I. A Message [audio]

[ningwofuren]

[ Ever since that brief meeting within the courtyard, several questions plagued Cao Cao's mind. He had hoped to find the information on his own with the Initiative's help, but they weren't very...helpful in his opinion. Besides the whole notion of them using sorcery to unravel the United Earth's influences through a series of smaller skirmishes, Cao Cao wasn't certain as of how this war could possibly be won. From what little he's managed to understand, the enemy outnumbers them greatly and there's great dissent amongst the transports here.

Still trying to understand his role in all this, the King of Wei decided to act. He never used such a device before. These "tablets" as they call them were nearly two-thousand years ahead of his time. Though with some luck and minor concentration, he managed to operate one. He was still far from proficient with this odd device, but at least he got it work.

Now staring into the blank screen of the tablet, Cao Cao speaks. ]

Just how many generals sit amongst us? How many soldiers and how many strategists? If this is a war, then shouldn't we treat it as such?

[ He paused momentarily in hopes of hearing an answer, but nothing was said. So he continued. ]

I've won wars before but nothing resembling this kind of scale. Gathering the information necessary about my foes was never so daunting as this. Virtually nothing is known about the United Earth or their method of combat. I'm aware that they hold the most influence in this realm, but how so?

[ Mengde wondered if their were other factions out there who hoped to rebel against their federation. He wouldn't be surprised if there were, but they assist them? Surely this war doesn't fall upon the shoulders of a wayward few.

That would be suicide. ]

In truth, I see no victory in sight but I refuse to die a martyr's death.

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[ningwofuren]

[ This thought certainly crossed Cao Cao's mind before. If the Initiative were bold enough to challenge the United Earth, then there had to be others out there willing to support their cause. Why else would the United Earth hesitate in defeating them unless they were fighting two wars at once. ]

Then we must unite with others beyond this island, a task best suited for the Initiative themselves. [ Only if the rebels decide to cooperate, of course. ]

Now is a better time than never to form conference amongst us. We need to form a first line of defense before we can form an offense. The faster we organize this the better.

[ While he isn't certain how effective traveling back in time will prove, Cao Cao simply hopes that this initiative pays off in some form or way. ]

We do not want to find ourselves in the heat of battle with no leadership.

[bodilesswarrior]

Agreed. [The more tight their management, the more smoothly they'll run.

Unless, of course, they fall into bureaucracy, but then she'll just have to cut the shiny new red tape.]

We ought to divide leadership in the same way; there are different styles of leading, different sorts of experience, that will suit different kinds of battles.

[ningwofuren]

Many must step forward in order for this plan to be a success.

[ Despite him wishing he could handle such a task on his own, Cao Cao knew better. ]