Re: FT-Battleriders

Richard and Emily Bell wrote:

> Bif Smith wrote:
>
> > I recently tried a new version of the banzai boats, and thought I`d
post my
> > idea to see what other people think of them. Instead of using the 3
mass
> > suicide ships, I used a mass 10 boat, fitted with a thrust 4 drive,
FTL
> > drive, 1 hull, and a ADFC and 4 PDS. For 38 points, these do make a
> > difference to anti fighter and SML defences when used in numbers. A
NSL SD
> > and 6 of these cost the same as a FSE CVA with fighters, but will
shread the
> > incoming fighters and SML with no difficulty.
> >
> > Comments on my latest attempt to kill fighters?
>
> Given that they do not have an FTL capability, how do they follow the
SD?
>
> The FSE CVA may have its fighter group shredded when it attacks the
system
> defended by the SD+escort group, but if the FSE CVA attacks an
adjacent star
> system, the SD group cannot counter attack.

Argh! must read more carefully, they do have FTL, but, at least, I gave
a reason