To me, combat is all about strategy and tactics. I highly recommend this book:
Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
This really changed my paradigm as regards flying a combat spacecraft. Boyd's OODA loop is a particularly useful tool in combat. OODA stands for Observe, Orient...
They need to be awarded two medals for this, Glorious Leader! One for being the first to set foot on Hurston, and one for staying in the PTU for 4 hours without a crash!
Damn it. I really, really wanted one. But I had to think of what would be the best ROI for the Spicyweiner conglomerate and TEST Squadron. So I got a Connie Phoenix. Because I looked around that Valk and saw no signs of a hot tub, a bar or a piano
UPDATE: I'm cruising around in the Phoenix...
Every time I try to delete this, I get an electric shock to my nether regions. It’s okay, I designed my underwear like that so I wouldn’t be tempted to destroy great literature...plus, I kind of like the tingle
I see what you did there, Private Joker, and my finger hovered over the “buy” button for exactly the same reason. Still might buy one, for exactly the same reason!