Admiral Tovo analyzed the data he got from the space radar. ISA blockade, mighty fleet that forced his nation to starve. He knew that he has no power to stop this. His captains care only about getting rich, his fleet is nothing more than few outdated capital ships that nothing more than hulks with almost all battle systems removed or barely operational. Additionally there are some fighters, bombers, boarding shuttles and even battle-ready fast corvettes but that is all that he got. Not enough to even think about opposing ISA
Yet admiral was determined to prepare for the war, and one small first step was to start building a wing of truly modern fighters capable to act both on orbit and in atmosphere. Secret construction started in the hangar of the largest surviving vessel. Some parts were salvaged from remaining wrecks, some smuggled, some purchased from local producers, in the end new fighter, called "Eagle Mk.1" was accepted
Raise one unit of might
But that wasn't enough. The navy needed more facilities, more ships, more allies and one ally was found, civilian trading fleet of Vraxus Aerospace Conglomerate that would get all the aid needed to get through blockade. In exchange it was agreed to attack Thoralf-Sigurd-Vig together.
Or rather that was not an attack, but a lawful confiscation of civilian ships, bases and shipyards for the needs of Helghan Navy
And operation "Windword" Started. All combat capable ships of corvette size or smaller entered into orbital combat. Remains of space marines prepared to board stations and participate in land battles. Brand new "Eagles" Prepared for the strafing runs in Helghan Atmosphere. Larger ships had their own uses: providing bases, repair and supply for both attacking fleets, but nothing larger than Corvette ever moved, provoking ISA is the last thing the Admiral needed
Form an alliance with Vraxus Aerospace Conglomerate aiding them with smuggling
Use 4 might to "confiscate" Thoralf-Sigurd-Vig's facilities (attack) . Share spoils as agreed via private channels
Last but not least, Admiral needed to reduce chances that someone will help Thoralf-Sigurd-Vig's and efforts were made to prevent this as he tried to get allies among rebellious patriots in remains of Helghan Armed forces and police
Allocate 1 influence on improving relationships with the Helghan Army's powerbases
Allocate 1 influence on improving relationships with Helghan Security Forces' powerbases