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Drogue
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Omnipresent conscience
Oct 2002
time: 05:24
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I noticed that we didn't have a place to discuss exploration or intelligence ideas, so as DEI, I thought I'd make one
If anyone has ideas about where we need to explore, exploration or intelligence units we should build, or what to do when we find other factions, please post them here.
I will keep this post updated with the latest exploration and intelligence information, along with matters that need addressing.
Current DEI Issues
The General Intelligence polls have been completed. The results are
1) When at any state other than vendetta, infiltrate only;
2) When at war, allow everything but atrocities (Lemmy: we do have guts, be we also have morals  )
In the DPO's High command office centre thread, the general consensus at the moment is for a covert war, not full military warfare. If anyone has anything specific on how they want to wage a covert war, please post it here.
We are getting a new Probe Team and Transport Foil, with the intension on infiltrating the University (that currently has no coastal bases). Is this a good idea?
With DBTS new plan for war against the Morganites, while I'm aware this isn't supported by most, should we be thinking about a covert war yet? If we are, how do you want it to start? As you all know, I am against any such action.
Last edited by Drogue on 20-12-2002 at 15:09
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Jhanactus
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Infinltrate everyone we can, as fast as possible. Send out more probe teams to the west, as well.
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Drogue
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Omnipresent conscience
Oct 2002
time: 05:24
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quote:
Originally posted by GeneralTacticus
1) Stealing ECs.
2) Stealing Tech/maps.
3) Sabotaging base facilities.
4) Mind Controlling bases when necessary. |
In any particular order? Anything you would like me to concentrate on? Personally I'd go techs (if they have any), base facilities then MC or forcefully takeover. Don't really steal Ec much unless they have loads.
Last edited by Drogue on 08-12-2002 at 08:15
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AdamTG02
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Williamsburg, Virginia
Aug 2002
time: 00:24
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I'd like to suggest moderation in saobotaging base facilities. If we can disrupt troop porduction, that's good. But if we destroy a base's Perimeter Defense and then Mind Control it, won't we be in a worse tactical situation?
I'd favor allowing the Hive to keep the necessities of life: Rec Commons, Children's Creche . . . even Perimeter Defenses would be a boon to us once we mind control the base. Sabotaging Rec Commons may produce chaos for the Hive, but it also makes it significantly harder to establish a stable provisional government, after the conquest. Even Network Nodes, in the enemy's hands, will help us -- we're about to cash in on the Hive discovery of Synthetic Fossil Fuels, are we not?
I'm open to being proven wrong, but in my mind unrestricted sabotage seems like it would be more costly in the long run.
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Drogue
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Omnipresent conscience
Oct 2002
time: 05:24
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I have ordered (last turnchat) the nearest Probe Foil to infiltrate the Hive at the Leader's Horde to steal tech. Hoping to either get HEC or SFF. It will reach it in about 4 more turns I estimate. If there is no objection, I plan to keep the orders polled for last turnchat for the next one, since we only played 2 turns.
Is this to our esteemed DoS's liking?
Last edited by Drogue on 18-12-2002 at 13:47
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Earwicker
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Washington, DC, USA
Mar 1999
time: 00:24
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I agree that the theft of technology has priority at the moment. Depending upon how long until we discover HEC, it might even be more important than infiltration: if we could acquire HEC and SFF in advance of our own discovery of both, we'll have saved years toward the research of Neural Grafting or some other vital tech.
As for sabotage, it seems most prudent to do only when
* you have a number of probes ready to strike in quick succession (otherwise you might repeatedly sabotage the four mins toward a recon rover instead of knocking out the perimeter defense);
* the base has piled up huge production for an SP, prototype, or expensive facility; and/ or
* you don't mind losing pop points after capturing it, because of drone control.
All told, I agree that it's usually better to go for draining energy reserves. However, unless the Hive has been thieving from someone else, it's unlikely that Yang has a huge store.
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Voltaire
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Calgary, Alberta
Aug 2001
time: 22:24
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Though it may be desirable to prevent the Hive form acquiring planet busters by means other than conventional warfare, we must be prepared to admit that sabotage can only go so far.
But furthermore, we must ask ourselves, are we willing to go to fight a conventional war with the Hive in the first place? If it becomes a necessity, as in the case of a Hiverian invasion of our mainland, then we have little choice in the matter. But what about in the case of an invasion against the Hiverian forces on their continent? Are we prepared to sacrifice our soldiers? Furthermore, can we launch an effective assault against the Hive in their own territory? There questions are paramount in discussions regarding any actions against the Hive.
Whatever the decision, we need to be certain that first of all, we can execute it effectively, and second, that we are prepared for the consequences of our decision.
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02-12-2002 03:34
) i didn't include it in V4.0
Net Nodes don't help us to steal tech, and there's no need to help them along tech-wise, as they'll have SFF next turn regardless.
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