Will add some possibilities.
Although not sure if i got rules right. We have to say things like jump up, kick to left, all do back flip? Would use general orders like 'stop BJ?' 'buy time' 'stop those two' against the rules? I assume we can use them.
In that case i see 4 possible candidates for Tactician:
Jing - Who have much experience with working with and against different styles. Has nasty habit of tricking/trolling enemies, getting ideas for some new trick each time, but usually do it directly so people might let their guard down (if not there will be pressure 'what he is up to again?'). Above average intelligence (8 or 9 not sure if neigong bonus is added already) focused on martial arts with good perception to keep up with what's going on. Unorthodox in everything he does, but he learned one or two orthodox techs to. He might have problem with coping with leading orthodox minded people, still his ability to read and manipulate people should help there. Manipulation of both sides is his game.
Cao - With her stats in Int and Per she probably will see whole situation in slow motion, from either angle and as many times she likes. She should be able to see through most tactical plans of enemy, but she dont have experience with martial arts so she might be blind sided there (dunno what she learned in Emei to). Although she have experience with deciphering all kind of techs from tiger martial arts, observed many high level fights even master level and she knows when to act. Problems with communication is possible. Logical decisions and information gathering so i expect Sun Tzu style of leadership.
Xuezi - Knows lots of techs, formations and god knows what so she shouldn't be caught off guard by anything. I am concerned with her ability to lead i really doubt she was part of any team. She probably is used to ordering people around so there is that to look when choosing Duelists. Other problem is i am not sure how well she would react to anything unknown to her and i think its likely she would fall to bait and switch tactic. Use tech she recognise to make her think she knows whats will happened instead do something slightly different. So she is most experienced fighter, but not sure if leader.
Qilin - As creative as Jing, she knows how to catch people off guard, good at controlling people. From my point of view she actually could work quite well as leader, but rather not in direct control of fighters and i expect Madam is able to outclass her in this challenge.
possible team compositions
1)Tactican Xu Jing
Duellists II and III , VII/VIII/IX
2)Tactician Cao'er
Duelists I, VI, VII
3)Tactician Xuezi
Duelist I, VI, VIII
1)
We must take into consideration how well duellists work with each other and strategist.
II and III as base - Sisters are experienced with such duel and should be able to work well together.
We need someone who will be able to work with them.
VII - Armaiti has much experience fighting in team, is strong enough to be challenge to even BJ and i think she has good techs to support others. Although she is a bit unorthodox, but should be able to fit.
IX - Yifang is experienced in teamwork from time in castration squad, orthodox to fault and i doubt she would have any problems with following orders. She should be able to work with Nie Sisters well. She isnt to creative, but Jings ideas could solve this. And she tends to do things by the book, so she should keep up well as long as she has orders.
VIII - similar to Yifang.
2) If we can use general orders, or no one clarify how orders must be stated
I think they shouldnt have problems with teamwork. They are skilled at improvising so should be good with simple orders leaving them room to work with.
3)
People who are good at working together and shouldnt have any issue with way Xuezi will be ordering them. Nie sisters probably wont be able to cope with her.
