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Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]<ref>"I decided that I would never again be involved in war, in killing. But not Odessa. She chose to fight for her beliefs." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him for rejecting her<ref>"I see. I guess she never forgave me." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. | Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]<ref>"I decided that I would never again be involved in war, in killing. But not Odessa. She chose to fight for her beliefs." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him for rejecting her<ref>"I see. I guess she never forgave me." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. | ||
After Odessa's death, [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo McDohl's son]] travelled to Seika in order to meet Mathiu, but Mathiu refused to even discuss Odessa's death. However, after | After Odessa's death, [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo McDohl's son]] travelled to Seika in order to meet Mathiu, but Mathiu refused to even discuss Odessa's death. However, after Teo's son rescued students who [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers took hostage in an attempt to bring Mathiu back into military service<ref>"We have been ordered by Lord Kasim Hazin to bring you with us by force, if necessary." - Soldier ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Mathiu joined the Liberation Army as Chief Strategist. | ||
His strategies usually involved intense cooperation between differing groups and were most effective when clear communication lines between legions were available. Despite this, however, he was not afraid to act on his own. For example, once suspicions that a spy had infiltrated the Liberation Army became known, Mathiu made sure that his plans became shrouded in mystery. In fact | His strategies usually involved intense cooperation between differing groups and were most effective when clear communication lines between legions were available. Despite this, however, he was not afraid to act on his own. For example, once suspicions that a spy had infiltrated the Liberation Army became known, Mathiu made sure that his plans became shrouded in mystery. In fact even the leader of the Liberation Army, was caught by surprise when Mathiu announced his intention to attack the [[Northern Checkpoint]]. | ||
However, a weakness of these strategies could be the lack of long-term planning. This showed itself most clearly with his plan for the surrender of Kasim Hazil, which involved allowing the [[City-State of Jowston]] to overrun the [[Senan]] region<ref>"It is likely that the City-State will temporarily occupy this region. But the Liberation Army will permit no more than that." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> Although this proved effective in forcing the surrender of Kasim Hazil, it also forced the [[Toran Republic]] to go to war with Jowston immediately after its formation, which soured relations with its northern neighbours at once. | However, a weakness of these strategies could be the lack of long-term planning. This showed itself most clearly with his plan for the surrender of Kasim Hazil, which involved allowing the [[City-State of Jowston]] to overrun the [[Senan]] region<ref>"It is likely that the City-State will temporarily occupy this region. But the Liberation Army will permit no more than that." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> Although this proved effective in forcing the surrender of Kasim Hazil, it also forced the [[Toran Republic]] to go to war with Jowston immediately after its formation, which soured relations with its northern neighbours at once. |