Posted by: Paul M
« on: April 16, 2009, 06:24:00 AM »Quote from: "Kurt"
I'm curious about how people do their research in Aurora. All weapons and defense systems have multiple systems, most of which require seperate research. For instance, laser weapons have laser type, capacitor recharge rate, and focal size. I have noticed in my games that I tend to research each sub-system up to the same level, and then design a new weapon to use on my ships. For instance, I typically will have a 15 cm laser (3rd research level), with recharge rate also researched to 3rd level, with laser type also researched to level 3. It is pretty much the same with any other weapons systems I am using.
Kurt
Pretty much the same for me. I tend to view the primary and secondary systems as forming a new development but I might for example design a 2nd generation system using 1st gen subsystems. And then later come back and upgrade it.
Galmarrh NTE M21R is a nuclear thermal engine with internal armour 1 and reduced thermal signature, 90% fuel efficiency.
Galmarrh NPE M11R is a nuclear pulse engine with interal armour 1 and reduced thermal signature, 80% fuel efficiency.
Galmarrh NPE M21S is a nuclear pulse engine with internal armour 1 and supressed thermal signature, 80% fuel efficiency.
Galmarrh NTE C100 is a nuclear thermal engine for civillian use.
Galmarrh NTE C280 is a nuclear thermal engine, with 76% fuel efficiency and reduced power output for civillian use.
Also I might deploy say 2nd generation systems on a first genetion weapon gives lower damage but generally a better system for the size.
Energy Packet Launcher (Thermal) I is 60K max range, capacitor 2
Energy Packet Launcher (Thermal) II is 100K max range, capacitor 3