While landing a spacecraft on a planet via Skip Drive navigation was officially and strongly discouraged by the Colonial Union, the Colonial Defense Forces recognized the strategic value of sudden and unexpected arrivals.
In the book "The Ghost Brigades" by John Scalzi, the use of Skip Drive navigation to land spacecraft on planets is cautioned against by the Colonial Union. Despite this official position, the Colonial Defense Forces see the potential benefits of such tactics, understanding that arriving unexpectedly can provide a significant strategic advantage in military operations.
This contrasting viewpoint illustrates a tension between formal regulations and practical military needs. The Defense Forces...
