Smivs wrote:Indeed, on the rare ocassions I use missiles against Thargoids I tend to fire three in quick succession, and this will often be effective. The problem is of course how many missiles the ship carries. I could see a large ship perhaps having as many as fifty.
On the subject of colours and insignia,
Smivs(to Gimi) wrote:my personal feeling is that the ships should be fairly drab and by and large un-painted. In space there is little need to paint ships as oxidation/corrosion is not much of a problem, and as detection and targeting are done electronically camoflage is a redundant concept. Also I really couldn't justify the costs (in terms of time and money) of painting ships...they need to be produced quickly, and will be constantly in need of repair, and painting them doesn't seem sensible.
The HIMSN heavy cruiser 'Thunder Child' from Xeptatl's Sword.
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Things keep popping up here faster than I can think things through to maintain consistency.
Ok, my take on Colour and markings. (Derived from the RN way of doing things). Nothing is final in any way what so ever. I'm just a consultant anyway.
All ships will be the same colour. Metallic Titanium is the current suggestion.
All ships will have the same ensign/Symbol somewhere on the hull.
Capital ships will have a unique crest. (If someone is willing to make them)
Squadrons from a particular capital ship will have the same crest (if possible).
Larger ships, Boas and up, will carry a Flagg Officers / Commanding Officers
Pendant.
Of course, all this is dependant upon an Art Director joining us.
Smivs, I like your logo, but I do thing we need a high resolution version. Again, the Art Director should have the final word.