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| − | The '''''Bull Frost'' Tactical Beam''', also known as the '''TerSlashBlue''', is a tactical slashing beam cannon used by the [[GTVA]] in the [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]] mod [[Blue Planet]]. The ''Bull Frost'' has damage ratings similar to the [[MBlue|''Aurora Wake'' beam]], as well as the same effective range, but exhibits a much shorter recharge time and beam lifetime. It serves as the secondary armament of the [[GTD Raynor|''Raynor''-]] and [[GTD Titan|''Titan''-class]] destroyers. | + | The '''''Bull Frost'' Tactical Beam''', also known as the '''TerSlashBlue''', is a tactical slashing beam cannon used by the [[GTVA]] in the [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]] mod [[Blue Planet]]. The ''Bull Frost'' has damage ratings similar to the [[MBlue|''Aurora Wake'' beam]], as well as the same effective range, but exhibits a much shorter recharge time and beam lifetime. It serves as the primary armament of the [[GTCv Diomedes|''Diomedes''-class corvette]] and secondary armament of the [[GTD Raynor|''Raynor''-]] and [[GTD Titan|''Titan''-class]] destroyers. |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Weapon is a beam cannon [[Weapons.tbl#.22beam.22|(beam)]] | *Weapon is a beam cannon [[Weapons.tbl#.22beam.22|(beam)]] | ||
| − | *Weapon is capable of easily damaging | + | *Weapon is capable of easily damaging large vessels [[Weapons.tbl#.22Huge.22|(Huge)]] |
*Weapon cannot be mounted on small ships [[Weapons.tbl#.22Big_Ship.22|(Big Ship)]] | *Weapon cannot be mounted on small ships [[Weapons.tbl#.22Big_Ship.22|(Big Ship)]] | ||
| − | *Weapon refire rate | + | *Weapon refire rate is the same on all difficulty levels [[Weapons.tbl#.22same_turret_cooldown.22|(same turret cooldown)]] |
===Veteran Comments=== | ===Veteran Comments=== | ||
| − | {{Comment|}} | + | {{Comment|Despite the typical problems of slash beams in general, this beam barely resembles the [[Terslash]]; the two Bullfrost on a [[Diomedes]] will tear up [[UEC Sanctus|Sanctus]] cruisers in less than a minute. In [[Darkest Hour]], if the Indus [[UEFg Karuna|Karuna]] moves into the wrong position, as occasionally happens, it will quickly be ripped to shreds. Don't underestimate these beams and the threat they pose to Federation vessels. |
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| + | This beam is basically the old [[TerSlash]] done right. Although it has a much lower per-pulse damage output than an [[MBlue]], the TerSlashBlue has an excellent fire rate that gives it an equivalent sustained damage, assuming it consistently hits. Although they don't help that much on the [[GTD Titan|Titan]] or even [[Raynor]]'s broadsides, they truly shine as the main armament of the [[GTCv Diomedes|Diomedes]]. Note that, in BP lore, slash beams are more likely to acquire a lock under heavy beam jamming than direct-fire beams like the [[MBlue]]. | ||
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| + | Despite widespread belief to the contrary, the TerSlashBlue is no more likely to hit its target than any other slash beam.}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 5 February 2016
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The Bull Frost Tactical Beam, also known as the TerSlashBlue, is a tactical slashing beam cannon used by the GTVA in the FreeSpace 2 mod Blue Planet. The Bull Frost has damage ratings similar to the Aurora Wake beam, as well as the same effective range, but exhibits a much shorter recharge time and beam lifetime. It serves as the primary armament of the Diomedes-class corvette and secondary armament of the Raynor- and Titan-class destroyers.
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Description
Blue Planet Tech Room Description
One of a new generation of Terran weapons systems, the 'Bull Frost' tactical beam is a product of the Threat Exigency Initiative's adaptation of Shivan beam technology. Using the Akheton Corporation's adaptive fire control suite, a dedicated meson reactor, and a cryogenic slurry heat sink, the Bull Frost offers rapid-fire engagement options against multiple turrets and subsystems. The Bull Frost serves as the primary armament of the Diomedes strike corvette and as a battery weapon on the Raynor-class and Titan-class destroyers.
Performance
Statistics
| Range | 6 750 m |
| Recharge Time | 10 s |
| Beam Lifetime | 2.3 s |
| Type: | Slashing |
| Shots | 1 |
| Damage per second | 2 338 |
| Damage per second (sustained) | 538 |
| Damage per pulse | 5 376 |
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)
- Weapon refire rate is the same on all difficulty levels (same turret cooldown)
Veteran Comments
This beam is basically the old TerSlash done right. Although it has a much lower per-pulse damage output than an MBlue, the TerSlashBlue has an excellent fire rate that gives it an equivalent sustained damage, assuming it consistently hits. Although they don't help that much on the Titan or even Raynor's broadsides, they truly shine as the main armament of the Diomedes. Note that, in BP lore, slash beams are more likely to acquire a lock under heavy beam jamming than direct-fire beams like the MBlue.
