[X] OPLAN: Slow Walk
-[X] Write-In: Perform back-alley negotiations/communications with the PMC. Expend diplomatic capital (such as forgiveness of incurred aid debt that might otherwise be called in) to convince them to commute the sentence (conditional on the individuals actually not being responsible for execution of UNTHINKBLE) of the three survivors to exile to Home space, on pain of death if they ever return to the S'taxu system in any capacity (they cannot transit through S'Taxu even as a passenger) and a complete release of all claims to rulership etc. Inform them that the HSWS and Home desire peace, stability, and good relations, but that some concessions will avoid ruffled feathers in the future and ease cooperation and economic recovery for S'Taxu-4 and the S'Taxu system.
Push hard on the 11-year old, who cannot truly be held responsible for the sins of their parents. Make it clear that the execution of an 11-year-old is likely to lead a breakdown in relations; no matter what crimes their family committed the people of Home - not just the Council - will consider it beyond the pale and point out it will likely lead to future aid relief (and sympathy) drying up, even if the government takes no official stance.
Inform the Council that we do not believe attempting to retrieve the Dynasts by force is conducive to the long-term security of Home or the Council and will stoke resentment in the S'Taxu system, regardless of whether the initial objective is achieved. Inform them we we will attempt negotiations and that we recommend using forgiveness of aid debt as a carrot. The HSWS not believe a war for the sake of the three remaining Dynasts will serve the security interests of Home and will in fact be detrimental; there vital mining and commerce activities to be undertaken here and in the "southern" reaches. Getting drawn into an extensive shooting war and occupation in S'Taxu will cost us much more in treasure and lives in the long run and draw focus away from potential commercial opportunities in the "south". If the Council wishes us to use force, that is the Council's perogative, but the HSWS does not think it prudent.
Make clear that we will not interfere with the trials of any adult Chambrestrong survivors, but that we require those trials be fair and impartial; offer all legal and diplomatic aid, including the work of our nascent SWS JAG corps, in arraigning and interrogating Dynasty personnel and leadership for trial.
-[X] Write-In: Provide continual Fleet Landing Forces deployment in peacekeeping and aid operations; FLF Rangers, our in-house SOF squadron, will be attached to search for remaining Dynast and Xyphoni high-value personnel who may have survived, such as the Lady Diana Mechtilde. If the Lady Mechtilde is located AND efforts to release the Marquess fail, she is to be transported to Home under absolute secrecy and her death "verified" as part of our diplomatic break with the PMC.
-[X] HSWS Military Intelligence Corps
-[X] Continue to negotiate with the Aslan. Attempt to hire advisors in the design and operation of small strike-craft and larger carriers.
-[X] Design and produce a landing ship which can deploy FLF Forces; up to five craft (dependent on final carrying capacity), each capable of carrying and deploying at least company of FLIF and supporting landings with orbit-to-ground or ship-to-station fire and potentially carrying the fighter-bombers as a contributing strike package or self-defense. Look into potential MMV variant, as well as entirely purpose-built craft as design alternatives.
-[X] Design and produce a single experimental carrier for further development of strikecraft operations and doctrine and to serve as a defense vessel for Home.
-[X] Design and produce a small courier / cargo vessel to establish a permanent military "mail service" between far-flung outposts and HSWS HQ so we can stop relying on our DSS, etc. as makeshift couriers.
-[X] Look into potential refit options for older craft, such as the system destroyers.
-[X] Continue to produce the Multi-Mission Vehicle as rapidly as possible, as budget and yard space allows.
-[X] Continue to produce the Interstellar Cruiser block IIa as possible, secondary to the MMV.
-[X] Continue to produce the new missile frigate as possible; at least one frigate per larger MMV or cruiser laid down or currently in active service.
-[X] Perform sensor sweeps "south", beyond Heimdall to get an idea of what lies beyond
-[X] Deploy forces:
--[X] Maintain OPLAN Bowshot forces in S'Taxu until the crisis is over, aid has slowed, and they are no longer needed to conduct missions or maintain our stronger diplomatic presence.
--[X] Heimdall Station: After conclusion of Bowshot - one IC and two escorts, when available, in Heimdall to protect the mining and fueling operations and to act as a tripwire force.
--[X] S'Taxu Station: After conclusion of Bowshot - one IC and two escorts, when available, as a permanent S'Taxu station.
--[X] Home Defense Station: Monitor, two IC, six escorts when constructed, as the main Home Defense Fleet (plus orbitals and system defense ships).
--[X] Expeditionary Station: After conclusion of Bowshot - 2 IC, 1 MMV, 1 FSS, Scout Flotilla - available for exploration and exploration escort or other expeditionary missions. headquartered in Home, but can be deployed as necessary.
--[X] Reserve Station: After conclusion of Bowshot - four IC, eight escorts when available; "stationed" in Home, but generally available to be deployed in case of emergency. Generally ships who are doing rest/refit and preparing to be cycled out to other duty stations.
