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Plasma Torpedo Timing vs Fast Ships
Posted: Mon May 25, 2026 8:33 am
by sophiasmith
I’ve been wondering about a specific situation in Federation Commander involving plasma races versus highly mobile opponents. If a fast ship uses speed changes and careful movement to stay at the edge of a plasma torpedo’s threat range, do experienced players usually hold plasma for a closer attack or launch early to force movement decisions? I’m curious whether there is a common tactical approach in real games, especially in battles around the 120–180 point range where losing a heavy plasma shot can change the whole match.
Re: Plasma Torpedo Timing vs Fast Ships
Posted: Wed May 27, 2026 2:33 am
by fishingtested
Hold on while you're in control, fire when you start losing the momentum of the chase.
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Re: Plasma Torpedo Timing vs Fast Ships
Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 7:01 am
by extraneousstagehand
If the opponent is running a fast, slippery ship (Fed, Orion, Hydran, even a fast Kzinti), an early plasma launch is rarely about hitting them. It’s about forcing them to burn power, turn off their preferred line, or give up the initiative.
Re: Plasma Torpedo Timing vs Fast Ships
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 6:57 am
by harrydaily
sophiasmith wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 8:33 am
I’ve been wondering about a specific situation in Federation Commander involving plasma races versus highly mobile opponents.
Kart Bros If a fast ship uses speed changes and careful movement to stay at the edge of a plasma torpedo’s threat range, do experienced players usually hold plasma for a closer attack or launch early to force movement decisions? I’m curious whether there is a common tactical approach in real games, especially in battles around the 120–180 point range where losing a heavy plasma shot can change the whole match.
I’m curious whether there is a common tactical approach in real games, especially in battles around the 120–180 point range where losing a heavy plasma shot can change the whole match.