Foxtrot lays in his bunk as he blankly stares at the ceiling. The soreness in his muscles are a reminder of Agent 04's activity the previous night. It makes him think about his current predicament. He's a soldier again; not of fortune like The 26, but once again of Equestria. Is strange, it feels like forever since he was discharged, yet he remembers it like it happened yesterday. The debriefing; telling his Commander's of what happened to his platoon, of what happened to him.  They weren't the best memories, but he'll be damned if he ever forgets what happened that fateful day. Leggett, Paddock, Strider, Saetta, just a few names of those who fell under his leadership. Could he do it again? After all this time, after everything's that happened with The 26, The Phantom Initiative, could he really just take command again? Foxtrot want sure, but he made a commitment. He took an opportunity and he wasn't going to back down now. The unicorn simply becomes lost in his thoughts as he waits for an update or new orders to follow. He's part of Equinox now, and he's gotta make it count.

Foxtrot sits up, ears perked as he hears Trick Foot. "Does he now? Alright, I'll head right over." Getting up, the unicorn stretches and trots out, giving the corporal a pat on the shoulder. "Thanks for the heads up." He traverses through the base, somewhat familiar with the layout. It takes some time but he gets to Broadshield's office. He sees the open door and knocks on the frame. "Good day Commander. You wanted to see me?"

Foxtrot sits down and gets comfortable. He knew this conversation was going to happen sooner or later. "Yea, it's been quite a while since I led a unit. I... want it to go better this time."

Foxtrot doesn't answer at first, he's silent for a good minute. Eyes distantly starting, the classic thousand yard stare. After that long pause he snaps back to reality, and looks to Broadshield. "Yes. I think I can lead again... It’ll take time. It'll take training. I'll need to know everyone under my command. But after all that time, I'm sure I can get the job done."

Foxtrot scans the group, observing each one that he'll be in charge of. He takes a deep breath and nods, "Alright, let's get to it." The unicorn trots forward and makes his way down the stairs. His heart beats slightly faster with anticipation as he remembers the faces of those under his command before. 'It'll be different this time. I won't make the same mistake again.'

Foxtrot steps forward to meet his new team. Already two ponies, higher on the ranks from what he notices, approach him.

"Lieutenant, nice to meet you," the first one says as she offers her hoof. "Gunnery Sergeant Rodan. I'm your new Platoon Sergeant." As Foxtrot shakes the earth ponies hoof, she nods over to the unicorn next to her. "This is Staff Sergeant Newton. He's the platoon's Communication Officer, our link to HQ."

"A pleasure to meet you both," Foxtrot replies as he shakes Newton's hoof as well. "I look forward to working with you two out in the field."

"Likewise sir," Rodan replies, "Well, you gotta meet the rest of your team, so we won't take more of your time. Cmon Newton." The stallion nods and follows Rodan as Foxtrot makes his way to the first squad.

The noctral up front looks over to her troops. "Apple Squad, look alive. We got an officer on deck!" The ponies do a quick salute, which is returned by the lieutenant. "Sergeant Kiryu, reporting in. Captain Coldsteel's told me quite a bit about you."

Foxtrot raises a confused look. "Ebony? Oh that's right! You must've been part of the new transfer program the Lunar Guard set up."

Kiryu nods, "Affirmative. The other noctrals and I were the first ones to sign up." She turns around to the others, "Here's the rest of my squad. My Fireteam is led by Corporal Lightspeed. Lance Corporal Curie is the squad Medic; Private First Class Tauros and Sikorsky are the Rifleman. In terms of my Weapons Team, Corporal Ada calls the shots. That short stack earth pony there is Lance Corporal Kolibri, our support gunner. Private First Class Aqua Tail and Khaluah are the Scout and Engineer respectively."

"Nice to meet you all, Apple Squad." Foxtrot shouts, "Can't wait for us to raise hell soon." The squad replies with a concerted "Oorah!" before returning back to their conversations. With two more squads to go, he approaches the next Sergeant in line.

"Butter Squad, rally up!" the sergeant barks. The earth pony's mannerisms seem more professional, more by the book. The squad salutes, which Fox does in return. "Sergeant Colton, head of Butter Squad. Scuttlebutt has been saying quite a few stories about you, sir."

"All good things I hope?"

Colton keeps his 'thousand yard stare,' "More or less. Regardless, Butter Squad will have your back through thick and thin."

"You butter believe it!" The young mare standing in the row behind him chirps, garnering several eye rolls, face hoofs, and groans around her. Rather opposite to Foxtrot's chuckle or Coltons blank expression.

"That's Lance Corporal Sassy Sauce," the sergeant resumes, "She and Private First Class Tropicana make up the Fireteam's Rifleman. Private First Class Doc Weathers is our Medic, and Corporal "Red" Hartstock is the team lead. Our other Corporal, Corrion, is in charge of Butter Squad's weapons team. Lance Corporal Shockwave is our Engineer, while Private First Class Vakarian and Wrex are the Scout and Support."

Foxtrot nods to each of them before looking back to Colton. "Looks like a fine group you have here, Sergeant. I'm sure you'll all do fine. As you were." As Butter Squad eases up, Charlie Squad prepares to meet their new commanding officer.

A unicorn mare stands in front this time. The usual greeting is exchanged before she begins. She seems more relaxed than the first two, and her language proves it even more. "Hello lieutenant. Sergeant Baker reporting for duty."

"Nice to meet you sergeant. You seem a bit more... relaxed for somepony being part of this outfit."

She smiles, "Oh I'm excited sir. But talk is cheap, and actions speak much louder. Trust me, out in the field, Charlie Squad will be the loudest and proudest. So let me introduce my squad. Steel Wing is the Corporal in charge of the Fireteam, Pfc. Minute Maid is our medical professional, while Pfc. Allen and LCpl. Garnett are the Riflemen. Let's see... Silver Shroud leads our Weapons Team, you'll never guess what rank she is. Going down the command chain is our Scout, Springfield. And last but not least are our Engineer and Support, Howdah and Airburst; both Private First Class."

"I see the Commander has a lack for picking the best of the best."

"Damn straight, sir." Baker remarks.

Sassy Sauce's voice suddenly calls out in the distance, "Boo, Charlie Squad. Boo."

"Alright, alright." Foxtrot says, quieting the troops. "Everyone, I'm damn proud to have you all under my command. Working together I'm sure we'll be kicking flank and taking names in no time! Oorah!" The platoon echoes his last shout before quieting themselves. The lieutenant returns back to Broadshield. "I like them already."

"Alright, see you later Commander." Foxtrot says as he watches him exit the room. Shrugging, he looks over to his platoon, "Platoon, first order if business is to return to the barracks. We'll get these patches on and then we'll continue with some drills. Move out!" The unit shouts a resounding 'Yes sir!' Before exiting in single file to start their day.