Tina's drones banked and weaved, dogfighting the new incoming wave. The initial volleys were devastating, with three of the enemy drones going down, and the rest engaged in combat. (Tina Drones 108 vs Enemy Drones 81)
Kaito continued his brutal plasma spree, not seeming to miss a shot, having this system completely down. Six of the enemy craft went down, and you once again had the upper hand. Too focused on firing, Kaito allowed one of the drones to path behind him. It banked left and right, rolling and spinning and looking for a firing solution. (Kaito Plasma 91 vs Enemy Drones 37, Command 29)
Vigil paid more attention to Tina's formations, keeping with his fighter screen. He fired his plasma canons, igniting two of the enemy drones and sending down rains of molten metal and scrap. (Vigil Plasma 89 vs Enemy Drones 79, Command 85)
18 vs 11. The fighters seemed close to winning air superiority. But one foul shot against the command vehicle and your entire air force could fall.
Tumbling, Frazz fired his GLOO Cannon. Sticky foam inflated, was pulled halfway out the craft, and hardened, forming thick bumps over the inside and the outside of the ship, and forcing Danh to lean forward or be glued to the wall. Sand and debris scattered about the cabin still as Stella was able to regain control. They coated the floor and consoles like a desert terrarium. (Frazz Small Arms 69, Stella Command 61)
Another wing flew out of the drone bay as Stella emerged from the storm. Already directed at targets, they were flying up towards the control tower, to guard against the incoming fighter wing. Their operator does not appear to have noticed the craft coming close up the mountainside.
Finding where she planned to park, Stella set down about a kilometer from the drone bay, in a volcanic crevice. The ship doors opened on to shaded rocks and dust. Roll commando to climb up out of here and sneak to the drone bay unseen.