![]() ![]() In very rare cases, the defenders even manage to impress the attackers so much that they offer them extremely favorable terms of surrender that are not only perfectly acceptable but can be considered a victory. Sometimes, the news of newly-made peace will reach both the defenders and attackers and resolve the situation without a fight. Sometimes, the dogged opposition causes the enemy forces to decide to take an end-run around you. Sometimes, the enemy will run out of supplies, victuals, or ammunition, or decide a Pyrrhic Victory is not worth the effort, and leave the battlefield. Sometimes, The Cavalry or the Big Damn Heroes do show up. It usually ends badly for the smaller force but can become a Pyrrhic Victory for the larger. Vastly disproportionate forces may be needed to get at such forces in Real Life. If the forces are in a place with good defences, Truth in Television. You can even hope that the casualties you inflict may aid others on your side when you are gone. Take as many of the bastards with you as you can. No matter that they outnumber you so badly that you can kill a hundred of them and still be overwhelmed. For every drop of blood you shed - shed a gallon of theirs. There is only one thing to do: make them pay. The chance to cross the Line in the Sand has come and gone. ![]() Surrender will not be accepted, or is dishonorable, or will lead to a Fate Worse than Death. ![]() The Siege has not killed you all, but the battle is over. Amon Amarth, "The Berserker at Stamford Bridge" ![]()
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