So the plan was to start the mission already engaged and somewhat winning right?  Should we talk about the actions so far to make sure we are all on the same page as to what happened?  The question I'd have is how deep is that canyon?  Is it something we could use to approach the base unseen?  Maybe have the recon and striker lance come in hard and fast on the north and south sides of the base and draw fire, pulling back towards the large mountain range to the south where the command lance has elevation and range?