You make a mental note to talk to the Conduit crew, though, since they haven't arrived at present, that'll have to wait. Once they'll arrive you'll make the jump to your target system, identified, at the moment, through an alphanumeric designation, though you consider changing that for convenience sake later.
With that in mind, you turn yourself to the operation you're about to start. Conduit jumps are very energy intensive, so the initial deployment of forces is important. Once you'll jump in, you'll need at least a few hours to reestablish a conduit connection, and a few hours more before you can think of executing a new jump. In order to avoid jumping straight into the waiting arms of an enemy fleet, small Conduit vessels have deployed a number of satellites in the last few months, allowing you a nice overview on the battlefield; and the benefit of the first move. Unfortunately, in order to keep the operation secret, the satellites were injected on the outskirts of the system. Any info you get lacks detail, and is usually hours late.
The System consists out of 1 sun, 2 gas giants and 3 other planets, among a smattering of smaller moons. Significant activity has been detected on two of the three planets, as well as what appear to be mining operations within the belt, and activity on at least 2 moons. In addition, at least 5 orbital structures are present in the system.
Major habitation is present solely on planet Gamma, with widespread infrastructure all over the planet. It is this mission's primary target. In addition, there's evidence of inhabitation on Planet Beta's moon, as well as on one of the moons of gas Giant Zeta. Planet Gamma has two space stations in orbit, purpose unknown. Orbital characteristics of these stations is contradictory, but they're also on the edge of the resolution of the scanner.
In addition, we have detected the movement of various ships within the system. A small ship appears to be on a course from Planet Gamma to Belt mining station B. The ship appears to be too small to transport resources, and we're as of yet unclear as to it's purpose. A far larger fleet, consisting of 3 large vessels, appears to be on an trajectory towards beta, originating from the Epsilon system. Their mission is equally unclear. Their size causes us to presume they're large transports used to move supply within the system, as the energy cost to move such a large vessel would be significant. Both fleets were detected because they were executing burns at that time, it's plausible that other fleets are present, but unable to be detected.
By the time you've reviewed the details, the Conduit ship has arrived, and you head towards it to meet the crew. The Captain of the navigation team has little important to tell you. The Conduit is heavy due to it's significant armor, and is relatively under powered for it's size. It's designed to spend the vast majority of it's time on a ballistic course, or in stable orbit. The Chief of security was unable to meet you, apparently having to deal with an unexpected supply shortage. It appears some equipment was never delivered.
The Conduit operation crew mentions that there's apparently some interference with the system, originating from two of the stations. They say it's similar, though distinctly different, of that of a malfunctioning Conduit drive. It's not going to be a problem, but they thought you'd like to know.
Suggested actions :
A : Attack the Belt Mines (Put Conduit vessel in a stable orbit around the sun, then send a few ships over to investigate and attack the mines)
B : Attack the Incoming Fleet (Jump in the Conduit vessel in the inner system. Corvettes burn to intercept fleet, launch missiles, then break off before coming close)
C : Attack the Zeta System (Jump the Conduit vessel within the confines of the belt to hide it, attack the colony with the Corvettes)
D : Something else
Name : Jack Hammer
Disgraced Politician
Supplies : Plentiful
Ammunition : Sufficient
Medical Supplies : Sufficient
Invasion Shares : 25%
Ships :
- 6 Nix Class Corvettes
- 1 Arcadia Class Supply Vessel
- 1 Minor Conduit Vessel
- Star
-Barren desert Planet "Alpha"
- Tiny moon
- Unidentified station [Conduit interference]
-Barren Terrestrial Planet "Beta"
- Medium Sized Moon
- Evidence of inhabitation
- Unidentified station
-Lush terrestial Planet "Gamma"
- Major inhabitation
- Unidentified Station
- Unidentified Station
-Asteroid Belt
- Belt Mining Station 1
- Belt Mining Station 2
- Belt Mining Station 3
- Belt Mining Station 4
-Gas Giant "Epsilon"
- Moons (various)
- Unidentified Station [Conduit interference]
-Gas Giant "Zeta"
- Moons (various)
- Evidence of habitation
- Ring system
Real map "soonish"
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Topic: Space Command : Tactical Suggestion Game (Read 3823 times)