The DTM took advantage of the confusion by identifying commanders and having snipers open fire on them. With communications made difficult due to the atmospheric composition, the divisions had trouble co-ordinating themselves. The DTM succeeded in taking down much of the division commanders and their subordinates, creating further panic. Many of the division vehicles felt they would stand a better chance which Vergulva, who was arriving at the captured DTM base to initiate her part in the operation. Owing to regulations, Tylars found himself being forced to accept temporary command of vehicles as they showed up at the base.