All of the fortified star systems located in the 1st defensive bands were never meant to last.
The Red Two and the first-rate colonial superstates may have a reputation for being wealthy and powerful, but their resources were ultimately finite.
This meant that it made little sense to invest too many resources in the star systems that were ultimately supposed to serve as speed bumps to the alien offensive.
Unlike the more well-equipped fortified star systems located further to the rear, the star system where Josh was about to fight the battle of his life did not receive a lot of luxuries.
The RF was entirely absent.
The RA only stationed a handful of aging warships as well as a far-too-small contingent of first-class multipurpose mechs.
The bulk of human resistance in this star system relied on the cheap but cost-effective second-class mechs and the bulky but relatively low-quality defensive platforms.
