For 5M1b.2 Deterioration , could someone please show me how this would be calculated for a cast Normal web, given the above parameters?
Many thanks
Deterioration of Cast Normal Web
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Deterioration of Cast Normal Web
Situation: A Neo-Tholian uses a Web Caster to cast a 5-hex length web, using 5 power. All web hexes are within range 10 of the Tholian ship. Both ends of the web are in asteroid hexes (anchored to medium asteroids), thus creating a Normal web strand with a strength of 10 (4Q3b).
For 5M1b.2 Deterioration , could someone please show me how this would be calculated for a cast Normal web, given the above parameters?
Many thanks
For 5M1b.2 Deterioration , could someone please show me how this would be calculated for a cast Normal web, given the above parameters?
Many thanks
Re: Deterioration of Cast Normal Web
If this had been a free-standing web strand, then there is no deterioration. Instead, it would maintain its full web strength (10 in this case) for four impulses, then simply disappear after that fourth impulse.
However, your case has two valid end points. So, in this case, it forms a five hex strand of web with valid anchors, and with a strength of 10 for each of the five hexes. Rule (5M1b-2) says that each hex loses one point of strength at the end of each turn. Note that this is not necessarily a full eight impulses. If you create this web on Impulse 8, the deterioration will happen at the end of that turn, meaning it was at full strength for only a single impulse. At the end of the turn, each hex loses one point of strength, meaning it now has a strength of 9 for each of the five hexes.
Assuming the web is never reinforced, at the end of each turn it is up, each hex of the web loses one point of strength. At the end of the tenth turn it will be at strength 0. It will then continue at strength 0 for seven more turns before fully dissolving.
If you choose to reinforce it, then each point of power adds to the total "pool" of web strength. A full five hex web of strength 10 has a total of 50 points. It loses 5 points per turn, so would require 5 points of power to be added each turn to keep it at 10 strength. Adding more power will make it stronger and last longer. Adding less power will, over time, slow the deterioration, but not stop it.
I hope this helps!
However, your case has two valid end points. So, in this case, it forms a five hex strand of web with valid anchors, and with a strength of 10 for each of the five hexes. Rule (5M1b-2) says that each hex loses one point of strength at the end of each turn. Note that this is not necessarily a full eight impulses. If you create this web on Impulse 8, the deterioration will happen at the end of that turn, meaning it was at full strength for only a single impulse. At the end of the turn, each hex loses one point of strength, meaning it now has a strength of 9 for each of the five hexes.
Assuming the web is never reinforced, at the end of each turn it is up, each hex of the web loses one point of strength. At the end of the tenth turn it will be at strength 0. It will then continue at strength 0 for seven more turns before fully dissolving.
If you choose to reinforce it, then each point of power adds to the total "pool" of web strength. A full five hex web of strength 10 has a total of 50 points. It loses 5 points per turn, so would require 5 points of power to be added each turn to keep it at 10 strength. Adding more power will make it stronger and last longer. Adding less power will, over time, slow the deterioration, but not stop it.
I hope this helps!
Federation Commander Answer Guy
Re: Deterioration of Cast Normal Web
Fantastic, that's exactly the info I needed.
Thank you for taking the time to explain it so thoroughly!
Thank you for taking the time to explain it so thoroughly!