The Great War of Rhodesia

31. New Armament III

"So it's the same as the weaponry. Not much has changed from these uniforms and protectors. It's just that now we managed to make a material that is much lighter and stronger," said Nata opened the introduction of the next equipment.

Now in addition to uniforms and protectors placed on the table, the craftsmen also issued a wooden doll that is more similar to the proportion of sweet body than wooden dolls for the trial. And wear the same uniform and armor to give an idea of what it looks like when the gear is worn.

Some people looked a little bit frowned because of the completely different shape of the uniform the soldiers were wearing before. This uniform wears less protective.

"What will these new soldiers wear, Nat?" lucia asked after paying close attention to the uniform the wooden doll was wearing.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Nata nodded.

"Isn't the protector too little. Only a few plates were shell-shaped, and the head armor seemed too small. Is all this really gonna protect that soldier?"

"Yes I understand the intent and concerns of Her Majesty the Queen. These protectors are not meant to protect the whole body. But some places on the body are quite prone." Nata tried to explain.

Lucia looks confused. "Friend?" ask her later.

"Yes Her Majesty the Queen. Like elbows, knees, shins, back arms, chest, and head." Nata explained while pointing to those parts.

"The vulnerable part in the body is not the neck, the stomach, or the shoulders?" Jean interjected with a question.

"I understand, maybe most of you all do not understand why the protector is only in those parts," said Nata who is ready to provide an explanation.

"That's because our new soldiers will fight in a different way than most soldiers. They will not do a one-on-one sword duel, or a fight directly if it is not needed. They will avoid if they feel that the fight cannot be won. Or attack from a safe place by stealth." Nata searched his words. "Sounds not knight? But that's the mindset we're going to instill in those new soldiers" he continued.

Seen some people seem to disagree Nata apply the mindset to new soldiers. They seemed to be shaking slowly and putting on dissatisfied faces. Most of them seem to accept the plan. Including Lucia and the military high-ranking.

"So that's why they need a high mobility. And to accommodate this, the clothes they wear should not limit movement. And the best option is to reduce the presence of protective body plates" explained Nata again.

Looks like people are starting to understand a little bit with Nata's intentions. Some look small.

"And why put a shield on those parts? Because those parts are often injured. Even when we're not in a war or a fight, we're still sometimes hurt in those parts." Nata continued his explanation.

"As when we fall while running. I hit the table while I was walking." Aksa interjected by giving an example. "Dry bones, arms, and all joints are prone. Just shift a little bit of pain for mercy."

"Yes, as Aksa said." Nata took over the conversation. "Then what about the other part? What parts like the shoulder, stomach, neck will we not protect? The answer is no and yes. We will not put anything in any form in these parts. But instead we will teach them how to defend and minimize the risk of injury if indeed, 'fuck', they are hit by an attack they did not expect." Nata dissected his speech to take a breath. "But as long as it's not a shotgun shot from behind, I believe they can definitely handle it."

"What is the way to minimize the risk of injury including how to fall and crawl?" Jean asked, to which only Nata answered with a nod of his head.

"So you expect a lot on their abilities?" Lucia asked with a judging look towards Nata.

"At least I believe in my own plan, Your Majesty," Nata replied as she returned Lucia's gaze with a confident face. "And again the weavers of the Tempest tribe have succeeded in making the cloth of Dracz metal fibers and the mane of Falofnir Mystical Beast from the captivity of Lord Selene. So if you only hold back the slashes and stabs from an ordinary sword anyway, this uniform can still handle it" he added, touching the uniform worn by the wooden doll.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Most likely those soldiers would often face down and crawl. So it would be hard to look forward in that position if the back of this headguard is too long to cover the nape." Nata answered.

"At the same time the Spartan style helmet limits the view and also the movement of the head. Makes it hard to observe around." Aksa returned with an additional explanation.

"Another solution to protect yourself during an unexpected attack from behind, in addition to the coordination and movement of the group is, by placing a thin plate on the top of their backpack'," nata said he offered another solution.

"What's a backpack?" Lucia doesn't know that term yet.

"Oh, sorry. I mean that backpack." Nata pointed to a black bag that was cursory in general look.

"Back bag?"

"Yes, this bag is also part of the soldier's uniform."

"The soldiers will carry backpacks?" Lucia sounded surprised, like no other.

"Do you want to make those soldiers porters of their own needs?" This time it was Jean who seemed to be in disbelief.

"really. Because of the concept, they were independent warriors. So the bag will later contain medical equipment, I mean equipment to deal with wounds and also drugs," explained Nata. "Added with communication devices like yesterday's phone, and also food and water rations" he added.

"Is it not an exaggeration for soldiers to carry such things?" Lucia questions Nata's plan.

"It's like having a picnic, right? I told you what, Nat," said Aksa, who was ignored by no other.

"Not in every task will they bring the goods. But later, they will often do tasks for days" replied Nata.

"I don't know what's on your mind, and what plans you're going to make, Nat. But I still can't imagine soldiers running errands for days. Is it their duty not to fight? Because what kind of war takes days?" Lucia is back.

"If Your Majesty means war as a direct fight between soldiers, or attacking a fortress, then Your Majesty's assumption is wrong. They would avoid such a fight." Nata answered. "And because of this, they will take a little longer to complete their tasks" he added.

"So you mean like sabotage?" ask Caspian to make sure.

"It can be said like that," replied Nata in a slightly hesitant tone.

"Hm... So we can't really rely on that new soldier, that means. We still have to strengthen our old forces to attack." Lucia looks like she's talking to herself.

"Yes, it's safer if Her Majesty the Queen thinks like that. Although later the new soldiers will determine the course of the war." Nata.

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