<p>A possible explanation would be Adolf's ability himself. Adolf's ability was that of an electric eel. He can shoot electricity around with the help of his throwing knives. By fighting alone he won't have to worry about friendly fire or accidentally injures his subordinates from the spark. That's why his squad requires only a few combatants.</p>

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<p>In episode 8, The squadron stated that their abilities were useless in battle with Adolf Reinhardt and Isabella R. Leon shown to be the only ones with combative creatures from their surgery.
It's weird that they're being sent to Mars to fight mutated humanoid cockroaches and there are only 2 members of the German squad that are battle ready.</p>

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In Terra Formars, why did the German squad have few combat ready crew members?
# In Terra Formars, why did the German squad have few combat ready crew members?
Posted by: username_0 on 2014-12-16
In episode 8, The squadron stated that their abilities were useless in battle with Adolf Reinhardt and Isabella R. Leon shown to be the only ones with combative creatures from their surgery.
It's weird that they're being sent to Mars to fight mutated humanoid cockroaches and there are only 2 members of the German squad that are battle ready.
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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-02-11. Score: 1 | Accepted answer
A possible explanation would be Adolf's ability himself. Adolf's ability was that of an electric eel. He can shoot electricity around with the help of his throwing knives. By fighting alone he won't have to worry about friendly fire or accidentally injures his subordinates from the spark. That's why his squad requires only a few combatants.
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