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Old 01-13-2022, 10:14 AM   #52
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Default Re: What RPG has the best spaceship design system?

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In the real world if you multiply the size of a projectile (in all dimensions) by N, while not changing shape or speed or composition, you multiply penetration by N. The effects of changing speed on penetration can range from the second power to less than zero, but is usually less than linear in energy.
Out of curiosity, what happens if you lengthen a projectile while keeping diameter constant?
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