(Manly tear for the loss of so many good Delest men and women).
Lorric, could you crunch some numbers on the southern front? I am thinking of attacking something (maybe the 2nd Hertak) and then retreating to Vega (and so I will deal damage while attacking AND while retreating, while ending up safely in a friendly system). I can also just prepare a barrage and stay in Draco and try to weather the assault of the 2nd Hertak + 3rd Nordera +4th Nordera fleets. Would that kill me? ( I think so). Should I just run?
And regarding the rout of the 4th Fura: it's not just the damage they took. Remember that they were in Draco when I took out the 1st Hertak. It might be that the destruction of their masters sapped their will to fight.
Can somebody kill the 1st Nordera? It's ridiculous that they are still alive at turn 6.
And do you want to bet that what the Zy left behind is a Knossos, to allow the Hertak to attack us from behind?
Alright, it took me longer than I expected to get to this, but here we go. Oh and good point about the Hertak masters going down, I was talking about that on an earlier turn and somehow forgot. I believe you are right, and it was the 1st Hertak that inspired the Fura'ngle to Normal morale in the first place.
Okay, I believe we should have a triple attack on the 1st Nordera:
2nd DD Fleet:
- Fighter attack strength: 16+8=24 (18+2+2)
- Capital attack strength: 16+8=24 (17+2)
- Fighters at 78% Strength, 3rd Gen
- Capital ships at 80% Strength
- Morale: Very High
- Barrage on Cooldown, Available again on Turn 8
- Inspirational Leader
2nd LSF Fleet:
- Fighter attack strength: 22+8=30 (19+2+1)
- Capital attack strength: 15+11=26 (14+1)
- Fighters at 100% Strength, 3rd Gen
- Capital ships at 100% Strength
- Morale: High
Cyrvan Star Armada: 1/1
1st CSA Fleet:
- Fighter attack strength: 23+10=33 (23)
- Capital attack strength: 20+12=32 (20)
- Fighters at 100% Strength
- Capital ships at 100% Strength
- Morale: Normal
vs.
1st Nordera Fleet:
Fighter attack strength: 15+6=21 (10+1)
Capital attack strength: 12+8=20 (8+1)
Fighters at 136% Strength
Capital ships at 137% Strength
Morale: High
7/7 damage to each ally fleet.
87/82 inflicted.
Nordera down to 49/55.
That’ll cut them down to size nicely at minimal cost.
I’ve then calculated the max enemy retaliation:
Strongest available enemy attack:
1st Fura'ngle Fleet (I THINK)
Fighter attack strength: 15+11=26 (16-2)
Capital attack strength: 21+8=29 (20-2)
Fighters at 109% Strength
Capital ships at 114% Strength
Morale: Very Low
2nd Hertak Fleet:
Fighter attack strength: 15+10=25 (22)
Capital attack strength: 20+8=28 (30)
Fighters at 66% Strength
Capital ships at 68% Strength
Morale: Normal
4th Nordera Fleet
Fighter attack strength: 12+5=17 (10+2)
Capital attack strength: 10+6=16 (8+2)
Fighters at 100% Strength
Capital ships at 100% Strength
Morale: Very High
Estimated Max Damage - 68/73
So the 2nd DD’s retreat, which has already been implemented after it’s attack on the Nordera is a good move, as they would be vulnerable to elimination at exactly 73% health.
So looking at the rest, the 1st CRF has moved into position in Vega and Resupplied already. Now if we have the 4th CRF Resupply and enter Draco, and Enioch, we have your 3rd DD remain where it is and prepare it's barrage, we’ll have four fleets in a position to attack next turn, two in each system so the retreat will be covered. The Heirarchy will likely focus on one, most likely the Cyrvans, but can’t finish anyone, everyone’s well over that 73%, leaving three left in position to attack. These three will be in a position to finish the 2nd Hertak on the turn after this one, or if the Hertak retreat, dish out some strong damage somewhere else. By then, the 1st CRF and 3rd SF will be back in business as well. Oh and speaking of which, I also recommend the 3rd SF to perform a double Resupply:
3rd SF Fleet:
- Fighter attack strength: 9 (18+2)
- Capital attack strength: 6 (18)
- Fighters at 38% Strength, 3rd Gen
- Capital ships at 35% Strength
- Morale: Normal