It is at this point that normally I would say to engage in politics, but bluntly, politics was never my strong suit, and this seems like a good time for the judicious application of violence.
This said my typical advice would be to wait until you can press every advantage going forward. You may not have this time.
In which case I would say to press your surprise and employ stratagem.
Also, while a long-range, high power rifle has never turned the tide of any known battle, do not discount the judicious application of fear and suppression tactics. If they are like you, they will likely not be expecting it and not be trained for it.
If your objective were not rescuing people, I might have also suggested burning the place to the ground, but it is currently counter-productive.
The particulars of these plans, however, I must leave to you. I do not know the disposition of your forces and suspect that explaining them to me would take you too much time.
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This said my typical advice would be to wait until you can press every advantage going forward. You may not have this time.
In which case I would say to press your surprise and employ stratagem.
Also, while a long-range, high power rifle has never turned the tide of any known battle, do not discount the judicious application of fear and suppression tactics. If they are like you, they will likely not be expecting it and not be trained for it.
If your objective were not rescuing people, I might have also suggested burning the place to the ground, but it is currently counter-productive.
The particulars of these plans, however, I must leave to you. I do not know the disposition of your forces and suspect that explaining them to me would take you too much time.