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Something that occurred to me is that subsector dukes and planetary fiefholders in the Spinward Marches, Sol, and other subsectors on a hostile border might be very busy improving their defenses, as they are able. They would know that they will bear the brunt of the initial onslaught of the...

This is a more plausible explanation for lower TL Imperial Army units, although I think forward units in the Spinward Marches and Sol would get priority. I think units in Core and other relatively quiet interior sectors would be the lower priority. It would take years for new issue to be...

Yes. It's so informed by rl present day procurement realities that it doesn't fit the Third Imperium well at all. The Solomani Confederation with its smaller budget and its factionalized "democratic" political system would be more susceptible to these types of problems. But even the SolCon...

Exactly. The Imperial Army would develop it mission requirements and begin its procurement process from there. Some units would need battledress, FGMPs, and grav tanks for their mission. Others would require combat armor and gauss rifles, and still others would be better served by cloth...

I reviewed the procurement article again. It seems immersed in rl thinking. Imperial nobles don't have to worry about reelection. They don't have to worry about keeping constituents, lobbyists, special interest groups, or the media happy. All of those have to worry about keeping Imperial...

I'm watching a very interesting video right now about how this works in the UK government. I don't know if it's permissible to post the link, since its political content.

I'm aware. In liberal democracies, bureaucrats have a well-established body of law and regulations to protect them from the consequences of doing this. But, the Imperium has its own set of circumstances. It's a government of men not laws, and Imperial bureaucrats, officials, and even nobles...

Agreed on all points. This post is additional comments. The Imperial tax base is incalculably vast. The logistics officer swipes the unit credit card, and the problem is solved. Adventure hook: The travellers and their ship are commandeered to transport troops and/or equipment. These...

Just some thoughts: Not that I know anything about it, but combat is a very confusing, fluid, constantly changing situation, composed of many people with limited situational awareness trying to fight each other and react to micro-contingencies while experiencing various states of physical and...

It would depend where the sensors are located. Troops might not want their visors/faceplates scratched up or covered in mud. But it's just an illustration, like how the classic illustration of the scout/courier has maneuver drive exhaust ports. It doesn't matter.

The issue with the wedge-shaped protrusion on the back of the battledress helmet is that it prevents the soldier from bending his head and neck backward. When he is prone, he can't look up to see forward. He can't carry a rucksack or gear that protrudes above his shoulders because it would...

Ajima mini trucks. Ajima always knew where our site would be before we did.

I'm past caring.

I've watched a few BSG2 videos today for that reason, and your conclusion is correct. The fighters would strafe and engage Cylon raiders, and the Battlestar would maneuver to use its main guns or missiles against the base stars.

Agreed.