Domination of Equestria - T+14 days.
“Master, we can conclusively say that we shattered all resistance from the previous regime. After the Battle at Ponyville and the fall of Canterlot they have less than twelve percent of their forces still active and absolutely no unified command structure.”
“What is the disposition of these remaining forces?”
“My Master, there are none remaining in Manehatten. Less than one hundred are known to be in operation in the area around Baltimare. Cloudsdale and Las Pegasus have already surrendered all arms, probably because one shot of your Evil Superweapon would dissipate the entire city.
All that leaves is in Equestria proper is divisions of twenty or less stationed in all towns and villages between here and the foal mountains.
The largest single most organised group on the northern continent is the force held by the Crystal Guard in the Empire to the north. We are preparing an assault to take it at once.”
“I see. Hold off on taking the Empire. See to it that all the the stragglers on our doorstep are mopped up at once.”
“But Master, the longer we leave the Crystal Empire alone the more they are going to fortify!”
"They are already heavily fortified. The Empire is at the end of a mountain range, any assault will be costly. No, we wait until we are secure here in Equestria first. Once the Solar Eruptor is complete and we have replenished our strength we will strike at our leisure.”
“Master, none can stand against you in Equestria now! They are too scattered and useless! They have no command, no unified strategy!
“Then you are a fool. Less than twenty per provincial division? Do you know how many of those there are between here and the western coast alone?”
“Um, no My Master, I do not.”
“There are over one hundred and thirty townships and villages with a guard detachment. Do you know how many that adds up to in total armed and trained ponies?”
“Errr, two thousand six hundred, Master?”
“Correct. And while it is true that we faced twice that number in Ponyville they will not go for a pitched battle again. No, it will be constant guerilla warfare. We would get absolutely nothing done outside of the cities.”
“They are too disorganised! Who would lead such a uprising?”
“How many Bearers of the Elements of Harmony do you count in our cells?”
“None my Master.”
“Humph, something like that. So no, we will not be rushing at the Crystal Empire. Let them starve due to a lack of supplies from Equestria for a while while we ensure there can be no further organised opposition within our borders first.”
“Your word is my command, My Master!”
Overlord Rule No:11 I will be secure in my superiority. Therefore, I will feel no need to prove it by leaving clues in the form of riddles or leaving my weaker enemies alive to show they pose no threat.
Is that really a case of 'secure in my superiority'?
Yeah, that is something Overlords have issues with, too much ambition. I know these rules aren't completely serious, but quite a few make perfect sense lime this one.
This is one of the most important, never be overconfident
That was fun, may I have another? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Despite flimsy translation of the rule this chapter still has a good point.
Consolidate your gains first
6522691 Fine. Have a pillow fight tournament.
6522691 Ya, there is a threat to his kingdom in the form of the empire, but he is secure enough in his own power that he is fine leavening them be while he cleans up the weaker foes within his domain.
Indeed - make sure you have 100% control before moving onwards.
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that one's cost me quite a few online fights in strategy games.
So Spike was wrong about Twilight being captured, assuming she is still alive.
Which brings up two questions,
1) What has she been doing since the battle for Ponyville?
and
2) Why she didn't/couldn't contact Spike?!!!
~Leonzilla
That... is not what that word means.
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Is it not?
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/disposition
Indeed. Before you try and make further gains, consolidate and secure the gains you just made.
This one always made a great deal of sense to me.
Many villains are not familiar with this concept, which is a huge reason why the rebels win.
Nice to know that not only is the EO trope-savvy, he is also a student of history.
Never leave scattered forces to form a rebellion. Hunt them down and any potential leaders. Never leave anything for chance. If needed, insert double agents into any possible remaining forces. Secret police are always a useful tool.
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Unless your orcs and goblins. Then you just go WAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHH onto the next town :)
6523530 Silly green-skins we already know blood is pretty and colorful.
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6524773 DIS git getz it!
6523530 lol
Have been re-reading. This was after the battle of Ponyville, and assuming that Chief Engineer of Watchamajallit is Twilight Sparkle. Wouldn't that mean that there was at least one in their cells?
Just a trivial thing, but felt the need to point it out
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That's a mighty big assumption. ;)
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The Overlord said "Something like that" when the minion said there were zero Elements in the cells. Most likely she was killed after interrogation. Or without an interrogation. I mean, there really is no point in letting her live.
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The overlord might not want that information to be well known. Mostly to prevent rescue attempts.