Anything is possible, but in a situation such as faces the 43rd, there is a "critical mass" of soldiers. Drop below the minimum level required (which I believe they were VERY close to at the beginning of the scenario) and they're unable to hold what they have. This would force them to concentrate within a smaller area, thereby reducing access to resources, thereby reducing the number of soldiers they can support and so on.
Given even a 10% casualty rate to the 43rd, and their prior record of oppressing the dispossessed, I can see the 43rd falling apart very quickly into small marauder bands or isolated pockets.
HOWEVER, if a strong leader could be found to quickly (as in within 24 hours) take over and impose order and discipline, the 43rd could potentially be held together a bit longer. Without reinforcements though it's fate is sealed.
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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