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Xavia Cameron
Caldari
Southern Cross Incorporated
YouWhat
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Posted - 2007.10.11 03:53:00 -
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(Note: Both maps I refer to are the F10 map. Just under different levels of zoom)
First off:
I have always wondered why in multi stage attacks the attack director (Guy organizing several fleets to hit separate targets) has to rely entirely upon his FCs telling him where they are.
Field and fleet command ships are either:
A) Field: Big HACs
B) Fleet: POS hugger
The star map contains a massive amount of info, also a (Sort of) convenient way to manage it.
My Suggestion:
During massive attacks a pilot (Armada Commander) should be able to be assigned several fleets. He is not a member of any fleet nor gives any bonuses and thus needs no character skills. His role is purely organization of the attack. Using the star map (Or a derivative thereof) he can see in real time the position of every SQUAD/WING/FLEET commander. And be able to select squads to be able to see every member one at a time.
Of course, this kind of oversight isn't free.
The FCs would be required to fit a Fleet comlink module. This module is designed to transmit his entire fleet's info to the armada commander's star map. having a range of the entire region, meaning the AC has to be relatively close to the fight, but not having to worry about being protected.
The WCs Would be required to fit a Field comlink module. This module is designed to transmit his entire wing's info to his FC (And inturn to the AC). This should have a range of a constellation. The FC can now move his wings into a far better attack position before engaging.
The Scout will be able to fit an intelligence module. Every locked target by his squad has its health shown to the Wing commanders system map. A recon ship variation will only require the recon ship to be within 100KM of an enemy ship to retrieve its health. Range of a system. WC's should be in the thick of it with the grunts.
Application of modules:
The Fleet command module allows a precise attack over a region (maybe even two or three?) Run by a clear leader who knows where everything is as soon as they move. All info is seen by looking at the star map in Station or POS (I don't know if its possible to have modules interact to docked ships)
The Field command module allows the FC to know what is going on in his particular target, and know it as soon as it happens. The info is delivered both to his star and system maps.
The Intel module allows a WC to call targets without presenting himself as a target, but he must not be cloaked, in warp or inside 50Km of a POS bubble, He is vulnerable to being scanned out.
Sight:
If any of you have ever played homeworld 2, then that is how I suggest the system map look when centered over a battle. (Tactical view). Shows only the overview symbols of the ships present. Includes a Center grid and a hight off grid line.
AC: Sees only the system of the commanders.
FC: Sees the System of his WC's in the star map for far away or in system map for those still in his system. (If possible maybe able to move his map to see the system map of systems his WCs are in)
WC: Sees location of all members and sighted hostiles in his system map. Also can see health of applicable hostiles.
All three modules should be high slots. Are not required for operation as the gang is currently. Just beneficial. The advantages of each module are passed up 1 link of the chain weather or not the commander who gets this info has his module on, but those above him will be entirely blind to the info. (Positions, ship-types etc.)
The two command modules should be reasonably hard to fit, but able to fit on anything bigger then a battle cruiser. Have fitting reductions to the corresponding command ships.
Intel module should be able to fit on anything. Fitting bonus to Covert ops. Advanced version (See up) for force recons.
Additional ideas? Comments?
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androne
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Posted - 2007.10.11 03:58:00 -
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I do believe some sort of tactical map is being implemented, although I don't think its done to this magnitude. Sorry I don't have a link.
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Xavia Cameron
Caldari
Southern Cross Incorporated
YouWhat
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Posted - 2007.10.11 04:37:00 -
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The Difference between this and mine is that the ambulation one would be used for pre-emtive planning. Mine used for the actual execution. And is updated real-time, none of that hour lag the map gets ATM.
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androne
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Posted - 2007.10.11 04:43:00 -
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I like both ideas and feel it should be a seamless merge of the two really. but yeah, free bump from me.
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