Solar Warden

The machine Part 100

Ryan was discussing with Newman, Samuel and the other left team leaders while Newman had already done some analysis.

"Our only option till now is to use rocket launchers in the cave. This would be a dangerous if not impossible task. The combat drones cannot go in. Without control they are also very dangerous. Also I won't recommend to use troops and combat drones in the same target area," Ryan said.

"But I guess the combat drones are our only option. It is very likely that the rocket launcher will damage the machine and the cave. This only would work in an area that would be large enough to inflict less damage on the cave. It is very unlikely we can force such a situation. Also if we send combat drones in, there should be none of us there. To overcome the jamming, we need more surface drones. They have to fly close to each other. Let's say ten meter. There are signals they can't jam that easily. But they have to be in sight as we will use IR signals. So we scout around the corner with the surface drones, while two combat drones are ready to engage. Also we have the schematics of the base now. This means while Samuel and I are checking with the surface drones the mountain base, the combat drones will follow. We mark the target, then the combat drones adapt and do the job. After that we recall them. There is a bit programming needed for both drones, but it should work. Still there is also the risk that we damage the cave structure," Newman suggested then waited for the responds.

"This means drone commanding near the enemy sensors. Is there a risk that his backfires?" Ryan asked after thinking a bit.

"This target marking we already done with the Omega protocol. There the advantage was a fighter made this with nearfield communication for the target area. We will do the same. But here it is very likely that the enemy also can receive the signal. This signals are encrypted and we also do some precautions that it is not possible to use it against us. However, they will learn something about our drone communication," Newman replied.

"This is our only plan that make sense, yet. I will inform the Captain about it. Does anyone else have something?" Ryan looked around. The other leader shook their heads. "Ok, take your time to think. Meanwhile I inform the Captain."