Not so long ago, in a land far, far away, there thrived a closed community of the BingBong clan, renowned for their valour and dominance in the historic Trinity Wars. The Rasogulla Rifles of the clan consisted of brave and intelligent people known for their supremacy in the most distinctive of the Trinity Wars — the Cult War. Amidst the resounding clamour of horns emanating from the South, it was that time of the year again when Rasogulla Rifles had to reaffirm their worth in the grandest Cult War.
In the hearts and minds of every soldier within the battalion, a singular aspiration burned with unparalleled intensity, a purpose that transcended the ordinary bounds of existence — to conquer Thalaland! The ambitious endeavour was undoubtedly challenging as there were nine Hills to be captured for a historic victory, with each of the Hills demanding an entirely unrelated and intricate set of manpower and skills. The Commander-In-Chief of the Rasogulla Rifles designated multiple Brigadiers, each tailored to the unique demands of their assigned Hill, to command over their respective troops.
In an intriguing twist of destiny, FartWall, a man with just a modest amount of experience operating the Holly-Bolly Bazooka, was entrusted with a critical mission — one that could determine the fate of the land: conquering Filmywood Hill. In fact, he was appointed Brigadier for this mission solely due to his influence with the sole suppliers and operators of Bazookas in the BingBong land.
The mission to triumph over Filmywood Hill had twin objectives of capturing both Point 30D and Point 51H. Point 30D was to be conquered first as it was located in a geographically favourable position and required the most manpower. On the other hand, Point 51H was found at an extreme altitude and surrounded by terrible weather conditions, making it a formidable obstacle. After days of rigorous deliberation, it was decided by the high command that the most resilient majors of the Bazooka company would be entrusted with seizing Tiger Hill, thereby resulting in the formation of the AssayFam troop. The Brigadier conceived a vision to assemble around forty distinguished majors, wholly committed to securing Point 30D. Most of these forty majors were chosen for their unmatched battlefield expertise, while a select few were admitted based on a rationale known only to the Brigadier. The Brigadier communicated to the majors that the foremost objective was to capture Point 30D. Subsequently, those majors who exhibited the most exceptional valour on the battlefield of Point 30 would be entrusted with the ultimate mission: the conquest of Point 51H.
Most of the majors channeled their endeavours toward a singular goal: the conquest of 30D while parallelly nurturing a cherished dream — to join the illustrious company embarking on the charge towards Point 51D. It was repeatedly noticed by the majority that a handful of majors weren’t devoting all their efforts towards the collective dream for reasons unknown to the comrades. Coincidentally, those handful of majors were those chosen by a rationale known only to the Brigadier. Against all odds, the troop dedicated every single bit of their determination and perspiration to secure Point 30D within their grasp, inching closer to victory. Now arrived the moment for which every major had dreamt: the troop selection destined for the conquest of Point 51H. To everyone’s shock, it was found that the Brigadier had selected nearly all the majors who displayed exceptional valour at 30D but left out two majors who had put all their blood and sweat into the ultimate cause. Compounding the shock, the Brigadier had chosen two other members who had absolutely no contribution in 30D’s quest and were infamous for their presence in the troop solely through their political affiliations with the Brigadier. Upon learning of this, the excluded majors found themselves broken and angered beyond imagination.
The two excluded majors have had a significant impact on Rasogulla Rifles, especially on its Bazooka Unit. One of the majors was herself a pivotal member of the elite squad entrusted with enhancing the proficiency of Bazooka fighters, thereby contributing immensely to the valour of the Rasogulla Battalion. The other major brought a wealth of experience, navigating the intricacies of optimising the Bazooka Unit’s entire supply chain, strengthening the troops. It was apparent that selecting a Lieutenant with near zero experience with Bazooka and a retired Colonel with minimal contribution in the tiring quest of 30D was unacceptable to either of the two deserving majors. Unwillingly, they had channeled their sincerest efforts into the arduous task, a responsibility so demanding and influential that no other major harboured the intent or capability to undertake. Yet, despite their unwavering dedication, they found themselves unjustly deprived of the recognition they so rightfully merited.
The audacious lady major fearlessly confronted the Brigadier to know his rationale behind an unjust troop selection. She put forward all the facts before the troop, which evidently showed that the selection of the Lieutenant and retired Colonel was not based on merit. She then earnestly sought an explanation for this decision. Initially, the Brigadier shamelessly refused to provide any reason for his actions, citing that he was not obligated to do so, given his position as the leader of the troop. Later, he mentioned that the Lieutenant had previously provided him moral support during a difficult period in his personal life, and he sought the same support at Point 51H from the Lieutenant. He further revealed his belief that the major might not be a good fit in the final troop, as he believed that, being a woman, she may face limitations in undertaking demanding tasks that other male majors would be better suited for. The other major omitted from the selection was informed that the Brigadier thought of his contributions to the troop and the Rasogulla Rifles, in general, as lacking in sincerity and falling short of expectations.
The two majors lost even the last bit of hope they were harbouring. The two majors, abandoned in desolation, stayed back in the Rasogulla territory while the Rasogulla battalion resolutely marched towards Thalaland for the Cult War. The two majors were left distraught and broken, as none of their fellow majors raised a voice against the immoral and unjustified act of the Brigadier.
While the valiant AssayFam troop of the Rasogulla Rifles achieved a triumphant conquest of Point 30D, they met with the loss of Point 51H to a formidable brigade of the Bumbae Battalions, thus transforming Filmywood Hill into jointly held territory. Thankfully, the loss of Point 51H didn’t turn out to be disastrous, for the remaining divisions of the Rasogulla Rifles emerged victorious in their respective missions, conquering no fewer than five Hills, resulting in a resounding victory. Rasogulla Rifles were overjoyed and ecstatic after conquering Thalaland, and quietly refrained from retrospecting over the factors for the loss of Point 51H. The two majors, who were denied the opportunity to fight at Point 51H, were elated at the battalion’s triumph. Concurrently, they expressed their gratitude to Karma for meting out its poetic justice to FartWall, causing his loss at Point 51H. The two majors were sad, shattered spirits after all. Karma do be a bitch!
In the not-so-distant future, the cosmos shall bear witness to the Rasogulla Rifles defending their cherished territory against rival battalions in the next Cult War. A question looms in the celestial expanse: Shall we witness the end of favouritism and nepotism within the Rasogulla Rifles, with merit ascending to its rightful throne? Or shall another generation of aspiring souls be denied the opportunity to demonstrate their worth, hopelessly watching their dreams shatter before their very eyes? Did similar occurrences transpire within the other Hill units? Did the Commander-In-Chief and the Brigadiers genuinely fulfill their duties, or was it merely the pursuit of victory that mattered to them? Until we get the answer, consider going to Spotify and immersing yourself in the enchantment of ‘Rasputin’ by Boney M.