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How to lead a unit still grieving their previous commander

I got assigned to lead a unit that lost their previous commander to friendly fire and everyone looks at me like I am a temporary replacement.

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You have been put in charge of a grieving unit that sees you as just a stand-in for the leader they lost.

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