They had already started to fight, trading fierce firepower.
However, Feng Yi guessed one thing wrong. Takla faced two Red Robe level pilots, and with his strength, even if he faced two Red Robes, he would definitely not be completely at a disadvantage. The problem was that the number of enemy troops was overwhelming — at a glance, there should be no less than 1000 people.
On Takla's side, there were less than 200. The disparity in strength made it clear that this was an impossible battle to win. Their best choice would be to retreat.
The rebels apparently didn't expect there to be so many enemy forces either. After all, their communication equipment was outdated; it was impossible for him to see through the enemy as Feng Yi did from the air...
If Feng Yi hadn't come today, the rebels would have undoubtedly lost a significant part of their combat power because, even if they chose to flee, their mechas won't compare with the imperial mechas.