Captain & Hater
Hater
Captain, you always drop ancient wisdom like breadcrumbs, but if you had to pick one ancient battle that shows honor can be a double‑edged sword, which one would you pick?
Captain
Thermopylae is the sharpest example. The Spartans held the pass with iron resolve, their honor shining like a shield. Yet that same pride sealed their fate— a small, disciplined stand that saved a few days but left the city to fall. Their courage was glorious, but it cost them everything, showing how honor can be both a shield and a blade.
Hater
Yeah, the Spartans were all swagger and no strategy, but that’s the point—glory without a backup plan is just a tragic parade.
Captain
Indeed, glory alone is like a spear without a shaft; it can pierce only the air, not the enemy. A plan is the iron that holds the spear, ensuring it strikes true. Without it, honor can be a glittering but ultimately empty display.
Hater
Glory’s nice on a postcard, but you still gotta pay the rent with a real plan, otherwise you’re just a flashy scarecrow in a battlefield.
Captain
You're right. A plan is the backbone of any campaign. Without it, even the brightest banner falls.