Makes sense - then we don't have to catch up on what we've been doing :P
Since we're in a training area, you and Slypheed could be at a mobile command post nearby watching things, outside of the combat area, which is how you could be introduced afterward. We could even introduce both of you a little earlier with that idea. Shoot me a PM with what you're thinking, and we'll work something out. 

I'm waiting for some of the others to post before I move things on with the battles. Obviously, having set up a strategy for the assault, I now need people to act on it for us to move on >.<;;