Sparks of Fire (14) Wishing Everyone a Happy and Prosperous Year of the Dragon, Good Health!!

1918, Sparks of Fire (14)

Of course, within the Northern Territory, there were two more planets that had to be mentioned—Caladan Planet and Hook Planet.

Ever since the Caladanians had followed the Fourth Civilization, they had received a great deal of aid. After their war against the Yamrii was forcibly mediated by the Galactic Republic, the Fourth Civilization began providing extensive support to Caladan Planet. That support began with ensuring that the poor and backward Caladanians could eat their fill.

From then on, the Caladanians became an important part of the Fourth Civilization Army. Agile in build and naturally fierce, they were an exceptionally capable warrior race. Within the Fourth Civilization Army, Caladanians often served as snipers and infiltration raid troops. As they spent more time in the Fourth Civilization military, many Caladanians also became outstanding officers.

As the older generation of Caladanians who had participated in the war against the Yamrii gradually aged, the new generation began to become the core strength of the race. Deeply influenced by Fourth Civilization culture, many of the younger Caladanians received a good education while retaining the combat prowess of their forebears.

The new generation of Caladanians, represented by General Bentilas-San-Skar, was now also one of the core forces of the Fourth Civilization Army.

Caladan Planet was also among the earliest planets to cooperate with the Geth and build up its homeworld with Geth assistance. With the Geth's help, Caladan Planet rapidly entered industrialization and militarization. Aside from its large number of arms factories, the planet also housed countless barracks and training centers. Batch after batch of Caladanians received training there and became excellent soldiers.

At the same time, as the military academy on Caladan Planet gradually expanded, this institution—focused on training in guerrilla warfare, jungle warfare, and asymmetric combat between weaker and