The Federation had designated Area C as a heavy mutant worm nest disaster zone.
Boyd's team arrived at the periphery of the C-29 mutant worm nest area for reinforcement by transport aircraft.
The Federation had dispatched dozens of small teams similar to Boyd's, breaking up into teams of 30-120 people to assault various flanks of the external worm nests. Their overall goal was to provide cover for the main team led by the captain.
If any small team completed their mission objectives early, they could choose to assist other teams or return to the ship for rest and receive a new mission.
Igor's team was engaged in a tug-of-war battle with the worm swarm in the C-29 area. Upon seeing Boyd's team arrive with reinforcements, their pressure was greatly relieved.
The two captains knew each other and had collaborated before, so they exchanged signals from a distance, tacitly attacking the nest from two directions simultaneously.
The tug-of-war with the mutant worm swarm continued.
