Re: Aliens in DSII/SGII

On Tue, 3 Sep 1996, Robin Paul wrote:

> >I think Jon's view is that they are not the acid-for-blood types but
are
> >more closely humanoid. The MT rules for Kra'vak may give some clues
(e.g.
> >their use of railguns and armour).
> >
>
>	  So, in DSII, no energy weapons, and fast (Grav?) turretless
Assault
> Vehicles with maximum armour, perhaps reactive but _not_ ablative,
armed
> with SLAM packs and gauss-guns.  The relative vulnerability of their
ground
> forces to HEL fire might make an interesting contrast to their
advantages in
> space.  Mandible-clashing brutality makes me think they'd have assault
> infantry who'd be quick across ground, armed with short range but high
> effect weapons and with Line armour (using the Gibson mods to the
creation
> of infantry).  If they don't go for guided weapons, their AFVs might
well
> lack point defence.  Sounds fun!

The Kra'Vak models from CMD for their tanks DO have turrets.  Otherwise
they would not be very swift attackers as fixed-mount weapons can only
fire THEN move.

-Kelvin.....