Blademaster & Major
Major
Hey, have you ever studied the layout of ancient siege sites, like how the walls and trenches were planned? I find the precision in those designs fascinating, and I think it could offer some useful lessons for our own tactical planning.
Blademaster
I have studied many of those old fortifications, noting how every curve and ditch was laid out with intent. Precision is the key—every stone and trench must serve a purpose, not just an aesthetic. In our own planning we should keep that same focus, ensuring each tactic is deliberate and unambiguous. The lesson is not to overcomplicate, but to build with discipline and clear purpose.
Major
Excellent point. In the trenches of Verdun every ditch had a single purpose, just as in your plan each move must cut toward a defined objective. If you lose that focus, the battlefield becomes chaos. Keep the layout tight, like a map from the 17th century, and you’ll hold your line without unnecessary risk.
Blademaster
Your comparison rings true. A map drawn in stone remains steady, and so does a disciplined line. We keep our actions measured and purposeful, lest the chaos of the fight consume us.
Major
Exactly. Each move should be a single line on the map, nothing else. Observe, adjust only when data dictates, and never let unnecessary detail cloud the front.
Blademaster
Indeed, clarity is the blade’s edge. We cut only where the line directs, adjust only when the winds shift, and keep the front free of needless adornment.
Major
That’s the discipline needed at the front. Keep the lines straight and the orders clear. No fluff, just the battle plan.
Blademaster
Stay focused, keep orders crisp, and let the line move as a single, unbroken stroke. No distractions, only the plan.