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[QUOTE]Originally posted by akb1979: [QB] [b]Question One[/b] [b]1A)[/b] <U>Gaps</U> Where exactly is the border - map is not clear enough. Speaking of which, has this area been fully and clearly mapped out? Do we know of all stars, planets, nebulae and other potential hazards? What is our relationship with the Xepolites, beyond trade? What is the Cardassian's relationship with the Xepolites, beyond trade? What are the intentions of the Cardassians in this area - where do they plan to expand to next? The McAllister C-5 Nebula - has this been surveyed? If not, is it a potential threat-building area? <U>Priorities</U> Establish a presence in the area - show the flag as it were. Make sure that the Cardassians know I'm there and that I've got some teeth should they decide to cause trouble. Determine if the Federation colonies need anything that I can provide - supplies, equipment, person-power. Ensure the safety of Federation citizens and protect trade routes. Support existing mining and colonisation efforts, spurring them on if possible but without ruffling any feathers. Fill any gaps in my knowledge - the nebula is a good start as is the southern area where I only have sensor data and not surveyed information. [b]1B)[/b] There doesn't appear to be much in the southern area except the Xepolites, but I want to keep them within reach of any reaction force should the need arise. I'm tempted with placing my space-based outpost either: i) in orbit of E73-VII's moon for support of future asteroid mining, or ii) within the J123 system around planet III in support of future colonisation efforts [b]1C)[/b] I would support colonisation of planets: i) J123-III to establish another agricultural colony to support the growing sector population, and ii) R047-III as it has a friendly atmosphere and mineral resources that I'd rather have. If any of these planets are not suitable due to various reasons (pre-warp civilisation for example) then I would include H57-IV as a reserve potential. It would allow additional agricultural capacity and also provide a presence in the southern area. [b]1D)[/b] 1) [i]USS Courageous[/i] (NCC-38983), [i]Excelsior[/i]-class. 2) [i]USS Redoubtable[/i], [i]Korolev[/i]-class heavy cruiser. Some teeth to add to those of my Excelsior allowing me to spread my firepower if needed. (ASDB-style) 3) [i]USS Gordon[/i], [i]Renaissance[/i]-class light cruiser (ASDB-style) 4) [i]USS Copernicus[/i], [i]Merced[/i]-class frigate (ASDB-style) 5) [i]USS Pompeii[/i], [i]Merced[/i]-class frigate (ASDB-style) 6) [i]USS Quib Quib[/i], [i]Istanbul[/i]-class transport for ferrying colonies and supplies(ASDB-style) 7) [i]USS Constable[/i], [i]Mediterranean[/i]-class technical supply ship for medical, technical and scientific equipment (ASDB-style) 8) [i]USS Wanderer[/i], [i]Oberth[/i]-class for reconnaissance and surveying of low-detailed areas The Merced's and Renaissance will patrol the northern area around the McAllister Nebular with the Korolev hovering somewhere between the McAllister Nebula and Minos Korva. I would have the Istanbul and Mediterranean ships helping with colonisation efforts whilst the Oberth surveys around and plugs any gaps in our sensor data. I'm especially interested in getting a clearer picture of L860-III. [b]Question Two[/b] [b]2A)[/b] I think all answers for question one are good and valid, with reasonable thinking being shown behind the answers. I'm just a tad rusty at this so will hold off going further. [b]2B)[/b] i) This would be one of my Merced's - the [i]Pompeii[/i]. I'd initially not make any kind of move to indicate that I'd spotted them. If they think they've not been detected they might make a mistake that I can later take advantage of. They've taken no aggressive action so what's the harm in them following my ship as it innocently patrols the area? ii) As stated in 1C I'd go with H57-IV. As to how this would affect my fleet deployment, I'd likely shift one of my Merced's so that it was close by, leaving the other ships where they were but a little more spread out - Renaissance - Merced - Korolev - Merced (NW-SE direction). iii) I immediately dispatch my Istanbul and Mediterranean ships to Iadara as well as my Excelsior to assist with relief efforts. iv) I'd move my top Merced (the [i]Copernicus[/i]) a little south to be around J123, move the [i]Redoubtable[/i] and [i]Pompeii[/i] towards E73 as well as move the [i]Courageous[/i] SW towards G38. I'd also move the [i]Wanderer[/i] to E73 for extra sensor data. I'd also attempt to contact the Cardassians and ask them in a friendly manner as to their intentions and hope that they answer. I'd be ready for potential trouble. [URL=https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14153733970/] [IMG]https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14153733970/[/IMG]Image 2B iv[/URL] [b]2C)[/b] I would have the borders drawn as outlined in my attachment, leaving the McAllister Nebula in neutral space and leaving some planets for the Cardassians to take. If they really want W440-IV with it's flare cycles and K484-V with its strong storms, let them have them. This will give the Federation more territory but we had more to start with. The issue here would be trading with the Xepolites (Orange) - we'd have to cross Cardassian territory to get to them unless they used ships to get to our space. [URL=https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14317212586/] [IMG]https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14317212586/[/IMG]Image 2C[/URL] [b]2D)[/b] The [i]Hideki[/i]-class scout that was shadowing your ship patrolling E73 runs into difficulties, serious by the looks of it as you notice escape pods being launched. Your sensor readings are fluctuating wildly and are making it hard to understand what exactly has happened. Your patrol ship is the nearest that is able to assist but it is far from support from any of your other ships. You might be able to send some runabouts from your station but they'll still take time to get there. Your chief of security believes that it is a trap, your medical officer insists that you render aid. What do you do? [b]Question Three[/b] [b]3A)[/b] Bloody hell those Klingons...Well...the Klingons are our allies and the Cardassians might hold us responsible for the attack merely by being friendly with the Klingons. Of course the Federation can deny any involvement and keep our hands clean of the issue, but also state we are deeply saddened by their loss (the only good Cardi is a dead one). The Cardassians might redeploy their ships to a more aggressive stance, placing pressure on my patrols and perhaps also goading the Klingons into an open confrontation. The benefit of the Klingons being here are that they're adding three ships on my side and are a possible distraction for the Cardassians, potentially allowing my ships to operate more freely. [b]3B)[/b] I'd like to know more about their economy and military forces if possible. I'd be interested to know what resources they have available for backup should hostilities kick off, but I would also be interested to know anything about annexed worlds and their population to see if they rumours of poor treatment are true. Benefits of success would obviously be a better understanding of my neighbour and their potential. The penalties if our spies get caught, would include but not be exclusive to a major diplomatic mess and potential increased tensions - something I'd want to avoid. We need information for no one likes working blind but is the risk worth it? I'll have to sleep on it. [b]3C)[/b] My nearest ship will be the [i]Pompeii[/i]. The Cardassians are moving directly towards one of my new colonies - that's not good. I'd immediately dispatch the [i]Pompeii[/i] towards E73 and then on to J123 (should E73 not be their target) and have them do whatever they can to defend the colony should that be the target. I'd also have the [i]Redoubtable[/i] and [i]Copernicus[/i] start moving closer for backup as well as the [i]Courageous[/i] (though I'd have [i]Copernicus[/i] move more slowly in case they turn towards R047). I would leave the [i]Gordon[/i] where she is for now. I would have the Wanderer move up to E73 to add sensor telemetry and also be closer should she be needed. I would place all ships and colonies in the sector on yellow alert just to be ready. I would also have my other two ships move to support as they have weapons and if the Cardassians do fight I'll want every weapon available. [b]3D)[/b] OK so I'm most likely outnumbered here, but not necessarily outgunned. The Cardassians don't have as good technology as the Federation...still. 1) [i]USS Courageous[/i] (NCC-38983), [i]Excelsior[/i]-class. Move to E4 2) [i]USS Redoubtable[/i], [i]Korolev[/i]-class heavy cruiser. Move to D6 3) [i]USS Gordon[/i], [i]Renaissance[/i]-class light cruiser (ASDB-style) Hold at D4 4) [i]USS Copernicus[/i], [i]Merced[/i]-class frigate (ASDB-style) Move to C3 5) [i]USS Pompeii[/i], [i]Merced[/i]-class frigate (ASDB-style) Move to D7 6) [i]USS Quib Quib[/i], [i]Istanbul[/i]-class transport (ASDB-style) Move to E4 7) [i]USS Constable[/i], [i]Mediterranean[/i]-class (ASDB-style) Move to D3 8) [i]USS Wanderer[/i], [i]Oberth[/i]-class Move to D7 C3 - Can cover Iadara and R047 D3 - Can cover Iadara and R047 D4 - Covering R047, able to move to J123 easily as well as help intercept any attack heading for Iadara D6 - Covering J123 and E73, able to move to either easily D7 - Covering E73, able to move to J123 if required E4 - Covering J123 and R047, able to respond equally to Iadara or E73 My weaker forces are to the south near E73, with a heavier ship close by should it be required. This heavy ship - the [i]Redoubtable[/i] - is in a good position to assist J123 and even R047 if required. I'll call this Group A. A medium force is around R047 which is able to move to either Iadara or J123 depending on where ships are thrown. Whilst the Constable is primarily a transport ship, it will be able to fight and help harass the Cardassians with the other two ships until help arrives. I'll call this Group B. Another medium force with the [i]Courageous[/i] and [i]Quib Quib[/i]. The [i]Quib Quib[/i] won't be able to do much in combat, but every phaser and photon torpedo counts. I'd have the [i]Quib Quib[/i] perform distraction manoeuvres so the [i]Courageous[/i] can hit with its heavier weaponry. This will be Group C and is backup to support primarily Group B and A if needed. If forced to make a choice...I would sacrifice E73 over the other targets as for me it's the least important and furthest location from my main forces, making it difficult to defend. I'd be able to pull my forces back into a tighter formation and cut down response times. [URL=https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14338706912/] [IMG]https://www.flickr.com/photos/11189244@N04/14338706912/[/IMG]Image 3D[/URL] If you have trouble viewing the images, let me know and then how I can better display them because I'm useless at this. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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