GATE - Light Novel Discussion

[Hata]

Originally Posted by ZeKeR

- formations might follow the testudo or the macedonian phalanx

both

- known auxilliary known are Orcs. not remotely sure if the employ Elven archers but if they do, they might as well be crack shots with the bows that COULD actually pin down a platoon with a hail of arrows if not a volley of accurate arrows

I don't believe Elf is part of the empire army, from my fuzzy memory they do have crack shot archers like the "six limbs tribe".

VEHICLES(?)
- war elephant (I call BS but highly impossible. scratch Hannibal and old India for this.)

yes they have war elephant, one panel in book 1, during the attack of the United Kingdoms force on the gate,

- chariot (I dont think so but it IS a good thing t have.)
also, the thought of them routing to five old gatling gun teams amuses me greatly.

they do have airforce, navy is probablly also around Roman age.

[Top Sergeant]

Originally Posted by ZeKeR

- Orc skirmishers serving as vanguard (pray tell but exactly what do close combat 'zerkers actually have an impact in the forefront of a skirmish?)

Frequently archers would form in front of the Infantry to shoot at the advancing enemy, and then retire back behind the lines when the enemy got close. Skirmishers would drive the archers back early, thus avoiding casualties to the heavy infantry, and being in a loose formation would themselves be poor archery targets.

Also, as they would be the first on the battlefield, they would likely be the ones to find any little surprises by the enemy, such as caltrops, etc, and also get a close look at the enemy formation, and thus possiby be able to spot any shenannigans the enemy might be trying to pull. Again, all this would be to the benefit of the main fighting force.

Doubtless the mostly Human Empire considers orcs expendable, and so would likely employ them that way.

[aohige]

The Endless cries of "NERF JSDF WTF SERIOUSLY" and hundreds of likewise thread title will flood the official forum.

[kuroishinigami]

JSDF will be the final campaign mode boss :P

[Velsy]

We alraedy witnessed how effective the marching armies of the empire were on the Japanese Artilliary. OP would be an understatement.

[Breimoon]

the only chance they have is using dragons/demigods to open the way. Once they are in close they should manage to do something against the jdsf.

[Voceane]

Originally Posted by Breimoon

the only chance they have is using dragons/demigods to open the way. Once they are in close they should manage to do something against the jdsf.

Not Sure. Did you see what become a little magic with the light of modern understanding?

[Breimoon]

Originally Posted by Voceane

Not Sure. Did you see what become a little magic with the light of modern understanding?

yes, but at the moment the only one capable of doing so is allied with the jsdf. And did you forget that nowadays we have sniper rifles capable of hitting a target from 1000 m with no problem??(with record at about 2000). Without considering they can just fill the land around with mines so that even if their formation is broken the moment the enemies assault they would explode.Or that a jet would be too fast for human eyes to target.

[Top Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Breimoon

Or that a jet would be too fast for human eyes to target.

I can attest that such a jet does not yet exist, at least not as a combat aircraft in the JDSF. (Nor in the USAF or USN)

[ZeKeR]

@top I dont quite understand the vanguard bit. please rewind and retell XD

@hata airforce? the empire? dont think a couple of griffon riders or even hueg ass birds could be effective in total war. if a dragon... well... that's another story. if this was a game, then the dragon would be their superweapon... assuming they even caught one.

[Top Sergeant]

Classically, the Vanguard was the first part of a force moving through enemy territory to encounter the enemy. So maybe the Empire considers its orcs to be expendable. It seemed like they were the first through the Gate into Tokyo, IIRC.

[aohige]

Chapter 29 is up! *gleefully runs off to read*

EDIT: aaand just read it. First, I'll answer a question I dodged earlier in the thread

Spoiler:

You'll finally get to see the *asshole* you saw in those novel illustrations earlier.
And the reason why I said he deserves anything he gets, as he sexually torments the chieftess of Warrior Bunnies he enslaved, by suffocation raping her.
(her name isn't revealed in this chapter, but it's Thule or Ture)

LOL at the overkill mocked up plan if the JSDF was to face the ancient dragon. You gotta feel sorry for the dragon if that plan was actually executed.
Also kinda feel guilty for Japan taking the credit for how delicious the French cake mille-feuille is, although can't really blame them as they would have no idea it's not actually a Japanese dish.

[Tri-ring]

Love the step by step illustration of how to hunt down a flying dragon using modern military equipment.LoL

They are saying they need F-4s to force the dragon to go below 50m then pin down the dragon with suppressive fire with artillery while attacks helicopters fire their TOW missiles and MTBs fire APFSDS and finally send in special forces to confirm kill.

They mention that it would be impossible to take down the dragon with an AAM due to it's lack of fire power since the dragon has armor of a 3rd generation MBT.

[Breimoon]

Originally Posted by aohige

Chapter 29 is up! *gleefully runs off to read*

EDIT: aaand just read it. First, I'll answer a question I dodged earlier in the thread

Spoiler:

You'll finally get to see the *asshole* you saw in those novel illustrations earlier.
And the reason why I said he deserves anything he gets, as he sexually torments the chieftess of Warrior Bunnies he enslaved, by suffocation raping her.
(her name isn't revealed in this chapter, but it's Thule or Ture)

LOL at the overkill mocked up plan if the JSDF was to face the ancient dragon. You gotta feel sorry for the dragon if that plan was actually executed.
Also kinda feel guilty for Japan taking the credit for how delicious the French cake mille-feuille is, although can't really blame them as they would have no idea it's not actually a Japanese dish.

Spoiler for last ch:

so as i feared really raped the queen. Let's hope he gets tortured to death . Will the queen join main chara 's harem??

[aohige]

Originally Posted by Breimoon

Spoiler for last ch:

so as i feared really raped the queen. Let's hope he gets tortured to death . Will the queen join main chara 's harem??

Trust me, you don't want to be spoilered on her fate.

[Breimoon]

Originally Posted by aohige

Trust me, you don't want to be spoilered on her fate.

now i feel even more sad

[runset]

Originally Posted by aohige

Trust me, you don't want to be spoilered on her fate.

Try me. I really want to know what her fate is. And can you explain what the chieftess doing to the guy in the pic (the earlier page one).

[John117xCortana]

In the cover of the new novel who was that blue haired girl dueling with Roni?

[Myssa Rei]

Originally Posted by John117xCortana

In the cover of the new novel who was that blue haired girl dueling with Roni?

See a page or so back, Aohige explains that it's another apostle, this time for the god of Light.

[Velsy]

I figured she would get turned down. I dont see how the JSDF would launch an attack on the Dragon without the proper investigation and intel gathering. Itami's squad is the only squad whos had contact with it so far.