PreGame Space Battle 2

This thread is for incharacter tactical discussions about the mission against the Kasanthian guns facing Druzi Prime. Remember final actions only count if they are posted in the weekly missions forum under the Pregame Space Battle 2 thread.
This thread is for planning.

Dear fellow Druzi Primers,

I am in the process of attempting to negotiate with Kasanth to, at the very least, not directly attack Druzi Prime. I cannot guarantee they will agree to my terms, however, I have extended a business opportunity that would be mutually beneficial to Druzi Prime and Kasanth.

In the interim, I request we prepare for the worst, as time is short and we do not know how either Kasanth, the Trilat, or the Iron Republic will react.

Blackheart Securities,
Please advise how, if at all, we can be of assistance. I leave the primary defense of the planet in your very capable hands. The President of Druzi Operations (PDO) will be available for requests and conversation on the ground, so to speak. He will keep me abreast of the situation.

Yours sincerely,
Su Maehl, CEO

We wish to make known to the...individuals who have a vested interest in Druzi prime that the attack being done by the Kasanthian Federation is frowned upon by those within the Iron Republic. Currently my forces are facing off against the Unity but we will try to spare some forces to aid in the defense of this colony. If you need anything specific from us let us know. We are attempting to confer with the Sector Generals about how to best aid you. If you have any ideas let us know.

To any and all corporations, beings and military industrial complexes interested in Druzi Prime,

Terra Nova Industries is unfortunately unable to offer any space fleet or space infiltration services in the upcoming conflict. What Terra Nova Industries is able to offer is a highly trained, veteran infiltration/wet work team capable of taking out at least one of the terrestrial Kasanthian installations. Terra Nova Industries can also help tie all of the involved entity's communications systems together so that we can coordinate the defense of Druzi Prime.

God be with you,
Best Regards,
Ta Ta,
Later,
Adios,
Clemente Samuels
Terra Nova Industries: A Better World Through Better Technology

We can action against the cannons. but it will be bloody, and there is no guarantee that our forces can disable all cannons prior to them unleashing their destructive fury on the Fire Dome.
Diplomacy is likely the best option for this scenario. Maehl Holding's, I know that you do work with the Kasanthians, and would prefer that independent logisticians remain neutral (And therefore legally protected from targeting by other factions forces). I do not intend to use your fleets for space combat, however should this turn into a prolonged siege, the dome will likely need your ships to blockade run supplies in to the dome.

Blackheart,

I kindly request a contingency evacuation and/or retreat plan of the domes on Druzi Prime. However I may assist in this process, please advise.

Yours sincerely,
PDO of Druzi Prime,
on behalf of Su Maehl

That is an excellent idea. I will let you handle the logistics side of evac'ing a dome. The planetary defense forces will gladly maintain order through any evacuation proceedings. Also 30 gun pods with crews will provide escort duty on your evacuation fleet.

Good day all.

I concur with Director Childeen. We are not geared around such things as engaging the TRILAT(for recall that is whom the Kasanthians have allied themselves) in open conflict. What limited forces I do have go to the security of the whole of the station.

If the need calls for, I can lend support to evacuation as well as space for the refugees on my station. They shall be tended and, where possible, even employed. I shall also enter into mutual negotiations with the Kasanth and the IR to try to ease this border dispute.

I apologize for my tardiness in arriving to these events, I was recently stricken by some foul plague whilst on Refuge. How I loath the taste of non-recycled air. Proof is in the consequences as for 5 days I have been laid up.

Regards to you

Yours
Duncan Stewart
Administrator, Casablanca Station

All,

We're on the verge of a peaceful negotiation. I've been allowed to safely evacuate should it come to it. I will set up several frigates, however, there are too many people on this planet to fully evacuate off planet. I can arrange to take perhaps 100,000 at a time. Or perhaps in total. It's not a pretty picture.

Blackheart, I need safe houses within the domes that may be able to survive a dome buster. Let's get as many people in there as possible. We'll also need access, at some point, to Irene Diolo, as I'll require a public relations bit to be produced with her. Also, no matter what, DO NOT PROVOKE Kasanth, as they have agreed only to fire when fired upon, at this point in the negotiation.

Duncan, Welcome aboard! We appreciate the assist, as the closer warp point will help in the event things get ugly.

Also, it bears mentioning, we may very well be on our own. Last time my business was under siege the Iron Republic sat by while my employees were literally butchered and sold as meat. Yes, you read that correctly. I have no idea what to expect, but let's hope it's not the worst. At this point, I don't care who wins, as long as these people don't die. We'll make do and fulfill our contract with whoever is left standing.

Yours sincerely,
PDO, Maehl Holdings