Sharing again because I’m revising Snubfighter.


Sharing again because I’m revising Snubfighter. Thinking about adding some complexity by limiting the number of hex faces a ship can turn before having to move another hex forward. Medium maneuverability would be 2, High 3, and Low 1. An Ace pilot might affect that in some way.

Also, just looking at this again, Y-Wings are better than X-Wings since they've got better armament. Wookiepedia has Y-Wings at 80 megalights instead of 100 though.

Originally shared by Casey G.

Just came across this chart that ILM’s effects dept. used to compare the performance of various starfighters for the Return of the Jedi space battle. I think I need to tweak the speeds of a couple ships for Snubfighter now.

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  1. The Y-Wing was my favorite as a kid anyway.

    What's the advantage of the B-Wing? Heavier armament?

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  2. I always thought of Y-Wings as more of a workhorse vehicle than a tactical fighter. Maybe the same medium top speed, but low maneuverability.

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  3. The B-wing has heavy armor/shields, and a bit more firepower than the Y-Wing.

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  4. #everythingIknowaboutspacecombatcomesfromXWingforDOS

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  5. This is interesting. I'm so used to the EU presentation (Y-wing at ~80, X-wing at ~100, TIE at ~120, and squint/A-wing both increased proportionately).

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  6. EU puts TIEs at 120? Interesting indeed...

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  7. X-Wing and TIE Fighter are still two of my all-time favorite computer games. Who knew inspecting cargo containers in deep space could be so much fun?

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  8. Steve Sigety last night I was thinking about what I could use as a miniature for those containers.

    Also, the assault shuttles never got a micro-machine.

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  9. Casey G. That's what I would have estimated from all the descriptions and discussions of TIEs. But Wookieepedia is telling me that I am entirely imagining things?

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  10. Humza K​ they seem like they should be faster for sure.

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  11. I'm very surprised to see X-Wing, Y-Wing, and TIE fighter sharing the same speed.

    WEG Star Wars RPG system has generally been listed as canonical in this regard, since one of the folks that worked on it (Pablo Hidalgo) now oversees all canon. I can dig up stats if you like.

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  12. I've got the WEG books at home too. Haven't cracked them for this, but I will now.

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  13. did you a favor :D

    y-wing
    maneuver 6
    speed 7
    hull 12
    shields 5
    sensor range 40
    2 linked laser cannons 15
    2 proton torpedo launchers 27
    2 linked ion cannons 12

    x-wing
    maneuver 9
    speed 8
    hull 12
    shields 3
    sensor range 75
    4 linked laser cannons 18
    2 proton torpedo launchers 27

    a-wing
    maneuver 12
    speed 12
    hull 8
    shields 3
    sensor range 75
    2 linked laser cannons 15
    sensor jammer 6

    b-wing
    maneuver 4
    speed 6
    hull 9
    shield 6
    sensor range 75
    laser cannon 21
    2 proton torpedo launchers 27
    3 linked ion cannons 12
    2 auto blasters 9

    tie fighter
    maneuver 6
    speed 10
    hull 6
    sensor range 60
    2 linked laser cannons 15

    tie interceptor
    maneuver 11
    speed 11
    hull 9
    sensor range 60
    4 linked laser cannons 18

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