Talk:Heavy Cannon vs Auto Cannon - Revision history

Spike: New section: Queries

2009-07-22T22:25:53Z

New section: Queries

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	A soldier in a Power Suit, on the other hand, is still vulnerable to an HC-HE explosion that detonates adjacent to him...and vulnerable at GZ to both the HC and the AC. None of these attacks are particularly wounding, not enough to kill the soldier if it happens once, but it's something to be aware of. In fact, if a soldier in a Power Suit is hit at GZ with all three shots from an AC-HE auto-burst, he could take up to 21 damage(due to armor damage), whereas being hit by a single HC-HE will only deal 18 damage to him. [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 15:41, 28 February 2009 (CST)		A soldier in a Power Suit, on the other hand, is still vulnerable to an HC-HE explosion that detonates adjacent to him...and vulnerable at GZ to both the HC and the AC. None of these attacks are particularly wounding, not enough to kill the soldier if it happens once, but it's something to be aware of. In fact, if a soldier in a Power Suit is hit at GZ with all three shots from an AC-HE auto-burst, he could take up to 21 damage(due to armor damage), whereas being hit by a single HC-HE will only deal 18 damage to him. [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 15:41, 28 February 2009 (CST)

			== Queries ==

			#What is meant by "121 accuracy"?
			#3 targets within a 90 degree firing arc? Surely not. That is a huge arc. Also, it's totally dependent on range. At point blank, maybe. At 10 squares, no way.
			[[User:Spike\|Spike]] 18:25, 22 July 2009 (EDT)

Spike: /* HC vs AC, direct and area effect damage */ Changes due to improved formula for area effect vs large creatures

2009-03-01T06:31:47Z

HC vs AC, direct and area effect damage: Changes due to improved formula for area effect vs large creatures

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	**vs Sectoid: 60% (66% using AP)		**vs Sectoid: 60% (66% using AP)
	**vs Floater: 91% (85% using AP)		**vs Floater: 91% (85% using AP)
	**vs Reaper: ~~123~~% (AP is ~~4-5x~~ less effective)		**vs Reaper: 95% (AP is 6x less effective)
	**vs Cyberdisc: 1219% (if using '''AP''': HE is ~~15x~~ less effective)		**vs Cyberdisc: 1219% (if using '''AP''': HE is 13x less effective)
	**vs Muton: 306% (AP is 3-4x less effective)		**vs Muton: 306% (AP is 3-4x less effective)

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	**vs Sectoid: 66% (63% using AP)		**vs Sectoid: 66% (63% using AP)
	**vs Floater: 96% (80% using AP)		**vs Floater: 96% (80% using AP)
	**vs Reaper: ~~131~~% (AP is 4-5x less effective)		**vs Reaper: 100% (AP is 5x less effective)
	**vs Cyberdisc: 765% (if using '''AP''': HE is 7x less effective)		**vs Cyberdisc: 765% (if using '''AP''': HE is 7x less effective)
	**vs Muton: 327% (AP is 2-3x less effective)		**vs Muton: 327% (AP is 2-3x less effective)
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	[[User:Spike\|Spike]] 14:28, 27 February 2009 (CST)		[[User:Spike\|Spike]] 14:28, 27 February 2009 (CST)


	==Close-combat Use==		==Close-combat Use==

Arrow Quivershaft: Close combat use of the HC-HE and AC-HE

2009-02-28T21:41:48Z

Close combat use of the HC-HE and AC-HE

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	[[User:Spike\|Spike]] 14:28, 27 February 2009 (CST)		[[User:Spike\|Spike]] 14:28, 27 February 2009 (CST)


			==Close-combat Use==

			Not to pound on the poor Heavy Cannon any more, but in the late game, one remaining use for both the HC and AC is to load it with HE rounds amongst troops of soldiers in Power or Flying Suits and wander around, since the armor renders you invulnerable to damage from the HE. In practice, this doesn't quite work. The maximum damage at ground zero for an AC-HE shell is 66 damage; the max for a HC-HE shell is 78.

			It is pointless to hit yourself with a ground zero explosion from a projectile weapon; so a soldier in a Flying Suit is immune to his own HE shots from either the HC or AC. However, in a friendly fire incident that results in the soldier being at GZ, the FS's underarmor of 70 is enough to protect against the AC round...but not quite against the HC round(though the chance of penetration is fairly low.)

			A soldier in a Power Suit, on the other hand, is still vulnerable to an HC-HE explosion that detonates adjacent to him...and vulnerable at GZ to both the HC and the AC. None of these attacks are particularly wounding, not enough to kill the soldier if it happens once, but it's something to be aware of. In fact, if a soldier in a Power Suit is hit at GZ with all three shots from an AC-HE auto-burst, he could take up to 21 damage(due to armor damage), whereas being hit by a single HC-HE will only deal 18 damage to him. [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 15:41, 28 February 2009 (CST)

Jasonred: /* HC vs AC, direct and area effect damage */

2009-02-28T21:09:57Z

HC vs AC, direct and area effect damage

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	Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. This benefits the AC, as otherwise the HC would have a much bigger total area of effect and more total damage. As it is, HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense within the affected area.		Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. This benefits the AC, as otherwise the HC would have a much bigger total area of effect and more total damage. As it is, HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense within the affected area.

	Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. (I know. However, not taking AOE damage into account affects HE SEVERELY... BTW, to make your calculations EVEN MORE difficult? How about multiple targets? EEK!!!) However, here's some starting data:		Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. (I know. However, not taking AOE damage into account affects HE SEVERELY... BTW, to make your calculations EVEN MORE difficult? How about multiple targets? EEK!!![[User:Jasonred\|Jasonred]] 15:09, 28 February 2009 (CST)) However, here's some starting data:

	'''Auto Cannon:'''		'''Auto Cannon:'''

Jasonred: Oh the horrors of Heavy Explosives, AOE, and kill modelling!

2009-02-28T21:09:37Z

Oh the horrors of Heavy Explosives, AOE, and kill modelling!

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	Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. This benefits the AC, as otherwise the HC would have a much bigger total area of effect and more total damage. As it is, HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense within the affected area.		Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. This benefits the AC, as otherwise the HC would have a much bigger total area of effect and more total damage. As it is, HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense within the affected area.

	Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. However, here's some starting data:		Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. (I know. However, not taking AOE damage into account affects HE SEVERELY... BTW, to make your calculations EVEN MORE difficult? How about multiple targets? EEK!!!) However, here's some starting data:

	'''Auto Cannon:'''		'''Auto Cannon:'''

Spike: /* HC vs AC area effect damage */ Correct application of Distance-from-GZ rule. Added %TUs per Kill comparisons.

2009-02-28T17:27:44Z

HC vs AC area effect damage: Correct application of Distance-from-GZ rule. Added %TUs per Kill comparisons.

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	But basically, whether AC area fire is better than HC area fire hinges on the tactical situation: how much inaccuracy can be tolerated, and how much you need extra TUs for maneuver. [[User:Spike\|Spike]] 12:54, 27 February 2009 (CST)		But basically, whether AC area fire is better than HC area fire hinges on the tactical situation: how much inaccuracy can be tolerated, and how much you need extra TUs for maneuver. [[User:Spike\|Spike]] 12:54, 27 February 2009 (CST)

	== HC vs AC area effect damage ==		== HC vs AC, direct and area effect damage ==

	Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. So HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense.		Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. This benefits the AC, as otherwise the HC would have a much bigger total area of effect and more total damage. As it is, HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense within the affected area.

	Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. However, here's some starting data:		Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. However, here's some starting data:

	'''~~AC-HE~~:'''		'''Auto Cannon:'''

	*44 HE warhead, best mode is auto: 40% TUs per burst, 32% accuracy		*44 HE warhead, best mode is auto: 40% TUs per burst, 32% accuracy
	*~~540~~ average total area damage per shot, over 25 map squares (radius=3).		*716 average total area damage per shot, over 29 map squares (radius=3).
	*Max RoF: 6/turn (auto - 20% TUs left over)		*Max RoF: 6/turn (auto - 20% TUs left over)
	*Gross total area damage per turn: ~~3240~~		*Gross total area damage per turn: 4296
	*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.93 (at FA=50)		*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.93 (at FA=50)
	*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: ~~502~~		*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 666
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 77%; per shot: 12%; per turn: >>55% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire HE kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 77%; per shot: 12%; per turn: >>55% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (24 avg, 36 max damage at GZ+2).		*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 21 squares (24 avg, 36 max damage at GZ+2).
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 43%; per shot: 6.9%; per turn: >>35% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire HE kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 43%; per shot: 6.9%; per turn: >>35% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Floater (47 dmg) out to GZ+1 = 5 squares (34 avg, 51 max damage at GZ+1)		*Possible area kill vs Floater (47 dmg) out to GZ+1 = 9 squares (34 avg, 51 max damage at GZ+1)
			*Avg TUs per kill (at Firing Accuracy=50)
			**vs Sectoid: 60% (66% using AP)
			**vs Floater: 91% (85% using AP)
			**vs Reaper: 123% (AP is 4-5x less effective)
			**vs Cyberdisc: 1219% (if using '''AP''': HE is 15x less effective)
			**vs Muton: 306% (AP is 3-4x less effective)

	'''~~HC-HE~~:'''		'''Heavy Cannon:'''

	*52 HE warhead, best mode is snap: 33% TUs per snap shot, 60% accuracy		*52 HE warhead, best mode is snap: 33% TUs per snap shot, 60% accuracy
	*~~740~~ average total area damage per shot, over 25 map squares (radius=3).		*948 average total area damage per shot, over 29 map squares (radius=3).
	*Max RoF: 3/turn (snap - 1% TUs left over)		*Max RoF: 3/turn (snap - 1% TUs left over)
	*Gross total area damage per turn: ~~2220~~		*Gross total area damage per turn: 2844
	*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.9 (at FA=50)		*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.9 (at FA=50)
	*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: ~~666~~		*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 853
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire HE kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32-34 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2).		*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32-34 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 21 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2).
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire HE kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Floater (47-43 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2)		*Possible area kill vs Floater (47-43 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 21 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2)
			*Avg TUs per kill (at Firing Accuracy=50)
			**vs Sectoid: 66% (63% using AP)
			**vs Floater: 96% (80% using AP)
			**vs Reaper: 131% (AP is 4-5x less effective)
			**vs Cyberdisc: 765% (if using '''AP''': HE is 7x less effective)
			**vs Muton: 327% (AP is 2-3x less effective)


	Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. Past GZ+1 the explosion does not hit under armour; the other armour is weaker. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall or another airbourne object on the same level.		Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. Past GZ+1 the explosion does not hit under armour; the other armour is weaker. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall or another airbourne object on the same level.

Spike: /* HC vs AC area effect damage */ Corrected area explosion info

2009-02-28T15:54:02Z

HC vs AC area effect damage: Corrected area explosion info

Arrow Quivershaft: /* Kill Modelling */ Response to Jasonred.

2009-02-28T02:51:22Z

Kill Modelling: Response to Jasonred.

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	::: Except for Blaster Bombs, which IMHO are each worth much more than several Heavy Plasmas put together. Elerium is pretty important as well, usually.		::: Except for Blaster Bombs, which IMHO are each worth much more than several Heavy Plasmas put together. Elerium is pretty important as well, usually.
	Monetary value wise though, yes, the alien weapons are the bulk of the spoils of war. BUT, note that blowing up 1 corpse+1ammo+1clip+1alien grenade= around $40,000... about the same as hiring a rookie. [[User:Jasonred\|Jasonred]] 14:38, 27 February 2009 (CST)		:::Monetary value wise though, yes, the alien weapons are the bulk of the spoils of war. BUT, note that blowing up 1 corpse+1ammo+1clip+1alien grenade= around $40,000... about the same as hiring a rookie. [[User:Jasonred\|Jasonred]] 14:38, 27 February 2009 (CST)

			::In my opinion, if you are facing aliens packing Blaster Launchers armed with nothing better than AC-HE, its usually early in the game and you're generally a lot more concerned about making sure the alien with the BL is dead than how much loot you're going to pick up off his corpse. ;) And if you do have better weapons, what's the AC-HE being used for against aliens weilding Blaster Launchers? [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 20:51, 27 February 2009 (CST)

	:::No argument there - but if you're just starting out, loot's fairly necessary to get you up to speed so you don't want to reduce it too much. You may even want some ammo and alien grenades on hand when you do start using them. In general, a few bursts of AC-HE wiping out some equipment isn't really that big an issue, since your non-explosive weapons and the one-off explosives like grenades and rockets will secure plenty to sell off. At least, not unless you've armed the entire squad with autocannons! (I tried this once - a literal blast). You do have to be extra mindful of elerium pods - they aren't as forgiving. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 14:31, 27 February 2009 (CST)		:::No argument there - but if you're just starting out, loot's fairly necessary to get you up to speed so you don't want to reduce it too much. You may even want some ammo and alien grenades on hand when you do start using them. In general, a few bursts of AC-HE wiping out some equipment isn't really that big an issue, since your non-explosive weapons and the one-off explosives like grenades and rockets will secure plenty to sell off. At least, not unless you've armed the entire squad with autocannons! (I tried this once - a literal blast). You do have to be extra mindful of elerium pods - they aren't as forgiving. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 14:31, 27 February 2009 (CST)

Spike: minor

2009-02-27T20:44:45Z

minor

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	*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 875		*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 875
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+3 = 23 squares (22 avg, 33 max damage at GZ+2).		*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+3 = 23 squares (22 avg, 33 max damage at GZ+3).
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Floater (47 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+1)		*Possible area kill vs Floater (47 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2)

	Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. Actually kills vs Floaters may be possible at a bigger radius than I have shown here since past GZ+2 (I think?) the explosion does not hit underarmour. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall on the same level.		Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. Actually kills vs Floaters may be possible at a bigger radius than I have shown here since past GZ+2 (I think?) the explosion does not hit underarmour. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall on the same level.

Jasonred at 20:38, 27 February 2009

2009-02-27T20:38:18Z

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	::NKF: The most valuable part of any alien's gear is their weapon, which the Autocannon-HE lacks the power to destroy. It can destroy clips, grenades, the corpse, and either of the launcher weapons, but a GZ hit from the AC-HE does 44 damage against objects on the ground; the Plasma Pistol needs 45 damage to be destroyed, and the Plasma Rifle and Heavy Plasma need 50 damage. The Blaster Launcher needs 40 damage, so is safe if you botch the shot by one, and the alien corpse(26 damage or more) is safe if you botch by two or more. The rest of their gear survives at 3 or more spaces off. [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 12:12, 27 February 2009 (CST)		::NKF: The most valuable part of any alien's gear is their weapon, which the Autocannon-HE lacks the power to destroy. It can destroy clips, grenades, the corpse, and either of the launcher weapons, but a GZ hit from the AC-HE does 44 damage against objects on the ground; the Plasma Pistol needs 45 damage to be destroyed, and the Plasma Rifle and Heavy Plasma need 50 damage. The Blaster Launcher needs 40 damage, so is safe if you botch the shot by one, and the alien corpse(26 damage or more) is safe if you botch by two or more. The rest of their gear survives at 3 or more spaces off. [[User:Arrow Quivershaft\|Arrow Quivershaft]] 12:12, 27 February 2009 (CST)

			::: Except for Blaster Bombs, which IMHO are each worth much more than several Heavy Plasmas put together. Elerium is pretty important as well, usually.
			Monetary value wise though, yes, the alien weapons are the bulk of the spoils of war. BUT, note that blowing up 1 corpse+1ammo+1clip+1alien grenade= around $40,000... about the same as hiring a rookie. [[User:Jasonred\|Jasonred]] 14:38, 27 February 2009 (CST)

	:::No argument there - but if you're just starting out, loot's fairly necessary to get you up to speed so you don't want to reduce it too much. You may even want some ammo and alien grenades on hand when you do start using them. In general, a few bursts of AC-HE wiping out some equipment isn't really that big an issue, since your non-explosive weapons and the one-off explosives like grenades and rockets will secure plenty to sell off. At least, not unless you've armed the entire squad with autocannons! (I tried this once - a literal blast). You do have to be extra mindful of elerium pods - they aren't as forgiving. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 14:31, 27 February 2009 (CST)		:::No argument there - but if you're just starting out, loot's fairly necessary to get you up to speed so you don't want to reduce it too much. You may even want some ammo and alien grenades on hand when you do start using them. In general, a few bursts of AC-HE wiping out some equipment isn't really that big an issue, since your non-explosive weapons and the one-off explosives like grenades and rockets will secure plenty to sell off. At least, not unless you've armed the entire squad with autocannons! (I tried this once - a literal blast). You do have to be extra mindful of elerium pods - they aren't as forgiving. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 14:31, 27 February 2009 (CST)


	AQ posts a strong argument in favour of the AC-HE, this ability to kill enemies but leave loot unharmed (anybody remember the Neutron Bomb?). Increased weapon firepower/lethality will win the tactical game and save lives, but ''loot'' is what wins the strategic game. Its well worth sacrificing lives - rookie lives particularly - in order to collect more loot. Interesting!		AQ posts a strong argument in favour of the AC-HE, this ability to kill enemies but leave loot unharmed (anybody remember the Neutron Bomb?). Increased weapon firepower/lethality will win the tactical game and save lives, but ''loot'' is what wins the strategic game. Its well worth sacrificing lives - rookie lives particularly - in order to collect more loot. Interesting!

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	== HC vs AC area effect damage ==		== HC vs AC area effect damage ==

			Adjusted after reviewing the [[Explosions]] page: AC-HE and HC-HE are both "crimped" to radius=3. So HC does not affect any more area per shell than AC - though the damage level is more intense.

	Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. However, here's some starting data:		Kill and damage modelling of area fire and auto fire is difficult enough. Modelling automatic area fire takes the biscuit. However, here's some starting data:
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	*44 HE warhead, best mode is auto: 40% TUs per burst, 32% accuracy		*44 HE warhead, best mode is auto: 40% TUs per burst, 32% accuracy
	*~~604~~ average total area damage per shot, over 41 map squares.		*540 average total area damage per shot, over 25 map squares (radius=3).
	*Max RoF: 6/turn (auto - 20% TUs left over)		*Max RoF: 6/turn (auto - 20% TUs left over)
	*Gross total area damage per turn: ~~3624~~		*Gross total area damage per turn: 3240
	*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.93 (at FA=50)		*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.93 (at FA=50)
	*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: ~~580~~		*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 502
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 77%; per shot: 12%; per turn: >>55% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 77%; per shot: 12%; per turn: >>55% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (24 avg, 36 max damage at GZ+2).		*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (24 avg, 36 max damage at GZ+2).
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	*52 HE warhead, best mode is snap: 33% TUs per snap shot, 60% accuracy		*52 HE warhead, best mode is snap: 33% TUs per snap shot, 60% accuracy
	*~~972~~ average total area damage per shot, over 61 map squares.		*740 average total area damage per shot, over 25 map squares (radius=3).
	*Max RoF: 3/turn (snap - 1% TUs left over)		*Max RoF: 3/turn (snap - 1% TUs left over)
	*Gross total area damage per turn: ~~2916~~		*Gross total area damage per turn: 2220
	*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.9 (at FA=50)		*Accuracy-adjusted RoF (hits per turn): 0.9 (at FA=50)
	*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: ~~875~~		*Accuracy-adjusted total area damage per turn: 666
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire kill probability vs Sectoid... per hit: 88%; per shot: 26%; per turn: >>60% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32 dmg) out to GZ+3 = 23 squares (22 avg, 33 max damage at GZ+3).		*Possible area kill vs Sectoid (32-34 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2).
	*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)		*Direct fire kill probability vs Floater... per hit: 60%; per shot: 18%; per turn: >>45% (at FA=50)
	*Possible area kill vs Floater (47 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2)		*Possible area kill vs Floater (47-43 dmg) out to GZ+2 = 13 squares (32 avg, 48 max damage at GZ+2)

	Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. ~~Actually kills vs Floaters may be possible at a bigger radius than I have shown here since past~~ GZ+~~2 (I think?)~~ the explosion does not hit ~~underarmour~~. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall on the same level.		Floaters have strong underarmour, a value of 12, which is good protection against indirect HE. Past GZ+1 the explosion does not hit under armour; the other armour is weaker. Also, airborne Floaters can only be killed by a direct hit, unless there is a nearby wall or another airbourne object on the same level.

	In Snap mode the AC is slightly less accurate than the HC, with the same rate of fire (Accuracy-adjusted RoF = 1.56 hits per turn). So in Snap mode the AC is clearly the inferior weapon (in firepower terms), though with more than double the ammo capacity.		In Snap mode the AC is slightly less accurate than the HC, with the same rate of fire (Accuracy-adjusted RoF = 1.56 hits per turn). So in Snap mode the AC is clearly the inferior weapon (in firepower terms), though with more than double the ammo capacity.