Tunis, Most Serene Republic of Zedessia
9/9/2012, 3pm
Commander Keif Luchon looked at the men gathered around the meeting table. He was wearing a plain olive drab military uniform, decorated with numerous ribbons. A pistol holster hung from his hip and his trademark pair of sunglasses were tucked into his breast pocket. Luchon was a popular commander and was highly respected by those under his command.
"We must face facts -- Sedikal is preparing to invade. They have been eying our oil fields for years and it appears our time has run out." Luchon said, "We can expect their forces within days, if not weeks now."
"We simply won't be able to hold up to their forces. The National Militia will be crushed." President Eloaim said, shaking his head.
"With respect, don't be so pessimistic about our chances, sir. We know our territory and our coast will be very difficult to invade. They will have to make a cross-border stab or airdrop their men in if they don't want a bloodbath on the beaches. They will gain air superiority -- that is a fact. But that doesn't mean we won't make it costly to fly their planes over our missile defenses and AA batteries."
"So what will their objectives be?" the President asked, frowning.
"Well, if the oil is truly their target, they'll be going to Kasserine," he pointed to the cities on the large map behind him with a pencil, "Gafsa, and El Kef. Those are already heavily guarded already, but I've sent reinforcements to shore up the defenses. Otherwise, it's hard to say. They may just make a straight jab for the capital, or attempt some kind of diversion. That's why you'll be in this bunker should hostilities break out, Mister President."
"And where will you be?"
"In the field, with my troops. Where I should be."
"That's unnecessarily dangerous. What if you are killed?" the President asked, alarmed.
"I suppose that's a chance we'll have to take. But I won't be commanding this war from a hole in the ground." Luchon replied stiffly.
"I'm not happy about it but I can see there's no changing your mind. Meeting adjourned. Good luck, gentlemen." the President replied.


