The calm before the shock

( Max's POV )

Max looked at the gathering of Garrison Commanders and lieutenants and nodded his head at the salute that he received. 

Unlike his previous deployment, where he served with troops only of the Titus clan, this time the troops under him were from various clans though majority of them were from the Titus clan. 

One could notice how difficult life was on planet Maralago by noticing the physical conditions of the soldiers serving on the planet, as not a single soldier appeared to be obese, while several had glistening white scars on their exposed skin. 

The white scars were testament to the battles they had fought and survived. 

It was survival of the fittest on this planet and only the toughest, meanest bastards could thrive in an inhospitable planet like Maralago where war and conflict was the only constant.

" At ease " Max said as he paced around, thinking of what he was going to say to the troops today.