Though the creatures on the ramp are already scattering under gunfire, there are enough left that the explosion knocks flat several bodies and sends others tumbling, Harley’s dueling opponents first of all. Those who do pick themselves up after are going to have more tattered body armor to show for it. Another precious few moments bought for the team, and Furiosa’s swiftly got them moving again.

Circling the ship gives them a chance to break contact with their regrouping opponents. Either the ship’s bulk or the warmth from when it still had heat have left the snow around it thinner for some radius. They can make a quick run for it. Still, the ship won’t protect them for long, considering how those things clambered over it. There are more pouring out from the smoking ramp now, and those who scattered off it in time are still up and moving. Rifle shots will follow them as they break around the hull. Worse, there are deep shouts from behind… and then a roar booms out from within the ship.

They can’t outfight a small army. Running into open ground isn’t attractive, either, but if they get a head start the terrible visibility will work in their favor… and at least nothing can drop on their heads there. Just as important, the Nexus buildings are tantalizingly close. Get back to the streets and they’ll have cover to work with.