[voice]

[yatteyanyo]

Calling all able and willing ships.

Since it has been apparent that multiple ships will be raiding Isla Empieza, I find it imperative that we have a proper strategy. Even with all of us, we are outnumbered and, very likely, outgunned.

The strategy I have proposed is using magics and other talents to create a foggy mass, possibly stormlike in appearance, that will disguise our approach and fool the Navy into not firing a single shot until we are already behind them and at the advantage.

Though I am open to other ideas. Anything beyond a full frontal assault has some merit, but if you're going to suggest some suicidal blazing guns routine, I'm going to politely ask you to shove it and let the real strategists talk.

So. Suggestions?

Comments

voice:

[captainhornblower]

[He hates speaking to this book, but this is at least proper talk. Not what he'll be joining in on, but he can still offer an opinion:]

I would suggest, for after combat begins, should it do so, a signal of lights -- so as to be seen through the fog -- to mark friend from foe. That way, if someone gets off course, they will not be taken for an enemy ship and fired upon in the fog.

Re: voice:

[yatteyanyo]

An excellent suggestion. I know I can perform this on my own with my lightning abilities, however the other ships may need help...

voice

[rebonding]

I can stay underwater for at least 15 minutes at a time. Combine that with how fast I can swim, and I can probably sneak into their blockade and create fog from there. Their visibility will be so bad, they won't notice us until we're right on top of 'em. I'd only be able to do it on a couple of ships, though.

Re: voice

[yatteyanyo]

If we can pinpoint, quickly, which one is their command ship... we could go for that one first.

[Voice]

[jadethenecromancer]

Our crew is not large enough to make much of a difference in a ground battle, but we could assist with maintaining a fake storm for a while.

We should draw some of their forces away from the town as well. Catching them by surprise is well and good, but we also need to keep them from regrouping and trapping us in.

Re: [Voice]

[yatteyanyo]

A sound idea. I had thought similarly myself, but was uncertain how to implement such an idea. I must admit, naval battle is far from my expertise.

[seadevil]

[He's really just listening in to all this because "stealth" and "discretion" aren't in his vocabulary, but he wants to take advantage of the whole situation nevertheless.]

And after we finish sneaking in, what then? I shouldn't think we'd keep skulking about on the island. I certainly don't plan to.

[yatteyanyo]

We really can't. The stealth approach is to get us past their primary defenses. Beyond that, it is up to pinpointing the most effective place to attack within and putting all against it at once. -aka a blitzkrieg-

[abundantlove]

Hello! I'm Aida Mana! First mate of the Shepherd!

Our ship has had our differences with the other crews, but those of us over here have agreed that we can't let something like this stand! So we'd like to help...!

... You mentioned creating fog, and I think one of our crew can help with that! My girl- errr, Rikka has the power to create ice! Maybe if it was used properly, it could be used to help create fog!

[yatteyanyo]

You'll understand that I'm a bit hesitant to work with your crew, considering that you'd gain more by leaving us to the Navy.

Voice

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

We could also curse and poison them all from afar.

Perhaps a detour to collect some insects and small animals first....

[She is suggesting something most hideous and horrible and rather dark and close to evil.]

Re: Voice

[yatteyanyo]

-And Tojiko knows it.- We're doing this properly.

We'll be relying on you and your flying ship for scouting.

[written]

[thethundersaid]

Storms can be created. Cooperation between unfamiliar elements is more difficult. Is there any history of the people in this world cooperating on a scale like this? Do we even have concrete information about our numbers?

[yatteyanyo]

At last count, there are at most seven ships willing to participate in this raid. The Naval blockade is larger, however. Hence the emphasis on stealth.

You are a practitioner of the shadow arts, correct? Your talents and skills in this regard will be imperative.

Voice;

[hiken]

Hah... Here I was, disappointed. I didn't think anybody else would be takin' swings at these guys.

[yatteyanyo]

You'd be an idiot to think otherwise, considering our livelihood is largely reliant on that port remaining free.

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

No doubt you have already heard from my crew members Mana and Rikka. You may not entirely approve of the Shepherds for opposing piracy, but in times such as these we must put aside our differences to achieve our same common goal. My crew is solely dedicated to protecting the innocent, and what could possibly be more innocent than new arrivals who have yet to do any wrong in this world? Why it had been my hope the Navy might see reason, I will not stand by while the innocent are put in harm's way simply because they were summoned here by the ghost of some dead pirate.

I want to help, and I intend to help. There are enough fire and ice magic users on my ship, that between the ice and sea water, we should be able to boil up a decent amount of steam and fog. It may be more tactically sound to split up the infiltration to multiple different sides of the island to avoid suspicion, or at the very least, make sure that not all of will be sunk at once if discovered. I propose it would be logical to split the vessels into small groups of three or four, making sure that at least one vessel in each group can create the necessary fog or steam cover.

Re: [Voice]

[yatteyanyo]

Keep in mind, we've only about seven ships versus an entire blockade. If we spread too thin, we're doomed.

[Voice]

[fierybluebird]

Fuck off. I've been dealing with anti-marine strategies since before you were born, sonny.

[You know it's kind of messed up when Ace is more reasonable than Marco.]

Re: [Voice]

[yatteyanyo]

-There was a lot she could say to this. She wanted to bite his head off, really. But it was more important she remain calm and not give in to her usual temper. After a few breaths...-

Then by all means. Do you have another strategy beyond the one discussed thus far?

[voice/written]

[breaks_pots]

Pachoo!

[Came Link's soft voice before a crude drawing of both a slingshot and a pistol was drawn. He knew how to use both at distance.]

[voice]

[yatteyanyo]

Little warrior... I'm afraid those won't do well in ship-to-ship combat. However, considering we'll need a landing party...

[oceanicbutterfly]

When the Navy arrived, people who were still on the island used a Naviraiment to escape. Could we get back to the island that way?

[yatteyanyo]

The Navy knows they used those. It is a healthy assumption they have them under guard.

[Voice]

[gokai_red]

[Sure, he could just hunt her down to ask this, but Marvelous is not properly motivated to get up right now.]

Got a question.

When you pull off this fog, how's it going to be for you? You gonna have to keep maintaining it on the ship until we're done?

Re: [Voice]

[yatteyanyo]

... Captain, I can hear you across the hallway.

[voice]

[maskedtyrant]

If you or anyone else reading this can accommodate about six people for a few minutes until we can make our way to shore, then we'll offer to go behind the lines and make sure none of the new arrivals get hurt. Our captain isn't risking the ship in the front, so we need to come in using someone's Nav. Any takers?

Re: [voice]

[yatteyanyo]

If you speak to Sasuke Uchiha, he may be able to help you in that regard better than I can.

Voice

[nice_boat_rider]

My advice? Don't.

You're getting ahead of yourself. The port is too strong for a blockade, and well guarded enough that attacking it is a fool's errand... if your goal is to raid it, anyway. Why raid Empieza? Why not somewhere else?

[yatteyanyo]

You seem to be behind on the situation. If you do not understand why Naval occupation of Isla Empezia is a bad thing, allow me to explain.

When you arrived, what island were you on? Those you've met so far, where did they pop in? You needn't bother answering, these are all hypothetical as I already know the answer. Nevermind its strategic position, it is imperative to our collective survival that the island remain a free port. The Navy intends to exterminate us, and until Ilsa Empezia is a free port, it has the greatest advantage in doing so currently.