Re: [GZG] FT Beam5 Question...

[Robert N Bryett <rbryett@xxxxxxxx>]

Comparing B3 batteries and larger (those where you pay for a one-arc  
gun, and then pay extra for each additional firing arc), then  
assuming equal arcs, 1 * B5 = 2 * B4 = 4 * B3 in terms of mass and  
points, but NOT number of dice rolled at equivalent ranges. B5  
batteries ONLY out-perform smaller classes (in proportion to mass &  
points) in the range bands where they can fire while the smaller  
classes are out of range and cannot fire at all. To get value for  
money from your B5s, you'll need to hold the range outside 36mu.

B5s might make sense if:

1. You play on a very large and/or floating table. Or use 1cm MUs  
perhaps.
2. You can bring your B5 batteries to bear on the target while still  
keeping the range open.
   Consideration might include:
   Starting velocities?
   Do you play Vector or Cinematic movement rules?
   Do you play the "No rear arc shooting" rule?
   Ship design. Broadside guns? High thrust ratings?

B5 batteries might be tactically inflexible. One B5 can only engage  
one target per firing round. The same mass/point cost of B4s could  
engage two. The same mass/point cost of B3s could engage four.  
Subject to range and fire control of course.

B5 batteries put a lot of mass/point eggs in one basket. One  
threshold check could take out a lot of fire-power.

Best regards, Robert Bryett
rbryett@xxxxxxxx


On 31/05/2006, at 12:38 PM, DOCAgren@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Can I have from anyone reasons not to have the B5 that I've missed  
> or not covered?

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