Target Goals

Alright, so we've been through two Operations now, and are about to start another.  So today, we're going to talk about what the numbers we gave mean and how we collected them, and what the target numbers we're aiming for on those stats are.  Going into the next week, keep these numbers in mind - we're close to open recruitment.

So, in every Operation there will be 4 statistics given to the formations (lance or company) rather than to the individual.  They are, in no particular order:  Casualty Rate, Strategic Efficiency, Average Score.  These are composed from the results of all lance/company members throughout at least 12 consistent drops.  The formation must contain the same members for each drop.  Formations can collect results for as long as the Operation is underway.

First, some numbers.

• Enemy Strength = Number of Enemy Mechs Encountered
• Total Drops x 12 Enemy Mechs
• Deployed Mechs = Number of LCC Mechs Deployed
• Total Drops x Each Formation Member

Ok, so for each member of the formation, the following facts are recorded after each campaign drop:

• Alive or Dead
• Match Score
• Number of Kills

That information is totaled and collated at the end of the Operation to divine the following:

• Casualty Rate = Number of Deployed LCC Mechs that were destroyed during the Operation.
• The target goal is set at 33%.
• Strategic Efficiency = Number of Enemy Mechs destroyed during the Operation
• The target goal is set at 33% for 4-man lances, and is raised to 66% for a full company.
• Total Score = Total of all scores for all members of the formation for all drops executed during the Operation.
• This is equal to the total number of Deployed Mechs multiplied by 35.  
• Average Score = The average of the individual Total Scores of all members of the formation.
• This is equal to the number of Drops multiplied by 35.

So this is how it works out:  During an Operation, you want to survive the match, get some kills and get a score of 35 or higher in each Drop.  We're pretty close to this now - you can check out the results of Dread Harvest and compare them to these expectations.  We're a very small, close knit unit - we have to rely on one another.  Our unit tactics are tightening up, and these Operations have had a huge impact on us already.

The competition will be heating up soon.  Bitter and desperate battles await us.  Worlds will be won and lost in the actual game - never mind in our Operations.  There will be those that wish to crush us, and those we must pursue vengeance upon.  Make no mistake.

The Gatekeepers will be ready.