Max had expected them to bring more with them, but perhaps they would transfer their personal belongings later. Or maybe it was custom that Mercenaries didn't keep more than that one duffle bag, given the cramped quarters of their old home.
Compared to that, these new Cutters were running a Skeleton Crew and would have to recruit more members as they went.
Being assigned to a brand new ship was an honor, no matter how low your position aboard was, so Max was certain that Commander Arnold wasn't going to get any complaints from those he transferred, even if they didn't have any spare hands around to allow them to take days off at the moment.
"Let's head to the far left vessel. If my guess is right, it should be called Pride of Emmaline, after my Daughter, the Captain." Commander Arnold replied.