Even though he had been stalling for time overtly and covertly, Vladimirovich dared not overdo it. Once the cave was excavated, his men swiftly set down a long ladder, completing their task.
Returning to the vehicles, they opened a self-heating stove, had a quick lunch, and then regrouped to begin exploring the first level of the remodeled base.
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This time, Alexander's men replaced Vladimirovich's as the new reconnaissance team.
Unlike Vladimirovich, known for engaging in gunfights and using explosives, Alexander was a typical tech enthusiast.
He believed that more advanced technology could reduce their casualties, provide better intelligence, and help them accomplish their mission more effectively.
Hence, the Alexander Legion was equipped with a variety of high-precision firearms, including the FR-F2 sniper rifle and the FAMAS bullpup assault rifle.
The latter could directly launch grenades, causing massive harm to swathes of enemies.
