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The '''SGreen''' is a beam used by the [[Terrans]] in [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]]. A pair of this beam forms the main anti-warship beam capabilities of the [[GTC Aeolus|GTC ''Aeolus'']]. It is known for its extremely lethargic recharge time of 45 seconds, making it one of the weakest beam weapons in the game.
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The '''SGreen''' is a light beam cannon used by the [[Terrans]] in [[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]]. Two of these cannons form the main anti-warship beam capabilities of the [[GTC Aeolus|GTC ''Aeolus'']]. It is known for its lethargic recharge time of 45 seconds, making it one of the weakest beam weapons in the game.
  
 
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==Description==
 
===FreeSpace 2 Tech Room Description===
 
Basic Terran anti-capital ship beam weapon
 
 
==Blue Planet Tech Room Description===
 
The lightest tactical beam in the Terran arsenal, the Subach-Innes Cruiser Engagement System was built small and accurate, but at the cost of rate of fire. Its capacitors' long rise time, coupled with plasma core flow issues, hobble it with a 45-second charge cycle. Its compact mountings allow multiple beams to be fitted even on cruisers.
 
  
 
==Performance==
 
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===Veteran Comments===
 
===Veteran Comments===
{{Comment|The SGreen is statistically one of the weakest beam cannons in the game, however, because of the unpredictable nature of "slash" type beams such as the [[TerSlash]] there are those who believe this is superior. The biggest fault of this beam is the 45 seconds between shots, so if one misses, then the ship that fired it just had a huge problem, as it can't defend itself for another three-quarters of a minute. The [[SVas]] and [[SRed]] are simply light years ahead of this weapon. This beam has the dubious distinction of having the lowest sustained damage of any anti-warship beam.
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{{Comment|The SGreen is statistically one of the weakest beam cannons in the game, however, because of the unpredictable nature of "slash" type beams there are those who believe this is superior to the [[TerSlash]]. The biggest fault of this beam is the 45 seconds between shots, so if one misses, then the ship that fired it just had a huge problem, as it can't defend itself for another three-quarters of a minute. The [[SVas]] and [[SRed]] are simply light years ahead of this weapon. This beam has the dubious distinction of having the lowest sustained damage of any anti-warship beam.
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The relative inferiority of the smaller Terran beams to their Vasudan equivalents may be explained by them being physically smaller and easier to mount; Terran capital ships consistently mount '''more''' anti-warship beam weapons than their Vasudan (or indeed Shivan) equivalents.
  
  
The relative inferiority of the smaller Terran beams to their Vasudan equivalents may be explained by them being physically smaller and easier to mount; Terran capital ships consistently mount '''more''' anti-warship beam weapons than their Vasudan (or indeed Shivan) equivalents.}}
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The SGreen's accuracy is invaluable against small-profile targets (transports, freighters, and cruisers) especially from a distance, but against larger targets, where accuracy becomes less important, the TerSlash carries the day.}}
 
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Latest revision as of 22:26, 14 November 2012

The SGreen is a light beam cannon used by the Terrans in FreeSpace 2. Two of these cannons form the main anti-warship beam capabilities of the GTC Aeolus. It is known for its lethargic recharge time of 45 seconds, making it one of the weakest beam weapons in the game.

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS1

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS2


Performance

Statistics

Range 4 000 m
Recharge Time 45 s
Beam Lifetime 2.5 s
Type: Direct
Shots 1
Damage per second 1 155
Damage per second (sustained) 64
Damage per pulse 2 888


Notes

Veteran Comments

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The SGreen is statistically one of the weakest beam cannons in the game, however, because of the unpredictable nature of "slash" type beams there are those who believe this is superior to the TerSlash. The biggest fault of this beam is the 45 seconds between shots, so if one misses, then the ship that fired it just had a huge problem, as it can't defend itself for another three-quarters of a minute. The SVas and SRed are simply light years ahead of this weapon. This beam has the dubious distinction of having the lowest sustained damage of any anti-warship beam.


The relative inferiority of the smaller Terran beams to their Vasudan equivalents may be explained by them being physically smaller and easier to mount; Terran capital ships consistently mount more anti-warship beam weapons than their Vasudan (or indeed Shivan) equivalents.


The SGreen's accuracy is invaluable against small-profile targets (transports, freighters, and cruisers) especially from a distance, but against larger targets, where accuracy becomes less important, the TerSlash carries the day.