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The following days were rife with more attacks and interpersonal strife within the outpost, particularly regarding their orders. The tension peaked when Captain Keating volunteered to drive a large tactical vehicle through perilously narrow mountain roads—an ill-fated decision that ultimately led to a tragic accident, killing him and several others.
As the casualties mounted, the arrival of Captain Yllescas brought a fleeting sense of stability until new threats emerged. A local was apprehended with incriminating photographs, prompting yet another shura. However, the tension escalated due to unmet financial promises, fostering resentment among the villagers.