New fangled weapons

[Andyf]

Sorry, this has prolly be asked to death, but what is with PSGs and PPCs. I am used to HEPTs from XT, so how do they compare with PSGs (e.g. Perseus can take 3AHEPTs or 3 BPSGs). Likewise with PPCs. cheers for any help

[bor...ing]

hepts = bigger damage than ppc, shorter range
ppc= almost as powerfull as hepts - huge range (m2/m1 only)
psg= ownage

[JackScratch]

HEPTs are still the best for all around directly powerful guns. Like using a Magnum.

PPCs are more like using a hunting rifle. Twice the range but less damage on average in comparison to HEPTs. Best used on Captiol ships who really need that range.

PSGs are like using a repeating autoshotgun. Does streams of lesser damage to an area at the point of impact. Will hurt friends and foes alike so use with extreme care. Excellent for crowd control or if you have trouble hitting a target with direct weapons.

[pjknibbs]

Just a note about PSGs--they seem to do a LOT more damage to big things (cap ships and stations) than they do to small ones, so if you have a desire to clear a sector of capital ships, they're your best option.