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Karagin
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 Posted: 23-Oct-2002 00:27 Post subject: PPC or Large Laser... |
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You are building a level 1 vehicle, it's 40 tons has 5 tons armor, speed is 6/9. Now do you go with a PPC or Large Laser as it's primary armament? Secondary weapons are an SRM 4 (25 shots) and 1 Medium laser. Optional if you want to add on something else if there is room.
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Vagabond
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 01:47 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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i'd go with the large laser....
it has no min range, and at that speed you'll be able to enter range quickly.
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 09:03 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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I'd go with an AC/10 myself. One, it weighs less (no heat sinks), and you can get about 20 rounds of ammunition. It backs a good wallop, you'll get it into range quickly, and it has the same range as the Large Laser but for two more points of damage and no heat.
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CO_17thRecon
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 09:35 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Raven's response brings up a good point, does it mount a fusion engine? If so, try the laser. If not, don't mount lasers period and try the AC.
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Karagin
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 11:46 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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While he brings up a good point, the choices are limit to the two main weapons listed...so sorry no AC/10s.
And yes the tank has a fusion engine.
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Stinger
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 12:31 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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I always prefer energy to ammo.
So my vote is the PPC. as a vehicle I wouldnt let anything get close enough to be in minimum range.
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Jade_Dragon
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 16:14 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Larger Laser is the obvious choice.
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AlexxKnight
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 17:28 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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On 2002-10-23 16:14, Jade_Dragon wrote:
Larger Laser is the obvious choice.
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I'd have to agree, Large Laser all the way.
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Ruger
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| Posted: 23-Oct-2002 18:30 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Large laser...but only because it saves you 5 tons you can put into upping armor, speed or weapons load...
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Sir Henry
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 08:05 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Wow, Ruger we agree on something. The Large Laser is the way to go. The extra range and damage are quite enought to overcome the min Range. Especially for Level 1.
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 21:13 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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What's the mission profile? This makes a large difference.
If it was a combat unit, I'd suggest the PPC as a range balance for the other weapons.
If it's garrison, harrasing, or raiding, I'd say the laser as it would often be within the PPC's minimum too often.
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Karagin
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 21:51 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Multi-roled. Will be a front line unit.
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Kraken
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 22:52 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Then I'd say use the PPC. It gives you a long-range punch, while the SRM and laser back it up with short and medium range firepower.
BTW, what locomotion type is this?
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Karagin
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 22:55 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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Tracked, with a fusion engine, there will be a hover version done, but first the prototype is a tracked vehicle.
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Kraken
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| Posted: 24-Oct-2002 22:58 Post subject: RE: PPC or Large Laser... |
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PPC on the tracked, Large Laser on the hover. The hover will, on average, keep you constantly within or near minimum range unless you train the user tactically in staying at range to harrass. Also, the large laser gives you the extra tonnage for the lift fans.
As it is, for a multi-purpose job I'd suggest staying with a tracked type- it's more versatile except for naval combat.
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