Plz tell me about ...

[Elowan]

...this ability:

Drop Troops
Value1 = Number of troops which can be dropped to attack a planet.
Value2 =

I don't see it used anywhere (at least in the tech files).

[geoschmo]

That ability has no functionality currently. If implemented it would allow for specialized troop components instead of using regular cargo comps for ferrying troops.

Geoschmo

[Baron Munchausen]

Be glad it's not implemented. Given the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet I think it would be impractical to force the use of special 'troop launcher' bays. The AI has enough trouble putting together an invasion force right now.

[AJC]

the AI in the Dominion Imperium shipset - adores landing on planets and killing the locals.

see Dominion Imperium Gold posted on the PBW site...

[Elowan]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
That ability has no functionality currently. If implemented it would allow for specialized troop components instead of using regular cargo comps for ferrying troops.

That's what I used it for to activate my 'drop pods' in my personal mod. But I just use the pods in the same way I would have used Cargo Bays. I couldn't stand the thought of 'me bies' being couped up in a Cargo Bay.

[Elowan]

Originally posted by Baron Munchausen:
Be glad it's not implemented. Given the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet I think it would be impractical to force the use of special 'troop launcher' bays. The AI has enough trouble putting together an invasion force right now.

How many is 'the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet' anyhoo? I've not tried it yet.

[Phoenix-D]

Depends on how many defending troops are on the planet, both race's ground combat skill, and the planet's population.