A planet that the combatants want to retain must survive the war in usable condition. That objective supports the objection that conquest needs more precision than a destructive bombardment. The reply points out that hitting ships at the setting's enormous combat ranges already requires precise targeting. The exchange leaves open how that accuracy translates into control over damage on a planet.
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Why conquering a planet requires controlled destruction
Preserving a conquered world raises a question about precision, even when fleet weapons can already hit distant ships.