There was the splash of water, the sound of water fowl, the sound of people enjoying the day on the beach. Ranmaru was among them as he leaned back in his lounge chair sipping at a mixed drink. An older gentleman came forward wearing one of those ever popular Hawaiian shirts, khaki shorts, and a pair of Japanese Sandals, he taking a seat and tossing a file over to Ranmaru who caught it and flipped it open.

"It's a bold plan, High Command wonders if what you're doing is the right thing," the old man commented as Ranmaru mmmed and glanced at a picture of a map and flipped it closed now he giving a soft-reassured smile now as he leaned back in his seat once more.

"If we cripple the European Empire by ripping through the soft Middle East or rampaging through Africa and rushing straight for Odessa taking it before they can mount a counter-attack we can manufacture the mobile weapons and firepower to defend the territory and then launch an all out assault on their Capital. Then the Empire can rest a bit more safely knowing those European Devils are out of the way," he said cooly now as he gazed at a system watch.

"And then?" The old manl asked.

"Who knows what plots and evils the capitalistic minded American Union has in mind, maybe they'll want the European Empire out of the picture as well," Ranmaru replied now as he drummed his fingers against his arm.

"You got something personal against them?" he asked curiously.

"Not really no, if they don't want to fight Japan that's less things to worry about for me..." he murmured out now.

"And the Europeans?" the General asked slyly.

"If there was an ocean dividing our lands from theirs like the American Union I'd be less wary of our esteemed European Enemy," he said with a snort now.

"I see, well command will be granting you the necessary forces to battle your way through the Indian Ocean and raid whatever target you deem easier to march your way towards Odessa," the old man said even as a charming Korean Girl dropped off drinks for both officers with Ranmaru giving a wink and a smile to the girl making her blush and giggle.

"I hear they have some Arabs that show great promise and capability...fighting them on their home turf will prove to be very interesting..." Ranmaru murmured now even as he watched the girl head off to take care of other orders and he pocketed a piece of paper that had been left behind.