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Kerrus: /* Ground Combat Units */

2023-10-09T04:29:11Z

Ground Combat Units

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	The use of highly trained ground troops never entirely went away, but with the generally degraded level of technology after the Collapse, and the need to ensure none of the remaining server-spires or other advanced technology polities need to rebuild, means that interface troops are an essential part of any standing military. You can’t bomb an autofac from orbit and then expect it to keep working, after all. These represent, perhaps even more than naval forces, ‘expeditionary’ ground troops-they’re designed to be ferried in transports away from your home system and break things. Each ground force unit has two ‘trait’ slots for customization purposes (along with one inherent trait appropriate for its unit type, Espatiers having two), and may gain Keywords as appropriate during the course of play. Divisions and Corps, representing the inherent efficiency gained from larger-sized formations of similar composition, gain a third trait as long as they are not broken down into smaller units. Custom divisions built out of a myriad of component units do not get this bonus-you’re looking for optimization, this represents logistical and operational flexibility.		The use of highly trained ground troops never entirely went away, but with the generally degraded level of technology after the Collapse, and the need to ensure none of the remaining server-spires or other advanced technology polities need to rebuild, means that interface troops are an essential part of any standing military. You can’t bomb an autofac from orbit and then expect it to keep working, after all. These represent, perhaps even more than naval forces, ‘expeditionary’ ground troops-they’re designed to be ferried in transports away from your home system and break things. Each ground force unit has two ‘trait’ slots for customization purposes (along with one inherent trait appropriate for its unit type, Espatiers having two), and may gain Keywords as appropriate during the course of play. Divisions and Corps, representing the inherent efficiency gained from larger-sized formations of similar composition, gain a third trait as long as they are not broken down into smaller units. Custom divisions built out of a myriad of component units do not get this bonus-you’re looking for optimization, this represents logistical and operational flexibility.

	Units can be constructed & mixed together as much as you’d like, with the rule (for simplicity) that three battalions equals a brigade and three brigades equals a division. Yes this is simplified but we’re trying to keep things easy to resolve here. All ground forces take one year to be raised. '''Special: You can only build Corps if you have unlocked the Ground Forces Doctrine capstone trait.~~'''~~		Units can be constructed & mixed together as much as you’d like, with the rule (for simplicity) that three battalions equals a brigade and three brigades equals a division. Yes this is simplified but we’re trying to keep things easy to resolve here. All ground forces take one year to be raised. '''Special:''' You can only build Corps if you have unlocked the Ground Forces Doctrine capstone trait.

	Interface Battalion/Brigade/Division/Corps $35/$70/$105/$140 & 5/10/15/20 DI<br>		Interface Battalion/Brigade/Division/Corps $35/$70/$105/$140 & 5/10/15/20 DI<br>

Kerrus: /* Ground Combat Units */

2023-10-09T04:28:51Z

Ground Combat Units

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	The use of highly trained ground troops never entirely went away, but with the generally degraded level of technology after the Collapse, and the need to ensure none of the remaining server-spires or other advanced technology polities need to rebuild, means that interface troops are an essential part of any standing military. You can’t bomb an autofac from orbit and then expect it to keep working, after all. These represent, perhaps even more than naval forces, ‘expeditionary’ ground troops-they’re designed to be ferried in transports away from your home system and break things. Each ground force unit has two ‘trait’ slots for customization purposes (along with one inherent trait appropriate for its unit type, Espatiers having two), and may gain Keywords as appropriate during the course of play. Divisions and Corps, representing the inherent efficiency gained from larger-sized formations of similar composition, gain a third trait as long as they are not broken down into smaller units. Custom divisions built out of a myriad of component units do not get this bonus-you’re looking for optimization, this represents logistical and operational flexibility.		The use of highly trained ground troops never entirely went away, but with the generally degraded level of technology after the Collapse, and the need to ensure none of the remaining server-spires or other advanced technology polities need to rebuild, means that interface troops are an essential part of any standing military. You can’t bomb an autofac from orbit and then expect it to keep working, after all. These represent, perhaps even more than naval forces, ‘expeditionary’ ground troops-they’re designed to be ferried in transports away from your home system and break things. Each ground force unit has two ‘trait’ slots for customization purposes (along with one inherent trait appropriate for its unit type, Espatiers having two), and may gain Keywords as appropriate during the course of play. Divisions and Corps, representing the inherent efficiency gained from larger-sized formations of similar composition, gain a third trait as long as they are not broken down into smaller units. Custom divisions built out of a myriad of component units do not get this bonus-you’re looking for optimization, this represents logistical and operational flexibility.

	Units can be constructed & mixed together as much as you’d like, with the rule (for simplicity) that three battalions equals a brigade and three brigades equals a division. Yes this is simplified but we’re trying to keep things easy to resolve here. All ground forces take one year to be raised.		Units can be constructed & mixed together as much as you’d like, with the rule (for simplicity) that three battalions equals a brigade and three brigades equals a division. Yes this is simplified but we’re trying to keep things easy to resolve here. All ground forces take one year to be raised. '''Special: You can only build Corps if you have unlocked the Ground Forces Doctrine capstone trait.'''

	Interface Battalion/Brigade/Division/Corps $35/$70/$105/$140 & 5/10/15/20 DI<br>		Interface Battalion/Brigade/Division/Corps $35/$70/$105/$140 & 5/10/15/20 DI<br>

Kerrus: /* Successful Flight */

2023-10-07T02:51:05Z

Successful Flight

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	* On a roll of 5-6, the ship is mission killed and sufficiently damaged to be a write-off. It escapes on a vector to the nearest supply point (unless run down, see pursuit rules) but must be evacuated and becomes derelict upon arrival. It may be salvaged, producing a value of 40% of $ cost and single-use DI, which must be transported back to safe territory, or sold off to local salvagers/pirates/etc for a flat 60% value in $$ cost only based on the hull type assuming a standard of TL5 equipment. Advanced OPF equipment, such as fold drives, may be salvaged on a D6 roll of 4+ (roll for each advanced gizmo the ship might have)		* On a roll of 5-6, the ship is mission killed and sufficiently damaged to be a write-off. It escapes on a vector to the nearest supply point (unless run down, see pursuit rules) but must be evacuated and becomes derelict upon arrival. It may be salvaged, producing a value of 40% of $ cost and single-use DI, which must be transported back to safe territory, or sold off to local salvagers/pirates/etc for a flat 60% value in $$ cost only based on the hull type assuming a standard of TL5 equipment. Advanced OPF equipment, such as fold drives, may be salvaged on a D6 roll of 4+ (roll for each advanced gizmo the ship might have)
	** Also, see ‘Value of different TL of salvage’ (below)		** Also, see ‘Value of different TL of salvage’ (below)
	* On a roll of 7-9, the vessel escapes on a vector to the nearest supply point and may choose to rendezvous with another allied fleet. The ship is heavily damaged (see below) unless it has the regeneration trait, if so, it only has medium damage. .		* On a roll of 7-9, the vessel escapes on a vector to the nearest supply point and may choose to rendezvous with another allied fleet. The ship is heavily damaged (see below) unless it has the regeneration trait, if so, it only has medium damage.
	* On a roll of 10+, the ship is largely intact. It retreats to the nearest supply point, or it may choose to rendezvous with an allied fleet. It burns its weight in supplies (in addition to its normal burn) , has light damage (see below), or is in fine condition if it has regeneration, and becomes available to fight after the resolution of the battle it escapes from is over.		* On a roll of 10+, the ship is largely intact. It retreats to the nearest supply point, or it may choose to rendezvous with an allied fleet. It burns its weight in supplies (in addition to its normal burn) , has light damage (see below), or is in fine condition if it has regeneration, and becomes available to fight after the resolution of the battle it escapes from is over.

Jacklyn at 17:47, 6 October 2023

2023-10-06T17:47:20Z

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	#[[FTA3 Ethos & Politics]]		#[[FTA3 Ethos & Politics]]
	#[[FTA3 Research & Development]]		#[[FTA3 Research & Development]]
			#[[FTA3 Exploration]]
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	=Logistics & Support=		=Logistics & Support=

Kerrus at 17:49, 30 September 2023

2023-09-30T17:49:30Z

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	'''Navigation'''		'''Navigation'''
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	#[[FTA3 Ship Design]]		#[[FTA3 Ship Design]]

Exterminatus: /* Unit Size Table */

2023-09-26T21:05:01Z

Unit Size Table

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 ==Unit Size Table==
 This table below represents a quick reference of unit sizes to other unit sizes.
 {| class="wikitable"

Exterminatus: /* Ortillery */

2023-09-26T21:04:39Z

Ortillery

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	Ships in orbit or supporting a ground attack with the Ortillery Capability are capable of engaging and neutralizing ground targets. A Ship with Ortillery can force a number of ground units depending on the ship’s size to immediately make a Damage Save.		Ships in orbit or supporting a ground attack with the Ortillery Capability are capable of engaging and neutralizing ground targets. A Ship with Ortillery can force a number of ground units depending on the ship’s size to immediately make a Damage Save.

	Ship ~~Siz~~		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~Ortillery Targets~~		! Ship Size !! Ortillery Target
	Escort		\|-
	1 Battalion Equivalent		\| Escort \|\| 1 Battalion Equivalent
	Cruiser		\|-
	3 Battalion Equivalent		\| Cruiser \|\| 3 Battalion Equivalent
	Capital		\|-
	9 Battalion Equivalent		\| Capital \|\| 9 Battalion Equivalent
			\|}


	The player suffering the ortillery attack gets to choose what units are targeted.<br>		The player suffering the ortillery attack gets to choose what units are targeted.<br>

	=Fighters=		=Fighters=
	==Interception and Dogfighting==		==Interception and Dogfighting==

Exterminatus: /* Unit Size Table */

2023-09-26T21:01:37Z

Unit Size Table

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	9		9
	3		3
	1		1

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Unit Size !! Battalion !! Brigade !! Division !! Corps
			\|-
			\| Battalion \|\| 1 \|\| 1/3 \|\| 1/9 \|\| 1/27
			\|-
			\| Brigade \|\| 3 \|\| 1 \|\| 1/3 \|\| 1/9
			\|-
			\| Division \|\| 9 \|\| 3 \|\| 1 \|\| 1/3
			\|-
			\| Corps \|\| 27 \|\| 9 \|\| 3 \|\| 1
			\|}

	=Ground unit Stats=		=Ground unit Stats=

Kerrus: /* Supply Burn */

2023-09-16T02:28:06Z

Supply Burn

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	All military equipment has a logistical weight listing in their unit entries, representing the amount of supply that they burn in the course of normal operations. This cost is paid whenever a ship fights in combat (above and beyond things like routine anti piracy patrol), or in a star system that lacks a forward operating post or supply base. See the notes in the next section for information on how to calculate supply use. Supply can be generated in a few different ways; purchasing on the open market, production from a Supply Generator landmark, or through salvage. The market rate for supply fluctuates from year to year, depending on events on the Grid.		All military equipment has a logistical weight listing in their unit entries, representing the amount of supply that they burn in the course of normal operations. This cost is paid whenever a ship fights in combat (above and beyond things like routine anti piracy patrol), or in a star system that lacks a forward operating post or supply base. See the notes in the next section for information on how to calculate supply use. Supply can be generated in a few different ways; purchasing on the open market, production from a Supply Generator landmark, or through salvage. The market rate for supply fluctuates from year to year, depending on events on the Grid.
	==Supply Burn==		==Supply Burn==
	Supply use is determined by ship weight, times the number of systems away from a point ~~of supply~~, which is any location that counts as a territory for supply purposes. This means it’s relatively uncomplicated to patrol systems directly connected to your home system, but staging large battlegroups away from centers of supply is genuinely difficult. Supply lines, if unprotected, can also be vulnerable to enemy raiding.		Supply use is determined by ship weight, times the number of systems away from a supply point, which is any location that counts as a territory for supply burn purposes. This means it’s relatively uncomplicated to patrol systems directly connected to your home system, but staging large battlegroups away from centers of supply is genuinely difficult. Supply lines, if unprotected, can also be vulnerable to enemy raiding.

	There are two types of bases one can construct away from your territories to provide relief to supply costs. Establishing one of them is a required prerequisite to claiming a territory.		There are two types of bases one can construct away from your territories to provide relief to supply costs. Establishing one of them is a required prerequisite to claiming a territory.

Kerrus: /* Supply Base */

2023-09-16T02:27:14Z

Supply Base

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	===Supply Base===		===Supply Base===
	A supply base counts as your territory for the purposes of counting supply burn. Its cost is $4000 and two military tokens, taking a year to complete. A region must have a supply base established before it can become a new territory .A Forward Operating Base may be upgraded into a Supply Base by paying the requisite difference in cost and spending a military token. The upgrade is completed in a year.		A supply base counts as your territory for the purposes of counting supply burn (ie: It is a supply point). Its cost is $4000 and two military tokens, taking a year to complete. A region must have a supply base established before it can become a new territory .A Forward Operating Base may be upgraded into a Supply Base by paying the requisite difference in cost and spending a military token. The upgrade is completed in a year.

	==Supply Limitations==		==Supply Limitations==