<div class="floatright">(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000312843758/c3fc56b763c2610cc0e83100caa09f81.jpeg)</div>Brooklyn listened quietly as the captain briefed them on the next simulation.  Carefully examining the map given to them, Brooklyn tried to imagine the layout of the terrain in his mind, picturing the movements of patrols and optimal positions for confrontation on both sides.  As the mission was clarified further, Brooklyn frowned as he raised his hand.<br/><strong>"Sir, one thing I have learned is to assume that your enemy is competent and understands their own tactical situation.  The Principle of Charity.  As such, it may be beneficial to look at the other side, determining how such a place would make optimal use of their resources."</strong><br/>Brooklyn pointed at the three sensors.<br/><strong>"For instance, if a sensor is taken out, that would be an immediate alert that the base is under attack.  Given known weapon ranges, that would put any force within three quarters of a kilometer within the terminated sensor.  Forces extending past that point could collapse inwards, while those lining the gullies themselves could circle in, boxing enemies inside.  And that's assuming any enemy force isn't detected by lighter scout vehicles serving as eyes down in the gullies themselves.  Even if the gullies make long range communications difficult, a relay system could be set in place to pass information back.  With a bubble range of three kilometers, it looks to me that the communications center has around a one kilometer detection perimeter around it on all sides where the three sensors overlap.  So even taking one out won't put you in optimal firing range before being detected by the other two."</strong><br/><br/>Eyeing the dropship pad, Brooklyn scratched his chin as he collected his thoughts.<br/><strong>"That particular zone is important, but in the event of an attack, it's the center of the base that's the overall heart of everything.  Any commander residing over the point would realize that it could be a potential diversion.  At the same time though, it can't be given up easily and needs to be responded to in case of reinforcements.  Faced with that kind of a dilemma, I would try to feint out any other potential threats by pretending to pull my units to respond to the attack.  In reality, I'd pull the ones from the west into the center, and have the north positions move east then south, while the southeast moves north.  This way, I've strengthened my center, and have moved troops to either assist in retaking the dropship pad or reinforcing the center in case of attack.  Some of the troops would be sent to harrass the invaders at the dropship, but that would only be a pretense while I wait for the enemies next move."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"But that's assuming they have a large enough vehicle component to create such a maneuver.  With a potential 15 to 25 mechs, it's hard to say how many heavy and light vehicles there will be.  It's certainly a sizable mech contingent, and if lance gets caught out of position, we'd likely be outgunned and taken out shortly.  Optimally,  I'd say any plan of attack we have would need to involve catching our enemy out of position and by surprise."</strong>