Chapter 7: Building the Army

After the last battle, Alden knew that they could not keep requesting help from the Krynn if they wanted their heads held high. He decided to double down on developing his army and began to brainstorm new strategies that could help them in future battles.

Alden remembered a powerful army from his previous life, the Xondaar Alliance, who used a technique to defeat human warships. They would use thousands of small ships, only a couple of meters in diameter, with only two pilots in each, to swarm the larger ships from all sides. It was an incredibly effective tactic that was difficult to counter or hit.

Alden knew that if they could train and equip a large number of skilled pilots, they could utilize this technique and potentially take down even the most powerful enemy warships. He decided to open a network of academies across the planet to recruit and train as many pilots as possible.

He put his chief pilot, Mohand, in charge of the new academies to pass on his knowledge of piloting. Alden knew that this would be a daunting task, but he was confident that Mohand could handle it.

Mohand had never excelled in academics or anything else for that matter. His grades were poor, and he had difficulty focusing on his studies. He had taken a part-time job at Sonatrach, a local company that transported goods across the planet. His job was to load and unload heavy bags of concrete, and he would often work late into the night, exhausted and demotivated.

But everything changed when he received a notice from the government to fulfill his mandatory military service. Mohand had never been interested in the military, but he had no choice but to obey the law. On the day he arrived at the training camp, he was nervous and unsure of what to expect.

However, he quickly found that he had a natural talent for piloting. His instructors were amazed by his skills and encouraged him to pursue a career in the military after his service was over. Mohand took their advice to heart and worked tirelessly to hone his skills. By the end of his service, he had become one of the best pilots in his unit.

After leaving the military, Mohand struggled to find his place in the world. He had a newfound passion for piloting, but he didn't know where to go from there. That was when he heard about Alden and his vision for Akabia. The idea of building a new society from scratch intrigued him, and he decided to offer his services to the young leader.

It wasn't long before Alden recognized Mohand's talent and put him in charge of the new pilot academies. Mohand was thrilled at the opportunity to pass on his knowledge and skills to others, and he threw himself into his work with passion and enthusiasm. He knew that the success of the new society would depend on the strength and skill of its pilots, and he was determined to train the best of the best.

Alden knew that he had to select the best candidates for the academies to ensure the success of his plan. He instructed Mohand to be very selective in the recruitment process and only choose those with natural talent and exceptional skills.

Mohand took the task seriously and began traveling across the planet, visiting different cities to find the best candidates. He put them through rigorous training programs, testing their physical and mental abilities, and pushing them to their limits.

The recruitment process was intense, but it was worth it. The academies produced some of the best pilots that the planet had ever seen. The new pilots were trained in the art of swarm tactics, using small ships to overwhelm larger enemy vessels. They were also taught how to work together as a team, communicate effectively, and anticipate their enemy's moves.

Alden was impressed with the progress they were making. He knew that they had a long way to go, but he was confident in their abilities. He had also started to expand the factories and had built more advanced technology that could help them in their battles.

One day, while Alden was checking on the progress of the new factories, he received a distress signal from one of the outlying colonies. They were under attack by a group of unknown ships.

Alden immediately called for Mohand and general manil and instructed them to gather the best pilots and launch a counter-attack. The new pilots were eager to prove themselves in battle, and they quickly prepared their ships and took off.

As they approached the enemy ships, instructions were given to divide into smaller groups and attack from multiple directions. The enemy ships were caught off guard, and they struggled to keep up with the fast and agile Akabian ships.

The battle was intense, but the Akabian pilots were well-trained, and they quickly gained the upper hand. The enemy ships were destroyed one by one, and the remaining ones retreated back to their home planet.

Alden was proud of Mohand and Manil's teams. They had shown great skill and bravery in the face of danger. He knew that they still had a lot of work to do, but he was confident that they could continue to improve and become one of strongest military forces .

After the battle, Alden decided to take a break from the constant war preparations and took a trip to the Krynn embassy. He wanted to discuss the possibility of establishing a more formal alliance between their two planets.

The Krynn were happy to discuss the idea and were impressed with the progress that Akabia had made in such a short amount of time. They agreed to enter into a more formal alliance, sharing resources and technology to benefit both planets.

Alden returned to Akabia feeling optimistic about their future. The new academies were producing skilled pilots, and the factories were churning out advanced technology. With the help of their Krynn allies, he knew that they could continue to expand and thrive on their planet.

As the army began to grow and expand, Alden also made sure to prioritize the safety and well-being of his people. He made sure that they were well-fed, well-clothed, and had access to medical care. He knew that a healthy and happy population was essential for a successful army.