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[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

[thethundersaid]

It might work, but I want more certainty than that before I'll put my brother in harm's way. We are strong, but the Navy's weaponry is new to us.

What are you learning of the combat experience on the other ships involved? I'd rather those without experience stay out than try to inflate our numbers with amateurs.

[yatteyanyo]

I have learned that over-confidence is a poison infecting at least two of the ships, and the other seemingly refuses to take lives. Frustrating, as these are likely the three strongest ships aside from ourselves.

[thethundersaid]

Those who don't want to kill can focus on defense, but overconfidence will get people killed no matter what. What is the reason we aren't simply acting on our own?

[yatteyanyo]

The ones refusing to kill seem angered that we are not trying diplomacy. As if a pest could ever negotiate with its presumed exterminator.

Regardless, I agree with the recklessness being needlessly dangerous. But in turn, I sincerely do not think we have the strength to do this on our own. I don't think any of us do.

[thethundersaid]

There are more efficient ways to get what we want than negotiating with them.

Our lack of strength is all the more reason to keep people who are unprepared out of it. Their incompetence will endanger all of us. Are they not willing to leave their noncombatants out of the actual battle, at least?

[yatteyanyo]

Willing to? It seems so. But I doubt they'll accomplish as much. We will simply have to act around them.

[thethundersaid]

Adding elements of risk from what is supposed to be our own forces. Very well. Itachi and I can disembark some distance away from the island and find an unguarded approach. Those in our crew who can fight can follow us if we can find a smaller craft to transport them.

[yatteyanyo]

I shall inform the Captain that we will need the longboats kept ready.

[thethundersaid]

Inform him anyone planning to land with us needs to be subtle and quiet, too.

[yatteyanyo]

You can tell him yourself, you know.

[thethundersaid]

I will. The more reinforcement, the better.

[yatteyanyo]

You're in a better position than I will be to make certain he holds to it. Gag him, if you must. -It felt a bit bad saying that about their own captain but... well... They both knew how he'd get.-

[thethundersaid]

I'd like us to at least appear to be an effective force, but we'll see whether drastic measures need to be taken.

[yatteyanyo]

... Bring a gag, just in case.

[thethundersaid]

It's really that bad, is it? [He's not really surprised.] I'll keep one on hand.