"Our mission is bigger than any one trooper," you say, "and we're all called to make sacrifices for Terra. We serve Terra, and the Astral Corps, and each other."
Your words seem to inspire the young trooper, and you see nods from the others. As much it pains them all to leave a comrade behind, they all know that wearing the uniform can mean the ultimate sacrifice in service of the greater good.
Each trooper says goodbye to Garcia quickly. There's no shortage of banter, but you can see the respect in their eyes. You have no doubt that they'll remember her courage for the rest of their lives.
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