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During the following year, the coalition authorized an [[expedition to Akinah]] in order to investigate the myths surrounding the hidden island as well as to see if they could unlock its Oathgate. During the course of the expedition, [[Rysn Ftori]] and [[Cord]] stumbled across a cache of [[Soulcaster]]s, of which the Thaylens received five and the Alethi, three.{{book ref|sa3.5|epilogue}}{{book ref|sa4|9}} The [[Windrunner]]s took to taking shifts watching over the coalition's fleets from the sky, as the coalition held control of the southern seas of Roshar.{{book ref|sa3.5|3}}{{book ref|sa4|17}} The coalition officially recognized Dalinar as king of Urithiru in return for his renouncement of any ambition to rule over any other monarchs,{{book ref|sa4|10}} and they organized more meetings to plan strategy and to share information--such as the meeting in which Navani gave a lecture on [[fabrial]] mechanics.{{epigraph ref|sa4|19}} They agreed to allow Taravangian to continue participating despite his confession of his role in the assassinations of previous Azish leaders because they thought the threat that Odium presented took precedent over his crimes.{{book ref|sa4|16}}
Every report that reached the coalition during that time indicated that [[Herdaz]], which was facing off against Odium's armies as they made inroads into the country, was about to fall. Because it seemed like a lost cause, the coalition declined to reach out and help them; however, the Herdazian resistance fought a much more protracted war than expected and inflicted a large casualty count before they finally had to give in. The coalition received word that the general, the [[Dieno
Dalinar approached the Mink privately before inviting him to a meeting of monarchs, showing him the three dimensional map of Roshar and asking his opinion of where they should make an offensive. The Mink positively warned against trying to reclaim Alethkar, instead pointing them towards [[Emul]] so the coalition could win a decisive victory while reestablishing themselves in a member's lands. Jasnah agreed with his assessment, adding that they needed a stable foothold in [[Makabak]] for their inevitable dealings with [[Shinovar]].{{book ref|sa4|17}}
|[[Hoid]] during a battle in [[Emul]]{{book ref|sa4|64}}
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The [[Alethkar|Alethi]] oversee the military operations of the coalition, with [[Dalinar]] himself acting as the chief commander.{{book ref|sa3|96}}{{book ref|sa3|122}} However, when [[Herdaz]] finally falls to the enemy, the coalition recruits the [[Dieno
The nations of the coalition bring different strengths to their group and are able to combine them in innovative and effective ways. When faced with the threat of an immediate invasion of [[Thaylen City]], they cobble together a small navy force composed of [[Veden]] ships manned by [[Tashikk]]i sailors and some of the best Alethi troops.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Combining the discipline and teamwork of the [[Azish]] infantry with the flexibility and special tactics of the Alethi creates a potent army they are able to use a year later during their mission in [[Emul]].{{book ref|sa4|47}} The [[Fused]], who have not fought any wars on [[Roshar]] since use of cavalry has become commonplace, are slow to react in ways that negate its use. This gives the coalition an advantage, even though the Fused adapt very well to modern warfare in other ways. [[Hoid]], in fact, foresees a time coming when even the military tactics still used by the coalition--those pertaining to regular men without the advantages of [[Surgebinding]]--will be obsolete due to the plethora of new powers arising in Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|64}}
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