Rear Guard
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
The role responsible for covering the main force's retreat, sacrificing the part to preserve the whole.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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The art of graceful exit. Strategic contraction also requires design; there is a world of difference between a panicked rout and an orderly retreat.
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In retreat or advance, the force responsible for guarding the rear and covering the main body, absorbing risk to ensure the safety of the main force. It is a specialized protection against rear vulnerability.
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