Taedrin
Gallente
Mercatoris Technologies
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Posted - 2006.09.29 04:54:00 -
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Those of us not being directly affected by this war wonders: How can we exploit it?
I hope BoB and ASCN leaders are both well versed in the Art of War. Here are a few quotes that I feel are of relevance:
"Thus the highest form of generalship is to
balk the enemy's plans; the next best is to prevent
the junction of the enemy's forces; the next in
order is to attack the enemy's army in the field;
and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities."
"Hence a wise general makes a point of foraging
on the enemy. One cartload of the enemy's provisions
is equivalent to twenty of one's own, and likewise
a single picul of his provender is equivalent to twenty
from one's own store."
"For should the enemy strengthen his van,
he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear,
he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left,
he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right,
he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere,
he will everywhere be weak.
Numerical weakness comes from having to prepare
against possible attacks; numerical strength, from compelling
our adversary to make these preparations against us."
"Maneuvering with an army is advantageous;
with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous."
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IMO - BoB is theoretically at the disadvantage for this war. Not only do they have to worry about defending their own territory, but they must also lay siege to ASCN. This means that BoB will potentially be weakened in their home, making it a tasty treat for pirates and shady alliances. If a couple alliances in the north decide to attack BoB in it's (theoretically) weakened state, BoB may end up fighting 2 wars on opposite ends of the galaxy. This would be a SEVERE disadvantage, as it takes time to ferry ships and supplies from one place to another. BoB would have to constantly shift troops from one battlefield to the other.
However, this could be prevented if BoB maintains a strong presence in their regions - at least giving the impression of a tough nut to ***** will scare away the vultures, so to speak.
The problem for ASCN will be reacting to BoB's sieges quickly enough. The moment BoB enters a system in force, ASCN needs to be ready to defend within mere minutes. The longer the POS is unguarded, the faster it will go POP. ASCN needs to also understand that they will lose systems. The key is, how to turn the loss of a system, into the victory of the war.
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