<div class="floatright">(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000312843758/c3fc56b763c2610cc0e83100caa09f81.jpeg)</div><strong>Dropship Redoubt</strong><br/>Brooklyn watched the expressions of the other clanners as their leader was shut down for any potential weaknesses.  Did they bristle with indignation, were they upset?  Was there a hint of dissatisfaction in the group, something that could be leveraged to their advantage?  He thought he spotted something, something in the two, but he couldn't be certain.  Even with them using Inner Sphere mechs, he knew that any clanner still here in the company was formidable enough to be worth keeping around despite any issues.  The recruits would need a hell of a lot of luck and every advantage they could grab at if they were going to come out the slightest bit ahead in these simulations.<br/><br/>Though it wouldn't be a good idea to aggravate them too much.  No matter what, the clanners were also his teammates in future missions.<br/><br/><strong>Artos Simulations</strong><br/>Systems check had gone smoothly.  The simulated cockpit was just as cramped as he had expected it to be, though it lacked the usual smell of oil, sweat and desperation that he had grown used to.  Checking the information on his mech, Brooklyn nodded, a little pleased at the loadout.  They had accounted for him well enough to know where his specialties lay.  Meant he was working with competent leaders, and it felt a little reassuring to know that.  When Ranna briefed them on their mission, Brooklyn gave her his full attention, competing the objectives to memory and running through them multiple times.  He grimaced slightly at the simulated flurry of snow when the mission was loaded up.  The weather would hamper his vision significantly, and would make it difficult to use the long range of his gauss to its maximum potential.<br/><br/>When he heard lieutenant Alroy's formation orders, Brooklyn wanted to object.  Though his Jaegermech did have more armour than most other models, it was still lighter than most other heavies.  He was better off as fire support in the back than taking a forward flank.<br/><strong>"Sir, yes sir!"</strong>Brooklyn responded as he got into position.  While he had his reservations, he didn't want to jeopardize team unity.  Plus, he did have sufficient combat experience in keeping lookout.  With the simulated weather as it was, it might be worth the risk of putting him in a more vulnerable position.