Subj:	 [ffml] [MW] Battle Call
Date:	98-09-26 17:00:45 EDT
From:	uainss00@umail.ucsb.edu (Sky H Ainsworth)
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From: Sky H Ainsworth 

	It was night and the camp was just winding down. In one tent, a
group of men gathered to hear their lord give out his orders.
	When all the men had taken a seat on the floor in the command
tent, Bacca surveyed their faces and checked for waning resolves.
	"As you all know, we are fighting this war to save humanity from
the evil moogles. They have gathered allies and seek to overcome this
army, which is the last chance that humanity has for safety. Therefore we
have our work laid out for us."
	Bacca pointed at the map of the world and begin indicating spots.
	"The Dark Alliance's armies are north of South Figaro. This huge
continent provides us some leeway in how we can engage the enemy. We know
now that we can't fight any major battles. We don't have the manpower to
instigate such a thing. But we do know this, we can fight an extended,
long-term war. We will have reinforcements coming in from Vector every so
often and we'll be supplied by airships. All of us together can overcome
the enemy, if we are determined."
	"But sir," spoke up a human commander. "How can we defeat the Dark
Alliance? They have more soldiers, more equipment, and better resources
then us. I mean, we are like an ant trying to fight a dog."
	Bacca nodded, but smiled at the man. "More like a wasp against a
dog. You see we have mobility, which the dark alliance does not have. The
airships can place a sizable number of men at any position to engage the
enemy. And if the tide turns, then we pull our men out by the same means.
	"We have an advantage. We can strike where the enemy is weakest
and not be where he is strongest. We'll take to the hills like guerrillas,
like the Returners of old. We'll engage the enemy when we hold the
advantage. I know from history that even the greatest military machines
can be out done by the simplest of foes. They may have monsters that can
breathe fire and run over thick trees, but we can appear in one place one
day, another place the next. We can dupe the enemy with false troop
movements and what not. Do not fear. We will eventually put a stop to Mog
and his Dark Alliance, and then we shall all return home.
	"But first, we need to talk to Mog, and see what his view of this
whole war is."

	It was a bright, warm day in the forests north of South Figaro.
The Dark Alliance army was camped in large clearing, each army occupying a
different section.
	The moogle army occupied one section that was exposed to a large
open glen that extended out for a few miles. The open stretch of grass
seemed unopposing and would not allow a large number of soldier to engage
at any one time.
	It was in this narrow strip of land between the trees that the
human army emerged and formed up.
	Bacca led the whole force. Behind his chocobo was a line of
phalanxes, men with huge shields and long spears forming a wall of thorns.
Behind the line of phalanxes was a line of medium infantry. They had
smaller shields and short swords. They would engage enemy troops in melee
combat.
	Behind the medium infantry were the light infantry, with small
shields and long swords. Along with them were the heavy cavalry. The heavy
horsemen rode huge armored chocoboes, were armed with lances and shields,
and were prepared to charge the enemy at any opportunity. The medium and
light cavalry were behind them.
	In the forest to either side, rangers and dragoons were stationed,
keeping the forest clear of enemy troops. It was Bacca's intent that
should any enemy forces try to come through the forest to attack thier
flank, the rangers and dragoons would stop or delay their advanced.
	Bacca was certain that the other armies would be unable to come to
the moogle's aid in this battle.
	The moogles immediately stirred as the human army formed up and
prepared their forces for the open conflict. But they were surprised when
Bacca and two other men came forward, bearing a white flag.
	Bacca stopped half way between the two armies waited. He turned to
Scotts and said,
	"Now let's see if Mog would like to talk. I hope he does. We got
to find out what his intentions are in this war."


Sky H Ainsworth
uainss00@umail.ucsb.edu

"Let's write the tales of war and make heroes out of fools."


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