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swordtart · 09-01-2017, 01:07 PM

Except that 5 linked turrets isn't a benefit against normal pack attacks (i.e. many light vehicles), you would prefer 5 gunners so you could target 5 different enemies (or target a single enemy in 5 different phases so you could trash his HS).

For oversized vehicles (i.e. rigs), you probably want lots of crew (not just for fights, but also for humping all that cargo). Depending on your world economy it may be cheaper to hire a Gunner (2) than to buy a +2 computer and hire a Gunner (0).

You might have a hybrid system with lots of cheap adequate gunners for when you want lots of guns on lots of targets, with a few really good gunners with smart links.

09-01-2017, 01:07 PM	#22
swordtart Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Smart linking Turrets: If B-29 had them, then why not? Except that 5 linked turrets isn't a benefit against normal pack attacks (i.e. many light vehicles), you would prefer 5 gunners so you could target 5 different enemies (or target a single enemy in 5 different phases so you could trash his HS). For oversized vehicles (i.e. rigs), you probably want lots of crew (not just for fights, but also for humping all that cargo). Depending on your world economy it may be cheaper to hire a Gunner (2) than to buy a +2 computer and hire a Gunner (0). You might have a hybrid system with lots of cheap adequate gunners for when you want lots of guns on lots of targets, with a few really good gunners with smart links.