From: Mike Wikan <mww@n...>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 04:30:37 -0400
Subject: Mike's Infamous Parasite Fighter Racks...
Parasite Fighter Rack [^]: symbol for Ex-rack squadron 30: Cost+fighter squadron 1:Space A ship may mount 1 squadron of Parasite Racked fighters per 30 Mass of Carrier ship.Since this squadron is carried externally, any damage caused to the Carrier vessel will destroy the Parasite Racks. If the Racks are hit with fighters still embarked, roll a D6-1 and that many fighters manage to disengage from the racks and launch. Parasite racks MAY be used on civilian transports. This was what they were developed for in order to provide escorts for merchants in high risk areas. A parasite rack may launch at any time IN ADDITION to any normal fighter bay launches. They must be recovered within the normal constraints of fighter recovery. Only Standard, Superiority or Heavy fighters may be Parasite Racked as the racks do not provide support for specialized weapon systems.