Level 9

Level 9 is the ninth level of Lil' Guardsman. After the note you sent to your dad in the last level he will be assigned mechanic duty either by lack of sleep or because he overslept by your note. You'll need to make sure every person drafted has the right tools for the Battle by Air. Thankfully you can call Malcolm to help you through with his newly acquired tarot cards, but be careful with them. You can only call him to help 2 times and on the third one he'll turn into a duck for the rest of the level. Afterwards Chuck will call you for your help to find a mole in the GLA
== Summary ==
== Gate visitors ==
Name 	Description
Mayala/Fenton Harcourt Mudd 	Depending on who you sided with for Princess Desdemona to marry, the Envoy from the other nation will now appear in front of the guardshed to deliver the terms of the Sprawl surrendering.
Professor Phogg 	Professor Phogg who wants to enlist in the air force and after hopefully winning the war he can sail around the world in 79 days to beat the previous record of 80 days by Julie 'Goblin' Vernon to brag to his friends at Royal Academy Club.
Catering Corp 	The Catering Corp has return with a plan to solve the food shortage problem. Whatever it is, they wont say.
Albert 	Albert St. Lush is the manager of the Sprawl Brawlers who wishes to open back the Sprawl Goblinball Stadium for one last game.
Echo the Wanderer 	Echo has appeared as stoned as ever. He and other mages of the Mages Guild were summoned to the Sprawl to discuss all their places in the war efforts.
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider	The Little Primaris Dragon Rider and her pet dragon Peaches. She's actually filling in for her dad while he places bets on the Goblinball match down at the pub. (Déjà vu)
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville 	Second Lieutenant Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville is ready to fight in the air force as he's been flying The Green Baron for years now. he even has a special *surprise* instore to win the war.
=== 4-star rating guide ===
==== Mayala/Fenton Harcourt Mudd ====
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the informer card, which means they're here to give information on their battle plans so their starving people can eat food.
Either use the truth spray and call Ashe or you can simply Interrogate them three times, and Trust what they say each time. On the third time they will reveal their true intentions, which are actually noble. You should then admit them entry.
==== Catering Corp ====
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the "guy being hung upside from a tree"-card. However he's covered in barbecue sauce and surrounded by penguins.
Sounds like Catering Corp is hiding something pretty twisted. If you use the truth spray or decoder ring on him and he will reveal his true intentions. The less said about “Soylent Beige Nutrient Bars” at this point, the better. It's best to keep him out of the Sprawl for the safety of the citizens.
==== Albert ====
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the magician card. On the surface he looks like a guy who can make a win for a team made of wartime rejects appear out of thin air, however if you look close enough you can always see the strings. 
To find out what his plans are for the Sprawl during a siege, simply Interrogate him 3 times, casting Doubt on what he is saying each time. On the third Interrogation he’ll reveal his doping drug made of pure basilisk venom he was intending to use to guarantee the Sprawl’s team wins.
However if you x-ray him, confiscate the drugs, and use the decoder ring, you'll find out that the drugs are actually crushed pink power crystals. If you add water (like spit for example), you'll get a free pink power crystal for future uses.
==== Echo the Wanderer ====
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the cloud of smoke card. In all honesty, it doesen't really matter what happens to Echo. He's just around to give you some backstory and lore. You can admit him imeddietly or use all 3 to interrogate him to learn what he’s up to. Turns out he’s suspicious of all the shady mage activity going on and genuinely wants to help. Afterwards admit him and let him be on his way.
=== Drafting guide ===
==== Best choices ====
*1.
Professor Phogg
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the sun card. Just like the tale of Icarus, he'll fly too close to the sun and burn up. However if you give him Fosse if you saved it after confiscating it in Level 3, rebuying it for $4 gold in Level 8, or calling Garby if you sold it and didn't bought it back, he'll end up like Icarus's lesser known brother Freddie who flew an appropriate distance from the sun using a basket, a sheet, and a blowtorch.
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the serpent card. It's known that dragons HATE the sound of high pitched whistles. The only dragon respect and enjoy is a firm hand to guide them like a whip. Either use the truth spray to understand her more or demonstrate by using the bullwhip. If you give her the bullwhip, you'll loose it for the rest of the level until Level 10.
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
If you call Malcolm at this point he'll pull the mushroom cloud card. the first thing you want to do to make Wilbur a successful member: get that bomb off the plane. The "inside of the park home run" are you kidding me? It's a lemon and would end badly if not confiscated. then draft him
*2.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
3.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
4.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
=== Worst choices ===
*1.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
*2.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
*3.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
*4.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
*5.
Professor Phogg
The Little Primaris Dragon Rider
Wilbur "Kaboose" Orville
== The Royal Writ ==
* My spies have informed me that there is increasing dissatisfaction fostering dissent within the enemy's inner circle. Do with that information if you will. – Ashe
* In addition to the forces that were drafted, the outcome of the last battle was also due to the state of our equipment. Pay extra attention to what our men, women, and creatures are marching into battle with. – Stryker
* Although their proposal for addressing our little food shortage problem was rushed through council without their scrutiny or approval, please extend my associate from Catering Corp every possible courtesy. And don't trouble yourself too terribly with the nature of the plan. Nothing to see here, as they say. – Councilwoman Ashe
* Guardsman Randy has been brought out of 'forced retirement' to supervise our food stores. Welcome back, Randy. – Middle Manager Mike Melroy
* I may have stolen a deck of tarot cards off an old wandering nomad type woman. So far everything I've predicted has come true! Now, the old bag yelled something about a "curse if the cards were overused" as I was running away, but I'm sure it was nothing. Look at me! I'm batting 1000 - I've got all the answers, call me now! – Malcolm, fortune-teller of the stars.
– By Royal Decree