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asymmetrical-warfare
The chapter illustrates the concept of asymmetrical warfare through the spiders' strategic use of deception and unconventional tactics against a numerically superior enemy.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 21
In this chapter, Portia and her fellow spiders prepare for a dangerous infiltration of an ant colony, utilizing beetle armor and a complex chemical strategy to mask their presence. As they approach the formidable fortress of the ants, they grapple with fear and the weight of their mission, ultimately driven by a mysterious celestial event that they interpret as a sign of favor from a higher power.