Weapons by Role (TFTD) - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: /* Safe Sniper */

2014-08-15T09:56:18Z

Safe Sniper

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	Similar to a sniper weapon but where it is important to avoid nearby targets (such as friendly troops or civilians). In addition to the criteria for a sniper weapon, the most important criteria is the minimum number of misses per kill, and the minimum damage for those misses. Again, for this reasons HE weapons are inappropriate for this role.		Similar to a sniper weapon but where it is important to avoid nearby targets (such as friendly troops or civilians). In addition to the criteria for a sniper weapon, the most important criteria are the minimum number of misses per kill, and the minimum damage for those misses. Again, for this reasons HE weapons are inappropriate for this role.

	Example:		Example:

Magic9mushroom: /* Safe Sniper */ derp

2014-08-15T09:54:33Z

Safe Sniper: derp

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	Example:		Example:

	*Gas Cannon		*Gas Cannon (AP)
	*Gauss Rifle		*Gauss Rifle
	*Sonic-Blasta Rifle		*Sonic-Blasta Rifle
	*Sonic Cannon		*Sonic Cannon
	*M.C. Disrupter		*M.C. Disrupter


	==Assault==		==Assault==

Magic9mushroom: And forgot the Thermal Shok Launcher as an anti-Triscene weapon.

2014-08-15T08:11:31Z

And forgot the Thermal Shok Launcher as an anti-Triscene weapon.

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	**Magna-Pack Explosive		**Magna-Pack Explosive
	**Sonic Pulser		**Sonic Pulser
			**Thermal Shok Launcher

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

Magic9mushroom: /* Anti-Specific-Alien */ Triscenes appear only on land, so you can't use any of the underwater-only weapons against them. I goofed when writing this. :(

2014-08-15T08:08:26Z

Anti-Specific-Alien: Triscenes appear only on land, so you can't use any of the underwater-only weapons against them. I goofed when writing this. :(

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	*Triscenes		*Triscenes
	**Gas Cannon (HE)		**Gas Cannon (HE)
	**Hydro-Jet Cannon (HE)
	**Torpedo Launcher
	**Magna-Blast Grenade		**Magna-Blast Grenade
	**Magna-Pack Explosive		**Magna-Pack Explosive
	**Sonic Pulser		**Sonic Pulser
	**Disrupter Pulse Launcher

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

Winterheart: /* See Also */

2013-05-08T20:45:37Z

Magic9mushroom: Created page with "Rather than deciding which is the absolute 'best' weapon overall at each level of technology, it is often helpful to think about different roles for different weapons. ==Scoutin..."

2012-01-25T14:36:21Z

Created page with "Rather than deciding which is the absolute 'best' weapon overall at each level of technology, it is often helpful to think about different roles for different weapons. ==Scoutin..."

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Rather than deciding which is the absolute 'best' weapon overall at each level of technology, it is often helpful to think about different roles for different weapons.

==Scouting==

For forward troops who use a lot of their TUs in movement. Where possible, alien units they detect will be engaged by other troops to their rear ("scout/sniper tactics"). However this is not always possible, so scout troops need to be armed with weapons that are still effective with small numbers of TUs remaining.

Suggested sequence:

*Thermal Taser
*Gauss Pistol or Gauss Rifle
*Sonic Pistol
*Vibroblade
*Thermic Lance
*Heavy Thermic Lance

==Standard==

General purpose standard weapon for ordinary troops with no specialised role. The main desirable traits for the standard weapon are firepower, a degree of versatility, good ammo endurance, reasonably low collateral damage. HE weapons are generally unsuitable due to the collateral damage problem - even if friendly troops are wearing heavy armour, loot can be destroyed and civilians killed.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Hydro-Jet Cannon
*Gauss Pistol
*Gauss Rifle
*Sonic Pistol
*Sonic-Blasta Rifle
*M.C. Disrupter

==Multi Role==

Different from a general purpose weapon, a weapon that can perform a variety of specialised roles. Typically these are multi-ammunition weapons or combinations of weapons and tools.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Hydro-Jet Cannon
*Grenadier/Medic/Engineer armed with Gauss Pistol or Sonic Pistol

==Sniper==

A weapon that can engage effectively at medium to long range. Lethality and TU-efficiency are important. First shot (or first burst) killing power is important in order to deny the target the opportunity of reaction fire.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Torpedo Launcher
*Gauss Rifle
*Thermal Shok Launcher
*Sonic-Blasta Rifle
*Sonic Cannon
*Disrupter Pulse Launcher
*M.C. Disrupter

==Safe Sniper==

Similar to a sniper weapon but where it is important to avoid nearby targets (such as friendly troops or civilians). In addition to the criteria for a sniper weapon, the most important criteria is the minimum number of misses per kill, and the minimum damage for those misses. Again, for this reasons HE weapons are inappropriate for this role.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Gauss Rifle
*Sonic-Blasta Rifle
*Sonic Cannon
*M.C. Disrupter

==Assault==

These are for close range and/or offensive operations and prioritise nothing more than raw firepower, though some element of (forward) mobility is also important.

Example:

*Thermal Taser
*Gauss Pistol
*Gauss Rifle
*Sonic Pistol
*Vibroblade
*Thermic Lance
*Heavy Thermic Lance

==Indirect Fire==

For attacking targets where there is no line of sight from the attacker to the target. At the tactical level of this game, this means grenades or other thrown explosives.

Example:

*Magna-Blast Grenade
*Magna-Pack Explosive
*Sonic Pulser
*Disrupter Pulse Launcher

==Area Interdiction==

Similar to indirect fire, using direct fire area weapons to attack an area where there are possible but unsighted enemy. HE, incendiary and automatic weapons are suited for this role.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Hydro-Jet Cannon
*Torpedo Launcher
*Thermal Shok Launcher
*Disrupter Pulse Launcher

==Obstacle Clearing==

Point removal of specific hard terrain features to enable easier tactical maneuver around the battlefield.

Example:

*Gas Cannon
*Gauss Rifle
*Sonic Cannon
*Disrupter Pulse Launcher

==Anti-Specific-Alien==

Specific weapons for tackling specific aliens.

*Tasoths
**Sonic Pistol
**Sonic-Blasta Rifle
**Sonic Cannon
*Tentaculats
**Gas Cannon (HE)
**Hydro-Jet Cannon (HE)
**Torpedo Launcher
**Sonic Pulser
**Disrupter Pulse Launcher
*Lobster Men
**Thermal Taser
**Thermal Shok Launcher
**Sonic Cannon
**Vibroblade
**Thermic Lance
**Heavy Thermic Lance
**M.C. Disrupter
*Bio-Drones
**Vibroblade
**Thermic Lance
**Heavy Thermic Lance
*Triscenes
**Gas Cannon (HE)
**Hydro-Jet Cannon (HE)
**Torpedo Launcher
**Magna-Blast Grenade
**Magna-Pack Explosive
**Sonic Pulser
**Disrupter Pulse Launcher

== See Also ==
*[[Weapon Analysis]]

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Weapon Analysis]]		*[[Weapon Analysis]]

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