The discussion centers on the comparative efficiency of anti-gravity (AG) mass throwers versus antimatter (AM) weapons in sci-fi settings. Participants conclude that while AG-based projectiles can be destructive, AM weapons provide a significantly higher destructive force per unit of energy due to their ability to utilize mass from targets, yielding a 2x energy return. The conversation also highlights the logistical advantages of AM weapons, such as easier stockpiling and lower peak power requirements compared to AG systems. Ultimately, the consensus is that AM weapons are more tactically viable in warfare scenarios.
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Sensor picket methodology. Well, it is not a very efficient protection. Because volley aimed at main ship can take out sensor pickets too. And pickets itself to be efficient must be outside of point defense range of mothership, therefore vulnerable to wider range of threats.GTOM said:Recon part: with advanced recon probes, you can pretty much decrease the beam scattering problem.