The task force left the northern Ironford FOB shortly after sunrise the next morning.
Anton and Sabine had already begun moving their companies toward their respective operational areas, leaving the northern vehicle lanes considerably less crowded than they had been during the previous few days.
Hans did not need either formation for the Nuclear Power Station. Matilda had kept the task force compact.
Two Guardian APCs formed the infantry element, supported by two Vanguards and the Armored Command Truck. Each APC carried one veteran standard squad together with a DASF squad and an Engineer, while a male Medic pair rode with the second vehicle.
Matilda occupied the first APC with Bar, Saint, and Vesper.
Hans had not seen the four of them deployed together in a long time. Matilda spent most large operations directing the wider force, while the other three DASFs moved between smaller assignments whenever their abilities were needed.
