The Larkinson fleet adopted a standard formation as it rested in one of the Langrange points close to Cinach VI.
Mechs that used to be on patrol began to fly back to their respective carriers now that the fleet was about to depart.
The former Hexer combat carriers formed an oval formation around the fleet. Their relatively tough exteriors made them suitable for these positions. While the combat carriers weren't designed to serve as shields, they could play the role in an emergency.
This was necessary in order to protect the more fragile vessels clustered in the interior of the formation.
Various logistical ships, cargo ships and civilian ships could not withstand as much damage as the combat carriers. Even though the second-class vessels were more than capable of withstanding attacks from third-class mechs, it was a different story if second-class enemies emerged.
