@ Enioch
The Nordera will be the last fleets we take down. It makes sense to keep them alive, they'll probably do more damage chipping away over the turns than in big explosions now. And they can still explode later anyway. They haven't exactly been eager to explode. I also wonder if there's a string attached to the Nordera explosions, since the 1st Nordera did it after being hammered by three fleets dealing immense damage. Their morale goes up when they fight. Maybe it gets pushed past zealous to a new level where they explode at you...
The Hierearchy can put out more damage now than we can recover. We must attack until that situation changes. I firmly believe the Hertak fleets must be destroyed at all costs.
@ niffiwan
As Andrew says, the mercs expire. All 5 fleets should remain at the top. I actually think there's a chance that combined fleet will be 200%. But 1st Fleets have always been 150%, and there are two full strength Cordi fleets. To make matters worse, if DJ blitzes out, I'll take the full retreat damage from all three, so I'll have to flee behind the lines. I don't think we can hold them if anyone leaves the front.
I would like DJ to save his Blitz. If he and Jellyfish were to use both blitzes on the same opponent when the Hierarchy advances, combined with attacking that opponent first, that could set up a situation where we eliminate someone.
@Jellyfish
Blitz doesn't work that way I'm afraid. I would like you to go to Aldebaran and Defend.
Same for DJ, travel to Aldeberan, don't attack, don't use Blitz. Travel to Aldebaran and Resupply. I will travel to Aldebaran and Resupply. Andrew should be on the rear to merc up while we hold off the advance.