Swamped

You start by mentally reviewing what you know from Mudviper's debriefing.

First, there are two Marshguard prisoners in the base. Even though it's just two of them, letting them out would cause enough of a distraction to alter the base's defensive priorities.

Second, Mudviper mentioned climbing down a tree. You decide to slip in closer to the base to get a sense of if it would provide a good point of entry.

Fortunately, with your good vision, you don't need to get too close. You can already see the gates from here, though just barely; if you can slip past one patrol, you should be able to get a sense of where the tree is.

But the trick is, you don't want to alert the patrol at all. That means distractions are out unless you can make them seem natural. Even then, it's a risk; after they investigate the diversion, they may be more attentive.

It's probably safest to only bring one of your squad with you while you take a look; you'll need a spotter to warn you of trouble, but the more people you bring, the greater the risk of being seen.

So who will you take along with you as you advance?