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Posted by: martinuzz
« on: October 05, 2014, 10:11:21 AM »

I love these forums. So many answers in so little time!
Posted by: Sleepymoon
« on: October 05, 2014, 10:00:48 AM »

IIRC in older versions there was a tech line for FAC engines which had double the power and ten times the fuel use as regular engines.
Posted by: Jorgen_CAB
« on: October 05, 2014, 09:56:38 AM »

Quote from: martinuzz on October 05, 2014, 09:41:17 AM
So I understand, a FAC is anything in between 500 and 1000 tonnes.
Is just purely a cosmetic name, or are there any special rules for FAC (except not needing a bridge?)

No, the only technical difference between a ship that is 1000t versus a ship that is 1100t is that you will need a bridge on the latter. You may call whatever ship you wish to be a FAC or whatever... ;)

I usually call "fighters" for crafts or FAC (Fast Attack Crafts) 125-750t, ships between say 750-1500 is a boat or vessel commanded by a minor officer such as Lt. Commander. I really don't distinguish weight as much as I do missions, even though a Corvette generally are smaller than a Frigate and so on...
Posted by: sublight
« on: October 05, 2014, 09:52:43 AM »

In version 5 and prior there was an optional FAC engine with bonuses/penalties, but these days the name is purely cosmetic.
Posted by: martinuzz
« on: October 05, 2014, 09:41:17 AM »

So I understand, a FAC is anything in between 500 and 1000 tonnes.
Is just purely a cosmetic name, or are there any special rules for FAC (except not needing a bridge?)