"Although the overall probability of victory stood at 84.49% based on a comparison of both sides' combat-force parameters, it was still very good command," said Baher, the Givin mathematician.
"I have to thank your Zero-Modal Probability Theory for the inspiration," Ling Liang said.
"The calculation parameters were insufficient. During the battle just now, I did not produce a result," Baher said. "Therefore, this had nothing to do with Zero-Modal Probability Theory."
"What I needed was not a result, but a possibility." Ling Liang smiled faintly and smoothed the hair at her temple. "Mathematics is a wondrous thing, and Givin mathematics in particular has opened an entirely new door for me."
"This was not what I anticipated." Baher rapidly calculated at the computer before him. "Even if I input the outcome of this battle into the formula now, I still cannot reverse-calculate it. The mathematical model cannot form a closed loop. This was not a successful mathematical calculation."
Ling Liang pointed at the holographic star map. "But it was a successful operation. I am trying to learn how to apply your Givin Zero-Modal Probability Theory to operational command. Much of the time, operational command does not require an exact number. What I want is a vague direction. At least for now, it seems highly effective."
"If that is the case, then it will be an honor for Yag'Dhul. But it may not be an honor for mathematics. I maintain that a formula without a result is incomplete," Baher said.
"That is why war is such a fascinating thing," Ling Liang replied with a smile, clearly enjoying herself.
"Perhaps."
"Send the battle results back to Dawn Star Planet. Perhaps we will soon be thrown into the battlefield around Eriadu." Ling Liang waved a hand, then went over and put on her valiant