Re: [FT] Power Projection (was Mercs in space)

> > On the issue of fleets doing PR and Power Projection
> > tours what kind of numbers/percentages do fleets have on those >
duties 
>in the present day, and what would a reasonable > extrapolation in 
>interstellar terms be?
>
>In live in a port city. Visitors for public relations range from single

>vessels to a small squadron. Something like :

What city is that by the way?

>Half a dozen missile boats or mine sweepers
>Two frigates or submarines
>A single destroyer, cruiser or sailing vessel (tall ships are very
>popular)
>A carrier and 1-2 escorts

How long would these visits last on average?
Are these visits mostly in areas of strategic importance or political 
interest?

Thanks
Donogh

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