[ At which point he activates another module on the projection, and a series of lights line the perimeter and several easily defensible areas. Another set presents itself along the rocky cliff face leading to the site, cutting off all feasible methods of escape once someone enters the area.

An ambush. But it's satisfying to hear that Washington agrees with the tactic, even volunteering it before it had been made clear what the plan was. ]

They'll need to believe our numbers are flagging. False intelligence regarding our numbers has been set at one of our less heavily defended outposts.

[ If they took the bait, it would prove an excellent opportunity to thin their numbers. ]