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ehsumrell1 -> RE: Strike Force (1/4/2011 3:12:29 AM)
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The way I perceive it (and play it);
A strike force is 4 to 8 ships whose usual goal is a direct
destroy mission. Typically mining bases, enemy research and
monitoring stations and the like. Also, they normally operate
within a short to mid-range distance from a friendly/allied
colony or base.
Fleets are usually organized according to purpose and amount of
force. Typically 10 to 20 ships or more of various types. Defense
fleets are normally the smallest, 10 or more ships guarding/defending
a colonized system or system of high regard (Loros, Korrabian in
system, etc.)set on auto. Assault fleets are from 12 to 20 vessels
or more (usually capital ships/cruisers) intend on mass destruction
of a pre-planned target (enemy regional capital, important starbase, etc.)
They also usually have a tanker/resupplyship and constructor along for
refuel and repairing. Plus the constructor can build a gasmining station.
Whereas invasion fleets are usually intended to capture/conquer enemy
colonies/homeworlds intact by troop invasion. Normally a bit larger
(15 ~ 25 ships that include troop transports) in size and more varied
in content (a few destroyers and escorts as cannon fodder to take heat
off the transports).
Just my opinion and the way I see it. Anyone can use fleets and their
makeup according to need. [:)]
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