(aka the density of what is being carried). we also have to consider the load factor of what is being carried. it's not merely the abstract notion of how much weight they can carry. The grim reality is that they don't have enough transports to sustain themselves UNLESS they start stockpiling immediately. if this is 'war' then we need to remember the old phrase 'an army marches on it's stomach'. but when we talk about these guys fighting in the context of WW2 europe then they have to start playing by at least a handful of real-world rules. Sure, it's just a silly space opera fantasy. they just need to cool down and recharge.īut I'm seeing a completely insurmountable problem based on my real-world professional experiences. presumably they have weapons that never run out of ammo. When most Rumblers look at things like '9,700 stormtroopers' they probably just see numbers. the travel speeds of earth's ground forces) and for much of their ground forces, the travel speeds are merely competitive with, not completely superior to. but it's abundantly clear that everything in SW has to travel slower on planets than it does in outerspace. (okay, so maybe Wookiepedia shouldn't be considered a solid source for traveling speeds. the other option is aircraft that are NOT so fast as to be completely untouchable by ALL of the standard weaponry of the period. bipedal or quadripedal walkers and heavy-duty multi-wheeled vehicles. Their options for travel are going to become clearly known. Seriously, does nobody see how this presents a huge, insurmountable tactical problem for the Empire?

when they bring those supplies back they are going to be returning to the EXACT SAME spot that they left from. That means that they're going to need to think long-term and go out and get supplies. These guys still need to breath, eat, drink and sleep. namely, they will have to try and set up a logistics network to provide for themselves. anything that they attempt to do will logically follow basic economic and logistical necessity. the Empire doesn't REALLY get to choose when and where they will strike because they are stranded on the ground at a known location. I know lots of people here are saying 'The Battle favors the Imperials since they get to choose where and when to strike.'īut.

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