When Alia walked into the room in full military regalia the older men in the room like General Mannstein and Commander von Braun were silently outraged, there were no female soldiers in all of Christstan and now this woman entered bearing her father's sword wearing a uniform of striking resemblance to their own. They however, said nothing, she was the Emperor's relative and he would protect his family always. There was one man in the room however that was enamored by her beauty and her boldness to wear such a uniform. It was the young Captain Lennstein, Duke of Mavoria. He was in his mid twenties but his amazing knowledge of military history and strategies made the Emperor pick him right out of the academy for his personal Imperial Guard. He acted as their encyclopedia for references to past battles and strategies, other than that he largely remained quite unless quoting precedence. He left the experienced ones do the decision making. She thrilled him and he looked at her in admiration as she came in and recited the proper military breakdown of the situation. The other men were baffled, she was not coming off very lady like to them at all.
Johann broke the ice of the few seconds of silence by speaking first, "M'lady, presumably Ottawa is your highest priority to defend correct? If we were to land enough troops in Montreal then the Dysanii forces would have to move in to reinforce their lines. Meanwhile, we send most of the Panzer Korps to Ottawa and begin a counter attack their to their weakened flank."
This was where General von Papen, Commander of the Army stepped in "Never, you of all people Captain should know the consequences of dividing your forces. We cannot afford to send a substantial force to Montreal and enough troops to break through Ottawa. Perhaps if we feint and attack on Montreal using light advance force, then we send the counter attack on their lines."
Now everyone wished to speak and it was the Lord High Marshal who spoke next, "all this talk of Panzer's and infantry, remember we must have air superiority. Our initial phase will be deployment, make the Dysanii's feel as though we are only bolstering defenses. Then we send out small squads of AA armor and position them across from Montreal, then we send out a few groups of fighters who will draw the enemies aircraft, if we deem their attack sufficient, directly into the range of the AAs. Once we have crippled them their, we refuel and counter attack destroying their key installments out side of Montreal. For I believe we are in consensus that the Capital cannot be threatened in such a manner. Then, while our fighters and bombers wage a war over the skies, picket units will harass and goad the enemy, make them feel that these are the initial stages of a counter attack. Once a sufficient force has been drawn to Montreal and are engaging their, the Panzer Korps and the Imperial Guard, should the emperor allow it, will smash into Kingston. This attack however must be timed with the other reinforcements. The Dysaniis could not take a five front war. likely they will retreat back into their territory and consolidate defenses their. At which time, measures may be taken for final victory... Your thoughts my lord?"
He turned to the silent Emperor who was assessing the situation. "Well, we may have some of the details but only the Empress could know the exact details. I favor you plan but let us hear what she has to say since it is her country and she IS the current military representative here for her people... Thoughts Alia?"
