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  1. Richard Bong

    Spartan Surprise

    As a 97E (HUMINT Specialist) I spent lots of time with the MP's. They ran 9 man squads, 3 squads top a platoon, and with their Hummers, they were better armed than an infantry platoon on Bradleys. CIG said the MT was top heavy. I know that isn't a thing yet, but something to consider, which is...
  2. Richard Bong

    Spartan Surprise

    Two Ursas also can fire on the move, and bound. You are now also taking a 6 man squad as a 4 man dismount team and a two man vehicle team. The Spartan, as a former 11B (National Guard) and 97E (active duty), I find mostly useless. It is too big to be practical, the turret is operated by the...
  3. Richard Bong

    Spartan Surprise

    4×S1 guns hit harder than 2×S2. The two Ursas fit in spaces that a Spartan doesn't fit in. For example two Ursas fit in a Carrack, but one Spartan doesn't.
  4. Richard Bong

    Happy Gnu Year!

    If you are going to go all Frankie on us, I prefer this one: View: https://youtu.be/ku5WeNn_unE
  5. Richard Bong

    Happy Gnu Year!

  6. Richard Bong

    Like it or not, Firefly is returning.

    The Mandalorian works because it is well written, the characters are developed properly and well acted, and it gives the fans what they want, in a familiar backdrop. It uses, instead of abuses, the rich lore of the franchise.
  7. Richard Bong

    Like it or not, Firefly is returning.

    Disney buys a property then waters it down and runs the same formula nonsense over and over. In the past Disney's best asset was talent acquisition. Actors and actresses that became household names got their start at Disney, like Julie Andrews and Kurt Russell. Picking the right big name for...
  8. Richard Bong

    Like it or not, Firefly is returning.

    Disney has never had much imagination. I don't have much faith.
  9. Richard Bong

    Single Seat PVP Ship Rating

    And just to be complete: 1. Never chase meta with cash. 2. While I believe the list, in my personal experience, is relatively accurate, it is just a snapshot of the situation in 3.15 and may or may not be the intent or final state of the flight combat changes begun in 3.14.
  10. Richard Bong

    Single Seat PVP Ship Rating

    Well, for the ships I fly, I have to agree, for the most part, with the ranking It shows what a mess CIG did with balance beginning with 3.14. My Vanguard has a bitch of a time putting nose on target, but when it does look out. My Blue has become pretty useles even against AI. My Hawk is...
  11. Richard Bong

    Second thoughts on the Odyssey

    The 600i has a bar, the Corsair does not. No brainer there.
  12. Richard Bong

    Has anyone else read these CIG glassdoor reviews?

    Diversity is not the way to choose the best team. I'm not sayimg they are hiring the right people, just that skill is a more important metric. The rest seems like the real problem.
  13. Richard Bong

    Second thoughts on the Odyssey

    All the coolness in the Verse won't help the ship, if you don't like the way it flies.
  14. Richard Bong

    Second thoughts on the Odyssey

    I like the idea of the 600i, I just hate the interior. With the interior rework coming, I might have to reconsider. In your case, since it is modular, the 600i serves as both an explorer and a luxury passenger ship. The Defender depends on your flight style. If you like the flight profile, yes...
  15. Richard Bong

    Second thoughts on the Odyssey

    The Cutty is size 3, which means it might fit in the Odyssey but don't count on it. Just like it might fit on my Liberator, but I won't count on that either. The BMM should be able to carry any Size 1 or 2 ship, the same as the Odyssey or the Liberator.
  16. Richard Bong

    I feel left out by TEST: my favorite ship is missing from profile hangar

    Along the East side of West Fort Hood, running outside the fence by the Airfield is Clear Creek Road. Or as we called it, the Clear Creek Motor Speedway. I was stationed at West Fort Hood as part of the 504th MI Brigade. I thought they might be related. :)
  17. Richard Bong

    I feel left out by TEST: my favorite ship is missing from profile hangar

    The US doesn't like being a world follower. :)
  18. Richard Bong

    I feel left out by TEST: my favorite ship is missing from profile hangar

    Clear Creek? Somewhere near Killeen, Texas?
  19. Richard Bong

    I feel left out by TEST: my favorite ship is missing from profile hangar

    I thought we were supposed to be using Guilded? Man am I out of date.
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