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Originally Posted by yezhanquan

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So, among the Bathroy rats are not one, but two Darcsens, Marie and Philip. With the usual Imperial headgear, people couldn't tell, and the two tried to keep apart to reduce suspicion. But, Louise's personal mantra was to be able to see the faces of the people she commanded. The initial reveal did stir up some trouble, especially among the "smart asses", led by Mark. But, in the first battle, Marie helped covered Mark, and he, like others, began to question this long-held prejudice.

The "smartass" trio are Mark, Luther, and Edward. They always gave their commanders, and the resident 2IC (Marcus) headaches. Though unpolished, they are there in terms of talent.

Spoiler for The tale continues...:

In their first encounter, Squad 7 realised that this enemy was unlike the other Imperial forces. They fought without masks (Louise, however, did allow Philip and Marie to wear hats to conceal their identity), and various Squad 7 members fought tooth-and-nail against their "Rat" counterparts. The first battle went to the Rats, who acknowledged that the squad may be tough, but they are still human.

As Squad 7 is forced to retreat with every battle, some memebers were captured by the Rats. Max and even Selvaria demanded that they be handed over for trial, but Louise refused. She's determined to win this battle for Squad 7's allegiance. A squad that can routinely injure her Rats is a potiential asset to the Empire.

Faldio knew that there is a Valkyria in the Imperial ranks, and one right in the midst of Squad 7. However, Selvaria had only showed her powers in battles which had excluded Squad 7. Faldio made up his mind.

Meanwhile, Max was impressed by the Rats, but still distrusting the maverick at the helm, he decided to recall Selvaria, and put her with the Rats. This turned out to be a major lifesaver for the Rats. With Faldio's snipe, the Gallian Valkyria was awakened, which unnerved the Rats. Louise recovered enough to request Selvaria's help in containing the new battlefield threat, while the Rats engage the rest of the squad.

The clash of the Valkyrias was a sight to behold. Even with her skills, Selvaria could barely keep her opponent in check. Fortunately, Welkin's nerve broke first, and Squad 7 withdrew. For the first time in their encounters, the Rats failed to capture anyone from the squad. But, Louise was convinced that their battles with Squad 7 are coming to an end. This time, everything would be put on the line. She was right, as the Rats had the squad cornered.

Squad 7's final stand was a battle which literally shook the very ground where the troops stood. Both Welkin and Louise deployed their Valkyrias from the beginning. As they clashed, the rest of the field went at each other. In the bloodbath to come, Mark and Marie were gravely wounded. As the medical teams raced the clock to save them after their evacuations, the battle rages on. Both Isara and Rosie were sent to the medics, fighting for their lives, while Welkins watched on with dread and despair. The Valkyrias, having mashed up their equipment in their standoff, were now fighting each other unarmed. Selvaria held on, if only barely, for she could tell that the enemy was about to fall. Alicia was desperate for anything which would raise the morale of her squad. But, the die had been cast. Beaten in almost every way possible, Welkin decided to surrender.

As Selvaria was forced to her knees, Alicia soon realised the presence of seemingly countless rifles pointing at her. Louise demanded that she surrender, if only to save her squad. The battle was over.

It would be a totally AU story..but why not? seem interesting and definably some epic battles