I've been looking at a number of Astral Ships we can use to launch our assault. We can freely requisition any of these, but the more we requisition, the closer we're going to be examined. We should probably limit ourselves to requisitioning 3 or 4 ships. I'll want the R&D department on standby to analyze the base when captured, but I think in the interim we can probably have them do some development work to help make the process easier. We should have enough ships to load Machine Squadron equipment in order to participate in the attack, with an installation that size we're going to need some heavy firepower.
As far as the ships, here are some of the ones I'm looking at:
TRM-032156 "Imperial Hammer": A Dreadnought-class ship designed for heavy combat, this is a bit older of a model dating back to later Imperium Age that has been retrofitted and kept in active duty. It is the largest ship I am looking at and has the largest capacity, as well as the most offensive power.
Syltherian Cruiser Class 462366 "Windrider": A skirmishing-class ship designed for quick hit-and-run tactics and intel gathering, the Windrider is a quick and agile ship. It's weapon loadout is impressive, and it specializes in hitting fast and hard before vanishing from view before it can be counter-attacked. It has low carrying capacity and its defensive capabilities are not particularly impressive, the design intent is that it not ever be hit and it should be put in the hands of an operator who can avoid such a circumstance.
SG-8256427 "Operative": Named for the most ubiquitous of Shin Gensokyo's underbelly, the Operative is an Infiltration-class ship with low carrying capacity but high speed and stealth capabilities. It is designed to deliver and extract Operatives to sensitive installations while remaining unseen so intel can be gathered and sabotage can be attempted.
Aethr Support-Class 354128 "Magiguard": One of the few remaining ships in the former Aethr fleet, the Magiguard uses powerful defensive barriers and verniers to protect other ships in the fleet. It employs a number of magitek cannons to launch powerful, variable attacks to run interference and harassment, but it's primary function is taking hits.
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As far as the ships, here are some of the ones I'm looking at:
TRM-032156 "Imperial Hammer": A Dreadnought-class ship designed for heavy combat, this is a bit older of a model dating back to later Imperium Age that has been retrofitted and kept in active duty. It is the largest ship I am looking at and has the largest capacity, as well as the most offensive power.
Syltherian Cruiser Class 462366 "Windrider": A skirmishing-class ship designed for quick hit-and-run tactics and intel gathering, the Windrider is a quick and agile ship. It's weapon loadout is impressive, and it specializes in hitting fast and hard before vanishing from view before it can be counter-attacked. It has low carrying capacity and its defensive capabilities are not particularly impressive, the design intent is that it not ever be hit and it should be put in the hands of an operator who can avoid such a circumstance.
SG-8256427 "Operative": Named for the most ubiquitous of Shin Gensokyo's underbelly, the Operative is an Infiltration-class ship with low carrying capacity but high speed and stealth capabilities. It is designed to deliver and extract Operatives to sensitive installations while remaining unseen so intel can be gathered and sabotage can be attempted.
Aethr Support-Class 354128 "Magiguard": One of the few remaining ships in the former Aethr fleet, the Magiguard uses powerful defensive barriers and verniers to protect other ships in the fleet. It employs a number of magitek cannons to launch powerful, variable attacks to run interference and harassment, but it's primary function is taking hits.