RE: [GZG]FirstlookatnewNSLships!:-) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

["John Lerchey" <lerchey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to agree with Brendan.  I would reduce the beam 4s and 3s to 3 arc, and put more on.  Each "side" can do the F, F[S/P], and R[S/P] side.  It'll have good broadsides and will horrific to the front. :)

J

> Big mean and nasty.  From a background perspective, what is the reasoning
> for the 5-arc Beam-3s and Beam-4s? Smaller arcs (max 3-arc) and more
> weapon mounts give greater "bang" for the same mass.  Personally it isn't
> dangerous enough in close to discourage swarm ships or close maneouvring
> to get in its blind spot.
> 
> Also, I think the 3-row hull is overkill on a ship this large (although 
> does fit the fluff you wrote) and the cost increase is quite significant 
> for an NSL ship.
> 
> 
> Brendan 'Neath Southern Skies http://home.pacific.net.au/~southernsk/
> 
>> -----Original Message----- James Moore Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007
>> 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [GZG] First look at new NSL ships! :-)
>> 
>> (Insert Class Name Here (Bismarck???)) Class Superdreadnought
>> 
>> The ships follow standard NSL design doctrine in carrying no screens,
>> but they mount a significant amount of armor over an incredibly strong
>> hull. Additionally, these vessels are among the first NSL warships to
>> feature the Schwerpunkt internal compartmentalization system, which
>> features enhanced bulkheads and fire suppression systems to protect
>> vital systems and keep the ship in the fight longer.
>> 
>> Here's a link to the SSD (I hope I got the points right):
>> 
>> http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/jmooreou/NewNSLSDN.jpg
>> 
>> -James
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