Powerplay Faction: Pranav Antal Cycle 32 Strategy Cross-post

Rubbernuke

Rubbernuke
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Utopian dreamers, welcome to cycle 32! In this thread you will find information on everything going on in Utopia, from what's being prepped to fortification, expansion, bounty hunting, trade...its all here!

Intro ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░//★

As chaos reigned, Utopia stood firm and we maintained our #7 place- well done!
We equalled our record of fortification, securing an incredible 19 systems, with two confirmed cancellations. Only through hard work like this can Utopia flourish, so thank you to all the fortifiers.
Prep wise we kept poor systems off the prep list (like the eternal pain that is Funj) and have four decent expansions.
We gained one system, 10 Arietis, with decent fortification triggers.
Whilst talking about triggers, we see two fortification triggers drop: LTT 17156 (now 2905), 32C Piscium (now 2538). I cannot state how important system flipping is, it makes the job of fortification so much easier. A big thank you to those involved! If you are unsure as to what system flipping is, consult the guides in the sidebar on Reddit.

Cycle 32 aims ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░//★

✱ Fortify! This is our number 1 aim this cycle. As always we need to defend Utopia from those who would do us harm.
✱ Expand! Push GCRV 2743!
✱ System flipping: install the correct gov types, dictator, co-operative, communist. Get those triggers down!

Preparation ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░//★

If you see a good prep system, comment below!
Anouphis (see how this goes, possibility of a prep battle with Hudson)
Kenna
Devata Baru
HIP 24655

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We have to get at least ONE expansion this week
GCRV 2743 (11095 / 6837) | push hard | Antal 625% Opp. 280%
Har Itariu (8960 / 7500) | Ignore
Azalai (11375 / 6779) | Ignore
Muncheim (10955 / 6868) | Ignore

Fortification ░░PRIORITY░░░░░░░░░░░░░//★

Fortification is going to become our bread and butter, as we need a good defence as we fight for expansions! Our fortification list is split into two:
High value
These are prime targets, and as many as possible need to be fortified.
Makula | L Pad on moon Makula A 3C, Neuman Outpost
NLTT 6655 | Fortified
Kotilekui | This system has also low triggers (see below)
HIP 108110 | (Support HIP 108110 Domain in system)
Dheneb | Fortified
Midgard
Khaman
Gorringa | Fortified
LTT 17156 | new low trigger! Thanks Xargo! | see below
Miki
San Neb Xoc
HIP 118251
Ewah | Fortified
Waikula
CC Generating
These have low triggers and are close to Polevnic. A useful 100 CC bonus.
LTT 17156 | *This system is also a high value target
Kotilekui | *This system is also a high value target
LP 350-75 | Fortified
MCC 868
Lidpar
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Comms ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░//★

Раздел для русскоговорящих Анталовцев
THE LIDPAR ORDER PILOT TRAINING FACILITY: XBOX
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191000
CQC Team Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/483934685100563/
Required reading: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteAntal...de_to_fortification_how_to_help_pranav_antal/
X Box One wings: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteAntal/comments/3mexrm/seeking_xbox_one_players_to_form_a_winggroup_in/
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteAntal/comments/3lf8h4/utopian_cqc_team/ - CQC team
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteAntal/comments/3k03eo/utopian_commanders_seeking_friends_wing_men_and/ - friends and wingmen
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteAntal/comments/3lhloh/say_a_big_hello_to_our_xbox_commrades/ - xbox
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sour...on=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=the+perfect+cup+of+tea - How to stay fully fortified at all times

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Everyone matters! We are a small power and every member of Utopia does amazing work each week. Keep it up! Every contribution helps, no matter how small.
If you have anything to add, feel free to post away!
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rain290

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Guess I don't understand how expansion works or something..
We are currently behind in GCRV 2743 even though we are nearly 5k above trigger AND total opposition... Guess I'll just keep at it.
 

Ethan Drake

Ethan Drake
rain290 said:
Guess I don't understand how expansion works or something..
We are currently behind in GCRV 2743 even though we are nearly 5k above trigger AND total opposition... Guess I'll just keep at it.
Click to expand...

As I came to understand it :

In Fortification, when you reach the trigger, you can end in a stalemate but the ennemy cannot win.

In Expansion however there is no upper limit, the side who has done better wins. So even if we do 10 times the trigger expansion number, we are not sure to win until the end. All the more so that ennemy (real players and maybe even frontier animation team/npcs) can go for what is called "merit bombing" and drop a lot of merits a few hours before the end of the cycle, suddenly overcoming our efforts.
As history seemingly proved it to our faction, we'd rather go for a few expansions at full strength and win them with a lot of margin, it will eventually avoid a lot of lost effort/results.
 

Rubbernuke

Rubbernuke
Preparation and Expansion> the highest total wins

Fortification> 100% fortification means next turn / cycle that system has zero upkeep CC cost. If a system is undermined 100% its base cost is added to its upkeep. If too many systems are undermined we go into turmoil.

If you have 100% fortification and 100% undermining, they both cancel each other.

With fortification, anything over 100% is wasted.
 
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