Emma blinked at Jillian. It would seem she misunderstood them. They had to wait for the Zanzibar that would take the research team as well as the wounded to arrive first. It stood upon the launch track ready to go as steam was billowing from the umbilicals that fed the massive engines of the spaceship. Its side in the trade mark Zeon deep forest green. Julia kept her reservations to herself about the fact that it had not markings for a Hospital ship. "No, Ma'am. We were slated to leave today, but Little Lucille didn't want to board the ship until she could say good bye to you two." Emma explained. Lucille instantly darted forward and threw her tiny arms around both Jillian and Catrin.<br/><br/>----------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Acar was looking over the graphical representation of the battle. The Feddies weren't holding anything back on this assault. It was a surprise they would move this deep into Zeon territory. Perhaps their High command was riding their CO for results as much as his own. His was stroking his thick beard when the Door hissed open and Captain Graves entered. Acar returned the salute and turned back to the computer display. He listened as the Captain expressed his concern that this was a feint was being perpetuated by the Federation. "I believe you may be right, Captain. The Federation is making too much "Noise" for a simple assault." He concurred. He was about to cancel the launch when the doors hissed open again, and the General in charge of the Mobile Armor development project burst in. "We need to Launch, now Colonel!" He shouted. A very noticeable amount of panic in his voice. "General, Sir. If we launch now, we may be playing right in to the Federation's hands" Acar stated. "I don't care, We can't let them get their hands on the data. It is imperative that we launch as soon as possible!" The General about shrieked. Acar was very cool under the pressure. He knew the General was more concerned about himself being caught than the data. "Captain, You may proceed with your plan, but the launch continues as scheduled. Also, we'll keep dealing with the main assault force. We can not jeopardize the base." Acar stated flatly.<br/><br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Meanwhile in a camo'ed area far from the main assault and base, the 432nd continued to wait. So far the crew tending to the Sniper and its tender vehicle were very hush, hush. Not even trying to engage in any conversations with the members of the team slated to protect them. All and in all, William didn't like any of it one bit. "Very good, Lt. Keep your eyes peeled." Will called back as Makoto reported in. Each unit was tied together via communication cable. So they don't risk detection. By the Tender truck, the Specialty GM sniper knelt down, waiting. William went back to making sure the program for the Beam rifle was working as it should. He didn't want to discover that he was without a primary weapon once the shooting started.