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Bomber loadout question - Fletcher - 05-16-2009

Yes, its official, and I'm in the middle of typing up its RP now. But I've got a question. What should its loadout be?

I will say this. It WILL NOT have a SNAC. Why? I find it to be more of a military weapon rather than a police force weapon. Plus in RP the Sentinel 300 ships cannot take the power strain.

The police don't own rocket launchers :laugh: Thank God. :rolleyes:

I am thinking of the two following load outs:
  • Adv. Deb Mk II x2
  • Vengeance Mk V x2
  • Vengeance Mk V turret x2
  • Mini Razor
  • Nova Torpedo Launcher
  • Screamer Mines
This load out is a pure combat support role, medium effect against fighters, but can be deadly to light capital ships.
  • Adv. Deb Mk II x1
  • Vengeance Mk V x2
  • Firestalker Launcher x1
  • Vengeance Mk V turret x2
  • Nova Torpedo Launcher/Mini Razor
  • Hornet Disruptor
  • Screamer Mines
This load out is a hybrid between an interdictor and a medium firepower against capitals, but has a missile backup against fighters, and sub system targeting against capitals and fighters.

So are these load outs ok, or do you have something better in mind?

Bomber loadout question - Rommie - 05-16-2009

' Wrote:I am thinking of the two following load outs:
  • Adv. Deb Mk II x2
  • Vengeance Mk V x2
  • Vengeance Mk V turret x2
  • Mini Razor
  • Nova Torpedo Launcher
  • Screamer Mines
This load out is a pure combat support role, medium effect against fighters, but can be deadly to light capital ships.
  • Adv. Deb Mk II x1
  • Vengeance Mk V x2
  • Firestalker Launcher x1
  • Vengeance Mk V turret x2
  • Nova Torpedo Launcher/Mini Razor
  • Hornet Disruptor
  • Screamer Mines
Well, I'd say get a Nuke instead of the Screamer in the first list, the 2 Deb's will do they're job properly.Nothing against the second one.

Bomber loadout question - teschy - 05-16-2009

I'd go with the first alternative. A supernova - nova combo would work, really, but if that's your RP choice, then don't waste the other slot on a CD, unless you plan on making it a smuggling interdictor.

Bomber loadout question - Guest - 05-17-2009

Screamer Mines might have an issue hitting some capital ships.
--Which is why I prefer Nuke / Rippers so I can nail a fighter trying to stick behind my bomber.

Other than that first option looks good.
<insert generic antimissile comment>

Honestly though, the only ship i have with missiles is my GRN Fighter now that Guardian's out of well, a Guardian.

Bomber loadout question - tansytansey - 05-17-2009

have you considered going for x4 magma hammers?
Considering you have no SNAC you're going to have a hard time bringing down the shields or larger capitals, so I think a screamer is a much better option.
I still think missiles reduce a bombers' combat effectiveness. Three guns is not a lot of fire power, especially if they're 8.33s.

Bomber loadout question - Benjamin - 05-17-2009

Not sure flying a bomber with minirazor and/or a missile is going to make you any friends.

Bomber loadout question - Robert.Fitzgerald - 05-17-2009

In terms of power, the Nova Torpedo is stronger than the Supernova. However, you can roleplay your characters however you want:)

I would suggest 4 Imp Debs (the 650ms ones, which have increased range), a Nova Torpedo, Screamer mines and Train CD. You'll be able to fight gunboats with the nova (if you can use it correctly), the debs and screamers allow you to take down capital/transport shields fast and the Train CD allows you to stop smugglers/etc from running.

Bomber loadout question - Fletcher - 05-17-2009

' Wrote:have you considered going for x4 magma hammers?
Considering you have no SNAC you're going to have a hard time bringing down the shields or larger capitals, so I think a screamer is a much better option.
I still think missiles reduce a bombers' combat effectiveness. Three guns is not a lot of fire power, especially if they're 8.33s.
I'm not allowed Magma Hammers if I'm accepted into LPI, but, I've not flow with no shield breakers in awhile but I know those plasma weapons are beastly when they hit.

Once I hit sergeant in rank I can use them though.:rolleyes:

' Wrote:Not sure flying a bomber with minirazor and/or a missile is going to make you any friends.
How so?

' Wrote:In terms of power, the Nova Torpedo is stronger than the Supernova. However, you can roleplay your characters however you want:)

I would suggest 4 Imp Debs (the 650ms ones, which have increased range), a Nova Torpedo, Screamer mines and Train CD. You'll be able to fight gunboats with the nova (if you can use it correctly), the debs and screamers allow you to take down capital/transport shields fast and the Train CD allows you to stop smugglers/etc from running.
Hmm, sounds like a plan!

Bomber loadout question - teschy - 05-17-2009

' Wrote:How so?

Mostly common sense and fairplay. Not mandatory, but recommended.

Bomber loadout question - Fletcher - 05-17-2009

' Wrote:Mostly common sense and fairplay. Not mandatory, but recommended.
I've never used a Mini Razor, and the most missiles I've ever used per ship is one launcher. Firestalkers.