Torpedos! WTH??

[fallen]

bnoury - I actually was taught that tactic during my Cadar initiate captain's training. It read something such as, "No known scanner is as effective at locating contraband as a Cadar torpedo. Statistics show that 98% of non-Cadar star ships encountered in deep space are carrying contraband."

And here we are today.
Lanzo Cadar

[ro0k]

I had no idea the Cadar were viewed as such when i chose them as my primary faction. I just liked their banner the best out of the six available.

Now that i know torpedo scanning is an approved Cadaran Tactic, I couldnt be happier about my choice of alligience or profession. Cadar Zealot/Military officer for life! /salute

[Cory Trese]

LOL ro0k spoken like a true Captain of Cadar.

[k0rd]

i wonder how often such a "coincidence" occurs:

oh - nice flag, i think i'll pick these cadar fellows

*something happens to player's brain*

*all combat buttons now say "torpedo"*

player: turdlip, assume command of the bridge, fire at anything yellow. eh, fire at anything green too. i'll be in the training room flight simulator.

[slayernz]

I was drawn to Cadar because in their advertising it clearly said that they provided the best ships and best weapons. I've got the flier here somewhere ...


Oh here it is ...

Cadar - the Trusted Faction for Ricky's Smurfs Budding Star Traders in the Galaxy. Come fly with Cadar Airways and trade or see the Galaxy safe in your triple-reinforced EMP-resistant cockpit. We offer significant benefits over those lesser factions that will help you become the most successful captain in the Galaxy* Premium quality torpedoes. Guaranteed to make large holes in your opponents or the next torp's discounted by 5% Mighty warships. Let's face it, you can either fly around in some rust-bucket of a merchant ship - or you can fly around in a military-grade vessel of death and destruction. Friendly culture. For no extra cost, we offer greeting messages that can be inscribed on the warhead of your torps. Examples from our large list include: "There is a shortage of ____ at ____. I recommend you check it out" "Can you spare some Water-Fuel - I'm running low" "Are you a friend?" "Please let me know if you are carrying contraband - my scanners aren't working today" "Have a great day" "I see you are damaged - can I render any assistance?" Efficiency. We have to be the most efficient faction in the galaxy. Who else combines greetings with a sure-fire delivery method. Know that your message has been received by watching for smoke and/or fire. So you can be one of the hunted ... or you could be the one pushing the buttons. The choice is yours. *Excepting of course other Cadar pilots, Cadar military, and those independent despots that Cadar occasionally puts on a pedestal for motivational/propaganda purposes.

[ro0k]

Can I have a copy of that flier? I didnt get one when I signed up. ;_;

Oh, and can i special order some torpedoes with a boot print, or a happy face on the tip?

[slayernz]

Sorry - I just used the last one I had on a Steel Song merchant. I sent him one via the Cadar messenger delivery mechanism.

[Tenebrous Pirate]

Have my Cadar babies slayernz!

[slayernz]

Sorry, I'm married to my ship and have to be faithful to her because my captain's seat is made up of 4 torpedoes. Useful in case I run out of firepower ... but kiiiind of uncomfortable.

[k0rd]

oh no, now we are going to see cadar only upgrades -

captain's chair (+4 torpedos)
captain's ready room (+25 torpedos)
captain's torpedo room (+25 torpedos)
captain's bathroom (+25 torpedos)

and so on

and so on.

[taatuu25]

Better would be upgrades only regarding torps.

Extended torp decks:+7 torps and increased torp power.
Torp-filled bulkheads:+10 torps,increased change of cricital hits against you.
torp-databank:every record in hold improves torpedo accuracy
leviathan-torp launcher system:shoot 2 torps at once!
Omni-torp-stealth array:torp hit change increased.
Hunter-killer torpedo launching bays:increased torpedo accuracy at close range.

And so on...

[slayernz]

Actually ... Cadar torps shouldn't have the minimum-safe distance inhibitor enabled. Torps should be able to go BANG at long, medium, AND short range. I'm Cadar and I know what I'm doing when I push this big red button.

So there'll be a bit of splash damage - again, Cadar ships should have extra armor specifically designed to handle this bit of incidental stuff.

"What ... you've boarded me? Great, I can fit a torp directly into your airlock now!"

[taatuu25]

No, at boarding your crew should carry a torp and run towards the airlock. They will get a cadar medal of honor for sacrificing themselves to serve the cadar military.
Brave bastards.

[slayernz]

Ahh ... very true. Cadar ships shouldn't need to carry weapons in the hold if they plan on boarding enemy ships. Instead, they should each be allowed to carry a torp (if one is available).

"Sir, reporting that there are 20 crew in the boarding party, each carrying a hypersonic torpedo. I've made arrangements that each of their families gets a replica torp (unexploded of course)".

[Tenebrous Pirate]

I love you guys, so hard!