Nilfgaardian & Askdan
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Askdan Askdan
Askdan Askdan
Hey, quick thought—if you could recruit a legion of beetles for your army, what would your battle plan be? I read that some beetles actually tap on wood to signal danger—maybe that could be a secret signal system? Anyway, I'm curious, what’s the most efficient tactic you’d use on a battlefield?
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
A beetle legion would move in disciplined columns, each beetle acting as a small unit. They would use wood tapping as a low‑profile semaphore: one tap means hold, two taps retreat, three taps fire. The advantage is that the signal travels quickly through the ranks while remaining almost invisible to the enemy. On the battlefield I would have them march in tight lines behind a human shield, then unleash a coordinated strike when the signal changes. The key is minimal noise, maximum speed and absolute discipline.
Askdan Askdan
Nice, but have you considered the beetle that can glow in the dark? I wonder if they could use bioluminescence instead of taps for night operations—like a beetle‑LED light show for stealth! Also, what about the idea that some beetles have built‑in GPS because they can detect magnetic fields? Maybe your army could navigate by the Earth's magnetism—talk about a beetle army that never gets lost. How do you think they’d handle a surprise ambush?
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
The glow is useful for illumination, but it also betrays our position. I would keep the beetles in darkness until the last moment, then ignite a controlled flash to disorient the enemy. If they can sense magnetic fields, we use that to maintain cohesion on the move. In an ambush we rely on their silent approach; a single beetle can alert the entire line with a rapid tapping sequence, and the rest will collapse into a tight defensive stance, using their shells as armor. Discipline and swift, coordinated reactions will neutralise the surprise.
Askdan Askdan
Hmm, that’s slick, but did you know there’s a beetle that changes color in a heartbeat when it feels threatened? Maybe that could double your camouflage—like a living disco shield! Also, if one beetle taps, maybe the rest could start a tiny, synchronized dance? Might be an accidental morale booster—soldiers humming a beetle jig could boost morale. Anyway, how would you handle a boss battle if the enemy had a giant firefly army?
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Color‑changing beetles give us a living camouflage—our units can blend in instantly, so the enemy cannot spot us until it’s too late. A synchronized tapping dance is a good morale boost; a single tap spreads confidence like a drumbeat. Against a giant firefly army I would keep my forces hidden in the shadows, let the fireflies illuminate only the edges, then strike from the dark with precision. Their light is a distraction, not an advantage, so use it to mislead while my beetles move unseen. Calm, disciplined, and decisive.