Originally posted by Bootstoots
Anarchy said something about a surprise to our north. Though I don't think they were telling the truth, it might be prudent to have our northern swordsman scout the area out to see if there's anything up there.
Originally posted by CivGeneral
Hmm, as Minister of Defense, we should keep an watchfull eye up there and fill them with extra defenses. I would like to see more Pikes being built for defense in all border cities.
This is almost comical. What serious threat can they pose to us from any direction other than Balance of Power? And, we're about to fall for it.
First, the likelihood that they have somehow managed to circumnavigate Poly's Immortal Horde is darn near impossible. Also, one must ask the question "why". There is no purpose for this maneuver, especially since Poly represents a real and genuine threat to their very survival.
Second, let us assume that they have somehow constructed a navy of galleys that are equipped with Swordsmen ready and waiting to land on our shores and sack our capitol. Chances are, that our pike defenders can handle any number of troops they may have in such an expeditionary force. Considering that our military advisor has informed us that their military is relatively weaker than ours, I find this possibility
extremely remote.
The more likely conclusion from this "threat" is that it is nothing more than a last-ditch attempt to keep CFC from devoting our full military might (as meager as it may be) against their western holdings. If they can somehow convince us to direct some of our forces to the north, then it gives them a chance to successfully defend themselves against whatever we do throw their way.
This statement, in conjunction with their recent sharing of their chat room conversation, actually have had the reverse effect on this citizen. I am
encouraged and more confident about an attack than I was before. We should definitely march on their cities at once!
I propose that we position one unit (preferably one that's obsolete) in a strategic position to the north of our lands in such a way as to serve as an advance scout. Simply fortify him in a location that would be nearly impossible for any enemy units to pass by unnoticed and he shall warn us in sufficient time of any threat from our rear while we march on GCA.
Other than that, we should throw our full force into this fight and soon. Let us seize the day!