Briefing 2

Post by **Steve Cole** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:32 pm

Stinger-1s have the same fusions as Stinger-2s in Briefing #2.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:36 pm

A few questions about the Middle Years Federation Destroyer.

Does the MY DD have only 2 photons?

Should its drone be removed?

Should its 2 Ph-3's be removed?

mjwest · Post by **mjwest** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:19 pm

Mike wrote:A few questions about the Middle Years Federation Destroyer.

Does the MY DD have only 2 photons?

The late (in real world) addition of the DDM has only 2 photons. The "old fashioned" (in real world terms) DD keeps all four photons.

Should its drone be removed?

Yes. I still argue that the drone should be removed completely in any era. But, yes, in the Middle Years it is definitely gone.

Should its 2 Ph-3's be removed?

Yes. They are gone.

Also, the four Reactor are four more Lab. (The ship has eight total, like the CA.)

pinecone · Post by **pinecone** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:06 pm

mjwest wrote:
Mike wrote:Should its drone be removed?
Yes. I still argue that the drone should be removed completely in any era. But, yes, in the Middle Years it is definitely gone.

I agree.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:51 am

Found a tiny mistake in Briefing #2. The Kzinti Command Cruiser has 12 weapons, but the Weapons Used track only goes up to 10.

Posted on the other website, too, in case the folks at ADB aren't diligent about reading this one.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri May 15, 2009 10:56 am

Has the Middle Years Federation Destroyer been published anywhere?

Can it be put into a future Communique since it was not included in Briefing #2?

Steve Robinson · Post by **Steve Robinson** » Fri May 15, 2009 11:55 am

The DDM was in Communique 37, complete with all 8 labs and no drones

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri May 15, 2009 8:27 pm

Another small error in Briefing #2.

The Kzinti Light Cruiser has a "30" in its power track, but its maximum power can only be 23+3.

djdood · Post by **djdood** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:24 pm

Just a case of feline wishful-thinking.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Sat May 16, 2009 11:08 pm

One duel situation I can't wait to try is the Fed DDM vs. the Kzinti light cruiser. The point values are very close (difference of 4 points). Each ship has some definite strengths and each its own weaknesses. Sometimes its difficult to find "medium" sized ships that match up well, but this just might be a very good matchup.

thom216 · Post by **thom216** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:21 am

I havenâ€™t played it out yet, but the Vulture seems a little tough for 120, I understand its has power issues but 2 R plasma in a cruiser price range?

Donâ€™t get me wrong, I love it but I don't want my romulian dreams of grandeur shot down.

Tom Black
Northern VA

Nerroth · Post by **Nerroth** » Tue May 26, 2009 5:31 pm

You know, I wonder if a combination of the new reference rulebook, a copy of Briefing 2, and the upcoming Booster 91, might not work as a good introduction to Fed Commander for those interested in trying out the TV-era ships...

Requete · Post by **Requete** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:23 pm

Nerroth wrote:You know, I wonder if a combination of the new reference rulebook, a copy of Briefing 2, and the upcoming Booster 91, might not work as a good introduction to Fed Commander for those interested in trying out the TV-era ships...

Where can I find the scoop on Booster #91?

Nerroth · Post by **Nerroth** » Tue May 26, 2009 11:59 pm

I'm not sure where there is a description online, but according to B2 the aforementioned Booster will include the Franz Joseph ships, and a couple of others too.

(Bear in mind that the Scout will only be for use in Borders of Madness, while the Tug is of a range of ship types not yet introduced to Federation Commander.)

Ken Redington · Post by **Ken Redington** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:39 pm

First of all this is my first posting so be nice...

I have been a SFB player on and off since the early 80's so the middle years seem old hat to me. Most of the ships seem to be the original SSD's before the Nexus/CL arms race started.

Back then most fights were one on one or small fleets where the ships were fought like fighters. Hence no rear shields or RA weapons. Also stinger ones were the only fighter out there for a while. The trick was to have one or two survive to range one or Zero then it was over.

Hellbores and Env Plasmas really changed things for a few races. After that Drones started becoming a dime a dozen with different stats and life got interesting. As soon as I get time I am going to dig out my old expansion and commander SSD's and do some comparing.

Trivia question, Does anyone else remember S torps being called G II's or Fast patrol ships being called Psudo Fighters?