@Jim1the1Squid
Nukes aren't necessary yet. There's no need to send that many forces, but send some ISTAR units. Any single nation in the archipelago is more powerful than the BoC, but they are elusive and use good tactics that make them difficult to completely destroy.
@CaptainEssen
We send our complements to your air defences, only nine or ten aircraft of the strike force made a successful "attack" on the Deutschland. The defences on your ship are far superior to any we have faced before, including Halcyon's air defences and a Warburg Navy battle group.
@CaptainEssen
Obviously we'll use inert munitions! We'll send in most of our combat types for practice, in three waves. Medium-Altitude Wave: 10 AC-M47E Libellule stealth fighters and 15 Osprey II strike fighters. High-Altitude Wave: 4 FF-17-B Falcon drone carriers. Low-Altitude Wave: 14 Dark Arrow heavy attack aircraft, 6 T-7 Scorpion training aircraft and 3 "cropdusters".
Excellent news! I recommend flying to high altitude where the BoC can't reach you. We shall use our Cormorant space-freighters to provide transport to the ground.
At 04:37 the Albacore-class attack submarines SWS Defiant torpedoed and sank a BoC cruiser 50 miles west of Krakabola. After searching the lifeboats the submarine discovered a sailor in the uniform of a very high-ranking officer. It is believed that he is a commander of the BoC naval forces. Does anyone want to take him in for questioning? He has so far been uncooperative to the interrogators on board the SWS Defiant.
@CaptainEssen
Ok. Traditional celebrations are over, but a period of celebration and demonstrations will occur for a week afterwards. For example, a mock naval battle is planned for next Wednesday, between teams from the Saltwater Navy and the civilian population.
@CaptainEssen
Yes, of course. You will have to remain outside the city's harbour due to size restrictions, but you can use the Saltwater Navy's anchorage. I'll send the SWS Chieftain to meet you.
@CaptainEssen
Ok. Our troops are coming over on board the SWS Voyager, so I'll have them fit out the 60 metre-long hanger deck for a party. It's the anniversary of the formation of the Saltwater Carrier Nation soon, so we'll have reason to celebrate.
@CaptainEssen
I'll send 600 men from the Saltwater Foreign Service Corps. They won't become Galactic Marines but will help you with security on board and help you in combat.
@Jim1the1Squid
Ok, I'll send out a flight of Peregrine fighters to escort them in. The retro-fit will take two weeks, plus three weeks for systems integration. We shall also supply 1000 drones for use. Each aircraft will be fitted to carry two drones.
@MTakach
Sounds good. I look forward to seeing it.
@CaptainEssen
I'll fly the most badly injured patients there now. This is the largest number of civilian casualties we've ever seen.
@Jim1the1Squid
Sounds like a plan. Can I criticise you for a second?
@MTakach
Really? Will you upload it as part of my challenge?
@Jim1the1Squid
Nukes aren't necessary yet. There's no need to send that many forces, but send some ISTAR units. Any single nation in the archipelago is more powerful than the BoC, but they are elusive and use good tactics that make them difficult to completely destroy.
@methirasoysa123
@MTakach
@CaptainEssen
@Jim1the1Squid
@AtlasSP
+1It's an aircraft cruiser with a bit of replenishment ship mixed in.
@AtlasSP
+1Did you like the Willow-class?
@methirasoysa123
That doesn't matter! There is still a month to go if you want to take part.
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@Gameboi14
+1The screenshots you have taken with the mod appear as once you upload the aircraft. It uses the last three.
@CaptainEssen
Ok. We are currently procuring a replacement for the Osprey II, so we won't require them for a while yet.
@CaptainEssen
Could I purchase some if you manage to get them into production?
@CaptainEssen
We send our complements to your air defences, only nine or ten aircraft of the strike force made a successful "attack" on the Deutschland. The defences on your ship are far superior to any we have faced before, including Halcyon's air defences and a Warburg Navy battle group.
@CaptainEssen
Obviously we'll use inert munitions! We'll send in most of our combat types for practice, in three waves.
Medium-Altitude Wave: 10 AC-M47E Libellule stealth fighters and 15 Osprey II strike fighters.
High-Altitude Wave: 4 FF-17-B Falcon drone carriers.
Low-Altitude Wave: 14 Dark Arrow heavy attack aircraft, 6 T-7 Scorpion training aircraft and 3 "cropdusters".
@CaptainEssen
Whilst you are in Saltwater waters do you mind if the SWAF practice mock attacks on the Deutschland?
@CaptainEssen
Oh, ok. You can use the heavily-defended airspace over NovrdLisch for trials so the BoC can't attack you.
Excellent news! I recommend flying to high altitude where the BoC can't reach you. We shall use our Cormorant space-freighters to provide transport to the ground.
@Jim1the1Squid
They are flying in on board a Drifter-C supersonic transport.
Looks much more capable than the previous version.
@Jim1the1Squid
The SWS Defiant is one day from port and the flight to Warburg will take another 4-5 hours.
@Jim1the1Squid
It seems Essen doesn't want to interrogate him after all. The interrogation can continue as previously planned.
@MTakach
Sometimes the blue is darker for low visibility.
@Jim1the1Squid
@CaptainEssen
Do you both want to send interrogators to NovrdLisch for a joint questioning? You both seem to want to interrogate him.
@MTakach
Yes.
@Jim1the1Squid
@MTakach
He has not, I repeat NOT, got a pill. There is a gap in his mouth where it should be, but it had been removed earlier.
I'm afraid this doesn't fit all the requirements. Since you are a new user I'll accept it, but I will have to deduct 10 points from your score.
@MTakach
We searched him for it. I believe their senior officers don't have the pill fitted to prevent accidental use and the loss of a commander.
@Jim1the1Squid
He is locked to a bunk, out of the reach of any weapons and has been stripped to his underwear.
Thank you for your contribution to the challenge.
+1@Jim1the1Squid
Ok, I'll fly him over Warburg once the SWS Defiant returns to port in a couple of days.
@asteroidbook345
True, yes. Thank you for the spotlight.
@Jim1the1Squid
@MTakach
@CaptainEssen
Breaking News!
At 04:37 the Albacore-class attack submarines SWS Defiant torpedoed and sank a BoC cruiser 50 miles west of Krakabola. After searching the lifeboats the submarine discovered a sailor in the uniform of a very high-ranking officer. It is believed that he is a commander of the BoC naval forces. Does anyone want to take him in for questioning? He has so far been uncooperative to the interrogators on board the SWS Defiant.
@CaptainEssen
Ok. Traditional celebrations are over, but a period of celebration and demonstrations will occur for a week afterwards. For example, a mock naval battle is planned for next Wednesday, between teams from the Saltwater Navy and the civilian population.
@CaptainEssen
Yes, of course. You will have to remain outside the city's harbour due to size restrictions, but you can use the Saltwater Navy's anchorage. I'll send the SWS Chieftain to meet you.
@Jim1the1Squid
@MTakach
I'll add it in.
@methirasoysa123
@CaptainEssen
@MTakach
@Jim1the1Squid
@methirasoysa123
@CaptainEssen
Ok. Our troops are coming over on board the SWS Voyager, so I'll have them fit out the 60 metre-long hanger deck for a party. It's the anniversary of the formation of the Saltwater Carrier Nation soon, so we'll have reason to celebrate.
@CaptainEssen
The stress is getting to who?
@CaptainEssen
I'll send 600 men from the Saltwater Foreign Service Corps. They won't become Galactic Marines but will help you with security on board and help you in combat.
@CaptainEssen
Ok
@CaptainEssen
Just checking. Will there be a new "The Rift" chapter today?
@Jim1the1Squid
Correct. So it'll take about one real-life day.
@MrPorg137
Sorry, can't help.
@Jim1the1Squid
Ok, I'll send out a flight of Peregrine fighters to escort them in. The retro-fit will take two weeks, plus three weeks for systems integration. We shall also supply 1000 drones for use. Each aircraft will be fitted to carry two drones.
Make sure they are properly attached.
@Jim1the1Squid
Could you give me a link so I can work out how many drones we can fit per aircraft?
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How many are you sending for modification?