Re: [FT] Things I cant figure

At 19:02 2000-08-09 -0400, you wrote:
>Aron Clark asked
> > >- Are Sub-Munition Packs restricted to one arc of fire?
>
>Someone said:
> > No, they are not (not sure on the reference)
>
>I don't think that's correct.	My books are all at work, but my
>impression is that Submunition packs are directional, ie limited
>arcs.

This is always how we played (sub-pacs as 1 arc).
But, you are correct, the rules do not state it anywhere, it is just 
implied by the chart at the bottom of page 30 (FT 2nd ed.).

We also played that they could be pointed at other arcs than forward,
but 
there is no example of this in the sample ships of FT & MT (or even
FB1). 
[The chart on FT page 30 is rotated 90 degrees as 2nd ed. PTorps and
Nova 
Cannons could only point forward].

Taking another look at the chart I got a chuckle. Does the mine laying 
system shoot mines out the front or back? The rules state that it is
along 
the path the minelayer traveled, but the chart on page 30 could indicate

either the front or the back of the minelaying symbol (as it is the same

right side up or upside down). The minesweeper symbol also has the same 
problem. No response is necessary, I just found it a bit funny.
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