Re: 3 arc cost

>      At present the 'A' is simply not that much better than 3
> 'C' batteries at short range to justify an increase in mass.
> (Caution: Big Guess follows) Or perhaps I should ask, is one
> three arc 'A' better than 12 one arc 'C's.

I have not found this the case. Not only do you match the firepower of 3
C's
with an A as close range, you get extended range and flexiblilty (more
arcs of
fire without loosing concentration of firepower). And it costs less (13
vs 15 points).
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