The Greatest Battle Ever Fought...

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-01-06 05:36am

Ender Wiggin, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Benedict of Amber are each given control of an Imperial Sector Fleet (assume that all 3 have equal knowledge of the capabilities of these vessels and crew).

The battle is to control 12 solar systems, each of a similar composition to our own.

The only restriction is that Benedict may not use Pattern to alter or divine the future. Nor may he trump in buds. He is in his original form (with both arms).

Who wins, who goes out first, and how do they win?

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-01-06 05:39am

Who exactly is Benedict of Amber?

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-01-06 05:50am

DAMNIT! Not another one who doesn't know about Amber...

Give me a minute.

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-01-06 05:58am

One of the SD.net "debates" about Amber...
http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic.php?t=6127

A great start for those looking for info on Amber:
http://www.fortunecity.com/rivendell/xa ... /faqs.html

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-01-06 06:12am

Benedict
The epitome of the warrior. Protector of Amber. There are none who are as skilled as Benedict in the ways of war and combat. He often travels into Shadow to fight wars, to keep a keen edge on his skill. None have beaten him in a fair fight. He speaks only when he feels the need to, and then is blunt and to the point. Every move he makes seems calculated. He is fearless and humourless.

Thats from the Amberite FAQ.

Hendrake · Post by **Hendrake** » 2003-01-06 08:05am

It sure would be a battle to watch. Assuming a "fair fight" I think Benny would win, but the Grand Admiral has a gift for thinkink up clever tricks Benny might or might not fall for...

I have only the haziest information about Ender, though. I only recall he was a great strategist but he loathed to lose his men, wich might be disadvantage in such a ruthless fight.

Another possibility is a temporary alliance between Thrawn and Ender, if they know Benedict, just to get him out of the equation, and I am not sure Benny could withstand this.

God Emperor · Post by **God Emperor** » 2003-01-06 08:20am

Ender would place dead last for sure. The only reason he beat the Buggers was because it was a simulation to the end for him. He's Mentaly unstable. Although he will sacrfice men for victory as read in the final battle, but in latter years he's become a pacifist.

Luke Starkiller · Post by **Luke Starkiller** » 2003-01-06 12:05pm

The other thing about Ender is that he wins by working with a team of other brilliant kids that positively adore him, and he had Bean.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-01-06 01:28pm

It sound to mme like this Benedict guy has an advantage over even Thrawn so I'd have to concede the debate. If he's as unbeatable as that makes him sound the Grand Admiral would go down, it'd be messy and destructive but he'd go down.

Ender would just fold after the first casualty report. He's too touchy feely to be a real combat leader. Now Bean or Peter Wiggin would give a nasty fight.

Luke Starkiller · Post by **Luke Starkiller** » 2003-01-06 03:47pm

Bean more than Peter I think; Peter is political, Bean has seen actual combat.

Enforcer Talen · Post by **Enforcer Talen** » 2003-01-06 03:52pm

ender goes down. he's a video game pro. that's all.

bean in his place would be better. sent men to their deaths, knowing full well.