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Spoilerlooking back through the adventure...dang marshal has made a lot of friends

Lisa Black comes to mind - she was a huge help in getting acclimated to the base, and she certainly would do what she could to keep from losing any more comrades

You remember that Tom Ninth had been captured by the marshguard once before...he might know a bit about their fortress...

From what you've gathered, the Dean is probably connected to this whole fly-egg rumor...you might be able to guilt him into it...and he would be interested in the chance to study the flora and fauna near the Marshguard base. Not to mention, having knowledge of the many things that can kill you in the swamp.

You've gotten Burgundy into enough trouble as it is...you should probably leave her alone. Aside from the guilt she may have towards your arm, you haven't gotten to spend a lot of one on one time with her. You do know the marshguards fear her...but that might change if they keep her locked in a cell.

Sargent Greenwoods however, has gotten to know you well. While do you don't want to explain your apparent defection to a superior officer, you can imagine what her advice would be on who to bring:

"You're Fishbone Squad remember?"

• Mary Baker has helped you train...and she might know a bit more about Flame-tech
  
• Stacey is likely fast asleep right now, but she may be inclined to believe you and help with aquatic infiltration.
  
• Riley is good for stabs.
  
• Jackson is also familiar with navigating the swamps - and someone handy with rope could really help with the whole...climbing thing
  
• Juliet Corser's artistic talent might not be the best help in this situation...but an alert bogknight with a battle axe would be a huge help in getting the base ready for an attack.
  
• Mark...might know some good prison games to play, what with the we are going to be captured part.
  
• Tom Tenth, you're not really sure what his strengths are but you think you could convince him to come along at the promise that something like this could earn him a new nickname.
  

Thinking it over, you should take Mary for sure, Mark, Jackson, and Stacy. If either The Dean, Tom Ninth or Tenth seem up for it then they should come as well.

Juliet and Riley need to get the base on alert. Get Riley to alert Sargent Greenwoods and Juliet to alert Burgundy. Let Lisa know as well.

The thought is far back in your mind, but...who is in charge of the base right now? Is it still Sar--Commander Ash? If he holds a strong front during this it would really bode well for him. You wonder why Commander Long had to step down. (You're sure he's not involved in anything shady...but even then it won't look good if he's let his post go during an attack.)