Akihiko's eyes narrowed as he gazed at the seven Clan 'Mechs with a bit of distaste. He didn't hate the 'Mechs themselves... oh no, but some of them reminded him of what these machines used to do in the Invasion twenty years ago. The Clans, more specifically Smoke Jaguar torched Turtle Bay to the ground, and some of his relatives died in the Invasion.<br/><br/>He then said. "Acknowledged, taichou." He then maneuvered his<em>No-dachi</em>towards the left flank as he paid attention to the comm chatter over the lance's private channel.<em>"I concur with what Jil-dono has said, taichou... we really need to do what he suggests while taking out the Clan Mechs to insure that no reinforcements will be forthcoming from the dropship."</em>