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There is a relationship between weapons modules and ammunition. Energy weapons, for example, use crystals that can only do EMP and thermal damage. So, it is fair to say that "energy weapons do two kinds of damage." The chart below shows the ammunition type and damage characteristics of each kind of weapon. | There is a relationship between weapons modules and ammunition. Energy weapons, for example, use crystals that can only do EMP and thermal damage. So, it is fair to say that "energy weapons do two kinds of damage." The chart below shows the ammunition type and damage characteristics of each kind of weapon. | ||
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Fighting in space is a matter of physics. The detailed comparison chart below is based on physics but doesn't show it. The math in [[Turret mechanics|Turret Mechanics]] and [[Missile mechanics|Missile Mechanics]] does show it. You can find it there if you want it - some do; some don't. | Fighting in space is a matter of physics. The detailed comparison chart below is based on physics but doesn't show it. The math in [[Turret mechanics|Turret Mechanics]] and [[Missile mechanics|Missile Mechanics]] does show it. You can find it there if you want it - some do; some don't. | ||
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So, imagine you are in a missile boat and have locked onto a ship carrying lasers. You both fire at the same time. The laser hits you immediately. Meanwhile, your missile is crawling through space. The question is: do you have enough time to fire enough missiles for the kill, or will the laser burn you first? | So, imagine you are in a missile boat and have locked onto a ship carrying lasers. You both fire at the same time. The laser hits you immediately. Meanwhile, your missile is crawling through space. The question is: do you have enough time to fire enough missiles for the kill, or will the laser burn you first? | ||
[[File:Qsg turret spin.mov|thumb|upright=.08|Turrets fire in a straight line and spin to track their targets.]] | |||
[[File:Qsg turret spin.mov|thumb| | [[File:Qsg missile chase.mov|thumb|upright=.08|Missiles follow their targets and explode when they get there.]] | ||
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