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Grimmshade Lieutenant JG
Joined: 15 Feb 2017 Posts: 84 Location: Wherever games are sold
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:16 pm Post subject: Drones origin |
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In the original SFB, what was the origin/reason for the decision to include drones in the universe (since it's not something we see in ToS battles)? |
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Sneaky Scot Commander
Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 475 Location: Tintern, Monmouthshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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From my recollection, when SVC looked at the blueprints of the Klingon D7 when designing SFB, he saw that there were missile launchers included in the design. He decided that he would stick with the blueprints. _________________ Nothing is quite as persuasive as a disruptor pistol on slow burn and a rotisserie...... |
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Grimmshade Lieutenant JG
Joined: 15 Feb 2017 Posts: 84 Location: Wherever games are sold
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Cool man, I figured there had to be some basis. I know nukes are mentioned in ToS, but not specifically as drones appear in SFB/FC. |
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cnuzzi Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 209
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Been out of the loop for a bit, but I just saw this...actually, the missiles on the D7 blueprints are meant to be purely for target practice (they are labelled as target drones). My guess is that SVC chose to make them offensive to give the Klingons something to make up for those phaser-2s. |
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Steve Cole Site Admin
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 3832
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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The blueprints also describe the target drones being used as warhead delivery systems. I didn't make it up; it's on the blueprints. _________________ The Guy Who Designed Fed Commander
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