Regarding the video try a mixed array of
AA like Stormbringers x40 w/20 ish Vindicators since they are on the same tech level or close to. Chances are people wont stock up on 1 single
AA defensive weapon and a well placed array of Vindicators w/Cyclones or Stormbringers gets the job done. If people have access to Stormbringer chances are they also have pulse laser defences setup around the base to stack in additional damage plus missile fortresses which do excellent damage.
Zarel wrote:And the problem is, the way current VTOLs are balanced, nearly all VTOLs go at this speed of 700-base. The light VTOL Mini-Rocket Bug goes at 700-base, and the VTOL Plasmite Bomb Retribution also goes at 700-base. There's no reason why a heavy bomber should be the same speed as a light fighter (especially since bombers have more HP under the assumption that they're slower and easier to hit), which is why I'm trying to slow down the latter.
Sounds pretty well balanced. The Bug VTOL can barely carry anything far as payload goes w/o becomming a huge slow moving bullseye to
AA guns of any tier especially when equiped w/something heavy like Plasmite or Heap (if it could even take off from the ground w/those weapons
). Its cheap in cost, low research pre-reqs, fast build times, and its a light body w/a weak engine. The Retribution cost a lot more, has a very high research pre-req, longer build time, and a much more powerful engine allowing it to carry pretty much anything w/o slowing down. If anything the Vengeance should be faster then Retribution iirc because it has a more powerful engine and isn't all that much heavier in overall weight.
If VTOL is a problem why not make an elite
AA defensive structure similar to a fortress? Maybe a Rail Gun
AA Fortress w/a low to medium RoF, extremly heavy damage, a range of 10~12 minimum / 38~45 max, high build time, high research pre-req and cost to balance it but make it a special structure w/a limit as to how many can be built. Another balance to it would be requiring an Advanced Power Generator next to it to allow it to fire but make it seperate from other generators used for oil derricks similar to the building requirement to fire the satilite laser. Not supporting the idea of power generators allowing base defences to fire but given the current railguns they require a massive amount of juice it would be along the lines of realism. RL railguns are being designed to shoot down high speed missles. Among other targets im sure w/computer guidance they could land hits on aircraft given they have a range of 250 nautical miles (287.694 Miles on land) and if 1 round connects that bird is beyond smoked
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On a sidenote why isn't the VTOL version of a Bunkerbuster a bomb instead of a rocket? With just one it would be able to destroy practically anything it hit given the latest RL BB will be a 30,000 pound bomb
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