Evie
Though Evie's eyes stray to Deimos' bracelet as it begins to glow, now is not the time to be inquiring about it. They know how it works and what it represents. For now, they have to focus on defenses, on being proactive enough to have a stronghold of people alive and well for when Safrin returns.
"An activation pedestal on street level with a small enclosure might do well. The solar cannon's use is usually limited to near the wall not only by virtue of attacks often focusing there, but also due to the destructive force it would have on any residential or commercial areas." Areas they'd have to repair after an attack, and which might harm fleeing citizens. They've been lucky to not need to use it to aim within the Citadel yet, but well...knock on wood. "Since the cannon can already target anywhere in the Citadel, this might be best used for any attacks on the city itself, and the cannon reserved for those attacks on the wall which has less risk of harming civilians." Such was the reasoning for their desire for aerial defenses as it was, given how many had been slain by the fleeing, terrified dragons. A solar blast would have only risked more lives. "Being placed deeper in the Citadel would also provide more accuracy for aiming." Lest the worst-case scenario happens and the protection descends and does nothing, meters off from where it was needed.
"Council member activation is a good idea, but that leaves only myself and Deimos currently. Still, keys and other instruments could be stolen or lost." Something she'd quite like to avoid, even if it means only the Wardens have the power to activate and deactivate it. "Lastly, I think a defensive option would be best. We have many offensive measures currently, and as I said before, it would have less risk of collateral damage." Balancing offense and defense makes the most sense in her eyes, and having the cannon used for dangers around the wall and the rainbow weapon used for defensive measures within it makes the most sense to her.
"An activation pedestal on street level with a small enclosure might do well. The solar cannon's use is usually limited to near the wall not only by virtue of attacks often focusing there, but also due to the destructive force it would have on any residential or commercial areas." Areas they'd have to repair after an attack, and which might harm fleeing citizens. They've been lucky to not need to use it to aim within the Citadel yet, but well...knock on wood. "Since the cannon can already target anywhere in the Citadel, this might be best used for any attacks on the city itself, and the cannon reserved for those attacks on the wall which has less risk of harming civilians." Such was the reasoning for their desire for aerial defenses as it was, given how many had been slain by the fleeing, terrified dragons. A solar blast would have only risked more lives. "Being placed deeper in the Citadel would also provide more accuracy for aiming." Lest the worst-case scenario happens and the protection descends and does nothing, meters off from where it was needed.
"Council member activation is a good idea, but that leaves only myself and Deimos currently. Still, keys and other instruments could be stolen or lost." Something she'd quite like to avoid, even if it means only the Wardens have the power to activate and deactivate it. "Lastly, I think a defensive option would be best. We have many offensive measures currently, and as I said before, it would have less risk of collateral damage." Balancing offense and defense makes the most sense in her eyes, and having the cannon used for dangers around the wall and the rainbow weapon used for defensive measures within it makes the most sense to her.
Let's stray, start a revolution
We'll change - treat each other like humans
We'll change - treat each other like humans
