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  1. Richard Bong

    New Star Citizen Scorpius trailer

    I forgot to answer the other part. A Squadron is generally homogeneous. A strike package would depend on the mission, but would usually not be homogeneous. So mix a flight to a squadron of Scorpii to fly in with the bombers they are escorting, and a flight to a squadron of Arrows to fly top...
  2. Richard Bong

    New Star Citizen Scorpius trailer

    Fighters always, in the real world, and most Sci-Fi, fly with a wingman. A flight of F14's is the same number of planes as a flight of F/A18s. A Squadron is the same number of planes. (Generally) It isn't the number of people that determing a Squadron, it is the number of planes. In Star...
  3. Richard Bong

    New Star Citizen Scorpius trailer

    IMHO it comes down to being able to crew them. Fighters should fly with a wingman, and generally in flights or Squadrons. So flying a pair of Gladius, Arrows, Hornets, Sabres, etc. is 2. A flight of 4 needs 4 people. A Squadron is 12. For the Scorpius, Hurricane and Gladiator you have to double...
  4. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    They had further work on the Retaliator Gold Standard pass on the schedule after that was finished. It was then pulled off the tracker. It is not done and no changes have been made to the in game asset. The tracker is not accurate. Compared to the price of everything else, $125 seems much lower...
  5. Richard Bong

    Chemistry Question

    I read the question as about the movie 10. Chemistry? View: https://youtu.be/HsI1gzpvWR4
  6. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    The first build I pulled the models from was 3.0. The Tali modules were in that build. They are also in the most recent build I have been able to pull models from. So we know the modules for the Tali exist. It is highly likely the modules for the Vanguard also exist. (I can't say for sure since...
  7. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    Tali modules first. Supposedly finished, but need the Tali Gold Standard for release. Expect it at some unspecified time in the future.
  8. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    For the Red, yes it makes sense. For the Blue, I don't see it. For boarding, a short EVA is safer than docking. To get the prisoner back across, throw them in a stasis tube or slap a helmet on them. A body, on the otherhand needs no special consideration. :)
  9. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    I rather have the side doors than the airlocks on my Blue.
  10. Richard Bong

    Caterpillar internal rework on the way?

    Asymetrical falls into "rule of cool." I don't own a Cat, so it doesn't really impact me, but I personally prefer the upper gantry down one side.
  11. Richard Bong

    3.17.2 Evocati Leak

    Spaceship hud is different from GROPO HUD. :) It only becomes a loot run because the AI is brain dead. If the AI actually starts to act intelligently, it becomes a completely different matter.
  12. Richard Bong

    3.17.2 Evocati Leak

    IFF in a Heads Up display world makes sense and is realistic. Friendly fire is a real world problem that is always looking for solutions. In the real world lots of things are done to identify friendlies, using things like UV chemsticks, the placement of reflectors on helmets (on the back)...
  13. Richard Bong

    Newbie question: What does planning a Fleet means in SC?

    For the sake of completeness, my better half and I both play. This is our combined fleet. The Eclipse is a place holder, for what, I have no idea. I'm also not sure the Cutlass Blues are as much use as originally intended, since I bought the Liberator.
  14. Richard Bong

    Newbie question: What does planning a Fleet means in SC?

    My fleet plan isn't as grand. ;) I also prefer specialized ships to Jack of All Trades. It has four priorities. Limit required crew. With one large crew ship in case of group play Limit craft that need a carrier. (Previously limited to one.) Bounty Hunter. Org combat support.
  15. Richard Bong

    Newbie question: What does planning a Fleet means in SC?

    I started with a Mustang. I've never owned an Aurora. The Mustang is long gone. The Aurora is a loaner with my Dragonfly. The closest thing I have to a starter ship is my profession starter ship, a Hawk.
  16. Richard Bong

    Newbie question: What does planning a Fleet means in SC?

    Is it bad that I never fly the loaner I have and really don't like it?
  17. Richard Bong

    How many docking ports does the Idris have?

    The limitation looks like it will be fuel, not time. Systems are crossed in minutes, not days. Sure there might be an edge case or two, but generally, you are going from fuel stop to fuel stop. There is little reason to need a bed for general use.
  18. Richard Bong

    How many docking ports does the Idris have?

    I don't see the Liberator as needing bunks for pilots. In fact given the speeds we travel and the preponderance of bases, it appears beds, in general, are overrated.
  19. Richard Bong

    How many docking ports does the Idris have?

    Since they are getting rid of all vertical docking ports, the number is unknown since the model I've looked at has those. IIRC they are round, as well.
  20. Richard Bong

    The claw!

    Not the craw, the craw! View: https://youtu.be/tVYx4qcXciw
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