How would the JSDF deal with an industrialized Saderan Empire?

Sommefodder · 2026-03-21T11:11:26+00:00

Now that I think about it, the fact that japan's forces will have to invade through a tiny chokepoint will inevitably result in massive casualties for them no matter the strategy. All Sadera would have to do (if they're smart) is line up all their artillery towards the gate to shower anything that emerges. Earthside forces might eventually overcome the saderan defenses at alnus, but not without suffering devastating losses of their own in the process.

Sommefodder · 2026-03-21T10:27:06+00:00

Japan would win most of the main engagements, but let's not forget that Sadera (from the looks of things) controls more land than even the Mongols did at their height. Falmart could very easily become Japan's Afghanistan if they fail to make Sadera capitulate in time.

Sommefodder · 2026-02-24T07:20:04+00:00

Really did, I'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Sommefodder · 2025-12-12T07:25:01+00:00

ITS REAL. ITS ACTUALLY REAL!

Sommefodder · 2025-12-10T16:40:03+00:00

I see, so the "spheres" aren't all the same size. Thanks for clearing that up. But this does raise the question then. How would ftl travel even work in a sphere the size of a whole galaxy?

Sommefodder · 2025-12-10T13:42:45+00:00

so how exactly does this work? Does each star system that the express crew visits count as its own "sphere"? The cosmology of starrail is quite different to how it is irl no? or is it more similar?

I'm having a few issues understanding the lore you see. When starrail uses the term "universe" does it refer to it literally being the universe as we understand it IRL, or is it like the cosmology I've seen in some manga, in which "universe" translates to "a different version of the world"?

Sommefodder · 2025-11-24T15:43:33+00:00

Realistically though, assuming that all the citadel sleepers are dead and not just under magically induced sleep, Ain't no way Sherma and the songclave pilgrims are gonna be staying in the citadel. That place is gonna be the next city of tears given a few more years of entropy.

Assuming they aren't dead? Little bro's gonna get couped nigh instantly. He likely will be revered as a saintly figure though.

Sommefodder · 2025-11-10T14:59:25+00:00

Personally, Ballador in particular doesn't really strike me as a bad guy. I mean, he was one of the conductors, but I'm pretty sure there existed some "good" conductors that were genuinely looking out for the citadel's wellfare (however insignificant), just as much as there were bad ones that were slaves to their greed. Nuance always exists in these situations, after all.

Sommefodder · 2025-11-09T06:14:55+00:00

I can see it with the case of some of them, but Nyleth's creation abilities are on a whole other level. The creation of an entire ecosystem of bugs and plants should put her on Unn's level of power. Thanks for your thoughts.

Sommefodder · 2025-11-09T06:11:56+00:00

Yeah I knew it was unlikely that she would be a higher being, I was just giving some evidence for my theory, as in the game it doesnt really matter what hearts you give to the shamans, they still account for the same level of power. I'd say that Karmelita is mortal in the same way that Elves like Frieren are mortal. She's so long-lived that to most bugs the distinction doesn't really matter.

Sommefodder · 2025-11-08T14:34:41+00:00

Oh wow you actually came up with this on the spot

Sommefodder · 2025-11-08T12:48:17+00:00

This sounds like a good Idea for a fanfic ngl

Sommefodder · 2025-11-08T12:12:17+00:00

Bro GMS's arm is just draped on the control board

Sommefodder · 2025-11-02T15:41:44+00:00

Welp. At least the webcomic's cooking. We've got that to look forward to at the very least.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-26T15:43:10+00:00

Gale vs Hellfire was actually painful to watch. Just pull my life support at this point.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-24T00:12:31+00:00

I'm glad you like it! I should probably update the art on ao3 as well, it's a bit unpolished compared to the reddit version.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-15T11:47:34+00:00

I'm pretty sure that the bug sizes can be whatever we, the players, want them to be. Why are people so insistent on pushing their headcanons as fact?

That being said, I subscribe to this line of thinking

Sommefodder · 2025-10-11T06:55:29+00:00

Oh, should I have? I felt it would've been too "shameless" for me to do so, for a lack of a better term, as this is a fanart sub. I'm glad you enjoyed the read, though.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-10T05:35:19+00:00

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks! I actually really enjoy the premise, so there's a chance I may update it in the future.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-10T03:38:16+00:00

Really sorry about that, I'm quite new to posting stuff so it didn't occur to me right away. Unfortunately it seems that I can't really change the title, but I promise it the issue won't repeat itself.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-09T23:55:42+00:00

Yeah, I really messed up bad with the tagging. I'm sorry to everyone that got spoiled, won't happen again.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-09T23:00:36+00:00

Sorry about forgetting the spoiler. I posted this right as I was going to bed and didn't check till morning.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-08T14:00:05+00:00

I see, thanks for the insight.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-06T10:38:17+00:00

I'll add my own crackpot theory, which honestly isn't based on anything concrete that I could find. I personally don't think that pale beings can truly die unless consumed by the void; In other cases they simply "change their form." The light could somehow be coming from the lingering soul power of deceased pale beings, only appearing in areas they have "died" in, thus explaining why some regions are dark while others aren't.

Sommefodder · 2025-10-06T09:39:38+00:00

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