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| − | The '''BFRed''' is a super-heavy beam cannon used by the [[Shivans]] in [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]]. Four of these cannons form the primary forward firepower of the [[SJ Sathanas|SJ ''Sathanas'']]. The damage output of a single BFRed far exceeds any Terran or Vasudan beam cannon designed, let alone any anti-warship weapon ever designed by either species, | + | The '''BFRed''' is a super-heavy beam cannon used by the [[Shivans]] in [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]]. Four of these cannons form the primary forward firepower of the [[SJ Sathanas|SJ ''Sathanas'']]. The damage output of a single BFRed far exceeds any Terran or Vasudan beam cannon designed, let alone any anti-warship weapon ever designed by either species. In addition, the BFRed does not have a recharge cycle and can be fired continuously, just like the less powerful [[LRed]]. The BFRed is the most powerful anti-warship weapon the Shivans have ever brought to bear against the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. With it, the [[Shivans]] inflicted massive losses on the GTVA, including the destruction of at least one fleet and the [[GTVA Colossus|GTVA ''Colossus'']], the Alliance's most powerful space-faring warship. |
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| − | {{Comment|This is the undisputed king of all beam cannons in FreeSpace 2, beating out the [[MjolnirBeam]] and [[BFGreen]]. Four of these cannons can easily destroy a [[GTD Hecate]] in a single | + | {{Comment|This is the undisputed king of all beam cannons in FreeSpace 2, beating out the [[MjolnirBeam]] and [[BFGreen]]. Four of these cannons can easily destroy a [[GTD Hecate]] twice over in a single volley ([[Bearbaiting]]). |
| − | Here's a little note for new pilots playing the game on Medium difficulty or higher: the BFRed has the exact same recharge time as the LRed, which means that, on the highest difficulty levels, there is no recharge time at all; it will charge, fire, then '''immediately''' charge and fire again. On lower difficulties, the recharge time is increased a little across all beams, so there will be a pause of about five seconds while the BFRed recharges.}} | + | Here's a little note for new pilots playing the game on Medium difficulty or higher: the BFRed has the exact same recharge time as the LRed, which means that, on the highest difficulty levels, there is no recharge time at all; it will charge, fire, then '''immediately''' charge and fire again. On lower difficulties, the recharge time is increased a little across all beams, so there will be a pause of about five seconds while the BFRed recharges. |
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| + | Calculations point out that this weapon has a yield equivalent to approximately 125 GT (Gigatons of TNT) per pulse. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 5 July 2012
The BFRed is a super-heavy beam cannon used by the Shivans in FreeSpace 2. Four of these cannons form the primary forward firepower of the SJ Sathanas. The damage output of a single BFRed far exceeds any Terran or Vasudan beam cannon designed, let alone any anti-warship weapon ever designed by either species. In addition, the BFRed does not have a recharge cycle and can be fired continuously, just like the less powerful LRed. The BFRed is the most powerful anti-warship weapon the Shivans have ever brought to bear against the Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance. With it, the Shivans inflicted massive losses on the GTVA, including the destruction of at least one fleet and the GTVA Colossus, the Alliance's most powerful space-faring warship.
Performance
Statistics
| Range | 7400 m |
| Recharge Time | 10 s |
| Beam Lifetime | 7 s |
| Type: | Direct |
| Shots | 1 |
| Damage per second | 11 550 |
| Damage per second (sustained) | 8 085 |
| Damage per pulse | 80 850 |
Notes
- Weapon is a beam cannon (beam)
- Weapon is capable of easily damaging large vessels (Huge)
- Weapon cannot be mounted on small ships (Big Ship)
Veteran Comments
Here's a little note for new pilots playing the game on Medium difficulty or higher: the BFRed has the exact same recharge time as the LRed, which means that, on the highest difficulty levels, there is no recharge time at all; it will charge, fire, then immediately charge and fire again. On lower difficulties, the recharge time is increased a little across all beams, so there will be a pause of about five seconds while the BFRed recharges.
Calculations point out that this weapon has a yield equivalent to approximately 125 GT (Gigatons of TNT) per pulse.
