Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-8094461-20141219033544/@comment-26028321-20150127235632

I think it's to stop communication between the countries. In the commentary they say that communication between kingdoms is something that will be important.

The World of Remnant on the Kingdoms implies that humanities stand on the planet is based on them being united.

Huntsman are also the protectors of the world. so the students of the major schools are the defenders of tomorrow, so to speak. And where exactly are a good ammount of them gathered? at Beacon, for the Vytal festival.

My theory is that this is all a part of the main villain's plan. steal the dust, the source of their technology, also the source used commonly on the battlefield. Make dust scarce, Breach the walls cause fear and panic (which will just attract more Grimm) run the huntsman thin. And take out the upcomming Huntsman. if they kill all the children preparing to be the protectors of the world, and weaken humanity's standing.

As Cinder says "It's not about overpowering the enemy, it's about taking away what power they have."

A skepticism I have is that they clearly cannot kill all of the students, They're our main characters. But they could still kill a decent bit of them. there are plenty more students other than our main people.

And what happens when the smoke clears. All of this comes back on Ozpin (and Ironwood), they were the ones in charge of this. They were responsible. The other Kingdoms will start to argue and bicker, no longer standing united.

They'll have taken away portions of the energy source used for almost everything. the feeling of safety humanity has enabled, the Unity between the kingdoms, and good portion of the future generation.