Despite the appearance of individual battles, the veterans were actually fighting in four separate groups, each with a distinct role and strategy. Cachellos and his mercenary team held the left side, positioning themselves to deal with any threats from that direction. Gabriel and his group took up the right side. Alan's team, consisting of NPC companions and Axel's group, stood side by side in the center, all activated their job-class buffs, prepared to face whatever dangers emerged from the heart of the tomb.