[Rapid Reaction Force] - discussion

[SkulkrinBait]

Admiral: RockLobster

RockLobster will post details later.

[Rocklobster]

The details of how this is going to be run have not yet been decided. I believe that (to answer question on CRF post about who its for) , the RRF I am organizing will be for FOM members, unless there is dire need elsewhere.

I have not decided, and would like input as to who and who does not benefit from the RRF. I do not believe it should be mandatory to contribute, but that may be the best course. If each member creates 100 troops and 10 ships, and increases that gradually, it would likely work best.

The basic idea of RRF is that when someone is in need of troops to protect a new colony, or defend from fleet stealers, then they can ask for assistance and receive it instantly. There is no procedure yet, as there is no RRF as it stands, but it will likely go something like this:

1) Message myself with the reason troops are needed, when they are needed and where they are needed.

2) Post the same information on the ingame forums. Everyone who acknowledges the message will post a short message detailing the troops destination time and amount.

3) Upon recieving messages, I will mail all members participating the details.


Please let me know whats good and what is not with this rough outline for operation. Mind you, it is still in the developement stages.

[SkulkrinBait]

Yes, this is for FoM only, but Morkn and Corleth could setup similar forces and the Triumvirate could all borrow the forces if necessary.

The basics you outline are good RockLobster, but we need more input.

I suggest everyone pledges what size force they can hold in reserve and adds this to the table I am creating in a new thread (give me a few minutes) - it should be taken as read that any stoners pledged will have ships ready to transport them asap.

I think we need a heirarchy of Admirals for when you are not around RockLobster, can you line up a second, third etc in command? Maybe Nemesis as he is already an admiral?

[Rocklobster]

I was thinking we need more people. I cannot be on all the time, and I am in Canada, so Im likely 5 hours off of alot of you. I personally feel that you, skulkrinbait, should select a second and third, as you know everyone better at this point. Im still a relatively new member.

[SkulkrinBait]

OK, any volunteers then?

I can act as last resort reserve in case any of the official admirals aren't around.