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[Cnidaros]

@cnidaros, would it be a lot of rework to attach the synchro gears to the Feathers?

It would be moderately difficult as a revision action.

[Kashyyk]

Hmm. It might be for the best to phase the Father out of direct combat in favour of the Equilibrium. See if we can get out own 'librium Scourge going.

[NUKE9.13]

Well, eventually we will want to phase out the Feather, but probably not for a while.

Anyway, what we do this turn depends on what our plan is, right? If we only finish the EFM and do no other designs, we could buy 2 EFMs and do this:

NORTH:
2xEFM (Air Superiority)
2xFeather (Recon)
1xHykib

CENTRE:
No deployment

SOUTH:
1xEFM (Air Superiority)
3xFeather (Recon, Bombing, Escort)
1xHykib

NAVY:
1xHykib

Which would be very aggressive, and definitely piss off the generals in the centre, but as Cnidaros has said, we don't have to follow their every word.

[Doomblade187]

Well, apparently they're happy with their current deployment level so we could just leave them there.

[Kashyyk]

The center is where we are losing the most ground, so I'm not overly keen on abandoning it. I'm aware that the OP itself says the amount of ground held means nothing to us though, so I'd be okay with it.

Would we want to put the Crimson Eagles back on acrobatics duty? It may only be a little bit of prestige per turn, but if the Verusans aren't doing the same it means we'll get to the next prestige tier before them.

[NUKE9.13]

Well, apparently they're happy with their current deployment level so we could just leave them there.

I again quote the GM from the core thread:

Oh and while I'm in the core thread, I should also mention that the little reports each side gets, with the general's suggestions/whining/etc. isn't meant to be a blueprint for what to do in the deployment phase. They don't offer bad advice, but just not the absolute best course of action for the current situation (which depends on enemy deployments anyway).

Just because they're happy doesn't mean we should blindly follow their suggestions, whilst Verusa actually deploys their forces intelligently.
...not that they have been, since they deployed heavily to the centre rather than focusing on retaking Derboise. But that doesn't mean we have to match them in their stupidity.
And, I mean, for crying out loud, the generals recommended taking away the escorts in the south, since the enemy currently has no planes there. This despite the fact that unless the Verusans are real dumb, they're going to be redirecting considerable forces to attempt to defend the city. Do you really want to follow the suggestions of people with such lack of foresight?

Would we want to put the Crimson Eagles back on acrobatics duty? It may only be a little bit of prestige per turn, but if the Verusans aren't doing the same it means we'll get to the next prestige tier before them.

Perhaps. Might be better to wait until we've captured Basselton, though. And, I mean, so far prestige hasn't done anything for us.

[Doomblade187]

I was basically saying that if we just leave the current force in mid on its current level, they would not mind. And yes, we should definitely keep pushing south/north.

And I think we basically get a turn away from acrobatics before the fans start to cool off so to speak. So unless they come back as war heroes, we should probably return them imo.

[10ebbor10]

(3) 1 die to the Equilibrium: Kashyyk, Doomblade, 10ebbor10

Requisition:
(1) Army Field Radio: Kashyyk
(1) A heavier machine gun with a firerate of ~150 rounds per minute : 10ebbor10

[Cnidaros]

Bump. There's consensus on finishing the Equilibrium, but I need a tiebreak on the requisition.

[Rockeater]

On phone so too hard, I vote for radio

[Khang36]

(4) 1 die to the Equilibrium: Kashyyk, Doomblade, 10ebbor10,khang

Requisition:
(2) Army Field Radio: Kashyyk,khang
(1) A heavier machine gun with a firerate of ~150 rounds per minute : 10ebbor10

There is really no point on getting a larger caliber machine gun right now with all planes being wood and canvas right now the difference between a rifle caliber and say a 50 cal is negligible as far as damage is concerned.

[Cnidaros]

Kolechia Design Phase, Late Winter 1915

Equilibrium Fighter Monoplane

Progress: 18+1 = 19/19. 2 PP spent.

This close to the end of the project, several engineers are already in a celebratory mood. Fortunately, the last few papers are signed, sealed and sent off to the factories without too much delay, and the Equilibrium Fighter Monoplane (or EFM for short) is officially ready for mass production. A few of the former general’s fine cigars are passed around the design offices in celebration!

Project Complete! You can now deploy as many squadrons of Equilibrium Fighter Monoplanes as you can afford.

Requisition: Army Field Radio

After a few rounds of negotiations, the army wireless companies agree to turn over the plans for their field radio set. This is the KTW-15 trench radio, which is brand new by Kolechian army standards. It’s a spark-gap radio set that transmits Morse code signals, designed to be operated by teams of three men. The set consists of the spark-gap transmitter unit with battery which can be set to two frequencies, a crystal receiver, and a horizontal aerial assembly which is 60m long. The KTW-15 can broadcast up to 4km on a good day, but range is usually only 2-3 km. All up, the entire thing weighs 60 kg, which is split up among the three men. In combat, this radio sees use by battalion and occasionally company-level command. However, given the sometimes significant interference from other radiosets, communication by field telephone where lines can be laid is often preferred.

KTW-15: A trench radio set with a spark-gap transmitter and crystal receiver, which sends and receives Morse code. Weighs 60kg, with a 60m aerial assembly and has a range of up to 4km. Suffers from bad interference if operated too close to another set on the same frequency. Cost 2 PP.


It is now the Revision Phase, Late Winter 1915. You have 4 dice remaining to spend on Revisions or bank for the next turn.

Spoiler: Projects (click to show/hide)

None

Spoiler: Designs and Technology (click to show/hide)

Planes:
-Feather-1914 Scout Plane: A unarmed, single seater biplane. High stability makes it easy to fly, but also woefully inadequate for anything other than scouting. Lightweight wooden fuselage combined with a five-cylinder rotary engine gives it good speed in the air. Now comes with ailerons for improved roll capability. Cost 3/1
-Equilibrium Fighter Monoplane: A single-seater monoplane with a 7-cylinder rotary engine and correspondingly good speed. It’s armed with a Type 11 LMG firing forward through the propeller arc with the aid of a rudimentary synchronisation gear, which reduces the fire rate but allows easier aiming. The synchronisation gear prevents the blades from being shot off, but pilots are reminded not to shoot more than two belts of rounds anyway. Cost 5/2.
Balloons
-Hykib Observation Balloon: A single-pilot hydrogen balloon designed for aerial observation. Its elongated and finned shape helps it remain stable even in high winds. The basket has an inbuilt telephone to relay messages from the pilot to the ground, and what can charitably be described as a very rudimentary parachute. Painted a glorious red throughout. Cost 2/1
Equipment
-Lvoc Camera: A glass plate medium camera with a 150mm focal length, coincidentally about the size and shape of a 150mm artillery shell. Requires manual changing of the plate for each photograph taken and is moderately durable. Cost 1 PP.
-Type 11 machinegun: An air-cooled light machine gun firing 7.65x53 mm Argentine rounds at 600 RPM. Sometimes overheats after prolonged use. Cost 1 PP.
-Artillery Spotter Equipment: A set of good binoculars with range markings and a Kolechian ‘comtant’, a combination of compass and sextant for taking precise bearings. Questions of whether a sextant is really necessary for doing so are met with offended looks. Cost 1 PP for 2 squadrons.
-K-09 “Dogbite” Mortar Round: A 155mm high explosive mortar shell, carrying 45kg of high explosive. Is very temperamental when roughly handled. Cost: 1 PP.
-KF-15 Signal-Illumination Flare Pistol: The K-15 fires up to eight Rainbow flares in colours from red to purple for signalling, and a bright white for illumination, allowing planes to signal to the ground. Each pistol is single-shot only but are cheap enough to be issued in bulk.
-KTW-15: A trench radio set with a spark-gap transmitter and crystal receiver, which sends and receives Morse code. Weighs 60kg, with a 60m aerial assembly and has a range of up to 4km. Suffers from bad interference if operated too close to another set on the same frequency. Cost 2 PP.
Pilots:
-Coordinated: Strength in numbers! Kolechian pilots work well together and are better coordinated in combat.
-Uniforms: Red with silver accents. Pilots are issued a thick, flowing red cape which flutters gloriously in the wind, inspiring the men on the ground.
Technology:
-Basic biplane design
-Basic/Intermediate monoplane design
-Basic/Intermediate balloon design
-Wooden frame construction
-Basic control surfaces: wing warping, elevator and rudder and ailerons.
-Foster mount technology
-Rudimentary synchronisation gear
-Pyrotechnics
-Basic spark-gap radio, crystal receivers
Resources:
-1 Pilot Training Institute: Teaches new pilots what each lever does. When to pull each lever is up to the student.
-1 Developmental Airfield: Designs new planes and other air-related equipment. Produces five dice worth of progress every turn.
-22 production points base

Spoiler: Squadrons (click to show/hide)

Squadron 1 | Equilibrium Fighter Monoplane | No Equipment | Air Superiority | Rookie | Piotr | Maintenance Cost 3
Currently assigned to secure air superiority along the Estwice-Dreidansk Road

Squadron 2 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Type 11 LMG | Bomber Escort | Rookie | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to escort Squadron 5 at Basselton

Squadron 3 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera, Type 11 LMG | Air Superiority | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to secure air superiority along the Derboise-Demisonne Road

Squadron 4 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Rookie | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to perform aerial photoreconnaissance along the Estwice-Dreidansk Road

Squadron 5 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Type 11 LMG, K-09 "Dogbite" Mortar Rounds | Level Bombing | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to bombing support at Basselton

Crimson Eagles | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Type 11 LMG, Lvoc Camera | Air Superiority | Rookie | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to secure air superiority over Basselton

Observer 1 | Hykib Observation Balloon | Artillery Spotter Equipment | Artillery Spotting | Rookie | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to artillery spotting along Estwice-Dreidansk Road

Observer 2 | Hykib Observation Balloon | Artillery Spotter Equipment | Artillery Spotting | Rookie | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to artillery spotting at Basselton

Observer 3 | Hykib Observation Balloon | Artillery Spotter Equipment | Naval Artillery Spotting | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to naval raiding

Spoiler: Equipment (click to show/hide)

1 x Artillery Spotter Equipment

Spoiler: Statistics (click to show/hide)

Prestige: Little
Status: Auxiliary Service
Army Relations: Mostly Friendly
Navy Relations: Lukewarm

Production Points: 20
Total Maintenance: 11

[Rockeater]

Well, we will need some big design on the radio

[Kashyyk]

That is true, but at least we don't have to invent radio from scratch.

Anyway, I suggest we keep working on that Sync Gear. It's still a complex piece of equipment that takes up a significant portion of the cost of the EFM, so if we can simplify that then we should be able to mass produce the things.

[Khang36]

Ok as far as radio is concerned we can use a revision to have only the transmitter set for spotter planes, due to how short range the signal is. To even be able to communicate with the forces on the ground they would be in visual range of each other so ground side can communicate using signal flags instead.

For other revisions I say we get tracers and a bomb harness for the feathers to make bombing easier.