Re: Variant PDAF/ADAF Rules

Ludo Toen wrote:
>That's exactly what Tim had in mind when he tought up the rules, the
>lesser chance to inflict damage on (lightly) shielded ships would
>represent hits on the unarmoured upper structure or something like
that.

Actually, the upper structure on many ships does contain armored
emplacements including turrets, barbettes, fire control and sensor
towers in
addition to the hull.  The remainder of the upper hull (crew stations,
super
structures, sensors, etc.) might contain some protection, but only from
small arms fire.  In todays modern warships the most heavily protected
system/compartment is the computer room for the Combat Information
Center
(CIC) which might or might not reside entirely below the hull.

Mike Miserendino