Fusion Ball Launcher - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: /* Vital Statistics */

2018-07-16T12:10:47Z

Vital Statistics

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	<tr><td>Range:</td><td>65 km</td></tr>		<tr><td>Range:</td><td>65 km</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Accuracy:</td><td>100%</td></tr>		<tr><td>Accuracy:</td><td>100%</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Reload Time:<br>(~~Agg~~/Std/~~Cau~~)</td><td>16/~~24/32gs nominal/minimum<br>24/36/48gs average<br>32~~/48~~/64gs maximum~~ </td></tr>		<tr><td>Reload Time:<br>(Cau/Std/Agg)</td><td>96/72/48 frames</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Shots:</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>Shots:</td><td>2</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Ammunition Used:</td><td>Fusion Balls</td></tr>		<tr><td>Ammunition Used:</td><td>Fusion Balls</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	Note that the ~~Accuracy~~ given in the in-game ~~UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry. Similarly the UFOPaedia reload times~~ are incorrect. The values here are ~~based on [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|empirical tests]]~~.		Note that the accuracy and reload time given in the in-game UFOpaedia are incorrect. The values given here are taken directly from the executable.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Hobbes at 03:41, 23 July 2013

2013-07-23T03:41:56Z

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	[[Category:Craft Armaments (EU)]][[Category:Research (EU)]]		[[Category:Craft Armaments (EU)]][[Category:Research (EU)]]
			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Spike: /* Vital Statistics */ Updated reload time and standardised

2010-02-15T01:14:11Z

Vital Statistics: Updated reload time and standardised

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	<tr><td>Range:</td><td>65 km</td></tr>		<tr><td>Range:</td><td>65 km</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Accuracy:</td><td>100%</td></tr>		<tr><td>Accuracy:</td><td>100%</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Reload Time:</td><td>~~25 seconds~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>Reload Time:<br>(Agg/Std/Cau)</td><td>16/24/32gs nominal/minimum<br>24/36/48gs average<br>32/48/64gs maximum </td></tr>
	<tr><td>Shots:</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>Shots:</td><td>2</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Ammunition Used:</td><td>Fusion Balls</td></tr>		<tr><td>Ammunition Used:</td><td>Fusion Balls</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry.		Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry. Similarly the UFOPaedia reload times are incorrect. The values here are based on [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|empirical tests]].

	~~Also note that~~ the reload ~~time given in the in-game UFOPaedia seems to be~~ incorrect. [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|~~Observations~~]] ~~suggest that for Plasma Beams the correct nominal/minimum reload time is 12gs, and for Fusion Ball Launchers it is 16gs/24gs/32gs (aggressive/standard/cautious)~~.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Spike at 00:35, 15 February 2010

2010-02-15T00:35:43Z

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	The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].		The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].

	Fusion Balls are without a doubt the most devasting weapon per shot available for use on X-COM [[craft]]. They ~~also~~ have the greatest range of any X-COM craft weapon, standing at 65 km. They have the highest firepower - damage per unit of time - of any craft weapon in the game, including alien weapons. Until they run out of ammunition, that is.		Fusion Balls are without a doubt the most devasting weapon per shot available for use on X-COM [[craft]]. They have the greatest range of any X-COM craft weapon, standing at 65 km. They also have the highest firepower - damage per unit of time - of any craft weapon in the game, including alien weapons. Until they run out of ammunition, that is.

	However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls in general outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , a lone craft or even a pair of craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.		However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls in general outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , a lone craft or even a pair of craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.
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	Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche largely redundant, though it does reduce the amount of time spent being fired upon without being able to fire back.		Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche largely redundant, though it does reduce the amount of time spent being fired upon without being able to fire back.

	Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the safest way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll still probably lose some of the Interceptors along with their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.		Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the safest way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll still probably lose some of the Interceptors, along with their valuable armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.

	This weapon is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[P.W.T. Cannon]].		This weapon is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[P.W.T. Cannon]].

Spike: Revised observations and fire rates

2010-02-15T00:33:49Z

Revised observations and fire rates

Spike: typo, alloys, caveat reload times

2010-02-09T23:52:20Z

typo, alloys, caveat reload times

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	The FBL does 230 damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a reload time of 25s, vs PB 6s.		The FBL does 230 damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a reload time of 25s, vs PB 6s.
	The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.		The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.
	~~Fortunatly~~, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.		Fortunately, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.

	Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche redundant.		Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche redundant.
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	<tr><td>Cost per Unit:</td><td>242,000</td></tr>		<tr><td>Cost per Unit:</td><td>242,000</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Workshop Space required:</td><td>6</td></tr>		<tr><td>Workshop Space required:</td><td>6</td></tr>
			<tr><td>Raw Materials:</td><td>1x [[Alien Alloys]] (except for the first FBL in each production run)</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

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	Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry.		Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry.

			Also note that the reload time given in the in-game UFOPaedia seems to be incorrect. [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|Observations]] suggest that for Plasma Beams the correct reload time is 12s and for Fusion Ball Launchers it is 16s/24s/32s (aggressive/standard/cautious).

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Bomb Bloke at 23:55, 19 December 2009

2009-12-19T23:55:37Z

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	Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the only way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll probably lose the interceptors and their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.		Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the only way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll probably lose the interceptors and their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.

			This weapon is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[P.W.T. Cannon]].

	== Manufacturing Requirements ==		== Manufacturing Requirements ==
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	{{Craft Navbar}}		{{Craft Navbar}}
	[[Category:~~Craft_Armaments~~]]
	[[Category:Research]]		[[Category:Craft Armaments (EU)]][[Category:Research (EU)]]

Zombie: Created thumbnail.

2009-07-19T21:30:38Z

Created thumbnail.

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	[[Image:~~fusionballlauncher~~.png\|right\|Fusion Ball Launcher]]		[[Image:Fusionballlauncher.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Fusion Ball Launcher]]
	The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].		The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].

Hobbes at 15:07, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T15:07:46Z

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			[[Category:Research]]

Jasonred: Makes no difference whether they go in simultaneously or one by one. Laser cannons are useless in combat but are good for manufacturing. And this is a horrible battleship strategy...

2009-03-19T09:09:52Z

Makes no difference whether they go in simultaneously or one by one. Laser cannons are useless in combat but are good for manufacturing. And this is a horrible battleship strategy...

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	However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls far outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , your craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.		However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls far outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , your craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.
	The FBL also requires ammo to be manufactured for it, at a ~~high~~ cost of hours, cash and elerium.		The FBL also requires ammo to be manufactured for it, at a HIGH cost of hours (21000 dollars worth of labour) , cash (28000) and Elerium (4 elerium... market price 20000 but worth much more than that). EACH.
	The FBL does 230 damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a reload time of 25s, vs PB 6s.		The FBL does 230 damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a reload time of 25s, vs PB 6s.
	The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.		The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.
	Fortunatly, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.		Fortunatly, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.

	Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL ~~equal or worse than~~ the Plasma Beam ~~vs anything except Battleships, equal to (but much more expensive than) the Avalance against Medium or Small ships, with a slight edge against Large Ships,~~ and ~~the FBL is pretty much inferior to the Plasma Beam against Battleships~~.		Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche redundant.

	Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are ~~not quite useless. One strategy for intercepting~~ Battleships ~~involves attacking them with four~~ [[Interceptor]]s ~~– all armed with Fusion Ball Launchers – simultaneously~~. ~~Additionally~~, ~~[[Manufacturing Profitability#Laser Cannons vs. Fusion Ball Launchers\|a bug]] present in most versions of X-COM causes Fusion Ball Launchers to be even more profitable~~ for ~~manufacture than [[Laser Cannon]]s~~. ~~(however, this same bug/exploit makes Hovertank Plasma the most profitable item)~~		Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the only way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll probably lose the interceptors and their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.

	Quite apart from all of that, the manufacture of Fusion Balls for use with the launcher requires 4 [[Elerium-115]], a very rare and valuable resource, making the firing of the FBL prohibitively expensive.

	== Manufacturing Requirements ==		== Manufacturing Requirements ==

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	The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].		The '''Fusion Ball Launcher''' is available after [[research]] is completed on the [[Blaster Launcher]] and [[Blaster Bomb]].

	Fusion Balls are without a doubt the most devasting weapon per shot available for use on X-COM [[craft]]. They also have the greatest range of any X-COM craft weapon, standing at 65 km.		Fusion Balls are without a doubt the most devasting weapon per shot available for use on X-COM [[craft]]. They also have the greatest range of any X-COM craft weapon, standing at 65 km. They have the highest firepower - damage per unit of time - of any craft weapon in the game, including alien weapons. Until they run out of ammunition, that is.

	However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls ~~far~~ outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , ~~your~~ craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.		However, the drawbacks associated with Fusion Balls in general outweigh the advantages. There is only enough room on each hardpoint to load two fusion balls into each launcher, for a total of four shots. Against most UFOs, this is more than adequate; but against alien [[Battleship]]s , a lone craft or even a pair of craft will likely run out of ammunition before bringing it down.
	The FBL also requires ammo to be manufactured for it, at a HIGH cost of hours (21000 dollars worth of labour) , cash (28000) and Elerium (4 elerium... market price 20000 but worth much more than that). EACH.		The FBL also requires ammo to be manufactured for it, at a HIGH cost of hours (21000 dollars worth of labour) , cash (28000) and Elerium (4 elerium... market price 20000 but worth much more than that). EACH.
	The FBL does 230 damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a reload time of ~~25s~~, vs PB 6s.		The FBL does 230 maximum damage vs the Plasma Beam's 140, but has a minimum reload time of 16gs/24gs/32gs, vs PB 12gs.
	The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.		The FBL has 2 shots, the PB has 99.
	Fortunately, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.		Fortunately, the FBL has 100% accuracy, compared to PB with 50%.

	Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche redundant.		Although it has the greatest range of all X-COM craft weapons, it is only equal to the range of the craft weapon on an alien Battleship. However, the [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Avalanche]] outrange all other UFOs except Battleships. This makes the FBL's range advantage over the Plasma Beam and Avalanche largely redundant, though it does reduce the amount of time spent being fired upon without being able to fire back.

	Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the ~~only~~ way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll probably lose the ~~interceptors and~~ their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.		Despite these disadvantages, however, Fusion Balls are the safest way to intercept Battleships using [[Interceptor]]s. You'll still probably lose some of the Interceptors along with their armament, so this is really reserved for the last resort.

	This weapon is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[P.W.T. Cannon]].		This weapon is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[P.W.T. Cannon]].
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	Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry.		Note that the Accuracy given in the in-game UFOPaedia is incorrect; two independent code digs have confirmed these are the correct accuracies for the craft weaponry.

	Also note that the reload time given in the in-game UFOPaedia seems to be incorrect. [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|Observations]] suggest that for Plasma Beams the correct reload time is ~~12s~~ and for Fusion Ball Launchers it is ~~16s~~/~~24s~~/~~32s~~ (aggressive/standard/cautious).		Also note that the reload time given in the in-game UFOPaedia seems to be incorrect. [[Talk:UFO_Interception#Observed_Rates_of_Fire\|Observations]] suggest that for Plasma Beams the correct nominal/minimum reload time is 12gs, and for Fusion Ball Launchers it is 16gs/24gs/32gs (aggressive/standard/cautious).

	==See Also==		==See Also==