Re: NI/NAC AAR & Stealth

John Leary wrote:

> Noam R. Izenberg SRP wrote:
> > 
> > Just a quick note now. Stealth is a hull modification. It takes away
> > structural strength (weak hull) and in return makes lock-on more
difficult
> > for the enemy. (1/4 range band reduction for stealth 1, 1/3 for
stealth 2.
> > Cost/mass is the same as for partial/full streamlining). PSB is a
hull
> > design that defeats sensor detection.
> XXX
>      Here is the problem:   Ship sensors suffer the reduction, not the

> weapons.   

See my other post for one fairly reasonable PSB explanation to this.

> XXX
> > As for lopsided firing arcs, this is certainly a plausible design if
you
> > take the FB roll-ship maneuver into account. If you know a force is
trying
> > to blind side you, you can flip and blastem.
> > 
> XXX
>      And exactly how would you use this concept to defend a planet or
> space
> station?   The ships are designed to fight while withdrawing from the
> combat.

Exact.y. Meeting the enemy far enough away from the planet/station gives
you plenty of room to fall back on; it depends on how the early warning
systems work in your background and how easy it is to intercept incoming
fleets.

Regards,

Oerjan Ohlson
oerjan.ohlson@telia.com

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