Chapter: Asymmetric Warfare

“There are five possible operations in war:

If one can attack, attack;

If one cannot attack, defend;

If one cannot defend, retreat;

If one cannot retreat, surrender;

If one cannot surrender…

Die.”

~Sima Yi

“Disengage the warp drive,” Captain Had’lyuk commanded, completely heedless of the small miracle which had just occurred below decks. Even had he been apprised of it, his species’ inclination to focus on the hunt would have rendered recognizing its occurrence irr...