Chapter XI - Things Fall Apart
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Quarto:
I also feel comfortable in a Broadsword - because unlike the Devastator, it has real turrets, and real shields. Dammit.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Until I get my hands on WCIV & Prophecy, I can't say much about those new ships. The closest ones are those in the database here in CIC. Just reading the postings on what EA did to WC products makes me
I also feel comfortable in a Broadsword - because unlike the Devastator, it has real turrets, and real shields. Dammit.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Until I get my hands on WCIV & Prophecy, I can't say much about those new ships. The closest ones are those in the database here in CIC. Just reading the postings on what EA did to WC products makes me
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The corvette reminded me of the cut-scene in SO2 - Which is exactly the same as the animated gif you posted in wcnews. Was'nt that suppose to be a Kamekh? The oddity here is that, Admiral Tolwyn ordered the cannon fired, right? But he gave the order to Angel, a squadron commander and she's not the ship's captain.
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Quarto
Unknown Enemy
There is some confusion regarding that scene, because they do call the ship a Kamekh. However, I assure you that the ship we see in the cutscene is indeed a Fralthra. Had it been a Kamekh, the Concordia wouldn't have even bothered powering up the PTC. They would've just opened up with their seven AMGs, and the Kamekh would've been blown to dust
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I never noticed that other oddity you mentioned, but I do believe you're right. I guess they just didn't want to draw another face (for the Captain)
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I'm sure the scene did indeed resemble the one in SO2, because that's sorta what inspired it... a bit.
Oh, and the animated gif is exactly the same because it is the cutscene
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I never noticed that other oddity you mentioned, but I do believe you're right. I guess they just didn't want to draw another face (for the Captain)
I'm sure the scene did indeed resemble the one in SO2, because that's sorta what inspired it... a bit.
Oh, and the animated gif is exactly the same because it is the cutscene
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Death's Head
Spaceman
it's just after Maniac's invulnerable morningstar klunks out, if I'm not mistaken.
Death's Head
Spaceman
If the Ep-eh is made of paper, why fire guns or ignite the engines? One of my friends really like the Epee. The Broadsord is a curious ship. I never before thought it possible to gun down 20+ bombers with a turret. I wonder how long a Broadsword with 1000cm shields, and armor in Prophecy while toting 3 bullet/charging mass drivers will last.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Quarto:
Hmm... well, there isn't a model for it. If there was one though...
It was a great design. I don't know why Confed decided to stop using neutron turrets in favour of puny little lasers.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Lasers have longer range and faster refire rate than neutron guns. They have increased the refire rate for the turrets at the expense of range. A good fighter with a laser or particle cannon can chew away at a Broadsword from a distance. That's what I did in Academy.
Hmm... well, there isn't a model for it. If there was one though...
Lasers have longer range and faster refire rate than neutron guns. They have increased the refire rate for the turrets at the expense of range. A good fighter with a laser or particle cannon can chew away at a Broadsword from a distance. That's what I did in Academy.
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Death's Head
Spaceman
Well, if a fighter turret laser can only do 19 times as much damage, at 3 times the range, depending on what stats you believe...
Death's Head
Spaceman
Maybe it would, uh if it wasn't retired from military service.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Quarto:
Details, details
. Well, if the particle cannon replaced it as a fighter weapon, why not as a turret as well?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The Longbow has Particle Cannons for its turret guns. Large turret guns in capships do require a lot more energy. Which brings to mind another question - why did they replace the anti-matter cannons?
Details, details
The Longbow has Particle Cannons for its turret guns. Large turret guns in capships do require a lot more energy. Which brings to mind another question - why did they replace the anti-matter cannons?
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