Greetings Off Topic,
The solution to this problem is simple. The crack team is Steg, Tiger, and Prof. Langford. This team offers the best aggregate defense while also creating an irresistible offense.
Steg: Of first importance dealing with the monster under the bed is to secure the above-the-bed battlespace immediately. The monster almost always must first redeploy to the beside-the-bed battlespace before it can engage in hostilities towards HQ which is most normally situated in above-the-bed space. From this space, Steg should deploy siege mode and take advantage of the long-range, high-damage splash attack. This also has the good side effect of applying area denial pressure to the beside-the-bed space.
NOTE 1: Some monsters have been observed to possess through-the-bed attack characteristics. Steg is still the best option for dealing with such attacks hands-down. Steg can prevent the enemy's advance through this medium more reliably than any other operator.
NOTE 2: On some rare occasions, HQ will not be situated in the above-the-bed space and should instead be secured wherever it is. In almost all less favorable circumstances, Steg is best.
NOTE 3: Under certain conditions, Steg may be substituted with 2Pen, who can perform at Steg's level in scenarios where a defensive posture is not possible.
Tiger: A no-brainer, really. The Tiger is the master of strong and graceful combat. It's a shame we can only take one of them.
Prof. Langford: This is the key ingredient. Ordinarily Prof. Langford would be too unreliable; despite the excellent potential at psychic warfare, Prof. Langford is physically weak. This might be considered a nice bonus but it cannot be the basis of a strategy, as Langford is a too-easily-removed piece. However, this is where the Tiger comes in.
Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger: By fusing Prof. Langford and the Tiger, you get Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger, which is easily capable of dispatching foes physically or psychically. The tiger, already formidable and an intelligent, adaptive warrior, is now augmented with a psychic terror beacon that weather down even the toughest monsters over time. Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger can apply constant pressure to the monster at all ranges and move into close range for the kill. Meanwhile, the support provided by Steg raining down molten tungsten and uranium slag all but guarantees the monster cannot efficiently maneuver through the kill zone to attack HQ directly. Steg's perfect support combined with the indefatigable offensive of Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger make this the king of all anti-monster squads.
SUBJECT: AFTER ACTION REPORT (AAR): MONSTER UNDER BED ENGAGEMENTDATE: 2023-07-20TEAM: STEG, TIGER, PROF. LANGFORD (on TIGER)
Situation:
At approximately 2100 hours, the Monster Under Bed (MUB) began its incursion towards HQ, typically located in the above-bed battlespace. A formidable force was assembled to counter this aggression, namely Steg, Tiger, and Prof. Langford mounted on Tiger. As per the prevailing operating procedures, the priority was to secure the above-bed and beside-the-bed battlespaces, anticipating MUB's potential redeployment.
Execution:
Steg was deployed in siege mode, executing high-damage splash attacks to deny the MUB from venturing into the beside-the-bed battlespace. As anticipated, MUB did attempt through-the-bed strikes, which were effectively parried by Steg.
In parallel, Tiger and Prof. Langford, operating as a fused unit (Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger), were an exemplary blend of grace, power, and psychic terror. Their tactics significantly weathered the MUB's resolve, backed by Steg's tungsten-uranium slag rain that prevented the MUB from gaining a direct line to HQ.
Despite MUB's heightened resilience, Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger was able to close in for the kill due to the combined pressure from Tiger's physical prowess and Langford's psychic onslaught.
Results:
MUB was successfully neutralized at approximately 2130 hours, without any compromise to HQ's integrity. The team's strategy proved exceptionally effective, rendering the battlefield untenable for the MUB and limiting its maneuverability.
Notes:
- Steg's role in this operation proved invaluable, particularly when handling through-the-bed strikes from MUB. Future teams should consider deploying Steg in similar scenarios, even when HQ is not located in the above-bed battlespace.
- Prof. Langford Riding A Tiger was an impressive force, displaying not just physical prowess but also effective psychic warfare. This dual approach proved advantageous in wearing down MUB.
- The fusion of Prof. Langford and Tiger was the winning stroke, however, the reliance on Tiger for Langford's protection against physical threats requires review. Additional protection measures for Langford need to be considered.
Recommendations:
Given the success of this mission, it is recommended to further develop and refine these tactics for future engagements. Exploring additional protection measures for Langford, as well as alternatives for defensive positions, should be part of future strategic discussions.
