Ach!  I've started the great math quest!<br/><br/>LOL.  I indeed factored in some variables, including the flexibility for the Alex and Kobras to travel between 20 and 39 VU's from the Everest depending on circumstances and whim.  I did a lot of rounding and estimated conservatively... so yes, my numbers are smaller than yours, Tagan.<br/><br/>But for anyone who hasn't majored in math, science or engineering at some point in their lives, we're probably boring the heck out of people with all this math.  I have no intention of using up any game time with this stuff... (talking about it on the ooc thread while waiting for TGT doesn't count...) although I didn't see any reason why I shouldn't use some advanced naval tactics so long as I keep the basic idea clear to everyone what I'm doing.<br/><br/>It's really only an intellectual exercise for me... and has only a minor effect on the game.  I could have done the same thing with some "Scholistic Lore" Imperial Tactics rolls, and stating to TGT that I was using those rolls to improve the efficiency of our battle group's formation in order to scout faster...<br/><br/>But since Captain Harlock is certainly more experienced than I am at space born naval tactics, I don't think using my own ideas hurt anything, and it's more fun for me that way.