Once the front lines stabilize, the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) will likely hit a wall of exhaustion. Moving troops is one thing; feeding them and keeping them supplied with fuel and ammunition across contested or destroyed infrastructure is quite another. Supply lines often stretch thin during rapid advances. If the PLC cannot secure secondary roads or repair damaged bridges immediately, their momentum will stall. They risk leaving units isolated in newly captured pockets, making them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Politically, the situation turns equally messy. Holding territory requires transitioning from a combat footing to a governing one. The PLC must suddenly manage civilian populations, oversee food distribution, and restore basic utilities. If they fail to provide stability, they invite local insurgency or civil unrest. Public support often wanes as the cost of the conflict climbs. High casualties and rising taxes create internal friction within the PLC's coalition. They will face pressure from allies to declare victory before the job is actually finished. Balancing the need for military consolidation against the political demand for rapid results creates a friction point that often breaks fragile command structures.
