Tactics of War [Monday Evening]

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Irritated to leave her prisoner behind, Eighth certainly looks distracted as she walks into class late. After passing the sign in sheet around, she eyes them all carefully.

"Surprise, sweethearts. Pop Quiz." And she passes it out with a small, secret smile.

You've captured the child of a warlord from a distant galaxy and have learned all about his world, his technology and his military forces – albeit from a child's perspective. You, of course, have a superior fighting force and you are great need of the superior technology of this distant galaxy. This particular far-off civilization has previously been ravaged by a similar army to your own and should be somewhat prepared. However, that previous invading force COULD see your army as invading their territory and that you are attacking their personal enemies and would be affronted and therefore attack you back. (A) Should you attack? (B) Should you collect more information?

"After you finish your pop quiz, please read the following document. Being able to openly state your intentions and deceiving the other party is a skill for every tactician, as well as being able to tell little white lies that cover up exactly what you are up to.

Pair up and roleplay, as it where, a little disinformation yourself. Try to find out your partner's Valentine's Day plans while spinning your own tale of deception.

Oh -- I'm afraid I will need to speak to you again, Mr. Mitchell. See me after class for real this time."

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and tell me your favorite color

Pop Quiz

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You've captured the child of a warlord from a distant galaxy and have learned all about his world, his technology and his military forces – albeit from a child's perspective. You, of course, have a superior fighting force and you are great need of the superior technology of this distant galaxy. This particular far-off civilization has previously been ravaged by a similar army to your own and should be somewhat prepared. However, that previous invading force COULD see your army as invading their territory and that you are attacking their personal enemies and would be affronted and therefore attack you back. (A) Should you attack? (B) Should you collect more information?

Pair up

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TELL ME SWEET LIES

Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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Again, you know.

Questions?

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I have answers, usually. Except about Lee Adama's whereabouts.

OOC

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Replicators vs. Cylons. It's so beautiful, I might cry.

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Anakin signed in and after a moment contemplating the question wrote "My favorte color is black."

Re: Sign in

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron is out of breath, but he did make it in class in time.

Re: Sign in

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Draco signs in. His favorite color is green, obviously.

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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"Ma'am, you wanted to see me?" Cameron asked after class.

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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"Mr. Mitchell," she says in pleasant greeting. "How are you this evening?"

Re: Pop Quiz

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Anakin thought about the question for a while, then wrote:

I would collect more information about the army that had previously ravaged this civilization. Are they still around? Are they more technologically advanced? Willing to join forces with you?

Invading and conquering the first civilization does you no good if you are, in turn, destroyed by the other group.

Anakin looked at his paper, then scrawled at the bottom. Of course, invading any civilization just because you can is wrong.

Re: Pair up

[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

Anakin looked around at his classmates and prepared to lie like a lying thing that lies.

Re: Sign in

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Callisto, red.

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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"I'm alright, ma'am. Thank you," Cameron replies, wondering what this is about.

Re: Sign in

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Alanna signed in. Violet of course.

Re: Pop Quiz

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Why bother wasting troops and resources invading when you already have the warlord's child to use as leverage?

Re: Pair up

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Anakin," Callisto said. "Need a partner?"

Re: Sign in

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Belatedly noticing the extra question, he quickly scribbled down blue.

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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"Good to know, Ca--Mr. Mitchell. Now, I have favor to ask of you," she says, watching him carefully.

Re: Pop Quiz

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Ivanova leaned her cane against the desk as she sat down, idly tapping it on the ground as she thought about the question.

I would collect more information on the situation. The information would be from a child's perspective and could cast the second civilisation as a powerful bogeyman who would not be a hindrance to an invasion. Then again, the information could be completely accurate. One would require intel on the position of the second civilisation and how they would react to the situation.

That seemed inadequate, but she couldn't think of anything else to write.

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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Cameron frowned a bit, wondering what he could possibly do. "Of course, ma'am."

Re: Sign in

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Sam Carter; take a wild guess you evil cyborg replicant

Re: Pair up

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Anakin grinned. "Sure. So do you and Angel have big plans?"

Re: Cameron Mitchell, report for duty

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She gives him a guarded smile. "How familiar are you with the library?"