CMC: Military Plans (M.Y. 2161)

[Rubin]

Dear Comrades, as Chairman of the Central Military Committee I present you a brief update on our military options:

(1) Our campaign against the University is almost done. It is imperative that our newly captured bases receive adequate troops for defensive purposes. Next year (M.Y. 2161) we should be able to seize the final University settlement in accordance with Foreman buster's plans.

We have the option to advance further toward CyCon settlements via our new bases.

(2) The CyCon is believed to share our interest in the Data Angels' territory. We'll have the option to open a new frontline for invading Datajack Roze's fertile lands in a couple of years.

We have the option to prepare for a full scale air/ground invasion of the Data Angels--giving us a future opportunity to strike CyCon from the west.

(3) Our homeland defenses are being fortified. I suggest we continue to recruit new defensive troops for this task.

(4) We have a few naval vessels including a newly built Cruiser Class Transport. The Central Military Committee requests suggestions on how to utilize these vessels.

(5) Comrade HongHu has suggested an exploration expedition designated for Bones Island. 2-3 airdrop troops (Infantry and rovers; trance/empath) could be dispatched. If the units need fast retrieval we may send the Cruiser Transport to this area.

The Cental Military Committee suggest that we keep most of our production available for military purposes.

Comrades, please voice your oppinions!

Comrade Rubin
Chairman of the Central Military Committee

[Frankychan]

Do we still have plans for PEACE occupying a couple of the Data Angel bases, or is that plan now defunct?

[Snowflake]

We now have a new plan for PEACE. We sent MMI to PEACE last turn and Drones sent PEACE some ecs. So they should be able to rush build a drop colony pod.

They won't be able to occupy DA bases now since they don't have the required units.

[Snowflake]

My comment on 2162. (It's like the Groundhog day isn't it? We keep coming back to 2161. )

(1) PUT front: We have enough probe once they are moved into position. We may want to build a plasma garrison in each bases especially the coastle base and free the dropped units to the DA front. For now I think each base should have a police, a plasma garrison and a probe. The coastle base should have two probes. We should also retain a couple choppers and a interceptor in the area.

(2) DA front. We need to move the majority of PUT invasion force back to our land and prepare them for DA invasion. I'm also thinking we may want to build an IoD or a Locusts at HongHu KongHu for the purpose of occupying the sea bases.

(3) Homeland defense force. Right now I believe each base should have one police unit. After we get AAA we should upgrade them. The east front bases needs to have at least one probe team and one plasma garrison too. We should also start to patrol the east border using the two penetrators.

(4) We probably want to rush finish the probe foil so that it can be dispatched to infiltrate the CCs.

(5) Bones island. One reason I was thinking about drop colony pod is that there are quite some pods in the island. I hear that if you pop a pod after you have the base, it is more likely to give you good results. Not sure if this is true? I would like to hear some opinions here. Also because of the NTS SP we have 3 populations for any new base. Could give us some nice growth.

(6) PEACE. They will not have sufficient defense at their new bases. I suggest we try to send a couple air units to them.

[Snowflake]

I just took a look at the Drones Embassy. And I was a little surprised to see that CCs are just at the door of that last uni base. Do we need to make a poll about whether we should go with Drones and carve up the CCs or should we let the Drones do it while we prepare the death of Angels?

[Snowflake]

Buster asked us to take DBTS this turn for next turn the aerospace will be up.

[Snowflake]

I have opened our turn. CCs interceptor has destroyed our penetrator and rover besides cabool. (I realize again how important it is to get our own interceptors to the front of the war.)

Buster is offering all techs and map. Should we accept them? Do we need all of them?

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by HongHu
I have opened our turn. CCs interceptor has destroyed our penetrator and rover besides cabool. (I realize again how important it is to get our own interceptors to the front of the war.)

Buster is offering all techs and map. Should we accept them? Do we need all of them?

I do not see why not, I would recommend taking the techs. The map definitely.

[Rubin]

I suggest we aid the Drones to get a foothold in CyCon territory. DBTSVerse Portal might be all that is required to deal with. Confer with Foreman buster if we face any problems invading the base.

Our forces are relatively sparse near this front and I would prefer to focus on the Data Angels and have the Drones conduct their invasion of CyCon without much support from the Hive. It is dangerous to deploy forces to two different frontlines as our combined offensive and defensive strengths are greatly reduced by such a division of forces.

Surely, Foreman buster understands and respects that the Hive is an autonomous faction that cannot be a simple marionette to the Free Drones. Let us finish the University campaign by relieving the University of Caboolture. My estimates are that we are not fully prepared to consider advancing further via former University territory.

Comrade Rubin
Chairman of the Central Military Committee

[Voltaire]

Rubin says:
You there?
Chairman Voltaire says:
Indeed I am
Chairman Voltaire says:
Hello
Rubin says:
hmm
Rubin says:
you mentioned turn-chat in the CPC
Chairman Voltaire says:
Indeed
Chairman Voltaire says:
Tomorrow perhaps
Chairman Voltaire says:
Or Saturday
Chairman Voltaire says:
Whenever is good for people.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Though most likely not tonight.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Not enough people have looked at the turn.
Rubin says:
I might not be available but if you have a few minutes now I can tell you of my thoughts?
Chairman Voltaire says:
By all means, but also be sure to post them as well so others can see it.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Or better yet.
Chairman Voltaire says:
We'll post this chat afterwards.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Go on.
Rubin says:
Ok, first have a look a my recent post in the CMC: Military Plans (M.Y. 2161) thread
Rubin says:
If you have any questions I'll be delighted to elaborate...
Chairman Voltaire says:
Alright
Chairman Voltaire says:
The important decision to make now is how do we proceed with the war effort.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Open a new front in Data Angel territory.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Or stick with this front.
Rubin says:
Indeed!
Chairman Voltaire says:
I agree with everything else stated, including HongHu's suggestion.
Rubin says:
So do I.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Since we really do not have a much better use for the naval unit transport.
Chairman Voltaire says:
I'm looking at things this way.
Chairman Voltaire says:
The CyCon might be interested in the Data Angel territory, but they cannot afford to send segnificant troops to combat the Angels and involve themselves in a two front war if both the Hive and Drones are attacking from the other front.
Rubin says:
Yes, that is a sound evaluation.
Chairman Voltaire says:
But opening up a second front, which will take time given the fact that the Angels need to fall, may be beneficial since we get them to dispurse their forces.
Chairman Voltaire says:
But we also do the same to our own forces. We seperate ourselves from the Drones.
Rubin says:
That is sound as well.
Rubin says:
The Free Drones are strong, but...
Chairman Voltaire says:
They are, I have little doubt as to our eventualy sucess, rather concenrs are over the efficiency of the operation,.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Which would be the better course of action to take.
Rubin says:
..the main issue is timing. Foreman buster advances very fast and we, the Hive, are not yet fully prepared to to advance at this pace.
Rubin says:
Also, our factions may have different agendas. That is, the Free Drones are offensive while we are less so. At least currently...
Chairman Voltaire says:
The two options seem equal militarely in my eyes, it is how we want to proceed that is in question.
Chairman Voltaire says:
We still have commitements to the Drones.
Chairman Voltaire says:
And they do us.
Rubin says:
If we wait and invade the Data Angels we should be fully prepared for an eastern frontline.
Chairman Voltaire says:
I would like to have it discussed with them to see how we ought to proceed given that this is a join operation.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Good point.
Chairman Voltaire says:
I favor the Angel invasion idea.
Chairman Voltaire says:
For reasons that it gives us more of an oppertunity to develope our forces.
Rubin says:
So do I. Mainly because this gives us time to fully prepare our military campaign and not acting simple support to the Free Drones.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Indeed
Chairman Voltaire says:
Alright, this course of action has my support.
Rubin says:
So, let us just take DBTSVerse, but keep a low profile in this region.
Chairman Voltaire says:
That seems a good approach.
Chairman Voltaire says:
Though we will have to have our forces fully prepared by the time the Angel territory is taken.
Chairman Voltaire says:
We cannot be in the same position as we are now where we have to provide defensive units.
Chairman Voltaire says:
I would like to see it so that as soon as the Angels are down that we are prepared to march toward the CyCon.
Rubin says:
Additionally, I was unaware of these 'new' plans and the CMC was not prepared for further advancements.
Rubin says:
Yes, once Roze is dealt with we should be able to redirect all offensive measures towards the new eastern front!
Rubin says:
Immediately!
Chairman Voltaire says:
Excellent

[Snowflake]

I agree. Arnelos, would you be able to convey this to the Drones? Or I can do it informally. Furthermore I wonder if it is worth it if after we take DBTS we offer a peace treaty to the CCs outside of the game.

[Snowflake]

So what about the game? Should I play it? Anybody else is going to do it? Orders? I will wait till three or four hours later. But I may not be able to do it tomorrow.

[Rubin]

Comrades, be sure to utilize our superior aircraft for reconnaissance tasks near all our borders. Our defenses are relatively weak and we have no other early warning system. Also, I believe New Moscow can be designated secondary base of operation for the Data Angel invasion.

Comrade Rubin
Chairman of the Central Military Committee

[Voltaire]

Originally posted by HongHu
So what about the game? Should I play it? Anybody else is going to do it? Orders? I will wait till three or four hours later. But I may not be able to do it tomorrow.

Alright, if you want. I'll be online for that time for a turnchat and to help out.

[Snowflake]

Ok I'll start playing it. I need to go in 30 minutes. I will try to finish the teraforming part and then post it here. Then if Chairman or Rubin can do the other part that'd be great. Otherwise I'll do it tonight.