Upon getting wind of a revolt in Western Aculon, GASI has immediately sent ground forces to quell rebellion. [Stage One - Air Dominance] The 8th Carrier Fleet, deployed from Southern Celestia, supported by the 5th torpedo boat swarm, starts off the operation by neutralizing any rebel naval assets, setting up for a ripe ground invasion. In regions with enough orbital supremacy, drop pods and transports deploy into atmosphere, supported by fighters to target anti-air installations. [Phase Two - Rural Warfare] Deployed troops regroup from aerial deployment, collecting at designated rendezvous points, setting up temporary base and accounting for any losses. These troops then move into rural areas, attempting to cut off supplies without dealing with the large number of forces that typically guard cities. In large portions of secured land, "Supply Fortresses" are set up, essentially the region's HQ, heavily guarded areas, ground patrols and AAs mostly. These HQs allow for a centralized point where troops can deploy at, and supplies can be delivered to convoys. [Phase 3 - Coordinated Strike] Grouped forces begin concentrating at key military bases and strategic urban areas. Artillery is used to soften up defenses before a mass charge, light anti-tank vehicles move in to disable or destroy enemy armor assets, supported by heavy gunners for immobile gun platforms with exposed personnel. After the first wave, the heavy armor and infantry launch their assault, intending to breach the main defensive line which has hopefully been weakened by the first wave. If this is all done to plan, military intelligence suggests it will just be a matter of mopping up the sporadic after fighting as coordinated enemy defense should collapse entirely once the line falls. In cities with weak or absent air defenses paratroopers are also employed to aid with the dissolution of organized resistance in strategic zones.
