Re: Fw: Weapons for Newtonian based FTIII

Yes, Sand Clouds destroy missiles.  Sand Clouds are designed to be a
counter 
measure against missiles as well as beams.  Given that Missiles in FT
have 
been defined as nuclear pumped lasers (powered and guided Spurt Bombs),
they
 make poor weapons to disperse sand clouds.  Other weapons such as Pulse
 Torpedoes and Nova Cannons make great weapons to disperse Sand Clouds,
 particularly area effect weapons.
	Newtonian Missiles use their thrust ratings for the two or three

turns they are active and then effectively become mines with momentum.	
Therefore, it became clear that counter Measures like Sand Clouds would
 become important.
	The Spanish discovered in the battle of Manilla bay that bases
are 
not always that effective.  A Moving fleet can be far more effective to
 destroy an enemy than the fortress to stop them.  What makes bases so
 important is the ability to repair ships...

Phil P.