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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="95%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#234c6f"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"> <tr bgcolor="#234c6f"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="3" color="#FFFFFF" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>T O P I C ��� R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Vacuum robot lady from Spaceballs</b> <br /><small>Member # 239</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,15,14,47,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 15, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">02:47 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I recently purchased the computer game Starfleet Command, and have noticed that ship classes are not listed. Are there classes that correspond with the designations? If so, What are they?<P>For reference, here are the different designations I've observed so far.<P>-CA<BR>-CA+<BR>-CC<BR>-CC+<BR>-CAD<BR>-CAR<P>-DD<BR>-DD+<BR>-DDG<P>-FF<BR>-FFD<BR>-FFD+<BR>-CFF<BR>-CFF+<BR>-FFG<P>-DN<BR>-DN+<P>-NCL<BR><P>------------------<BR>"What happens if a big asteroid hits the Earth? Judging from realistic simulations involving a sledge hammer and a common laboratory frog, we can assume it will be pretty bad."<BR>- Dave Barry<BR> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#E5EAEF"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Fabrux</b> <br /><small>Member # 71</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,15,17,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 15, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">05:13 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Okay, the BCG is <I>Kirov</I> class, the BCF is <I>Bismarck</I> class, and the BCJ is <I>New Jersey</I> class. Now, in Klingon Academy, I think the BB is <I>Yamato</I> class. <P>------------------<BR>"We have HTML and images in sigs disabled here. Don't try it. If you do, I'll shove the image up your ass, then ban you. Have a nice day. :)" <BR>-Charles Capps, August 13, 2000 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Hobbes</b> <br /><small>Member # 138</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,15,17,58,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 15, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">05:58 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> LOL to your sig Fabrux.<P>------------------<BR>Daniel: "Senator, we have reason to believe the Goa'uld are about to attack."<BR>Kinsey: "Then I think they'll regret taking on the United States military!"<BR>Daniel: "Oh, you're right. We'll just upload a virus into the mother ship."<BR>This post sponsered in part by the <A HREF="http://thefsd.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Federation Starship Datalink</A> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#E5EAEF"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Mucus</b> <br /><small>Member # 24</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,15,22,1,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 15, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">10:01 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Ultra: RTFM <IMG SRC="http://flare.solareclipse.net/smile.gif"> (Read the "fine" manual)<P>In short, every one of those designations fits inside the four "blanket" types (Dreadnought, Heavy Cruiser, Light Cruiser, Frigate)<BR>Inside those "blanket" classes, fit the classes that we are more familiar with. For ex: The heavy cruiser "blanket class" contains the CA (Heavy Cruiser/Pre-refit Constitution), CC (Command Cruiser/Refit Constitution), and the BCG (Battlecruiser/Excelsior). In addition, each one of these subclasses contain various possible refits and variations. <BR>I believe there are literally dozens of subclasses for each race.<BR>Making the problem even worse, is that each of the six different races uses different "subclasses", making it even more difficult is that the next game will add more fighter classes and patrol boat classes. In short...give up <IMG SRC="http://flare.solareclipse.net/smile.gif"><P>------------------<BR>Efficiency is a highly developed form of laziness. - anon (...and boy am I efficient...)<BR>A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbour�s throat without having his neighbour notice it. � Trygve Lie <p>[This message has been edited by Mucus (edited August 15, 2000).] <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>SCSImperium</b> <br /><small>Member # 397</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,15,22,2,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 15, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">10:02 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Since SFC is TOS, and there isn't that much emphasis on ship classes as in names "Constitution, New Bedford, etc. ring to mind", I believe those markings just indicate variations of Frigates, Dreadnaughts, Cruisers, etc.<P>SFC has to rank up there with BOTW in Trek games. Though being insanely difficult (5 minutes to load a torpedo while running away from an enemy ship, or at least that's my personal experience), at least it doesn't have many gaping flaws.<P>------------------<BR>-<B>S</B>mall <B>C</B>omputer <B>S</B>ystems <B>I</B>nterface "Scuzzy" Emperor<P>Operator of the G<I>o</I>ulag Hotel, maintainer of the workhouses.<P>Operator of Cargill Conglomerate Publications, <A HREF="http://www.cargillconglomerate.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.cargillconglomerate.com</A><P><I>"Woman is deprived of rights from lack of education, and the lack of education results from the absence of rights. We must not forget that the subjection of women is so complete, and dates from such distant ages, that we are often unwilling to recognize the gulf that separates them from us."</I><P>Tolstoy, on a more objective note.<p>[This message has been edited by SCSImperium (edited August 15, 2000).] <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#E5EAEF"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Fabrux</b> <br /><small>Member # 71</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,16,1,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 16, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">01:10 AM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Once you get the hang of it, it's not that hard. Just remember, your enemy takes as long as you to reload <IMG SRC="http://flare.solareclipse.net/wink.gif"><P>------------------<BR>"We have HTML and images in sigs disabled here. Don't try it. If you do, I'll shove the image up your ass, then ban you. Have a nice day. :)" <BR>-Charles Capps, August 13, 2000 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Starbuck</b> <br /><small>Member # 153</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,7,16,15,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">August 16, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">03:06 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> If you can get hold of a copy of the game Starfleet Battles, these designations are explained. SFC is based on SFB <IMG SRC="http://flare.solareclipse.net/smile.gif"> but eg. CA is Heavy Cruiser, BB is Battleship...<P>------------------<BR>"Replicate some marmalade, Commander - helm control is toast!"<P><BR> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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