(western command) Pov Tanya

"This." 

The general was holding my proposal I had written up about a week ago.

"This proposal Lieutenant I'm curious how you believe we can win the war in the west since This paper shows me that you are clearly not as fierce as your reputation claims and what do you know about military command."

I knew I was in a tight spot if I did not offer a solution I would face the firing squad for cowardice. 

"I know it doesn't seem decisive or fierce it is however if I may explain why I proposed it perhaps you can see my point of view being a front line officer." I said Still saluting.

"Very well explain." 

Noticing an intelligence report on his desk i inquired what it was. I learned it was a intel report about republic loses on the Rhine.

"Sir look at the report have you noticed that the republic has suffered more losses in the last week then they have in the earlier months."

"What is your point lieutenant."

feeling a little frustrated and annoyed with the old general I pointed out to him where we could win.

"If we tricked them with a false report that says our forces are weakest here." I said circling the point on teh front where my company was and the 17th division." BY tricking them into concentrating on that point we can tarp them using a pincer maneuverer." 

The generals look of skepticism suddenly turned into a smile as he realized my plan.  

"I see such a blow would allow us to gain ground and using mages we can guard our advance till the rest of the army can advance and fill the rest of the front line." 

I felt impressed with his insight and immediately took back the negative things I thought about him command clearly picked a smart rational individual to command the western army.

"Yes sir indeed." 

"You know lieutenant I think we may have got off on the wrong foot when you came here and our initial discussion." Pulling out an envelope form his des and handing it to me ."let me make it up to you." He said with a proud expression on his face. 

As I Opened the envelope its contents made me almost jump for joy. IT contained the necessary paperwork promoting me to captain. 

"I had this in my desk for a while after I learned about your exploits as a mage commander and I felt this would be more then reward enough for helping me plan our next great push." 

"You honor me sir." I Say while snapping to a salute. 

As I tuned to leave one detail couldn't leave my head about our planning. " when are we launching the plan sir and  what's its name?"

" we will be attacking in 4 months and it shall be known as operation nightmare. The enemy won't even know what hit them."

(republic HQ).

General de lugo sat back in his chair gazing out his window admiring the scenery. The republic would soon usurp its rival the empire and establish itself as a great world power again that was the dream of de lugo and hundreds of other republicans. His thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of his aid colonel Bientot

"Sir report from the front."

Reading: General de lugo we intercepted several imperial transmissions that were discussing troop movements along the left and right wings to reinforce them. we believe the empire is about to launch a massive attack that could be aimed to encircle us sir. what are your orders? 

De lugo thought for a moment if the empire was planning this and the republic let it happen. De lugo had faith in his front line troops to delay the attack if it happened. However according to another intel report he received. The empire was still tied up in the north and he knew that while there had been a trickle of reinforcements there wasn't enough however  to cause alarm. While waiting for the imperial attack as ideal and grinding it down de lugo saw an opportunity to gain great victory. 

"Inform our forces to concentrate here." De lugo states pointing at a point on the front line.

"are you sure sir that will leave our flanks exposed." Bientot asks confused. 

"They will be weakened not exposed. I will request additional reinforcements be sent to the front lines and we will punch a hole to their precious industrial heartland crippling the great imperial war machine."

(4 months later).

Sure enough signs the plan were working had already showed up at western HQ. Intelligence reports confirmed a mass grouping of republican soldiers near section G-13 and it was confirmed that the imperial reinforcements were in position to deal the devastating blow the high command craved. 

"send out the orders men it is time for the republics nightmare to become a reality." 

"YES GENERAL."

on the battlefield eerie silence pierced the air . Tanya had been given an additional mage company the 87th as per her new promotion privileges. She and her Lieutenants were monitoring the republic lines waiting for the movement that would signal their attack. 

"It certainly is quiet tonight isn't it."

"Indeed Lieutenant Dietrich makes me wish those darn snail lovers would actually do something." 

"Yeah i need to rack some kills I've been itching to kill some republicans and boost my score." 

"Lieutenants while i appreciate your enthusiasm keep in mind that this is a battlefield so keep your awareness sharp alright. 

"YES MAM."

Tanya couldn't help but chuckle her men were such war maniacs if she gave the order they would probably charge right into Paris. Well that would mean Tanya wouldn't have to look hard for candidates for a new royal guard at least. 

"Mam the republic the seem to be getting ready to charge." Viktoryia says while pointing to the ground. 

"excellent corporal Lieutenant Klaus do you see teh mages?"

"Yes mam I count 2 battalions."

"Alright." Turns to face her men.

"Men this will be the hardest battle you ever fought in and the odds are stacked against us overwhelmingly. But if we succeed in our mission then teh empire will be even closer to winning the war. You may die in this battel but teh empire will not forget the sacrifice you made here today If anyone wishes to opt out do it now."

all her men fly forward just a little." WE ALL WILL FIGHT BY YOUR SIDE MAM."

Tanya could feel the pride swell within her. " Thank you all now lets go and bring glory to the father land."

(The battle of G-13).

Colonel Andre was shocked when he was put in charge of 3 mage battalions for the assault on the empire. He was even more shocked when he saw 2 mage companies charge him.

"sir it would appear the empire is weaker then we thought."

"it would seem so send the 6th mage battalion to wipe them aside."

Tanya couldn't help but smirk the republics fliers were obviously overconfident Rockies which made them perfect target practice.

"Lieutenant mia take your platoon and engage them on the right , Klaus you take the left."

"Yes mam."

"The rest of you with me let's break their center." 

It was a blood bath. Not only did the empire have better computation jewels their fliers were faster and more agile then their republican counterparts. Enraged colonel Andre ordered the rest of his men to charge and destroy the imperials he had no idea that they were falling right into a trap. 

However as the battle raged on things began to look bad for the empire. Tanya and her men were beginning to struggle due to the republics numbers . On the ground the republic continued to charge the imperial lines despite being outnumbered vastly the imperial 17th infantry division held firm but was taking heavy losses. 

"Everyone check in what's your status."

"1st platoon Dietrich: we are beginning to run out of magic but no losses."

"2nd platoon Klaus: situation similar."

'3rd platoon mia: We have suffered 50% losses only myself Viktoryia and one other remain. 

"87th company: We have sustained 40% losses."

"Tanya thinking: If reinforcements don't arrive soon I'll have to order a retreat."

Fortunately after another hour 2 imperial mage battalions showed up and helped Tanya chase off the remaining republican's.

"This is imperial western command to all units operation Nightmare is a success I repeat is a success. glory to the fatherland and our beloved empire. "

AUTHORS NOTES: Get ready for some politics in our next chapter and as always hope you all have a great day.