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Thread: ARC 170 Art (Rage of Wookiee new ship)
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BonesDragon
Sat Mar 22, 2003 9:35 am
#1
Hopefully this will be the first of a new batch of ships that are available in more than one piloting profession. Heck, technically the Z-95 and Y-Wing should be available to freelance, since according to canon, they're heavily used by pirates, mercenaries, and traders.
I too hope it doesn't blow away the "modern" ships, such as the X-wing, but rather is a nice supplemental option that perhaps fills some of the gaps between the other fighter's roles.
On the old/obsolete issue... Older craft often remain in service, even in the real world, for a variety of reasons. Take the U2 spyplanes for example. They're still flying. Why? Because they're cheap to operate. The SR-71 Blackbird was far more advanced, but was retired due to a $90k/hour operating cost.
I too hope it doesn't blow away the "modern" ships, such as the X-wing, but rather is a nice supplemental option that perhaps fills some of the gaps between the other fighter's roles.
On the old/obsolete issue... Older craft often remain in service, even in the real world, for a variety of reasons. Take the U2 spyplanes for example. They're still flying. Why? Because they're cheap to operate. The SR-71 Blackbird was far more advanced, but was retired due to a $90k/hour operating cost.
Rogue1970
Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:57 pm
#2
This ship was mentioned in the HoC chat in addition to the Jedi Starfighter and Mining POB ship. Found some decent artwork for it...
Velneth
Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:14 am
#5
I've got this huge fear that these new ships will top some of the more "modern" ships, such as the X-Wing.
Dispite being around 20 years older, and built during the first war the Republic knew in generations.
Dispite being around 20 years older, and built during the first war the Republic knew in generations.
Jagged-F3l
Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:27 pm
#6
Rogue1970 wrote:
This ship was mentioned in the HoC chat in addition to the Jedi Starfighter and Mining POB ship. Found some decent artwork for it...
http://www.starwars.com/episode-iii/bts/artofrev/2004/08/artofrev20040823.html
So, am I to understand that this ship is a new ship being introduced in Episode III? I don't understand why they are introducing these ships into SWG. I would think that most of these ships would be obsolete by the timeframe in which we are playing. For example, the Jedi Starfighter--what Jedi?
Well, at any rate, thanks for taking the time to find this artwork. It is a cool looking ship.
Votik
Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:41 pm
#7
gojimbogo wrote:
because theyre obsolete doesnt mean they dont exist.
the millenium falcon would have been obsolete if not heavily modified. technically according to canon the headhunters are obsolete but they're playable ships.
or look in real life. how many people do you see that are still driving their 20+ year old cars?
I think an even better example is the F-15. It is 30 years old, yet they just keep upgrading it with newer navigational systems, weapons, engines, and radar equipment. It is still an incredible fighter jet and one of the most versatile of all fighters. Also, the B2 is nearing 20 years of age already, but I don't think that aircraft will be retiring any time soon.
I think this is a bad looking ship. I hope it performs well, but I'd prefer it be a mid-level fighter. The Y-wing is just awful, and it would be nice to have a supplemental craft with less mass.
Rogue135
Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:34 am
#8
Jagged-F3l wrote:
Rogue1970 wrote:
This ship was mentioned in the HoC chat in addition to the Jedi Starfighter and Mining POB ship. Found some decent artwork for it...
http://www.starwars.com/episode-iii/bts/artofrev/2004/08/artofrev20040823.html
So, am I to understand that this ship is a new ship being introduced in Episode III? I don't understand why they are introducing these ships into SWG. I would think that most of these ships would be obsolete by the timeframe in which we are playing. For example, the Jedi Starfighter--what Jedi?
Well, at any rate, thanks for taking the time to find this artwork. It is a cool looking ship.
Obsolete? Not likely, they're only about 20 years old by this time frame, hardly outdated I would think.
gojimbogo
Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:34 am
#9
because theyre obsolete doesnt mean they dont exist.
the millenium falcon would have been obsolete if not heavily modified. technically according to canon the headhunters are obsolete but they're playable ships.
or look in real life. how many people do you see that are still driving their 20+ year old cars?
the millenium falcon would have been obsolete if not heavily modified. technically according to canon the headhunters are obsolete but they're playable ships.
or look in real life. how many people do you see that are still driving their 20+ year old cars?
QuiJonOz
Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:10 am
#10
Hmmm... since these are older fighters, perhaps they found their way into the hands of some freelance pilots?
Ok, that's probably wishful thinking. Then again, I'd also like to see the N-1 fighters available for freelance pilots, especially RSF.
Shrendyc
Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:21 am
#11
There are certain bombers in the US military arsenal that have a life expectancy of 100 years. 20 years is not that hard to believe.
Imaridril
Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:16 am
#12
I have a feeling that the issue of laser convergance is going to make the ARC 170 almost worthless in combat. Just look how far apart the two main guns are on the ship's wings. From looking at the pictures, I'd sayit's quite likely that the ARC 170 will have the widest fire pattern of any ship in the game. I definately won't be using it if that's the case.
TomoRainer
Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:58 am
#13
You know, one of the things that makes Krayts surprisingly effective in PVP is their wide firing patterns. They can really sweep you when you're trying to make that first pass on them. We were having a hell of a time with that one out in Deep Space today.. and then when the guy in the turret started firing on me while I was lining up on their six, well, I was about ready to start writing my will. The ARC 170 might see similar advantages.
But for PVE, yeah, good call. Though I must admit to being pretty excited to see this thing in action. May 5 should hurry up and get here already.
But for PVE, yeah, good call. Though I must admit to being pretty excited to see this thing in action. May 5 should hurry up and get here already.
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