Also keep in mind that Ala'Mhigo had fended off the Empire for years. It was clear they would not go down militarily, even against a vastly technologically superior army (the Empire). What ultimately made them fall was political division and imperial subterfuge.
Garlean weaponry is very powerful, but SE has done a very clear job of showing that those who can control Aether are just as powerful and able to deflect/nullify magitek.
Garlean weaponry is very powerful, but SE has done a very clear job of showing that those who can control Aether are just as powerful and able to deflect/nullify magitek.
