Δ private voice to the Howling Sabers Δ

[forhylia]

((OOC: There has been a post about preliminary plotting for the race in the crew comm over here! Please go indicate your character's preference if you haven't already.))

Good day, Sabers. With a few details of the "Great Ghost Race" revealed to us, it is time to begin discussing our intended course of action.

The Sabers shall be participating in the race, though details beyond that are still up in the air. I would say that our primary goal needs to be ensuring that the Corpse King cannot get a hold of the grand prize. And if he does... Well, we steal it from him. But we are going to make sure that does not happen, aren't we?

Regardless, it is time to start sharing and discussing any initial thoughts or developing strategies as the race date draws nearer. Your input is, as always, appreciated.

Comments

[written]

[thethundersaid]

This Corpse King was formerly part of the Navy, according to Dog's intelligence. I intend to infiltrate his ship to find out what he knows.

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[forthevillage]

I will be joining my brother in this.

[written]

[forhylia]

Is this an endeavor you two plan to undertake on your own? There seems to be other interest in taking the offensive route.

If you do leave, Sasuke, I will stay aboard the Sea Princess.

[written]

[forthevillage]

I leave that decision to the Captain.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

In regards to the race itself, it sounds as if it would be best to be offensive. To obstruct others would make gaining and keeping ones pieces more secure. Of course one must know when to be offensive and when to stay in the shadows forgotten.

There is something that should be useful for obstruction of others however.

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[forhylia]

A careful balance will be critical, here. Especially when we must go up against larger crews.

[Thinking for a moment...]

It will be risky, but the benefits could be rewarding.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

I agree. A proper strategy is most important as well, and knowing when to reveal our true abilities will be a key factor in our victory or demise.

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[forhylia]

The Uchiha brothers seem to be formulating something with one another. It would likely serve you well to speak with them.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

I shall indeed do this, thank you for informing me.

[hand_of_courage]

Do you think we could enter the Hey! Listen! on it's own? It's small, but it's fast.

[forhylia]

If we do opt to send reconnaissance teams onto other ships, namely the Corpse King's, we will need as many bodies as we can get on the Sea Princess just to keep ourselves properly afloat. The Hey! Listen! may have to sit this one out.

[hand_of_courage]

Then I'd rather stay on the Sea Princess. I don't want to fight the Navy. It's supposed to be a fun race.

[forhylia]

Then you will stay. You are not alone in that preference.

[yatteyanyo]

While I cannot boast what others have with regards to wind power, my storms can at least assure the wind stays behind us.

[forhylia]

A skill for which we are most grateful, Tojiko.

[yatteyanyo]

Thank you. Though I will say that using lightning to bend wind is difficult work. I will need help to keep myself energized.

[forhylia]

Then rest up all you need, in the days prior to the race's start. I am hoping we can arrive relatively early, to give us plenty of time to prepare.

[Written]

[breakfastmetaphors]

I'm better suited to a combat role, but whichever aspect of our plan I'm assigned to will succeed.

[Written]

[forhylia]

It is the captain's decision, in the end, whom he would like to take on his offensive. But I think you are right, that the combative role would suit you best.

[Written]

[breakfastmetaphors]

I could help with the race as well if the captain decides against taking me, but his chances at success would decrease dramatically. He's likely to find himself in a trap as it is.

[Written]

[forhylia]

You are plenty competent, if a touch overconfident. I would happily send you along, as long as we can maintain the numbers necessary for actually sailing the ship.

[written]

[the_blond_black]

The 'Corpse King' will not be the only opponent. Would you be ready to treat others brought here in the same way?

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[forhylia]

That is where I am less certain, I will admit. You make a valid point that this is something we ought to discuss. How much is it worth to us that the Sabers are the ones to win the shard?

I, personally, do not think it is worth turning violent against our fellow captives for the sake of this race. But we will defend ourselves if necessary.

[the_blond_black]

We don't yet know the capabilities of the ruby, once completed. It may not grant its power to everyone taken here. If this crew does not obtain it during this race, then there should at least be plans to take it from the other crews at a later date.

It would be easier to simply win the race.

[forhylia]

There is a sense of togetherness among those who have been displaced here. We have fought battles side by side, united against the common enemy of the Navy.

A theft from one of our fellow ships would be almost painfully easy, though I am unwilling to betray the mutual trust that we have built with one another. That is not how I work, and not a mindset I wish for this crew.