Octus Imperium Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 So, any thoughts about this particular find? As in, what does MRLS stand for? It escapes me at the moment. Also, based on a rash of Cloaking Type C tech finds, wonder if we should start on that branch of research. Not complaining (much), but wouldn't mind some more practical research hits. Such as the Razor Wire research we just discovered. Oh, found some Heavy ESAP Beams. Quite the divergent group of finds this cycle of XEXPLs. Anyone else with neat toys found on alien worlds? Octus Imperium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor911 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 So, any thoughts about this particular find? As in, what does MRLS stand for? It escapes me at the moment. Also, based on a rash of Cloaking Type C tech finds, wonder if we should start on that branch of research. Not complaining (much), but wouldn't mind some more practical research hits. Such as the Razor Wire research we just discovered. Oh, found some Heavy ESAP Beams. Quite the divergent group of finds this cycle of XEXPLs. Anyone else with neat toys found on alien worlds? Octus Imperium <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MRLS = Multiple Rocket Launcher System, artillery material launching many unguided rockets simulteanously , typical wwii systems were nebelwerfer for germany or katyucha (sp?) for soviet union. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-t-akua Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 So, any thoughts about this particular find? As in, what does MRLS stand for? It escapes me at the moment. Also, based on a rash of Cloaking Type C tech finds, wonder if we should start on that branch of research. Not complaining (much), but wouldn't mind some more practical research hits. Such as the Razor Wire research we just discovered. Oh, found some Heavy ESAP Beams. Quite the divergent group of finds this cycle of XEXPLs. Anyone else with neat toys found on alien worlds? Octus Imperium <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like a ground tech. I found some Energy Absorber Grids on a remote colony world. I assume that they are a spin off from Energy Creature knowledge but I wont know until I pick them up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEernest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 The ESAP beam I know to be an energy sapping weapon but the energy absorber grid is a defesive system. I can't remember what for. Maybe for energy sapper or energy disrupters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octus Imperium Posted March 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks for the help! I was hoping for something 'sexier' for the MRLS meaning.... Octus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Miles Avatar Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks for the help! I was hoping for something 'sexier' for the MRLS meaning.... Octus <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mk I Energy Absorber Grids are an offshoot of MK II Force Shield research and are a defensive system(10000 tons) that will protect the equipped ship from Energy Disruptors to an adequate degree. Now all this is conjecture as I dont think the new upgrade to defensive systems is active quite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus666 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks for the help! I was hoping for something 'sexier' for the MRLS meaning.... Octus <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, a MRLS may not be a 12th generation hyper-death beam, but as general ground military tech goes, I imagine it would be useful and isnt neccesarily "old stuff". http://www.army.mil/fact_files_site/mlrs/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-t-akua Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks for the help! I was hoping for something 'sexier' for the MRLS meaning.... Octus <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, a MRLS may not be a 12th generation hyper-death beam, but as general ground military tech goes, I imagine it would be useful and isnt neccesarily "old stuff". http://www.army.mil/fact_files_site/mlrs/index.html <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would think it would be at least an Impressive or Superior system since I cannot research MRLS at this point. This is assuming that there is an MRLS followed by a Heavy MRLS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKitsune Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 The ESAP beam I know to be an energy sapping weapon but the energy absorber grid is a defesive system. I can't remember what for. Maybe for energy sapper or energy disrupters. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought that ESAP technology were 'cold' weapons, which were countered by Thermal Regulators? -SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKitsune Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 So, any thoughts about this particular find? As in, what does MRLS stand for? It escapes me at the moment. Also, based on a rash of Cloaking Type C tech finds, wonder if we should start on that branch of research. Not complaining (much), but wouldn't mind some more practical research hits. Such as the Razor Wire research we just discovered. Oh, found some Heavy ESAP Beams. Quite the divergent group of finds this cycle of XEXPLs. Anyone else with neat toys found on alien worlds? Octus Imperium <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MRLS is Ground Tech. It makes your Artillery capable units better. I'd wait on the Cloaking Type C a bit, at least until Pete declares it working properly. Right now, cloaking technology works about as well as standing around with a branch in front of your face while repeating "I am a hedge" or disguising your ship to look like a Police Box. -SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-t-akua Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 So, any thoughts about this particular find? As in, what does MRLS stand for? It escapes me at the moment. Also, based on a rash of Cloaking Type C tech finds, wonder if we should start on that branch of research. Not complaining (much), but wouldn't mind some more practical research hits. Such as the Razor Wire research we just discovered. Oh, found some Heavy ESAP Beams. Quite the divergent group of finds this cycle of XEXPLs. Anyone else with neat toys found on alien worlds? Octus Imperium <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MRLS is Ground Tech. It makes your Artillery capable units better. I'd wait on the Cloaking Type C a bit, at least until Pete declares it working properly. Right now, cloaking technology works about as well as standing around with a branch in front of your face while repeating "I am a hedge" or disguising your ship to look like a Police Box. -SK <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey at least the Police Box would fool some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEernest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 ESAP weapons use Demonblood in their production but I belive they are a spereate weapon type with a seperate defense. I have some on planet so I'll do an ANZ this turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobknob Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 ESAP stuff is derived from Energy Sapper Creature knowledge. In order to research it you first have to find the creature and get some knowledge form it. Then the tech line will open up for you. ESAP is not cold based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octus Imperium Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 ESAP stuff is derived from Energy Sapper Creature knowledge. In order to research it you first have to find the creature and get some knowledge form it. Then the tech line will open up for you. ESAP is not cold based. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From the sounds of this reply, it appears someone has found the elusive critter. Or being misleading. Or both. Will be bringing the Heavy ESAP home this necxt cycle and ANZ away. However, why do I think I would get better tech tree intel if it had been the Light ESAP version? Octus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEernest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have searched and searched and found no sign of energy sapping creatures, but in the process I have found enough ESAP weapons to build a giant battery recharger. Now all I need is the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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