The line dropped.
Brandon returned his attention to the tactical display. The first Hawford formation was already breaking apart across the industrial district.
Some of its red markers remained inside buildings and hardened positions. Others were pulling farther south, abandoning vehicles that could no longer move while the surviving armor tried to find any cover that remained safe from the Apaches circling above them.
The second formation was different. It was already near the outskirts of the battlefield.
Several of its armored markers began spreading away from the road.
"Southern group reinforcements are deploying."
"Tell them to be careful."
The Radio Operator went over to do his job.
"Southern Command to Air. Second hostile formation is entering the engagement area."
"Air copies."
Brandon enlarged the southern side of the map.
