Re: [DS2] K'rathri armor designs - first SWAG

Graeme wrote:
>>> owner-gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU at internet 02/10/00 06:30AM >>>
>I don't like PDS. I tend to find ECM plus reactive better.

I use PDS sparingly, but it does help improve your odds with the second
die.

>(PS. NEVER put PA in APC's it just makes the PA squad easier
>to kill.) The stealth on a vehicle that isn't going to
>fire much is pretty wasted. D10 + D8 (evasive move) is just
>as good.

I find stealth good on APCs since you usually need to bring them up
close in 
order to put troops in an effective position.  Evasive movement is only 
available on GEVs and Grav and I tend to build cheap battle taxis that
are 
usually tracked.

>Falcon Main Battle Tank (377 pts)
>=======================================
>Size:3  Stealth:2  Armor:3A/2A
>Movement:Grav/15"  Power:FGP
>ECM:Superior  PDS:Basic
>FiCon:Superior
>Weapons: HEL/3, Full Turret
>	  GMS/H:S
>	  APSW
>Dump either the GMS/H or the HEL/3. You can only fire
>one of them each turn. So not realy worth it.

Depends on what you want to do.  With a HEL, about everything is in
range so 
you can shoot more often and has a single to-hit roll for all ranges. 
Most 
players do not use ablative armor, so defenses are limited.  When an
enemy 
comes in closer range go for the missile unless they have good missile 
defenses.  I find having a weapon choice on the larger tanks to be very 
useful.

>Nighthawk Assault Tank (323 pts)
>=======================================
>Size:3  Stealth:2  Armor:3A/2A
>Movement:Grav/15"  Power:FGP
>ECM:Superior  PDS:none
>FiCon:Superior
>Weapons: (2x)HEL/3, Full Turret
>	  APSW
>>>>>>>
>I like this design. The double HEL/3 as opposed to HEL/4 is apples and 
oranges
>One less chit. Twice as likely to hit.

Agree.

>Just remember, a Grav army is MOBILE. Get where your opponent does not 
>want you to be, always. :-)

Speed is life and the ability to get around in grav can help you get in
as 
quickly as get out!

Mike

Michael Miserendino
Senior Software Engineer
Lincoln Re
mtmiserendino@lnc.com