The most dangerous weapon on this planet is a shitty officer.

- Anonymous Emayan Infantryman

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"Buttercup to Dalan. Authentication Able Hostel Fencer Tripsy One Five."

"Dalan receiving strong and clear. Counter Gallant Fencer Joker Calling Saber Five Two."

"Buttercup copies, receiving strong and clear. Situation as follows, Federated mechanized infantry are penetrating forward lines in multiple places, timetable optimistic by approximately one day, over."

"Dalan copies all. Interrogative, reconfirm, one day? Over."

"Buttercup confirms, appears mechanized infantry breakthrough speed not degraded by atomic shells sufficiently as wargames predicted. Recommend intensifying barrages in larger area attack; dispersion appears relatively low to have decent survival rates, as well time on target minimums appear poor. Over."

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"Dalan copies all. Negative, cannot release more munitions at this time. Batteries are already being taxed beyond capabilities by avoiding counter battery while still filling fire missions, will try convincing Group to task some missiles. Over."

"Buttercup copies partially, message garbled. Say again, all after Batteries? Over."

"Dalan copies all. I say again, batteries are already being taxed beyond capabilities by avoiding counter battery while still filling fire missions, will try convincing Group to task some missiles. Over."

"Buttercup copies all. You wouldn't believe how fucking happy I am to hear that. Interrogative, are there any fixed wing able to run support? Over."

"Dalan copies all. Unknown, most wings tasked however the 98th Close Support Squadron was standing by a day ago. May be still available, will check. Over.

"Buttercup copies all. Over and out."

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"Did you hear that?"

"Yeah. These new tappers work a treat. Shame they're so heavy."

The Falntyri soldier shrugged. "C'mon. Let's hit the road before someone finds us.