Intergalactic Summit

The Federation never took Home back, and we will, if the Winds permit, never have to do battle for Home again. Currently, the demilitarized planet is split almost evenly between Ishukone and corporate Gallente administration. While there is still conflict among the populations, we're closer to a real peace than in decades. As for your... points, the FAX had not been invented yet, and the Navy would never use pirate technology in any ship.

Hordling, your snarky and unwanted 'advice' does dishonor to the memory of Admiral Yanala, the crew of the Shiigeru and fleet, and all that died during the Highlander attack. Go back to your nullsec playground and stop trying to have an opinion on the State's business.

As pointed out above already, Caldari Prime is still (partially) in Caldari hands. While the Gallente quickly took control of Caldari prime's orbit space, the resistance on the ground was far more fierce then expected, resulting in a truce after a few weeks.
Ever since, tensions between the State & Federation have lowered and we're closer on a road to peace then we ever were.

The Federation & Ishukone (being a core member of the State) have negotiated great solutions & trades so far regarding Caldari Prime.

- The Demilitarized Zone around Caldari Prime, guarded & maintained by Mordu's Angels, a group respected by both sides

- The Joint salvage operation of the Shiigeri. The wreckage lies in Gallente controlled territory,in the Kaalakiota Mointain range, a place that holds great spiritual importance to the Caldari people. To prevent any problems arising, the Gallente invited Ishukone to assist in the salvage operation

- The return of the old Caldari Capital to the State, under Ishukone control.
This remains one of the largest contributions to a lasting peace, as it was the last city left under Gallente influence.

- Last but not least: The joint reveal of the 'Operation Highlander' monument attended by high ranked officials on both sides and attended by capsuleers in space during the first year memorial service & celebration of the Caldari prime battle.

All these points show that State/Federation relations have been improving over the years. After all, the Caldari Prime situation was one of the largest roadblocks for peace in the past and now both sides have worked hard to turn the roadblock into a symbol of a future peace between the two super-powers.

They though have invaded and occupied currently almost half of the planet. It is because of cowardice of Ishukone CEO such shameful display as this so called "demilitarized zone" is allowed. Every day, every second this "demilitarization" exists, it is an insult to all Caldari. It legalizes Gallente oppression in occupied by Federation territories.

There shall and WILL be another fight for Caldari Prime, when we will finally lift gallentean shackles from our Homeworld and kick all occupants out from our land with toilet brush! After all what gallenteans did to our planet, they have no right even to step their foot on our land. They must pay for their agression!

Death to Gallente occupants!
Glory to the State!

It will be a fight on land. You can't cleanse occupants out from the surface of our planet with a titan.

I don't recall smartbombs having the range to hit the cities from orbit. Might as well launch surgical orbital bombardments on every defensive hardpoints then dump bombers, fighters and troopers on the city.

That or saturation orbital bombardment if you don't mind being labelled a war criminal.

Join the military, they say. See the universe they say.

Get hazed by seniors, I say.
Load bullets into everyone's magazines, I say.
Duct tape everything, I say.
Operate MTACs and draw all the fire, I say.
See lots of shite, I say.

Orbital bombardment is best done from smaller ships such as destroyers and frigates but it is a mistake to think that orbital bombardment alone is sufficient to change control of a planet from a hostile entity to yours. Especially if you want to keep any of the infrastructure or population intact. Something that LR heavy fighters excel at is it precise strikes against hardened ground targets. A squadron of them in atmosphere is worth three destroyers in orbit and is far more capable at directing their own strikes than a destroyer that often requires a spotter.

If you smartbomb a city you have to position your ship directly over it, in atmo. Another reason why a Supercarrier is far better at it than a Titan, they have less mass to move, are nearly as difficult to down with ground based anti-orbit weaponry, are better able to defend themselves against in-atmo strikes, and the key reason is they are far less vulnerable to high-orbit > low-orbit attack. The range and power of the fighter screen is unmatched when it comes to buying time for the Supercapital to ascend out of atmosphere and leave the gravity well should it be ambushed. It is also does not lose much effectiveness by being at extreme low altitude and fighting a battle in orbit.

Haven't cloned soldiers been doing just that in Molten Heth for awhile now?
Plus cloned soldiers are cheaper and you only need about 16 to take a district and the entire planet would cost less than a fully fit cruiser.

I never did say that orbital bombardments solve everything, only that they neutralise hardened targets or at least soften them enough for the footsloggers to take it.

I had always treated orbital bombardments as glorified artillery.

However, in-atmo? I believe that a Supercarrier isn't designed to stay anywhere close to a planet's atmosphere. The thrusters of our starships aren't designed for operating within a gravity well. I recall the reports of a Revelation over Pike's Landing, Amamake, crashing right into the planet because a Drake was able to shift her orbit into in-atmo with well-timed volley strikes. Revelation being so close to the planet in order to launch orbital bombardment without a spotter.

Yeah, they don't let Cloned Soldiers play in areas that are inhabited - good for taking out military outposts or isolated research stations but not so good at taking and holding a city.