Dr. Zanasiu nodded. Several of the logistics personnel and soldiers helped carry out the charged air tanks, along with an essential air generator to the waiting APCs. They left enough air tanks so those with protective suits could hook them up.
Deimos went up to Briggins. "Good luck, I hope you have enough forces to defend this hotel," he said. He then turned to the rest of the group. "Guys, we're heading out now," he said, hooking up the air tank and fully zipping his suit up. His bandolier with grenades, ammunition and basic first aid supplies had been placed outside his suit but the helmet and armored vest were underneath the suit. His sniper rifle was strapped across his back.
The rest of the Pelvanida group hooked up their air tanks and zipped up their suits. The ones who wore the protective jewelry charged them with the blue liquid.
"Stay safe!" Dirk said, snapping a salute at them.
The rest of the Pelvanida group saluted back and exited the hotel.
The Lipizzaners handed Nick his armored vest, a helmet, a bandolier, his rifle, several loaded magazines, a protective suit and air tank. "You'll need these if you're heading out to Neptune City," Hans said.
The Bull trucker donned his protective suit and hooked up his air tank. He zipped it up, holstered his pistol outside the suit and then exited.
Setsuna was next to exit. She was wearing an olive green armored vest similar to one that Dr. Zanasiu wore over her robes. She still had her rucksack on her back. The protective diamond brooch dangled from the collar of her robe and the vial of recharging fluid dangled from a chain around her neck.
"Stripetail, do you wish to don armor or an air purifying gem?" Haresh asked. He was wearing a diamond necklace with the vial of recharging fluid dangling from his neck.
