Re: Fleet Spacing

> If there aren't any area effect weapons, why not clump
> as close as possible?  Granted that when ships blow
> up they do damage to the ships around them, but there
> are some very good reasons for flying in a dense
> formation.

This is why many fleets carry ships with Wave Guns.
 
There are 2 area effect weapons in FT/MT:

Spinal Mount Nova Cannon: This is weapon generally has too many
disadvantages
to be taken seriously. It was included in the rules (by Jon's own
admission)
as an inside joke.

Wave Gun: This is a toned-down version of the SMNC. It is heavy and
expensive.
But if used correctly, it is a good weapon to supplment a more
conventional
fleet. Excelet for missile defence if the missiles are launched from
more than
1 turn's movmemnt away.

-- 
Brian Bell
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