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Old September 22nd, 2011, 11:08 AM   #27
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Default Re: Who has the better weaponry-tech

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Okay, I'll take a shot:


* The X-Wing's four ion cannons don't seem to do any more damage than a Viper's two; although they do increase hit probability, they also add complexity and maintenance hassles.
Actually, being armed with all ion cannons would make the X-wings strictly disabling starfighters then...as ion cannons are meant to disrupt/disable a starfighter's/starship's electrical and electronic systems, and fuse mechanical systems, not cause outright destruction like laser and blaster cannons. (sorry, Star Wars techno-geek in me coming out )

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...But then, I'm a Y-Wing, man, myself.....
Ah, the backbone of the Rebel fleet.
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