Re: DS2: Design questions of my own.

John Atkinson wrote:
>
> > MTT-15A
> > Class 4 Fast Tracked, FGP
> > Armor 4, Stealth 3, Superior ECM & FireCon
> > MDC 5
> > Sup PDS
> > APFC
>
>Looks good.
>
> > Current competitors:
> >
> > Bid V/I-X-1
> > Class 4 HMT
> > Armor 4R Stealth 2
> > Superior Systems
> > 2 Infantry
> > GMS/H
> > MDC 2
>
>It's not reflected in the DSII rules, but I wouldn't
>(from a roleplaying standpoint) put reactive armor on
>a troop carrier.  I know some nations do, but I
>wouldn't feel comfortable with it.

Good input.  Thanks.

>This is not a bad design, but it's really kinda big.

Unfortunately, with the current rule structure, it's unavoidable.  Even
if I 
drop the GMS as you suggest and add a PDS, in order to carry 2 inf AND
any 
support weapon, Class 4 is necessary.

> > Bid V/I-X-2
> > Class 4 HMT
> > Armor 4R Stealth 2
> > Superior Systems
> > 2 Infantry
> > DFFG 3 (Justified by the close-in nature of much
> > terrain, and the fact that
> > they will work cloely with the big guns of the
> > kodiak)
> > EPDS
>
>I just hate DFFGs on general purpose.	EXCEPT, as
>support elements.  The NRE's rule is 2/3-1/3, either
>MDC or HKP and DFFG.  The MDC units are base of fire,
>the DFFGs maneuver in close to assault.  You might
>consider this as a weapons carrier in your heavy
>weapons platoon (if you have them)--it would be a good
>complement to GMS teams.

I have considered relegating DFFG to fire support.  The light MDC/RFAC 
design is winning out.

>I would suggest instead:
>Size 3
>MDC/1
>GMS/H
>2 Teams
>
>BUT: Here's the problem I have from a doctrinal
>standpoint.  If you mount long-range anti-armor
>weapons on troop carriers you get confused as to
>exactally what you're driving.  Is it a troop carrier,
>or is it a tank destroyer?  Do you want to standoff at
>4 km and shoot at tanks, or do you want to drive up to
>the nearest covered/concealed position and offload
>your infantry and serve as close-range support?  Are
>you wasting your infantry riding in tank destroyers,
>or are you wasting this lethal long-range weapon by
>using it as an APC?
>
>Me, I figure GMS/Hs are what you have a D Company for.

So how about this?:

Class 3 Armor 3
2 Infantry
MDC 2

Brian B2

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