Re: FB - Thrust Ratings for Freighters

In a message dated 99-01-24 11:22:06 EST, you write:

<< Ever hear of "Fitted For But Not With"? That is, extra space IS
allowed
 in the design, so extra weapons etc etc can be fitted later. If you
 don't do this, and you find your ships need refits, they either get
 slower, or something useful has to be removed.
 
 To simulate old (ie pre 3rd Solarian) ships mentioned in the FB, I'm
 allocating some "unused mass" to them. Not much, just enough to show
 that they use a slightly less efficient technology. And ships built
 after 3rd Solarian also have the same thing - only this time, it's
space
 for refits. The FB1 also makes mention of some ships having been
 "refitted". Versions pre-refit need making too. >>
Yes, those ship would get extra speed.	The idea of tech levels is a
good one,
maybe 5-15%?
-Stephen