Chapter 57: Losing & Gaining Part 3

“A warrior is not called a warrior in name only. A Trimadian warrior will rise though the ranks of the fleet because he has earned it. Not just on merit and discipline. He must possess the experience, skills, and instinct to keep him alive and consistently defeat or dominate his enemy. He must master all practical and psychological tactics. He must improve, create, and practice battle strategies if he wants to continue to leadership rankings and earn due respect among his fellow warriors and his masters.

“But,” he said, shaking his finger at Leah as he downed his wine. “In battle when an enemy is face to face, you don’t have time for well planned strategies. It is imperative to possess animal sharp reactions. You kill him before he blinks. Never show mercy as you will always be second best. For a Trimadian warrior there is no such thing as being second. There is only death.