FROM:   Admiral Philips
TO:     Joint Staff

SUBJECT:        Admiral's Directive

Drop several of the largest nukes we've got on them and then rake the
place with low-level orbit PAD fire from every ship that has a PAD and
can deal with low orbit. 

Do this as soon as we can, without waiting for the ALSI with the GF
Division. If the surface is pacified (after the Roman fashion) then drop
a couple of Marine Regiments to keep an eye on things while we wait for
the GF Division to catch up. (I reckon that the GF Division is probably
about two days behind the battle fleet, perhaps more if the BBIs use
more than 1g to get to the planet).

The Heavy Cruisers are to make all speed for the planet. They have PADs
and will be useful for bombardment. 

I want to keep the enemy on their toes and bounce them before they can
prepare properly for our onslaught. 

We've got five days to plan before we get into orbit. I want it to
happen right first time.