Re: More Fighter questions

In a message dated 7/7/99 4:14:13 PM EST, Lin@RxKinetix.com writes:

<< 
 I just thought of another reason for Flat Tops in Space.  In non-combat

 situations
 the additional area provided by the large deck allows for easier
management
 and movement of the fighters into the correct order for launch, in
addition,
 work that doesn't require an atmosphere (burning in new systems,
testing 
 engines
 etc) can be performed on the deck, freeing up valuable hangar space for
more
 essential functions.
  >>

Yeah, but what about weapon impact on the decks when the fighters are in

place? Do you take the first damage to armor from the spacecraft spotted
on 
deck? They surely aren't covered by armor! Large open launch and
recovery 
facilities are fine, but I think I'd want all that repair equipment
under 
some armor. After all the hangar deck is protected on "flat tops"