It's not an easy to decision, but we'd have to strike against the Ohm. We'd lose some people, but if we didn't we could lose the entire crew down the road. Without allies, or the supplies that installation can provide to us, and the entire war effort we'd be dealing ourselves a crippling blow. Maybe severe enough for the Ohm to gain the upper hand, and wipe this crew out.

I'd explain what's at stake. Even if the team in the end doesn't volunteer they still have a right to know why I'm asking them to go on a mission like this. Hopefully it would be enough that I wouldn't have to send unwilling people. Also I wouldn't write off that strike team that easily. It might be very long odds, but if they are as good as you say then they'll beat them, and come home. I'd do what I could to maximize that chance.

That's my answer for this situation. Were any of the details different, then my decision would change. They aren't though. No matter what that situation will be a loss for us. At least by striking I can minimize the damage.

Commanders aren't asked to make the easy decisions, and ones like this are the hardest.