Atar considers that.
"The shuttles are designed for atmosphere use and the pilots are good. They could land through the shield. I can deploy that team into the city before the fighting starts... but for tht particular mission, no, I would be doubtful of success."
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"Faster than it looks, I imagine," says Lomax. "We certainly had no warning."
General Coll is furious, but decides that Lomax is not at fault this time.
He gives a frustrated sigh and looks around at the chaos.
"We need to advance the Army," Coll says. "As soon as possible, after the dead are counted and so on. Secure the bodies of the troopers, but leave the wreckage, no point in salvaging that. Time is against us." He turns to Lomax. "Will you be assisting me in the battle, General Lomax?"
"This is my area of responsibility. Mine!. You have no right to interfere. That authority comes from the Commodore as appointed by the Commissar and is a military matter! Already your interference has caused unneccessary loss of material here. So cry to the Commissar all you like. I shall take my case to Lord Vader."