It was 0900 hours in Hilo as Euron and Lorren were setting the table for the arrival of Kiah, Jack and the commander of the Arkab Harid. The hololith table had had the relevant battle vids and data input into it and everything was ready as Julia came in to report to her CO.
"Colonel," Julia began, "I have the info you requested from Metalstorm and the other arms dealers. None of them sold any of the 'Mechs used by the BlackDracs in that battle. They must have gotten them from off-world, along with their Mechwarriors."
Euron sighed in defeat. "I had hoped the 'Mechs could have led us to who it was who attacked us that day. What about the tanks they used?"
"Do you know how many orders the manufacturing plant here has gotten for Tokugawa tanks since they made their debut here, sir?" Julia replied. "It would be like sifting through sand looking for a pearl. Also, have you heard that the Com Guards are accusing Lorren and the others of cowardice if not outright collusion with our enemies?"
"Oh, they have, have they?" Euron spat back. "Lorren, it looks like Comstar is still holding a grudge against us from your mistake with them that one time."
Lorren didn't reply, but looked back at Euron like a dog that was about to be punished.
"Relax." Euron smiled, "I know you're neither coward nor a traitor." Lorren looked relieved.
"In any event, sir," Julia continued, "the GSF is asking for the units we're going to send to defend the highway bridges while the hazmat teams clean up the fallout from the last mission.
"We'll send our remaining two Goblins and their troops. Tell Anya and Kristoff to get ready to move out. Also, I think it's time we gave the Striker crew a chance to see some action." Euron decided.
"And for 'Mech support?" Julia reminded him.
"We'll send Stygg in the Squire." Said Euron. "Cleftjaw's still damaged and I don't want Dagmer being in command of our unit."
"Very good, sir. I'll make sure they know." Julia turned and left.
"Colonel, Mr. Nakatomi has arrived and Hauptmann Franks is right behind." Came a voice over a loudspeaker.
"Good, send them in and keep an eye out for the Arkab Commander." Euron straightened, motioning for Lorren to follow him. "Now let's see if we can reach an understanding with our new allies."
OOG: Anthony, I will be sending the Hammer Bravo (Squire), the Striker, and my other two Goblin tanks (Alpha and Bravo, or Bravo and Charlie, depending on how you have them marked). My Blizzard and my other infantry platoon are still in Scout Sniper Basic training.