To: All the Heroes of Light || All Good Things...

[melodiesnpcs]

[ This letter comes in a purple envelope, sealed with the crest of the royal family of Aqures Ixen. It is delivered by a special Moogle working for Biggs; it didn't go through the usual Mognet procedures. Biggs may not reply to all answers. ]

RE: Imperial Fleet

I've told a few of you that the Empire was preparing a fleet. We expected them to take their people somewhere safe, but that's not what they're doing. According to our Intel, they're gathering their armies to attack Aqures Ixen. Esdham has confirmed our information. At the current rate, they should attack sometimes during July.

We're going to start evacuating the civilians to Trano and Flence once the World Cup over. I would tell you to leave as well, but Jessie says you should stay. Dunno what's on her mind, but odds are you're half the reason the Empire wants to attack us. Keep quiet about this, we don't want panic to take over the streets.

Those in the Law Enforcement, contact me if you'd like to help. Those who want to help but are neither in this nor the army, I think Jessie will contact you at some point.

Biggs

Comments

[bloodynine]

I guess challenging a champion of theirs to the circle of shields is entirely out of the question then, yah? I mean, that's how we'd deal with it in the old country. Our best against their best. Or worst, considering the men in the circle were the best killers for their chiefs.

[jadethenecromancer]

[Jade gets the news while out on a mission. His reply is hastily scribbled.]

Captain Biggs,

How is the Empire planning to attack Aqures Ixen directly? If they come by air or sea, they will be flanked by the Esdham army. That seems like a risky move on their part.

-Captain Jade Curtiss,
Esdham Foreign Legion

[neverfirstclass]

Captain Biggs,

When I went to Esdham under your orders at the beginning of the month they said there was nothing to report.

When did this change?

Cloud Strife

[gomu_ningen]

Biggs-guy,

Cannons and cannon-balls: How many do we have and how many am I allowed to take for my ship? I don't have much in Gil, but I'm pretty sure we can work something out.

-Monkey D. Luffy

[melodiesnpcs]

No.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

I assume they'll try to keep Esdham busy with something else, but even then it'll be very risky. Even if they manage to take Aqures Ixen, their army will be crippled. That's a stupid move on their end, I don't know what the Emperor is thinking.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

Very recently, I only confirmed the information today.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

You could probably get some from Aerilon, but I don't know how wise it would be for you to stand up against airships.

Biggs

[gomu_ningen]

Who said anything about "standing up"?

If they think all the Heroes are on one ship, they're bound to follow it, don't you think?

-Monkey D. Luffy

[bloodynine]

Then the Great Leveller is about to claim a lot of people. Aside from the Heroes, how many Thralls, Carls, and Named Men can we throw up against them?

[red_planet_blues]

Biggs -

It goes without saying I'm in to help. But if we're the reason the Empire's attacking, why should we stay and let Aqures Ixen take the hit on this? Are you sure Jessie's right about this?

- Sparks Nevada

[dragonflame]

Dear Biggs,

I am more than willing to help in any way that I am able. I am not one to just run from a fight if I can do something about it. Do you know how many people will be involved on our end or is that unsure yet?

- Bloom.

[neverfirstclass]

Captian Biggs,

I see. I'm sorry. I wish I had been able to find out something about it while I was there. We could have had more time to prepare.

That is, if they had been planning to do this that far back.

Do you think it's an act of desperation or something? Move their civilians to new territory by whatever means necessary?

Cloud

[melodiesnpcs]

We're working on it right now. Won't have numbers for a while.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

No. They're probably after something, I just don't know what.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

Maybe you could lure an airship or two, but if they sink you, you're on your own.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

I don't think she's right, but we're not sure they're coming only for you either. And if they're really coming for you, they'll attack Aqures Ixen even if you're not here. Scorched earth policy. That's what I'd do if I were in their shoes.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

We're working on that right now. It depends on the size of the Empire's fleet. Esdham will help, but they need to keep a sizable enough army to defend themselves.

Biggs

[gomu_ningen]

If it keeps people like Zelda and Yuna safe, then I'll sink a thousand ships if I have to.

Thanks for the heads up and the help.

~Luffy

[makingfriends]

Biggs,

Shouldn't we go out and meet them or something? If we're what they're after, it might keep them away from the city.

And why wait until the Cup is over? Shouldn't we start moving people as soon as we can?

Ventus

[shinrasfinest]

[Spencer will hang around in case Biggs wants to send a reply back. Given Sephiroth has been in Esdham since 21st, even if he's not technically signed back on for duty (yet) it takes a while to get messages direct back-and-forth.]

It begs the question; why now?

Do you suppose this is a true invasion attempt to secure territory for their people away from the advancing Calamity or could there be another reason?

~Sephiroth

[tacticallyminded]

Dear Biggs and Everyone,

If you need help planning for the defenses, I'll do my utmost.

Sincerely yours,
Robin

[melodiesnpcs]

We're waiting till the cup is over to avoid worldwide panic. We still have a bit of time.

That sounds like something that could work, but Jessie seems to think there's something you could do here. I don't know, you'll have to ask her.

Biggs

[melodiesnpcs]

Another reason. Its become obvious a long time ago Garland and the lunatics surrounding him don't adhere to common sense.

Biggs

[red_planet_blues]

Fair point. Any chance of us getting the jump on them? How big of a fleet are we talking here?

-SN