens will do well during the mission. As in not getting themselves or another killed.              

Now after making sure that Outlander's systems were green and his battle frame was ready did he do one last thing. A quick prayer, and he closed his eyes and put his hands together spoke in a hushed tone. [color=4169E1]"Hialti may you guide us during this battle and grant us a righteous victory."[/color] 

After that, he got on comms. [color=4169E1]"This is Hylen reporting, and the Outlander is ready to depart,"[/color] speaking with a clear Markland accent. [color=4169E1]"I will be on overwatch and anyone just say something if you need some fire support" I got you covered,[/color] saying it generally to everyone.  

Arnfinn had decided on not using his old callsign since Outlander seems more fitting since he is a stranger in this land. But, now it is time to see if his new teammates can handle themselves and how their first mission will go.