"Do you think we could convince the Third Party that this village has the manpower to crew a fleet?
You have mentioned, Captain Sparrow, facing down a fleet with two ships. That says precisely what we mean-- a fleet need not be a deterrent. One can be outnumbered and still come out victorious. Or be willing to chance the odds. That goes both ways. There is nothing to say that they would turn tail and run if they thought we had a fleet.
If Britannia could be a reliable full defence, I would welcome it. If she can only buy time and stem some flow of the battle to make the rest of the fight easier for others-- fine. If we are invaded? Any resistance might be no more than a suicide mission. That is the reality of war. You and I-- Mister Kennedy and Mister Bush-- most of the village knows this.
We must be prepared to die. But we can, at least, be equipped and manned to give them a fight and help those who do not have an easier time of it."
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You have mentioned, Captain Sparrow, facing down a fleet with two ships. That says precisely what we mean-- a fleet need not be a deterrent. One can be outnumbered and still come out victorious. Or be willing to chance the odds. That goes both ways. There is nothing to say that they would turn tail and run if they thought we had a fleet.
If Britannia could be a reliable full defence, I would welcome it. If she can only buy time and stem some flow of the battle to make the rest of the fight easier for others-- fine. If we are invaded? Any resistance might be no more than a suicide mission. That is the reality of war. You and I-- Mister Kennedy and Mister Bush-- most of the village knows this.
We must be prepared to die. But we can, at least, be equipped and manned to give them a fight and help those who do not have an easier time of it."