Well do bear in mind, we do have training battalions again. Do also bear in mind
that the Suns has been on the ropes, but is looking like it's gotten a second wind.
The capital and the Thumb remain occupied, but we all know that the Kuritan hold
on these worlds is tenuous. The DCMS is over stretched and logistically, at the end
of a very long supply line. They're also heavily involved in the Terran corridor, where
sooner or later it's Clans they'll be facing. They've also bumped into the Cappies in
at least one recorded incident. The issue at hand, is how much has the AFFS got on
hand and ready, to strike back hard at an already weakened foe. The initiative I believe,
is ours.
If 3-4 RCTs are available, the AFFS could start an avalanche. Maybe it's not post
Kentares all over again, but panic is delightfully infectious sometimes. All about
timing those strikes. Oh and not discounting LCT sized formations, they bought
time lately and did sterling work on Robinson for example. They also have a part
to play, use them to foment more trouble hitting and fading. Regrouping with
larger forces, for more challenging objectives. Hit hard enough and with enough
depth, panic ensues.
It's what I'd do if I was running the show, but I'm not.
I don't know how well the current military education system is working, but I'd
assume it's been expanded. Considering the loss of 2 NA academies plus that
on Robinson, real damage has been done there. But the FS has adapted to
such circumstances before, and there's plenty of lesser prestige facilities likely
swollen currently. Two academy worlds are back in our possession, though
they'll not likely be much use for a few years.
As for actual production of military mechs and vehicles, I can only imagine that
it's very much all hands on deck. There've been allusions to the ability of some
larger manufacturers, to tilt towards war materiel. The FS is down only one
significant production hub right now, New Avalon. Robinson and New Syrtis have
both been reclaimed. We never lost Crofton, Kathil, New Valencia or El Dorado.
I've not even mentioned a few other places in the above list. Sure we know
neither Robinson or New Syrtis, are likely to be unscathed. But we have time
now, what they cannot give us today they'll likely do tomorrow.
I remain optimistic. As ever.