Re: DS2: Design questions of my own.

John Atkinson wrote:
>
> > The vehicle in question is their latest MBT.
> > Cascadian design doctrine
> > states that an MBT should primarily be able to Kill
> > other MBT's and Survive
> > well against other MBT's, and any additional
>
>Pretty much.  Although if you're fighting in hills,
>mountains, and forests you HAVE to have APFC
>capability.

Agreed.

> > use Grav in the cav role).	They are gaga over the
> > MDC 5, feeling it is a
> > better all-around gun than the HEL (which does less
> > damage) or the DFFG
> > (Which has a shorter range).
>
>MDC 5 is the best weapon in the game for tank-busting,
>bar none.

Again, agreed
> > Any critiques of this philosophy, and any
> > suggestions for addendums to it
> > (Other systems to add etc. - PDS is definitely a
> > must)?
>
>I know what I'd hunt it with--infantry using GMS,
>IAVRs, and call-for-fire.  APFCs are really good to
>put a limit on this, as are extra APSWs.  Take a cue
>from the Israelis operating in Lebanon--you can't go
>wrong hanging as many machine guns as you can fit on a
>vehicle.
>
>John
>
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