True Power

I learnt from my first teacher that true power was having a good gun, a steady hand, and enough ammo.

I learnt from my second teacher that true power was having enough men (or women or whatever) who'd do what you said, no questions asked.

I learnt from my third teacher that true power was controlling the board, no matter how many players and pieces there were.

I learnt from my fourth teacher that true power was the ability to survive, thrive, no matter what happened on the board.

I learnt from my fifth teacher nothing before I shot them.