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Re: [SG2] [DS2] A list of questions on TOE and logistics

From: Samuel Reynolds <reynol@p...>
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 08:32:27 -0700
Subject: Re: [SG2] [DS2] A list of questions on TOE and logistics

>Michael Brown wrote:
>
>> Makes energy weapons and Fusion power that much more attractive. 
your Mobile Forces have to be more cutting edge with the tech.
>
>That's also a major factor.  A massive percentage of that is fuel.  If
>you first-line troops are all FGP-powered grav tanks, than probably 2/3
>of that is no longer necessary.  FGPs need refueling once every 20
years
>or so.  Then also, your weapons will need less ammo (at least figured
by
>weight) if MDC or HEL.  MDCs need no propellant and are likely smaller
>than an equivelant conventional round, and HELs need no ammo at all.
 
But you probably need more spares. How many rounds can you
put through a chemical-propellant slug-thrower cannon
(esp. with advances in metallurgy) before you have to
replace the barrel? MDC? HEL?
 
- Sam

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