[Arkcon]

Originally posted by Merry Jolkar:
And, what is the advantage of the Master Computer level III? From what I read in the FAQ, it takes less virus damage to destroy it than MC II (and MC is the hardest to kill with a virus).Thanks!
Merry

The MCIII is the smallest, so it gives you more space for other components. The smaller size means it takes less damage to destroy it.

MM could have made the MCIII have the same hitpoints as an MCI, for less space taken up, but didn't. Probably for a subtle, but important reason that I don't understand. Anyone want to fill in.

The CVI inflicts less damage than the MCI has hitpoints. Since special damage doesn't carry over from hit to hit, the MCI is immune to the CVI. But this is typical, you'll notice that a single point defence cannon I won't stop an single incoming Capital Ship Missile I. That's why we research higher weapons.

Oh, by the way, a large mount raises the damage of the CVI enough to damage a MCI.

Merry, have you been here {click} lately. The links will allow you to jump from concept to concept until it all makes sense, or is totally confusing. One or the other.

[ September 13, 2003, 15:16: Message edited by: Arkcon ]