Re: [FT] Enhanced weapons

--- Chris DeBoe <LASERLIGHT@QUIXNET.NET> wrote:
...
> Option 2:
> Enhanced Targeting: first 3" are free.
> Superior Targeting: first 6" are free.
> In this concept, using Target-E, a target at 15"
> would count as 12"; a target at 28" would count at
> 25".
> 
> I assume that either way, the cost of Improved
> Targeting would be based on the value of the whole
> ship--but what cost should it be?
XXX
     Not really a logical way to cost a 'system',
and it is inconsistent with the way weapons are
treated in the rules.	A type 'X' radar system 
will not have a different cost/performance if 
mounted on a freighter, than if mounted on a
battleship.
XXX

> 
> Improved Target would not affect the range for
> placed ordnance (SM, More Thrust missiles, fighters,
> PBL), ADFC or PDS.
XXX
     However it could;	 an E-sensor array could
be given a 1 inch shift after movement, and an
S-sensor array could get a 2 inch shift.
XXX

     I generally dislike the concept of the 
'free shot' or 'my type 1 can outshoot your
type 1' type of play.	If a sensor is dedicated
to a specific weapon type, it is not so bad.
(I.E. beam 3 battery on a ship)
The dedicated sensor also will require the 
installation on a secondary sensor for general 
use.   (I.E. all other systems on the ship)
Another requirement is that the standard 
sensor now becomes an icon on the SSD and 
can be eliminated at a threshold.

In our group the E and S sensors, and ECM have
generally been used to improve the starting 
positions of the 'better' equipped side.
(Thus avoiding the 'line up an charge' 
option, that is most common.)

Bye for now,
John L.