"And they didn't think to ping the UNSC for assistance...why? There are avenues for colonists. Shit, this'd probably be right up their alley since they're trying to get some good PR back in the aftermath of the...everything of their super soldier projects coming to light." Planet wide radio jam? that takes tech, power, know how- and resources a planet in the middle of a civil war shouldn't be able to swing easily.

Sure it's the first thing they'd do but- handling it on their own? Not tactically sound. From either side.

Bring in a Freelancer and-


well you're asking for explosions and new reasons for PTSD panic attacks. Not really fights won.