[niffiwan]

Do you think it's for the best? I'll switch my orders if you do. Two fleets in Algol and the system secured will make it more likely the Hierarchy will come. But it's risky.

Yeah, I think it's worth it.  As I said earlier, I'd prefer the Hierarchy to attack us instead of attacking the 4th CRF.

[Lorric]

Do you think it's for the best? I'll switch my orders if you do. Two fleets in Algol and the system secured will make it more likely the Hierarchy will come. But it's risky.

Yeah, I think it's worth it.  As I said earlier, I'd prefer the Hierarchy to attack us instead of attacking the 4th CRF.

It is done.

[AndrewofDoom]

So, uh, I'm pretty clueless as to what I want to do. What do you guys think?

[Lepanto]

Do you think it's for the best? I'll switch my orders if you do. Two fleets in Algol and the system secured will make it more likely the Hierarchy will come. But it's risky.

Yeah, I think it's worth it.  As I said earlier, I'd prefer the Hierarchy to attack us instead of attacking the 4th CRF.

It is done.

Well, thanks. 

Any idea on what I should do? I haven't really been following the details of the situation.

[Lorric]

So, uh, I'm pretty clueless as to what I want to do. What do you guys think?

Attack the 5th Cordi then travel to Aldebaran please.

Do you think it's for the best? I'll switch my orders if you do. Two fleets in Algol and the system secured will make it more likely the Hierarchy will come. But it's risky.

Yeah, I think it's worth it.  As I said earlier, I'd prefer the Hierarchy to attack us instead of attacking the 4th CRF.

It is done.

Well, thanks. 

Any idea on what I should do? I haven't really been following the details of the situation.

You have kind of drawn the short straw. The two fleets in your system have gone off to fight the Hertak and someone is required to stay behind. So that is you.

[Veers]

I can change if you would prefer to have a fist fight with the Doom Stack. I'm happy either way.

Fleet 1st CRF

[niffiwan]

I don't know if the fleet that stays in Draco is any safer than anyone else.  From my calcs, the Hierarchy have the following to hit us with next turn:

1st Fura + Flag Hertak ~91 capital
4th Nordera ~16 capital
2nd Fura + 3rd Hertak ~67 capital

The 1st Fura + Flag Hertak can (if they choose to) destroy any one of the fleets attacking destroying the 2nd Hertak (except the 3rd SF who are retreating).

The other 3 could combine to do ~83 capital, which would destroy the 4th CRF *if* they attacked the 4th Nordera this turn.  If the 1st CRF stayed behind, then I think they would *just* survive (2% left!) attacking the 4th Nordera and being counter-attacked by them + 2nd Fura + 3rd Hertak.  This obviously assumes that the 2nd Fura + 3rd Hertak go after Draco and ignore Algol, which I'm really hoping they don't.

Anyway, short story is that I think the fleet that remains in Draco should not attack this turn, it'll give you a better chance of surviving the counter-attack.

[Lepanto]

Well, if niffiwan's calculations are correct, then I'll take you up on your offer, Veers. Thanks!

[Lorric]

I'm looking at that Hertak Flagship Fleet.

Some curiosities. It gets a +5 bonus added to capship strength. It also hasn't lost any power according to the end strength. If it worked the normal way, it would have dropped 1 capship strength and 2 fighter strength but it hasn't. It should be dropping 1 fighter strength per 8% damage and 1 capship strength per just over 14.25% damage.

[Lorric]

Spoon, did you forget to put niffiwan and AndrewofDoom's promotion bonuses under their fleets? I notice you didn't apply AndrewofDoom's Aggressive Leader bonus, though we had no need of it.

EDIT: I'm not sure whether the bonuses were supposed to kick in this turn or not, I just know Enioch's bonuses are listed under his fleet, while the UGCR Fleets are not listed.

[niffiwan]

I'm looking at that Hertak Flagship Fleet.

Some curiosities. It gets a +5 bonus added to capship strength. It also hasn't lost any power according to the end strength. If it worked the normal way, it would have dropped 1 capship strength and 2 fighter strength but it hasn't. It should be dropping 1 fighter strength per 8% damage and 1 capship strength per just over 14.25% damage.

I'd expect it to start "acting normally" when it drops past 150%.

[Veers]

No problem Lepanto, adjusting my orders now

[niffiwan]

I also had a question about the 4th CRF stats in the summary.

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4th CRF Fleet:
 - Fighter attack strength: 19 (16+2+1)
 - Capital attack strength: 17 (17+1)
 - Fighters at 100% Strength, 3rd Gen
 - Capital ships at 95% Strength
 - Morale: Very High
 - Zeal on Cooldown, Available again on turn 11

If their morale is very high, should they be 20 (16+2+2) and 18 (17+2)?

[Veers]

We could potentially lose a few fleets here, and if the Nordera use their special. I'll suffer an additional 60% damage. Hmmm

Fun times

Edit: Perhaps if Spardason wishes it, I could ditch Draco and attack a Zy Fleet this turn. Instead of him just showing up in the system. And then can attack next turn.

That however, leaves Draco to the enemy. But they can retreat through it anyway as it is contested.

[Enioch]

Non-contested system = system they can resupply in. Beyond that, allowing Draco to go hostile won't hurt us that much. Will that matter (i.e. do we mind?).

[niffiwan]

I don't think it really matters if we leave Draco to the enemy.  If we do then I'd recommend that we still take Algol this turn.  i.e. still give the 2nd Fura & 3rd Hertak a reason not to attack the not-killed-by-the-doom-stack allied fleet in Hydra.

[Enioch]

BTW, I improved the spreadsheet. Now it can handle up to three fleets attacking a target and automatically calculates the damage dispersal and the final stats of all the fleets participating in combat. Take it out for a spin and let me know if it works for you.

Spoon, a gift from me to you, to make your life easier.

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[mobcdmoc3]

Well then. I'll send the Hertak my regards at ramming speed, and stay behind if I'm able to. If they want my flagship so badly, they can pry it from my cold, dead hands.

[Flak]

Well, I think just like the others, one of your bridge officers is going to hit you in the back of your head with a wrench and stuff you into a lifepod.

[Veers]

So can I attack into Vega instead of having Andrew jump twice there?, at least I can contribute to an attack this turn and still provide a fleet in that area.

If the Zy want to retreat through Draco, they can regardless of if I remain there or not. And I'd prefer to attack rather than do nothing to assist.