Alpha PPC V.S. Beta HEPT

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NicoPalazzari
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Alpha PPC V.S. Beta HEPT

Post by NicoPalazzari » Thu, 18. Mar 10, 00:41

I have decided to buy a split drag and have decided to arm it either with Beta HEPTs or Alpha PPCs, which should I choose?

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Post by mystikmind2005 » Thu, 18. Mar 10, 02:25

I would use BHEPT's since their cheaper and take up less cargo space. I don't think i would miss not having longer range, since most of my combat is at close range, but if a situation came along where i did want longer range, i could swap them over easily enough and or i would pick up the occasional APPC dropped around the place along the way.
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Post by Sam L.R. Griffiths » Thu, 18. Mar 10, 07:26

As you are talking B-HEPT or A-PPC for the Dragon, I presume that you are playing X3:Reunion?
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Post by Rive » Thu, 18. Mar 10, 09:44

HEPT against fighters: APAC against capital class. Higher range and higher /second damage - it's a hit and run game with the dragon, so the faster you can empty your energy bank the better.

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Post by berth » Thu, 18. Mar 10, 10:41

If it's for OOS patrols, go for APPCs.

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