Blood on the Line, Pt 3

“I need an update on FGIC Two,” said Lady Felrahn.

The holoprojection on the central tacmap was illuminating, but only to a certain degree. Everyone around the table certainly could see when their ships took damage, and their general numbers. But numbers were only one part of a battle.

“All capital ships moderately damaged, ma’am” reported an analyst off to the side. “Support vessels have suffered nearly 10% casualties, while skirmish vessels have suffered little over 17%.”

“And the Imperials?” asked the High Admiral.

“Sensor scans indicate that they have suffered half our casualties at most. However, we still hold the numerical advantage.”

“The tactical team predicts a favorable outcome,” added a Tactician on the other side of the room. “Our forces will hold the system, but they’ll suffer massive casualties in exchange.”