First chapter is a classic throw you into the action and see who the protagonist will become tactic. Quite effective. The reader gets overwhelmed (but not too much so) with everything going on and all the things Johnnie has to think about. The cool power armor gets shown off well, and most importantly, so does the attitude of the men of the Mobile Infantry.
Second chapter I like for all the things you expect to happen that don't. The recruiting office does everything it can to discourage young idiots from joining, but they never reject anyone on technicalities. They accept that they're going to get plenty of duds and roll with it.
First chapter is a classic throw you into the action and see who the protagonist will become tactic. Quite effective. The reader gets overwhelmed (but not too much so) with everything going on and all the things Johnnie has to think about. The cool power armor gets shown off well, and most importantly, so does the attitude of the men of the Mobile Infantry.
Second chapter I like for all the things you expect to happen that don't. The recruiting office does everything it can to discourage young idiots from joining, but they never reject anyone on technicalities. They accept that they're going to get plenty of duds and roll with it.