[Chewbacca]

I think strategic. Its a partial pull-out from what I saw on the news. Heading south into rough terrain. They are gonna sit out the northern "alliance" in the hills according to one analyst. Dug in in the home terrain. Waiting for the N.A. to unravel as various warlords compete for power.

I bet they'll jump out of those hills if a western invasion force arrives! We are who they really wanna fight.

It could also be a trap or a feint. Its a mean chess game with more than two players.