G'day guys,
Bill recently asked (on the pedia list) about the 'history' of p-torps,
from the responses he got I guess there's nothing in the rulebooks, but there
was something about it being stolen from the UNSC by the NAC or something like
that in Ragnarok wasn't there? Or is it just a figment of my fevered brain??
If it is in an old Ragnarok could we please have the issue number (for future
reference).
Thanks
Beth
> If it is in an old Ragnarok could we please have the issue number (for
This reminds me, I've been doing the FT web page for the SFSFW and in includes
lots of back articles. I need to get the page up ASAP (its actually finished)
and while doing so I can see if the item requested is in there, unless anyone
else has a stack of rag back issues to hand to save Beth the wait.
> Bill recently asked (on the pedia list) about the 'history' of p-torps,
> From Rag 28 by Garry Milton
"
Until there were sufficient numbers of indigenous UNSC starship designs,
vessels were loaned to them by the various powers, and fitted with IFF
transponders that clearly identified the vessels, and it was these ships that
dealt with the Second Solar War, serving with distinction.
As the UNSC was to be funded by the various power blocs, it was thought
expedient to design their starships utilising components from these powers.
the NAC was the leading manufacturer of sublight drives, so they manufactured
the engines, the FSE produced easily maintained weapons systems, the NSL,
already the leading manufacturer of freighters, provide the crew modules.
These sections are then assembled in one of the UNSC's six shipyards.
Originally, UNSC crews were simply provided by the various
powers for a one-year tour. On the whole, this worked well, with
surprisingly few incidents of UNSC personnel attempting to further the ends of
their own particular power.
However, in 2165, the NAC launched a lightning attack on the ESU, gaining
initial successes with vessels armed with Pulse Torpedoes, a
top-secret
UNSC weapon. Investigations revealed that the plans had been provided by NAC
Lieutenant Shane Leonard at the end of his tour. The UNSC provided technical
data on Pulse Torpedoes to all powers, and began to recruit permanent
personnel. By 2171, all UNSC vessels and facilities were crewed solely by
independent officers and men.
"
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All the Rag FT stuf is to soon be on the web on the official SFSFW FT page I
have been writing for 6 months on and off (mostly off).