Timo wrote:
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He'd be willing to let everything his colony had established be destroyed along with all its people to encourage some other colonists he knew nothing about?
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What was the point of getting killed at the Alamo? Nobody survived, but the senseless defense sent a message. |
Dunno, never learned about it.
But I'd assume that if they had no way out, then they'd have to try, no matter what.
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That's among the most common reasons to put up a defensive fight: to be remembered.
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And who was going to remember the colonists, considering that a week before, know one in the galaxy knew about them?
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Generally, you don't get attacked unless the attacker is certain of his victory, after all, so the defense achieves nothing in pure tactical terms.
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Huh? Sounds like you;re saying that if you are attacked in war, the best choice is to surrender, because the attackers are probably going to win!