<div class="floatright">(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000312843758/c3fc56b763c2610cc0e83100caa09f81.jpeg)</div>Brooklyn barely blinked at the entrance of the three clanners, instead continuing to look straight ahead at Ranna.  The only big change was a subtle tightening of his jaw as he clenched his teeth slightly.  His expression didn't improve much when the leader of three spoke, and if his eyes were cool before, then they were downright wintery.  Brooklyn listened attentively to Erich's own explanation, and the objectives behind the simulation.  When the lieutenant was finished, he waited for a moment before raising his hand.<br/><strong>"Sir, I have a question."</strong><br/><br/>Without a change in expression, and keeping his gaze directly on the Captain, Brooklyn spoke in a neutral tone,<strong>"What if we bag a veteran?"</strong><br/>There wasn't a hint of arrogance or cockiness in his voice or stance.  Not even the hint of a smirk.<br/><strong>"As new recruits who have never really worked together, we face the disadvantage of not knowing each other's aptitudes and degree of skill, as well as lack any experience working as a unit.  On the other hand, the veterans will have all of that.  As such, the most likely outcome is that we'll lose, it's just a matter of how long it takes before that happens."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"So what if we take down a veteran?"</strong><br/>He quickly glanced over to Chzorda, before wrenching his gaze back onto the Captain.  Brief as it had been, the action was quite obvious, given how attentively he had been looking forward and standing at attention.<br/><strong>"Will there be any particular incentive or reward for doing so?  It may help with increasing motivation and give something for the recruit team to focus on as a whole."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Also, will we have time to familiarize ourselves with our mechs and team first?"</strong>