Point Defense

[javaslinger]

So I finally research point defense up to level 6 where I get a whole slew of new weapons. Point Defense BLASTERS, Flak Cannons and Bomblet MIssiles.

First off, I'm confused about the Point Defense Blasters vs Cannons... They seem to do vastly less damage at similar range and range errors. They do no have any improvement in reload rates. I would think that perhaps they don't use supply, but I don't believe that any PD uses supply?? What good are PD Blasters?

Secondly, obviously bomblets and flak cannons give you a vast improvement in range for a slower reload rate. Flak cannons being more accurate up close. Damage btwn the two being the same across the board. But Bomblets receive no range acuracy loss at all. Seems like a no brainer to take bomblets over flak cannons...

Am I missing anything?

Thanks,

Javaslinger

[Captain Kwok]

There's also Point Defense Beams if you've researched Energy Stream Weapons level 1. They get a to-hit bonus. PD Blasters are only 10kT in size. Bomblet Missiles will always hit, but are themselves subject to PD, and use ordnance. Flak Cannons do have a to-hit bonus which makes them ok as well.

The best is to use a mix of short and long range if you have the space.