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Space Empires V: Operation Keyhole is begun - and Battlefleet Green warped through into Klaestron. Not a bad start - a whopping 240 mines swept away, the rest causing some damage to the fleet, but nothing catastrophic. It's enough to get AUTO-Survey drones in. It looks like Klaestron will be a tougher nut to crack than I thought. Several planets have sturdy defences in the form of multiple weapon platforms. To that end I've ordered the construction of two new Harrier-class Planetary Assault ships at Eden.
Klaestron IV is the real prize, with no defences to speak of and a breathable oxygen atmosphere. I intend to carry out a planetstrike on that as soon as possible, followed by Klaestron II, all being well. HMS Brannigan is ready for service now, so that can be done as soon as the fleet has enough damage repaired to move on.
I've had to rethink my research priorities. I've gone a little overboard on atmospheric modification plants, so Shields will have to be put off to rush through Radioactives Extraction Lvl 5. I may also look at constructing an asteroid mining vessel to extract some extra radioactives from asteroids under my control. After that I'm going to have to research Quantum Engines before Shields - whether I like it or not I need more powerful engines for these new cruiser designs
Klaestron IV is the real prize, with no defences to speak of and a breathable oxygen atmosphere. I intend to carry out a planetstrike on that as soon as possible, followed by Klaestron II, all being well. HMS Brannigan is ready for service now, so that can be done as soon as the fleet has enough damage repaired to move on.
I've had to rethink my research priorities. I've gone a little overboard on atmospheric modification plants, so Shields will have to be put off to rush through Radioactives Extraction Lvl 5. I may also look at constructing an asteroid mining vessel to extract some extra radioactives from asteroids under my control. After that I'm going to have to research Quantum Engines before Shields - whether I like it or not I need more powerful engines for these new cruiser designs