by spoor356 9/17/2016, 12:22 am
Given the approach taken by Admirals Dusanyu, Trife, Bebaus, and Spoor, they do not sneer at strategic use of retreat. That being said, I feel they have far more individual methods of tactics and strategy.
Dusanyu- Given his larger command normally, focuses on what I'd call "Bite-and-Hold". Now granted he uses the spearheads of tactical and aggressive commanders, but it seems he prefers to adapt to the limitations of Abh military intelligence by seizing enemy territory and using it as the crux to seize greater gains rather than seeking engagement with the enemy. I can also use the Belgian Chasseurs Ardennais motto "Resist and Bite" as a reference. If it can be assaulted, seize it in a "Bite", if it must be given up, resist and then bite.
Trife- I sadly consider him somewhat like McClellan if the general had humility. He's rather cautious to the point of paralysis at times. He values his force almost more than Spoor does; which is saying a lot. Unless he's given complete assurances of superiority he will not commit to battle without orders to do so or assurances from his subordinate Kahyul.
Bebaus- Given he and his brother are not given much screen time outside of Banner, it's harder to say. I would argue they are great tacticians but poor strategists. At times, for example the preemptive mine attack towards the end of Banner II, imply he does not fully understand in what strategic long-term capacity his forces serve unless he's actively in combat. If combat is impending or he must quickly adapt, then tactically he's sound (Aptic and the Milky Way Gates being such cases).
Spoor- Aggressive, not to a bloody extent, but to a point that it seems that luck and skill have managed to preserve her force even when using them recklessly. Sufugnoff is an interesting example as I noted before. She almost completely got her contingent Futunne surrounded (locally outnumbered 4:1) however trounced on the opposition. It seems she loathes to relinquish the initiative to the enemy so rather than give it up in any circumstance, she seizes it and attempts to force the enemy to fight her battle by assaulting first.
Anyway more to random around here later.