After the decree being made by the naive Splerai'ian Emperor to challenge the Cornerians in a set-piece war, Fox Mccloud was being struck by this kind of dilemma. In response to this, he made a plan to go ahead with the challenging war demanded by Emperor Splero.

After departing from Splerai'ia, Fox and his duo partners finally returned to Corneria. In the Main Cornerian Military Base located in one of Corneria's busiest cities, a large group of Cornerian recruits, officers and other spectators awaited for the trio's arrival. General Pepper, Peppy Hare and Slippy Toad were also present in the crowds surrounding around the base of operations.

"We tried, General Pepper but our negotiation was quite...unfruitful." - Fox said -

"I know. The Emperor didn't really care." - Pepper replied -

"I mean, we tried our best to negotiate with him but he was not up to himself properly." - Fox explained -

"It's because of his naive personality that was gripped with superiority corruption, Fox." - Pepper concluded -

"What?" - Falco reacted with a slight confusion -

"He's reigning a kingdom without any careful means to his political standing. He was just merely gripping it in a much more abusive manner." - Pepper added -

"Really?" - Krystal pondered -

"Ok. Let's get inside and plan this out ahead." - Pepper replied -

The entourage went inside the military base of operations.

...

Fox and his close accomplices were now being briefed by General Pepper.

"After we heard about the upcoming war that the monarchy unleashed before us, we decided to go ahead with it. Most of Corneria's military forces were already on stand by to be transferred for battle." - Pepper stated -

"Most of the Arwings and Landmasters were all available as well. Slippy also made some upgraded changes to the fleets in a short amount of time." - Peppy added -

"What upgraded changes, Slippy?" - Falco asked -

"I made some modifications that makes the vehicles much more superior for combat, Falco. I even upgraded everything ranging from power to durability." - Slippy replied -

"How about our forces, General?" - Fox asked -

"Our forces were ready as well, Fox." - Pepper answered -

"So far so good then." - Falco remarked -

"I'm certain the Emperor's forces will be crushed to our advanced might of Corneria." - Krystal added -

"It will, Krystal." - Fox replied -

"How could you say that?" - Slippy pondered -

"When we first visited there, Emperor Splero's forces were massive but they were all outgunned. His vehicles were consisted with inferior light tanks, aircraft and naval craft. His soldiers were also armed with nothing more than just swords and other weak and poorly made firearms." - Fox explained -

"Now that's rock solid intelligence there, Fox." - Pepper remarked -

"Indeed. Even though we outnumbered them 15 to 1, the attrition will be in favor for us." - Fox added up -

"Hope we could get more intelligence soon to turn the tide of the challenge against him." - Peppy said -

"We will, Peppy. Once we started this war, we'll be advancing right through the heart of it." - Fox replied -

Pepper sighed.

"Let's hope so then, everyone. For Corneria's sake." - Pepper remarked -

Everyone agreed.