Final Engagement

The Final Engagement (最後の決戦, Saigo no Kessen) is a naval battle that occurs in Suikoden IV. It is the eleventh, and final, such battle of the game.

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The Final Engagement was a naval battle aimed at capturing El-Eal Fortress, which served as the front-line base for the Kooluk Empire's Southern Expansion Policy.

The giant Rune Cannon located there was determined by Allied Forces strategist Elenor Silverberg to have a significant cool down period. As such, she successfully lured the Kooluk forces into firing at a decoy fleet under cover of fog, allowing the allied navy to advance unhindered. In addition, an infiltration team would take advantage of the fog and attempt to deactivate the cannon, preventing a second salvo.

The plan succeeded and the Allied Forces were able to fight the Kooluk 1st fleet without having to worry about incoming fire from the giant Rune Cannon. As Elenor led the infiltration team, the actual allied navy was commanded by the hero and Elenor's disciple, Agnes, for the battle.

Although the 1st fleet was led by Troy and was an exceptionally powerful fleet, the leadership and strategies of the Allied Forces would rally the beleaguered navy's strength, leading to their victory. This victory would break Kooluk naval power in the Island Nations, bringing a swift end to the Island Liberation War.