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.