>>5971298>1 MilitarizeThe newly discovered Titanic beings living in the ancient city are something else for sure, but they’re clearly sitting on top of, or potentially further within this ancient society that used to belong to us, and now that we’re back, there might not be any room for them…
A dedicated militia will need to directly attack to push through the barrier of “undead”, and enter the city proper. Not only will it be entirely necessary to establish a road directly into and through the city, what troops remain will likely need to set up a temporary base camp inside it in the future. For now, all we can worry about is piercing through, and there are many good ideas being thrown around between our battle strategists in their first true, coordinated excursion.
The militia will be sourced from qualified hunters, meaning they have recently bagged a large monster or monsters in a solo or duo hunt. Possibly more in special cases. This would imply that they will at least know how to carry their weapons, work safely with others, and listen to orders. Overall, the force is made up of a rag-tag group of uneven weapon access. The Brachyurus among them take up the lance, most of the time, due to its multiple heavy components, and highly protective shield, though they can and still do use most others, save for the lightweight and trustworthy sword and shield. For the Ukuma, the variety is complete. Sword and shield, greatsword, longsword, glaive, lance, hammer, and bow.
Recruitment for this military effort will start at the hunting guild by the capital, and offer a sum of gems for payment, which is decreased for qualifying individuals who can’t provide their own weapons or armor.
Once the troops have been mobilized, they need to be trained for the battle plan and formation we'll be taking. The good thing is that they should already have some form of discipline and physical ability, so that part of training is covered, for the most part.
Defectors will be made an example of, and sent home without pay after their warning, but that is the worst of it. That, and nobody will be paid until the battle is over, and the campsite is determined.
The plan is in order to use bait and lure most of the monsters away from the battlefield, then charge the ones that remain repeatedly and aggressively until we break through the line.
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