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The common understanding of its debacle was the superior intelligence of the enemy, an intelligence which, it was suspected, had its origin in the holding of Temmu itself. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 11, Sentence #201)

"That is likely," said Tajima. The point at the time, at least in terms of strategy, was to conceal the cavalry until its appearance, presumably at the turning point of a crucial battle, might have a devastating psychological effect on a startled, superstitious enemy, and turn the tide in favor of the house of Temmu. The exploratory force, on the other hand, had failed to scout and assess the enemy, let alone bring about a situation which, properly exploited, would be likely to lead to a major confrontation. The common understanding of its debacle was the superior intelligence of the enemy, an intelligence which, it was suspected, had its origin in the holding of Temmu itself. "But now," I said, "with tarns at our disposal, our intelligence should be at least equivalent to, if not superior to, that of the enemy". "I shall hope so," said Tajima. "The siege is lifted," I said. - (Rebels of Gor)