@Durin I have some questions here.
1: Is this just the initial invasion target? Or is it the total list of invasion targets for this crusade?
2: If we want taking Garkill's Domain to be our eventual goal, then what planets should we target first?
3: If we want to take Danaan, which additional planets ought we take to create a more dependable supply line, and/or secure a better defensive posture for it?
3a: Is there a preferred order for taking these planets?
4: I assume that the ten regiments will be going as long as we send an Avernite General?
Those were my questions, thanks durin.
The rest of this post is going to be discussing the deployment options and my thoughts on the matter.
I'm pretty strongly in favor of sending the entire Navy.
Our defense monitors and orbital defenses ought to be able to defend the moon bases, while Avernus can stay dependent on it's superior land forces if we face any real threat (which is unlikely with Valinor crippled).
I'm pretty strongly in favor of sending 3/4 of the Battle Psykers, as a boost to the reputation of the Telepathica seems like a big deal to me.
Right now I'm leaning towards sending half the Helguard.
Leaning towards sending 1/2 the Helltroopers, but none of the Helltrooper Fighters (we lost 40% so I think we need to keep the ones we have, we can't keep on losing all our fighter pilots). At the least send no more than 1/3 of the fighters.
Leaning towards sending half the PDF with the invasion force. Particularly if we are going to be more aggressive in seizing territory than a single planet.
Since Syr is going, I'm leaning towards keeping Rotbart on Avernus. Plus with the damages done, I think we need his Admin skill on planet as well.
I'm seriously thinking that Ridcully is the most important person to send along. His divination skill would be enormously helpful to the invasion. Also leaning towards sending Xavier as well. We ought to send at least one of them no matter what though. We should also send Master Zhukov. Also, Elina Eads, Pyromancer/Biomancer (B), Colombo Ryers, Teleknetic (B), Marita Hobbs, Pyromancer (G), Andromeda Rattray - Pyromancer (D), 1 Diviner (G), 1 Pyromancer (G), 1 Telekinetic (G) (all from the list of Elite Primarus Psykers).
If we are staying on Avernus, then we should definitely send General Schwarz.
We should send Marshal Marija Paulson, as a sniper and vanguard leader will make for great force multiplier against Orks.
Marshal Lucina Eichel has bonuses to avoiding ambushes, so I think she would be a good leader to send.
Since the Azure Isles have no Ork threats, we definitely ought to send Marshal Paolo Donovan (plus he has proven very successful in all our previous of-world battles, so might as well keep up the tradition).
Others to consider sending:
Marshal Hye Richards, one of the best tacticians, leader of the Helltroopers. She would be a major help to the invasion force, but maybe we want to keep her on Avernus to aid with cleaning out the Ork fortresses.
Marshal Tanner Pope, has the best Intrigue skills of our generals, has bonuses to stealth rolls, and is the best at leading scouts. He could benefit the invasion force a lot, but could we use him on Avernus?
Marshal Samanta Khol, one of our better generals (probably on the short list to advance to Schwarz's position), might be worth sending her to have her gain more experience fighting in co-operation with the Imperial Trust forces.
Marshal Tychon Rakes, leader of Duat forces. Definitely could use some more seasoning and experience.
I think we should send at least two of these four, and maybe three.
Leaning towards keeping Richards on Avernus to lead the battles against the Ork bases.
This seems like a good idea, asking Durin some questions to know exactly what this would be.
. Still we should probably be voting for plans, cause I cannot be bothered to read that tally.
