He shook his head at the big guy's offer.<br/>"No thanks. Though, nice of you to offer."<br/>Before he can sit back once more though, the alarm system blares into life. And the nice, yellow light of their mess hall turns an annoying red. Lieutenant Cross getting to his feet in an instant.<br/>"Alright squad! Suit up and get to your birds! Until we know more, this is not a drill!"<br/><br/>With the veritechs launched, the Vanguard is divided into three flights with four planes each, with Javier, Skids, Del and Jennifer in First Wing.<br/><strong>"Alright, command has reported enemy ships coming in at grind Alpha. First wing, you're to go there and investigate. Second and Third will provide backup and keep a pattern around the space fortress. Good luck, and don't take any chances!"</strong>