Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-12443850-20130728193835/@comment-13524376-20130731195000

Angren Túrë wrote: I like your theory, and it's a nice new direction this thread is going, but I'm not entirely sure about an outside source (let's say White Fang) making killing Weiss their main objective, if it was a statement they were trying to make. Terrorist groups thrive on public opinion, but going after Weiss--(whom I'm presuming as innocent in relation to the SDC's goings-on) a non-combatant and still a child in the eyes of the public--would just be too far. Instead of afraid, people would get angry.

However, White Fang could act on the principle that Weiss is more valuable alive than dead, and still target her, just not to kill. Taking Weiss as a hostage would be an excellent idea for White Fang, because:

A. They get lots of publicity for it

B. It's a huge moral blow for the SDC and her family

C. The funds they could extort from the SDC would ultimately help them overthrow it.

So, in a sense, the SDC would be funding its own demise and be extremely embarassed in the process. I wouldn't be surprised if this happens