First Expansion

This guide will define the decision gates for moving beyond the first station without creating avoidable staffing, training or vehicle deficits.

It will cover

• when expansion is financially safe;
• whether to expand the existing service or unlock another;
• minimum reserve credits;
• personnel lead times;
• vehicle purchases versus mission demand;
• alliance support assumptions;
• urban and rural placement differences.

Status: framework page — evidence collection pending.