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[young_ceo]

She had another prediction.

As we have few information at hand, we have to rely on what we've got. This lull is a chance for us to regroup, which also means it's a chance to regroup for them. Since we've already established that we are aggressive against these things, they might as well attack. That's common information.

Basing on her prediction:

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[not_an_amateur]

Negative. A layered defense is not the appropriate strategy.

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[young_ceo]

What do you propose?

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[not_an_amateur]

I propose having a light defense line in a circle and having a large group of reserves in the middle. If and when the attack starts, the reserves attack and break a hole in the enemy's line and roll up their flanks. If we keep a hole open, that will also leave an escape route in case of defeat.

Due to the formation, we have the advantage of inside lines. If our defense is penetrated anywhere, we can easily shift reinforcements. On the other hand, they will have a hard time shifting their reinforcements to respond to our tactics.

Our best defense is a good offense.

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[young_ceo]

My military knowledge isn't as broad as a soldier's.

It's a commendable plan. If we do make a hole in their line, we could pour some forces into that gap and attack some of them from behind. But that would mean the greatest danger would fall on the initial defense line.

Hm, what if they use their ships' lasers?

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[not_an_amateur]

The term "rolling up the flank" implies attacking their rear and sides.

The initial defense line can retreat but if they do, they have to do it as a whole, to retain formation. A fighting retreat is actually a good option, to lull the enemy into a false sense of security.

...I can handle the lasers.

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[young_ceo]

I see. And if the enemy vastly outnumber our forces?

And how will you handle it?

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[not_an_amateur]

Their lines are stretched more than ours. However, even if they outnumber us 5 to 1, we can outnumber them 10 to 1 in any area of the fight if we concentrate ourselves correctly. I am also confident that each of our people are worth at least 2 of theirs.

That's classified information. I doubt you have clearance for that.

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[young_ceo]

While I have no doubts of the capabilities of our forces a number of them anyway, don't you think that line of thought is too optimistic? What for the worst case scenario?

Your name by the way? I am Seto Kaiba.

Other branches have clearance, I suppose?

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[not_an_amateur]

Worst case, we retreat underground and wait it out.

Sergeant Sagara Sousuke.

Negative. No one in this city does.

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[young_ceo]

Instead of waiting for them to completely destroy this place while we're below, why not create traps for them to fall underground?

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[not_an_amateur]

Negative. Causing them to go underground may help them surpass whatever fear they have of traveling there in the first place.

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[young_ceo]

And if we don't give them time to get over that fear?

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[not_an_amateur]

I think the risk is to much.

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[young_ceo]

Merely considering all options available. These aren't exactly predictable like humans.

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[not_an_amateur]

The opposite can also apply. They may be thinking "they aren't predictable as us".

Overestimating your enemy is just as bad as underestimating them.

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[young_ceo]

Do they think like that?

If they were humans, they would be worth underestimating. Since they're not, they're better blasted off as quickly and as hard as possible. And if that option isn't available, consider the rest you have.

Plan for all scenarios possible. I thought they taught that at the military.