Re: [FT] Heavy Beams

>Why would I ever want on e class 3 BPS + one emitter when I could have
>2xClass 2's... unless, as in SMR's, only one BPS can feed any given
emitter.
>And even if that's the case, I'd think 2 Class 2's and 2 emitters is
almost
>always better than 1 class 3 and one, even with the 2 extra mass.

Depends on what you're trying to do. Actually a Class 3 and 3 Emitters
gives a very dangerous range of arcs. Any BE can potentially unleash 6
dice! Also, see my previous message concerning BPS/BE limkage.

>Also if we're comparing Heavy Beams with P-Torps, are we figuring in
P-Torps
>multi-arc capabilities (and Beth's screen level damage reduction)?
That's a
>significant limitation on the HB not present for Torps.

Yes. As well as the extra range of these little nasties.

Schoon