The first promotion notices reached Hans before noon.
Several belonged to the newly assigned squad. Others came from units that had spent the previous operations behind the three-star formations.
He dismissed each notice as it appeared.
Striker One's rocket supply continued falling. The Missile Infantry had also used more ammunition that morning than during several previous operations combined.
At twelve o'clock, the counters changed.
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[ Daily ammunition replenishment complete. ]
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Striker One's rocket pods returned to full capacity.
The Missile Infantry received their missiles. Ammunition returned across South One's vehicles and infantry, while the promoted units received the increased supplies provided by their new ranks.
Matilda's voice entered the command channel.
"South One will continue east. Striker One remains ahead of the formation."
"South One copies."
"Striker One copies."
The helicopter turned toward the next concentration.
South One followed.
