The Phoenix Wars: Book I, Reprieve by C. R. Daems

Author:C. R. Daems [Daems, C. R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Talon Novels
Published: 2021-03-15T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 27

Too Many Potential Options

The pre-action options were not difficult; there were only six options: one Tullizor, two, three, four, five, and more than five. To simplify the options, the Saker pilots were designated in units of four fighters, named Eagle one through five, and a squadron leader appointed. The Tullizor would also be numbered when they arrived. To simplify the options, they were numbered the same as the number of Tullizor cruisers.

* Option 1, Eagle 1 and 2 for backup.

* Option 2, option 1 plus Eagle 3 and 4 as backup against Tullizor 2.

* Option 3, options 1 and 2, and Eagle 5 against Tullizor 3.

* Option 4, Eagle 1 against Tullizor 1, repeated for Eagles 2, 3, and 4. Eagle 5 unassigned.

* Option 5, option 4 with Eagle 5 against Tullizor 5.

* Option 6, option 5.

The ME squadron leader in charge would designate the option and the formation, i.e., Option 3, ME43. He would also assign a regroup area and designate the subsequent attack strategies after evaluating the current situation.

"How did you decide on who to assign to each Martial Eagle unit?" Bradley asked after I had put together a tentative list. "I hope Eagle one isn't you plus the next best pilots."

"No, I assigned the five people I considered the best…tactical pilots to each of the six units. Then I did the same with the six best pilots, then the next best six, and then the remaining six. Furthermore, I distributed each six individuals in the following order, 1, 3, 5, 2, and 4. That makes units 1, 3, and 5 the strongest of the five."

"That's why Calum is in unit 3, and I'm in unit 5," Bradley said. "Although unit 5 is the weakest, it is also the least likely to see action. The same is true for 2 and 4. I like it."

"I agree," Calum said. "A well thought out mixture of tactical and skill strengths. I suggest the following command order: Kayla, myself, and then you, Bradley. It acknowledges our current strengths as well as who we need to survive if we win." He ignored me and talked directly to Bradley.

Bradley didn't speak for several minutes. "For now, I agree, although I'm not sure if I'm the best survivor. But now is not the time for major changes in the organizational structure."

I said nothing, although I wasn't comfortable with me in command, but to be realistic, in a war, you don't have time for conferences. One person had to be in charge and make the decisions. I just didn't feel ready for that responsibility. Not that anyone asked my opinion, I mused. But who better, I wondered. Calum had been training hard on the K-box and participated in the formation exercises but had been a trainee and his participation limited to one-fifth the time I had spent with the training. Best he remains relatively safe in the third unit providing an excellent second in command. While Bradley was the wing leader, he had spent the least amount of time training.

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