“The base is under attack! Send the new recruits to the gate!”
“Sir?”
“There’s a spy in the outer compound. Some of the guard dogs have been found dead.”
“Just one spy, sir?”
“Yes, Colonel. Is that a problem?”
“No, sir, only… are we the bad guys, sir?”
“What insubordination is this?”
“No insubordination, sir. I’ll send the recruits as you’ve asked.”
“Good man. Get the rank and file on double patrols inside the base, post the elite guard around the lab, and then take up your position in the observation room. I’ll be in the lab itself.”
“Should we perhaps not post the elite guard on the gate? If the spy can kill them we’re all pretty screwed, and I’d rather not lose all our men to find that out.”
“Don’t be absurd, Colonel! Next you’ll be suggesting we all attack at once rather than hold back and take turns.”