Kassandora studied the images of the battle Wiktor had sent her. Digital technology was truly a blessing, in the past, she would learn about battles a month after they were done. Now, she could see exactly what was going on as it was happening.
Fortia's army had come in expecting rifle-fire. Tight ranks like that with the heavy tower-shields were used in the past to block musket volleys. Kassandora wanted one of those shields for testing. They hadn't expected the landmines. Good, now they'd take it slower. She crossed out one day on her calendar: Seven days left until Sandfire began.
