Are there HPGs in as Deep Periphery as where this place is?
Theory of mine is if you were to take the BASIC minimum amount of what the Scorpions took.
Listing:
9 systems to protect with 3 Warships; a McKenna, a Aegis and a Congress.
Leading to the uses of older tech such as Lion / -C / -WD ( mostly for the Vehicle Stars ), a Colossus ( let's face it the Seeker Clan has one ), Overlord-C. Union-C, Broadsword, DrostIIA, Manatee ( possible Manatee-C clan upgrade ), Sassanid, Confederate / -C, Carrier and possible Titan / -C, and at least one Model 96 Elephant.
Common jumpers would most likely be: Aquilla, Hunter ( with it's HPG ), Odyssey ( really more common than you think ), and the rare SL-era LF- equipped Tramp, and maybe a Comitatus or two.
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