(11-17-2014, 06:06 PM)Coatleque Wrote: Was this the last push? I'm fairly certain I had read somewhere that the Empire did try a full-out offensive before they began sowing discord.
I believe you are correct in that they made offensive efforts against Ala Mhigo prior to Gaius implementing a more devious plan to conquer the nation. But I don't recall it ever stating any other legions besides the XIVth, as Gaius gets all the credit for conquering the nation and becomes Minister(?) over Ala Mhigo.
It's possible other legions were used, but definitely not the entire might of the Empire, as the VIIth legion and several others were still occupied with conquering the remnant forces in Othard at the time according to 1.0's GC storyline. The Emperor brought Nael van Darnus and his VIIth legion to the Eorzean theater after Gaius failed to seize Silvertear Lake thanks to Midgardsormr. Afraid to press forward, Gaius retreated and fell from the Emperor's favor, and was replaced by Nael who promised he would bring down the moon upon the Empire's enemies.
