Splerai Emperor Splero's naive military plans against Fox Mccloud and the Cornerians were futile. Even knowing that the Splerai'ians were going to be outnumbered, outgunned and outfought in the war challenge, he was determined to make his monarchy profound in other ways.


Emperor Splero gathered his very entourage in the throne room. Aside from Mikano, Miakra, Johivo and Korifo were also present.

"Everyone, the war is on for the whole of Splerai'ia and it's occupied territories." - Splero reminded -

"Oh. I'm not sure about this, Sire. I wonder what is like to fight?" - Johivo responded -

"Face it, Johivo. You'll get use to it soon once the war starts." - Splero reassured -

He clears his throat as he continued.

"According to our limited intelligence, the Cornerians were advanced anthropomorphic combatants armed with very high-tech weaponry like lasers and plasma energy guns, cannons and so far and so fourth." - Splero stated -

"Very high-tech weaponry, you say?! We Splerai'ians were armed with nothing more than just swords, small handguns, Hanyang 88s, some old machine guns, Molotovs and sticks of dynamite.." - Korifo realized -

"I have a bad feeling about this, Sire." - Mikano added -

"Calm your senses, guys." - Splero reassured -

The others quiet down.

"Despite the monarchy's weak military, I found a solution to plug any more issues that was linked to it." - Splero added -

"What is it?" - Mikano asked -

"We're going to push the idea of the military use of civilians. Children or grown-ups alike." - Splero answered -

"We'll use the conscripts, Sire?" - Miakra asked -

"Yes, Miakra. Let's hope our weaponry counts for them all." - Splero replied -

The Emperor sighed.

"Pri Regent Officer" - Splero called -

"Yes, Sire." - Mikano responded -

"How's the vehicles of the military?" - Splero asked -

"It's quite sporadic, Your Highness. We have a limited number of tankettes, gunboats and OV-10 Broncos for the Imperial Splerai'ian Army, Navy and Air Force." - Mikano reported -

"To sum it up, other nations in started to pull back their financing to the Splerai'ian economy." - Miakra added -

Splero groaned.

"What nations, Miakra?" - Splero asked -

"Cambodia, Thailand, Bhutan, Japan and the United Kingdom." - Miakra replied -

Splero face palmed himself to the massive report. He then removed his hand.

"If that's so, let's continue on with the substitute plans then." - Splero remarked -

Everyone was curious to his remark.

"Since those nations pulled back, we'll going to modernize the weak royal military on our very own martial commands and wills." - Splero continued -

"On our own?" - Mikano asked -

Splero nodded.

"When the raw conscripts and militia forces were going to be drafted into the war, we'll better arm them with simple weapons that can be mass produced like swords, spears, Molotovs, longbows and muskets. Unlicensed firearms were also accepted as well." - Splero added -

"Should we consider the use of urban guerrilla warfare tactics, Sire?" - Mikano asked -

"Since the Cornerians were going to topple us with their very advanced militarism and the monarchy were not up for that advantage, I accept your question there." - Splero replied -

He then stood up and went down from his high throne.

"Pri and Sec Regent Officers." - Splero called -

Mikano and Miakra came forward.

"Please join yourselves on my visit to our forces outside this castle. Ok?" - Splero ordered -

"Yes, Sire." - Mikano replied -

"We do at once, Your Highness." - Miakra added -

Splero nodded and the trio departs.

...

As the Splerai Emperor made a usual walk around Splerai'ia, the Splerai'ian military troops were on stand by. With most of the tank crews standing idly near to their assigned tankettes, sailors in the docked gunboats and airmen in their OV-10A Broncos, they all stood their positions for the Emperor that passes by the streets. As the walk continued, citizens started to cheer before the Emperor while raising their hands or waving their flags.