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The enlisted Marines, led by the seasoned Sergeant Nance, regroup, summoning their training and expertise as marksmen and team leaders. The camaraderie among the troops is palpable, despite the looming uncertainty. They express their shared fears of potential combat against a race capable of invading earth—“Promise me you won’t let me be taken alive by some godless predator from another world," one soldier pleads.
Evacuate and Defend: A Civilian-Centric Strategy
As the situation escalates, operational priorities shift towards the evacuation of civilians while establishing defensive lines. The order is clear—“We are not evacuating civilians fast enough,” the commander states emphatically, marking the importance of human life even in the face of an overwhelming threat.