Captain Juhan Skugge wrote:There is nothing shameful in defeat, men. We fought like lions but they were stronger. And here, we will fight like lions again. We men and women are experienced, and undeterred. We fought at Rymadd, Hoyera, Rálas-Piadari. We know that victory is never easy. Even in this defeat, we have proven VEXA to be a mob. Reckless, and disorganised, while we have shown strength and an iron will. We will not bend. These barbarians know now that our eternal fighting spirit is what defines us. When they come again, soldiers, honour your dead brothers with the greatest victory Albali has ever known!
Soon, the ships were buzzing with activity once more. Marines filled the armouries, equipping their armour and cleaning their weapons. After just a half-hour, every single marine stood at attention in the hangar bays of their ships. They all had one main goal - stop any VEXA attack on land and wait for the Army to arrive. While many were still aware they might die, they were determined to avenge the deaths of their comrades who couldn't defend themselves.
Battalion after battalion poured out from the ships' gravity lifts and began taking up defensive position on the outskirts of the city. Around twelve thousand marines survived the events in the previous battle, and now every single one was on the ground. A few dozen Wraith and Revenant assault guns also survived, and hovered alongside the marine infantry. Of course, everyone hoped that BNL would see to the impeachment before the next round of fighting started, but they were nevertheless prepared to die before relinquishing an inch of ground.