Full Thrust Strategic

Revised Concept, to better fit the FMA style.

Squadron combat strengths:
SC =d4 (defense only)
DD =d4
CL =d6
CA = d8
BB = d10
DN = d12

score >= opponent's reduces his unit by one die step.
score >= 2x opponent's score destroys him
Note that if you tie your opponent's score, you are both reduced one
step.
Destroyers (and anyone else who gets to d4) are destroyed if they are
reduced a step.

Carriers have a number of d4 fighter squadrons which can attack at
range.
They lose squadrons to equal the opponent's score.  Example: a CV sends
4
squadrons to attack an enemy CA squadron.  The fighters roll 3, 3, 2, 1;
the
CA rolls 6.  The carrier loses two fighter squadrons (3+3=6).  The total
score is 9:6 so the CA squadron is reduced from a d8 to a d6.  The
carrier
itself is not endangered by this combat (unless the CA squadron has
gotten
close enough to attack the carrier).

DD may support other ships by providing + 1d step.  The DD is destroyed
if
they suffer a "lose a step" result.  They may also be targeted
separately.

Ships which face two or more opponents roll one attack versus a
specified
opponent.  They suffer results from all opponents.  Two or more
simultaneous
"lose a step" outcomes results in the destruction of the target.

Movement is by areas, in an as-yet-to-be-determined scale.  Any number
of
squadrons may stack in an area.   SC move 4 areas; DD 3; CL and CA 2; BB
and
DN 1.

Squadron markers may be placed on the map in an inverted position. 
Scouts
at a range of 0 or 1 area may turn over markers according to a die roll
(exact function yet to be determined).	Players may use a limited number
of
blank counters as decoys.  Counters may be stacked in any order (eg the
player may put real ships on top so a scout won't reveal the bottom
units
are decoys--or he may put the decoys on top so the scout is less likely
to
see which real ships are present).  Decoys are removed when revealed.

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