chikaidestroyer | ∞ 76: Preparations for battle [written]

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∞ 76: Preparations for battle [written]

How disappointing. One would think the Malnosso would compile their willing volunteers instead of taking risks like this.

[Directed towards the drafted residents (even if they refused to go)]

Though some of you have already said you will not participate, I am reminding you that your request has been "noted" and nothing more. It's still entirely possible the scientists will find a way to force you to go. This is said as a precaution; do not presume you will be allowed to stay, and prepare accordingly. There must be a reason they gave such a specific list instead of calling for volunteers to report in.

That said, if any of you wish to participate in planning, or feel the need to go into this battle with some ideas in mind, know that I will coordinate with you as best I can.
I expect we will have a few who will do what they wish out there alone, regardless of any tactics, but the majority will benefit from cooperative attacks.

For those who are unaware, we had previously fought against 300 individuals with a combat force of approximately 150. That battle lasted about two days, with complete elimination of the intruders. The disadvantages this time around are obvious; we will be the invading force with much smaller numbers and on unfamiliar terrain, thus leading to greater risks of fatigue and death.

[Filtered to Ted]

Ted, I would like to speak with you before this reporting date.

[Filtered to Luc and Hugo]

Luc, Hugo. If you are up to some longer-term practice, I would like to speak with you.

[Filtered to Gurren Lagann!Simon]

How have you been doing with your tunneling, Simon?

[Off-journal communication to Yuber]

I believe it is time that I add a clause to the contract.

[ooc: The "directed towards" cut is not a filter; anyone can read it. All of Albert's filters are unhackable unless otherwise noted.

Albert's also available for action tags. Just notate that it's an action tag in the subject line.]

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Then I suppose I should be saying 'Goodbye' instead of 'See you later.'

Don't be ridiculous. I was merely pointing out a possibility.

[He may just be dryly laughing. At that look on your face.]

[....]

Although, if it's comforting thoughts you prefer, you could always keep in mind that even with the odds stacked up against them, smaller groups - at least in this particular collection of people we have here - tend to fare better against an abundance of opponents. You may have even seen it for your own eyes as well.

So I have noticed. Still, the mechanics of such 'ragtag groups' defy realistic scenarios. If such dynamics truly worked, entire worlds would be ruled by a small handful of people -- and then again toppled by another 'ragtag group.'

It's not as far from reality as you would think. But not all groups can be cast into the same category, anyway.

[Well then. Let's not even start into the issue of worlds with only two distinct countries.] Perhaps it's a reality that makes sense to you.

The idea of it didn't sit well with me either. It's only when you've lived through such things that you can see how situations happen.

In any case, it still should be a comfort.

We will have to see. I'm sure a good number of us will not be familiar with the kind of technology that city seems to have. That may be another advantage in the cultists' favor.

It will be something for you all to discuss beforehand. Hopefully it won't be too difficult to navigate.

No, I suppose not. A handful of those drafted have the means to fly under their own power. Another handful are specifically suited for fighting airborne enemies -- archers, mages. [Perhaps the Malnosso had more reason than first believed to request for who they did.] As long as we can move quickly and disperse when the enemy coordinates, we will keep losses at a minimum.

... Indeed. They still would have the upper hand on coordinating well together, unfortunately.

Does Astrid know you'll be going, yet?

[That particularly question makes Albert look in the direction of the stable.]

...I imagine she will be very disappointed.

[She follows his gaze.] ... Mmm. I don't doubt it.

You will keep riding with her while I am gone though, I hope?

Yes, of course. It's been a while since it's been just she and I, but we'll be just fine.

[He nods in approval.] Then I will move the saddle and gear into the foyer closet before I leave.

All right.

Since we're talking about it, is there anything else you'd want taken care of during the week?

There is the matter of the ... monthly announcements. They could be done in the following week, or after we return from this battle. I still have not decided.

I suppose it would depend on whether or not you wanted your battle observations to be separate from the general update or not. But there's still a little time left to decide.

Yes, that is what I'm currently debating over. [And he won't get that general update out before he leaves.] If you have time, I would appreciate you doing the general update while we are away. If you don't, we can compile everything after we return from ... Desset. [It's strange that they now have another location that they can "return" from.]

All right. I'll look into finding a way to replay your previous report; that might make it a lot easier.

I suppose it could be an opportunity to ... address ... some things in the suggestion box as well. [Her tone sounds less enthusiastic at that prospect, however.]

[He looks a little amused at the mentioning of the suggestion box.] Did you find anything of interest in there?

Not many of the suggestions were particularly useful, and some were... misguided, at best. Though there were only a handful to begin with. People simply may not have anything in mind to suggest.

There were ... these, however. I'm not sure what you'd make of them. [She hands over two of the random notes.]

Edited 2010-03-14 21:01 (UTC)

[Albert listens with that same amusement at first, but then raises a brow as he takes the two notes from Raine. He frowns as he reads them over.]

This first one seems to be a warning -- likely for Hugo. ...This other one can be ignored.

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