Re: needle beam thoughts

Ludo Toen wrote:
> The first of these was a conversion from the C47 (Dakota of WW2 fame),
> later followed by C130s. Later designs even had a 105mm Howitzer
> sticking out the side. Should start thinking about some Vietnam rules
> for Dirtside (now where did I leave my Apocalypse Now soundtrack ;)

I think SGII already mimics the Vietnam-flavour pretty darn well.  In
fact, they handle an orbiting C130 decently if you use the stand-off
rules to have them make one good pass every other turn.  Graft the same
rules onto DSII and you're onto something.  :)

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