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The original GTW-5 Prometheus S was removed from service when the link to Earth was lost and the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon (a required element in the Prometheus's power-generation module). Recent deployment of Anuket and Zephyrus gas miners has enabled us to resume production of the GTW-5 Prometheus S. The S-type is a minor variant of the original Prometheus laser cannon. The S-type's faster recharge cycle and lower energy drain cause many pilots to prefer it over the R variant. | The original GTW-5 Prometheus S was removed from service when the link to Earth was lost and the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon (a required element in the Prometheus's power-generation module). Recent deployment of Anuket and Zephyrus gas miners has enabled us to resume production of the GTW-5 Prometheus S. The S-type is a minor variant of the original Prometheus laser cannon. The S-type's faster recharge cycle and lower energy drain cause many pilots to prefer it over the R variant. | ||
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==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
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===Statistics - Prometheus D=== | ===Statistics - Prometheus D=== | ||
| − | {| | + | {{Primary|900|3.33|450|20|Good|16|Full|20|Poor|7}} |
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| − | + | ''For some reason (probably balancing) many of the original Prometheus' stats were changed for FS2, making it a weaker weapon in many respects.'' | |
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| − | + | ''There is much debate on which GTW-5 is better the Prometheus S or the [[GTW Prometheus]], it is up to the user to decide. The Prometheus S has lower energy requirements, longer range, and more single hit damage than the [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]], but consumes much more energy, has a slower firing rate, and is less efficient then the other standard FreeSpace 2 weapon, the [[GTW Subach HL-7]]. If you like firing very accurately, and don't care about fire rate as much, this is the perfect gun for you.'' | |
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| − | + | ''Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage and since they move slowly, it is much easier to ensure that despite the slow firing-rate, the bolts would usually hit.'' | |
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| − | + | ''Fires father and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 Version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption, in fact about all this and the [[GTW Prometheus]] have in common is superiority to the [[GTW Prometheus R]] '' | |
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Revision as of 06:20, 11 August 2007
The GTW-5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon cannon is one of the best-known weapons of the GTVA. Originally developed during the first Great War, it was temporarily retired due to shortages of critical materials. With the development of gas-mining vessels to extract these materials from nebular clouds, this popular design has been recommissioned.
The Prometheus S is an excellent weapon, boasting high hull damage, high shield damage, and very good range. Almost every fighter and bomber in the Terran and Vasudan catalogs mount this gun. Disadvantages include a moderate-to-high energy usage, and a relatively slow rate of fire that requires patience and marksmanship to line up shots.
Still, the pros outweight the cons. If you're not sure what to take, and this weapon is available, it's a solid choice and proven performer.
| File:Prometheus S 320x240.jpg |
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| The GTW-5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon |
Contents
Tech Room Data
The original GTW-5 Prometheus S was removed from service when the link to Earth was lost and the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon (a required element in the Prometheus's power-generation module). Recent deployment of Anuket and Zephyrus gas miners has enabled us to resume production of the GTW-5 Prometheus S. The S-type is a minor variant of the original Prometheus laser cannon. The S-type's faster recharge cycle and lower energy drain cause many pilots to prefer it over the R variant.
Performance
Statistics - Prometheus S
| Range | 1500 m | |
| Rate of Fire | 2.86 shots per second | |
| Velocity | 750 ms-1 | |
| Base Damage | 30 | |
| Armor Damage | Very Good | 27 |
| Shield Damage | Full | 30 |
| Subsystem Damage | Poor | 10.5 |
Statistics - Prometheus D
| Range | 900 m | |
| Rate of Fire | 3.33 shots per second | |
| Velocity | 450 ms-1 | |
| Base Damage | 20 | |
| Armor Damage | Good | 16 |
| Shield Damage | Full | 20 |
| Subsystem Damage | Poor | 7 |
Notes
Veteran Comments
For some reason (probably balancing) many of the original Prometheus' stats were changed for FS2, making it a weaker weapon in many respects.
There is much debate on which GTW-5 is better the Prometheus S or the GTW Prometheus, it is up to the user to decide. The Prometheus S has lower energy requirements, longer range, and more single hit damage than the GTW UD-8 Kayser, but consumes much more energy, has a slower firing rate, and is less efficient then the other standard FreeSpace 2 weapon, the GTW Subach HL-7. If you like firing very accurately, and don't care about fire rate as much, this is the perfect gun for you.
Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage and since they move slowly, it is much easier to ensure that despite the slow firing-rate, the bolts would usually hit.
Fires father and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 Version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption, in fact about all this and the GTW Prometheus have in common is superiority to the GTW Prometheus R
