Haven sent out its pickets, and Chillie sent them home. Four map fights near Haven went the way of the Blue, and the Blue column came out of every one of them still marching.

The first came at (-705, 270). Haven put up 30 troops against Chillie's 500, and after 9 seconds Haven had none left and Chillie had 494. The next, at (-550, 174), was 21 Haven troops against 494. Nine seconds later Chillie held 491. Then 5 against 491 at (-476, 122), done in 5 seconds. Then 4 against 491 at (-468, 124), done in 4 seconds. Haven's last stand lasted about as long as it takes to say it.

Haven did take one fight that day. Its 30 troops met a single Chillie trooper at (-694, 265) and won. We congratulate them, and we suggest they not frame it.

The lesson for the Red bloc's commanders is plain. You cannot sandbag a column of 491 with handfuls of troops. Roll up your sleeves, Haven, and bring more than a handful.