1248 - Battle of Buckethill

Battle of Buckethill (1248) is the # 13th scenario on Gustave's side of the story in SaGa Frontier 2.

"The duel between the King of Finney, Gustave XIV, and the exiled Gustave"

Timeline
Preceeded: Landing, Beyond Grand Valley (Wil)*

Unlocks: Gustave's Reunion

(* If there are less than 3 hitherto completed scenarios on the world map)

Objective
Gustave's army has reached the Lordless Land without any problems. Crossing the river Anath, his troops march east. Gustave XIV, King of Finney, blockades the Zahl Peak, holding his position. Making use of his greater numbers, the King deploys a separate force under the command of Cantal. This unit circles behind Gustave's lines and attacks his army from behind. However, when Gustave's army notices this movement it draws back and camouflages itself on Zahl Peak.

Gustave XIII's army joins forces with those led by the Count of Jade. The Count arrives in the nick of time. The two armies attack Cantal's separate force, forcing him to retreat from battle. Spurred on by the retreat at Zahl Peak, the King's army gives chase. The armies of both Gustave's clash on Buckethill, near the Ruins of Hahn. the day on which Gustave's destiny will come to pass has begun.

The Battle
Although out-numbered do not waste time or troops fighting the King's outlying army. You should concentrate on pursuing and attacking King Gustave XIV's unit only, attacking in successive battles where possible until he is defeated.
 * Victory Conditions: Defeat King Gustave XIV unit
 * Defeat Conditions: Line of defence broken, Gustave XIII unit defeated
 * Troops: Gustave unit, Kelvin unit, Nebelstern unit, Infantry unit x2

After the battle you will witness the aftermath of the battle within the Ruins of Hahn, where Gustave, Kelvin and Nebelstern come to a conclusion with what to do with the King.