Re: EMP (was Why big ships are too good...)

Could some one please let me know what command to use to get off this
news
group. Thanks

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> From: Alex Williams <thantos@decatl.alf.dec.com>
> To: FTGZG-L@bolton.ac.uk
> Subject: Re: EMP (was Why big ships are too good...)
> Date: Sunday, December 15, 1996 4:08 PM
> 
> > Also, there's the possibility of optical computers (and considering
> > the size of the fire control computers (3 mass?!?!?! I'd say that's
> > about 3 mass too big), it seems JT had Lensman style vacuum tubes
> > in mind, which I believe are resistant to EMP), hardened circuits,
> > or any other future technology which would make EMP a problem of
> > the past.
> 
> FT being the generic beasty it is, I'd say if your game background
> doesn't have EMP possible against your ships that you disallow EMP
> missiles.  :)  Easy solution, for those settings, but many have a
> similar sort of attack/damage possible, whether it be called EMP or
> not, per se.
>