Deep Strike

Gugabalog · 2012-07-26, 11:49 PM

people have discussed using deep strikes as diversionary ops. I think that the most effective deep strike would be on the other two factions shyared border.

If there isn't already a battle raging one might be able to instigate one by capping the border territory. It seems doable with a platoon or a squad, and then if you cap it both sides would have an obvious interest in taking an entirely isolated third party territory and then you would get the benefit of the other two fighting each other for you then you could simply exfil and let hte battle rage.

Ta-da! Troops diverted form both of your empires borders

PhoenixDog · 2012-07-27, 12:04 AM

Honestly, that's a rather clever idea. Could definitely work in your faction's favour. I'll probably pass this along to our spec ops leader. Thanks! =D

Gugabalog · 2012-07-27, 12:11 AM

You're very welcome. I like the idea of starting border incidents you have no real stake in

It's a win win either way, just to varying degrees of win.

PhoenixDog · 2012-07-27, 12:13 AM

Not to mention if you can find a borderline where you affect the resources of one or both empires...The chaos that you may cause!!

Gugabalog · 2012-07-27, 12:15 AM

What outfit are you? I'm totally into one that would try shit like this

AnamNantom · 2012-07-27, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Gugabalog

people have discussed using deep strikes as diversionary ops. I think that the most effective deep strike would be on the other two factions shyared border.

If there isn't already a battle raging one might be able to instigate one by capping the border territory. It seems doable with a platoon or a squad, and then if you cap it both sides would have an obvious interest in taking an entirely isolated third party territory and then you would get the benefit of the other two fighting each other for you then you could simply exfil and let hte battle rage.

Ta-da! Troops diverted form both of your empires borders

As a lone infiltrator in Planetside (1), I did this. I was a diversion. I am best as a diversion, a ghost, a fear. I was everywhere. Towers capped at random spots on locked continents... Smiling, later in the day, I'd look at the map, watching what I started unfold into all out war.

Of course, after starting the hacks, I'd inform my empire. I just let all the different outfits decide what to do with it. Vanu are wise, generally speaking.

That's why you see us in that premiered trailer with the force waiting on the report from the three infiltrators.

Blackwolf · 2012-07-27, 12:44 AM

Actually that idea is more viable then most deep operations. It actually creates a situation neither of the empires can simply ignore. If the defending empire ignores it then the attacking one can spread it. If the adjacent empire ignores it then either the attacking empire or the defending empire could put troops there and spread from it.

It's a situation that almost forces every empire's hand except the instigator. Very nice.

My only question is, why in gods name did you just blurt it out on the forums? Bad tactician!

Reizod · 2012-07-27, 12:45 AM

This def a VS type of strategy. I'm sure this will be used many times. Good thing for good scouts that can confirm what is what.

Gugabalog · 2012-07-27, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by Blackwolf

Actually that idea is more viable then most deep operations. It actually creates a situation neither of the empires can simply ignore. If the defending empire ignores it then the attacking one can spread it. If the adjacent empire ignores it then either the attacking empire or the defending empire could put troops there and spread from it.

It's a situation that almost forces every empire's hand except the instigator. Very nice.

My only question is, why in gods name did you just blurt it out on the forums? Bad tactician!

Exactly my thoughts. And I just didn't feel like being the one guy who did it, like hiding under that wing in Afghanistan on CoD. (I actually held fire if the guy was looking at me or that I wasn't confident that I'dbeen scoped in long enough so that the killcam wouldnt revela the spot.)

PhoenixDog · 2012-07-27, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by Gugabalog

What outfit are you? I'm totally into one that would try shit like this

Xen of Onslaught, my friend. One of the more well known outfits on Emerald Server in Planetside 1. Check out our post in my sig =D

vVRedOctoberVv · 2012-07-27, 01:23 AM

I specialise in deep penetration.

PhoenixDog · 2012-07-27, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by vVRedOctoberVv

I specialise in deep penetration.

Mmmm, my favourite!

Is this the direction of the thread now?

Gugabalog · 2012-07-27, 01:28 AM

And I imagine there were many "rear entry" max rush jokes as well...

vVRedOctoberVv · 2012-07-27, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by PhoenixDog

Mmmm, my favourite!

Is this the direction of the thread now?

It can be... If you want it to be.

@Gug
I don't like to rush backdoors. You need to take your time with that stuff.

PhoenixDog · 2012-07-27, 01:39 AM

Wel of course if you go in too fast and recklessly...you'll end up causing a ruckus and martingale everyone around you. But if you go in nice and slow...Take your time and enjoy it a little...Much more can be accomplished than you originally thought.