A Fearful Symmetry by Olan Thorensen

Author:Olan Thorensen [Thorensen, Olan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Published: 2022-06-17T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 27

THE PLAN

Yozef’s intent to meet with all the leaders in two days was delayed when Gartherid Kennrick and Kivalian found the abundance of intelligence gathered by the Ponomynans required more time to evaluate and collate. Then they’d need to meet with the rest of the General Staff to revise the campaign plan.

“The delay doesn’t make that much difference,” said Kivalian. “It will take time for the division to get to the staging area near the Kolinkan border. Then we have to get organized, get a sense of the men from Aro and Gympo and confirm the final launch date.”

“All right,” said Yozef. “I’m encouraged by the Ponomynans—at least, by their organizational commitment. Swavebroke reported the horses that the division is matching up with are of good quality. He doesn’t see a problem with being ready to leave in three days. Gwadlyn Duwey left a message that the supplies from previously anchored ships are still arriving at the staging area, but everything seems acceptable there. The last supplies will leave here as soon as they’re unloaded.”

“I wouldn’t get too encouraged,” said Vernik. “My experience is that something will always go wrong. The best to hope for is it’s not too critical and is restricted to only a single or a few such surprises.”

Yozef hoped he didn’t need to be cautioned, but he appreciated that Vernik felt free to comment. The Fuomi marshal had not changed his mind overall. He would not have suggested a campaign of such disparate forces that had no interaction experience and with limited information on the terrain and the enemy capability. Still, it had not affected his willingness to offer suggestions and criticize on occasion.

“Marshal Vernik is right,” said Yozef. “There’s a saying in Amerika that ‘What can go wrong, will go wrong.’ That may be too pessimistic view of the world, but it’s good not to get complacent when things are going well. It’s also one of the reasons we’re here in Kolinka. We need to find out not only what works, but what are some of the things that can go wrong. Then we’ll have the opportunity to make adjustments before we consider facing the Narthani on Landolin.”

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