What's is the point of certain weapons in SE:IV?

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atomannj said:
I have a question, what is the point of some weapons systems in SE:IV? The base game has weapons systems that I can't seem to find any reason to use. For example torpedoes. What advantage do you have for using them? Even better plasma missiles. If you mod the game you can give them better uses but the base game I can't see a point in having them. This is something that I hope is resolved in in SE:V.

I've wondered about that myself. It seems like their are really only three viable weapons systems: Anti-Proton Beams , Capital Ship Missiles , and Point-Defense Systems .

While I'm sure there are those who will heartily disagree, and while admittedly organic,crystalline, and psychic systems exist that rival or exceed theses systems, realistically they are the only effective standard weapons available.

Most others just offer an interesting combination of imaginative, though secondary , weaponry. If you really want to stand a chance, you either rely on the basics, or you shoot for extreme systems that kill stars or planets.

IMHO, No really viable middle ground....