On 23Feb2018 1327, Cian Witherspoon wrote:
> I do enjoy his books, to the point of being part of the fan club (HMS
> Seljuk chapter - or are we RHNS Seljuk now? I don't know, I'm
> Erewhonese).
> So yes, I'm fully aware of missile pods, which is what these are based off of.
> For an SDB, the framework could be cut down docking clamps, or it
> could be specially built (at 5k/pod, perhaps, and 1% total pod
> tonnage) for huge applications.
> THe main limitation is fire control tonnage, unless we handwave that
> as part of the computer systems, since it needs no physical
> mechanisms.

I always liked the det-laser pods in 2300AD. They gave a serious punch
to small civilian ships when used as a add-on.

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Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com>
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