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(Human side, inspired by the Art of War, by Sun Tzu.)
Now that the battle approaches (after all the romantic drama will be over), I want to share my ideas on how the war will play out, or what would be the best maneuver to win.
Now, warning: I’m no expert strategist. I’ve got no master degree on military warfare. The only knowledge I’ve got is war documentaries, history compilation, plenty of Wikipedia articles, google searches and my logic/imagination.
PART 1: ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN FORCES
PART 2: WAR STRATEGIES
PART 1 : HUMAN FORCES ANALYSIS
The basic infantry of the Human side are: 1. Magician 2. Gods 3. Fighters.
Long range attack will probally done with the magicians
Short range will be the figthers tasks.
Gods are powerful in both long/short range, but are dependable on their priestess.
Armed Magical forces:
Army: rank B and above. borrowed magic of 11 Gods
Navy: none (yet)
Air Force: Bhavati Kubera, Kasak
I. Laying Plans
1. Sun Tzu said: The art of war, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one’s deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field.
These are: (1) The Moral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline.
(1)The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger.
The current leader on the human side is Saha On. While he does seem to have many followers, thanks to his good looks, long life span, magical power, sense of justice and yada yada, I personally do not believe people would ‘follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger’. He does have a just and fair cause (save the fucking planet), but from what I gather from the people in Rindhallow, they consider this battle more like an annoyance/chore than an actual war where you fight for your belief/ideals. For God’s sake he had to force them to fight by moving the city to Rindhallow. I believe they would have fled 200% if they had the chance *Claude, I’m looking at you*. Of course, there are people like Airi,Brilith, but generally speaking, people are selfish.
So on Moral Law, human side will score like a C-
(2). Heaven signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons.
‘Heaven’ can be interpreted as circumstances beyond control, such as in natural forces, fortune and misfortune. It’s a little bit tricky in Kubera. Some magic/Transcendental CAN ACTUALLY CHANGE THE FUCKING WEATHER. As for circumstances beyond control, Agni and Yuta have Insights: I think this work in their advantages. Human are naturally fragile: they will not survive long if exposed to extreme weather change (intense heat from Agni/Maruna for example).
Then again, the meaning of this quote is all about predicting the unpredictable, and adapting oneself to vicissitudes. They did survive the cataclysm and adapted themselves in a world without Gods/higher Sura.
Then Again, there’s the whole Kubera/Visnu plotting behind the story…
So in ‘Heaven’ human side score a B
(3). Earth comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death.
Human and Sura are fighting in a cold environment. I do think this is more favorable toward the Sura, since they are more resistant. However, the battlefield will be near or inside the cities. These cities are protected by 4 layers of barriers, with magician who can cast spells while being protected inside. Human can attack while being safe.
On the opinion of terrain, human scores an A
6. While heading the profit of my counsel, avail yourself also of any helpful circumstances over and beyond the ordinary rules.
This part is all about creativity and imagination. Poisoning their water, sending your enemies prostitutes with STDs, infiltrate the enemies by wearing the same uniforms as them and then create mass confusions, etc. I think human side will have the potential to come up with something quite spectacular. This is actually their best advantage against the Suras. ‘(cause really, they don’t need it. They have almighty brute force. )
So in summary, the human side, while weaker in power compared to the Sura, have much more maneuver opportunities. The enemy is old, their fighting style and reaction are predictable. They are much more united than their enemy, and they fight for themselves much more than the lower sura who are obligated to follow their king.
WAR STRATEGIES
Here’s some insightful quotes:
1.All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
2. If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him.
3. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.
4. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them.
5. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
6. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand.
STEP 1:
Now, I think the best way to win for the humans, is to ATTACK. Because frankly, the Sura will not be expecting it. While Saha look like to have augmented the defense system, I believe this would be a perfect deception, because Suras expects you to defend, not to attack.
Attacking will also separate the forces of the sura. Think about it: this sura army consists of suras of enemy clan who used to eat each other. When the higher Sura need to replenish their vigor, the fastest way to is to consume Sura flesh. It’s difficult to attack with your full power when you are afraid that the people fighting beside you might eat you after you’re weakened.
Also, attacking now would distract Kubera’s sura summoning.
There are many ways to attack, but I would personally put Agni, Kasak, Yuta and Leez outside of the city. I know, I know, their life expectancy in this webtoon just shortened dramatically. But hey, this is war.
To be honest, the detailed attacks can not be predicted yet. There are too many rules on magic and transcendentals that we do not know. But my main point would be:
1. Attack (surprise &does not let them prepare)
2. Easier to Neutralise threats
3. Distract and Separate their forces
4. Attack while in defensive
How I see it (warning, I wrote this at 2AM):
With Brilith save within the city, Agni is free to fight against Sagara.
Yuta and Leez will be the anti-regeneration squad. Now here’s a though. Is Agni immune to the Taraka’s eyes? He is fire itself. You cannot cancel his transcendental or Sura form, because his skills are part of who he is. ?
Saha goes Bhavati Surya and can pinpoint exactly how many enemy is out there.
Leez attack them first, deprive them of their regenerative forces.
Kasak/Agni/the rest of the city attack the sura army
Kasak /Leez kill the snakes from above.
Laila summon Chandra who will deal with Samphati. Heck, if war is based on deception, SHE CAN EVEN THREATHEN THE ENNEMY ON SUMMONING CHANDRA.
Maruna/Riagara/Cloche/Clophe will have to deal with the magicians. Hopefully they can be as baddass as Asha in her Magician’s exam.
Either way, A lot of secret will be revealed during the war. I can’t wait for it to start.
Ideas on how to distribute the army forces or what strategy woud work best. ARE VERY MUCH NEEDED.
Edited by Pandorally, 24 July 2015 - 03:30 AM.
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