RE: WotD Laser Targeting

I sent this earlier, but it got lost in E-mail Limbo.

I would make the designator a dedicated figure. You could argue that the
laser rifle could be set up as the designator. But it would need to have
a
secondary power setting (one for damage, one for designating). It would
also
need to be able to send a coded binary signal (binary or spectrum
shift).
This code would be matched by a specific GMS Squad, Vehicle, or site (if
defending). The code would be sent automatically when the designator
locks
on to the target. So I would make this a firing action, but subject to
normal EW communication rules. If the comm roll is successful (GMS
station
may be busy firing at something else), the missile is launched (and
lands)
next turn.

After much of this discussion, I agree with the comment that normal ECM
would counter any designating advantage (so no shift in guidance). But
it
would allow for GMS to be fired without LOS from a clear area (no
woods).

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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gzg-l@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
[mailto:owner-gzg-l@lists.CSUA.Berkeley.EDU]On Behalf Of Jaime Tiampo
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 2:29 AM
To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
Subject: WotD Laser Targeting

Ok, the group has come up with an idea and since I'm the most vocal with
new weapons I get to post it.

Laser "painting" of targets.

Laser takes 1 action to set up
Squad can make comm roll to unit with GMS, that unit can fire "over the
top" of terrain.

Laser can be mounted in turret or mast of vehicle
Takes 1 action to aquire target with it
Mast counts as single infantry size when being fired at; armour D6
For infantry walkers, mast make walker 1 size larger for targeting

Laser shifts guidance die up one band.