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Old May 8th, 2003, 08:02 PM
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Default Re: Ramming ships - swarming & organics

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Originally posted by Karibu:
Drones are best ramming devices. They are expensive to build but they require no upkeep. Well, only as much as drone carrier requires.
Except that they are one use only. Organic armored battleships can easily ram dozens of ships by themselves, and cost a huge amount less than an equal power of drones would cost (including maintenance of the ramming ship).

Another great part about the OA rammers is that if they enemy's strategies are set improperly, they can easily absorb a huge number of weapons being fired at them, thus protecting your more expsensive war ships.

[ May 08, 2003, 19:04: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]
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