2007-10-11, 16:37 | Link #121 |
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What do you guys think is the caliber of the Sutherland's standard machine-pistol?
Judging by the relative small size of the KMF, their seeming ability to resist most weapons mounted on light armored vehicles, and the machine-pistol's ability to tear up another Sutherland, I'd say it was 25, maybe 30mm. The closest real world equivalent may be the compact 30 x 113mm round used on Apaches, to save weight and size and all that. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m230.htm
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2008-02-04, 13:37 | Link #122 |
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Is there any further information about sakuradite?
It seems to be a very interesting sort of matter, maybe in a chemical bond like mercury in cinnabar, so they need to extract it (like mentioned in S1). Being so explosive could be if Sakuradite isn't stable at normal atmospheric conditions, so it has to be preserved under pressure. I hope they won't treat it as some alchemy-thing... just using something with mystic power, without understanding.
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Part of the effect of Sakuradite was the phasing out of tradition firearms for electromagnetic weapons, either of the Gauss Rifle or Railgun variety. Sakuradite made it possible to miniaturize these weapons down to pistol-size, a marvel in itself. See this link supplied by Renegade334 in the world-history thread: As you can see, the discovery of Sakuradite revolutionized engineering. It would not be surprising if Sakuradite wiring is used in all the Knightmares, and that the electric-motors that power them used Sakuradite superconductor magnets. Above all else, the reason Area 11 is financially self-sufficient and indeed earning immense profit for the Empire, was because of the Sakuradite mountain that was Mt Fuji. (The real reason for invasion was for the Geass ruins, but a country that couldn't feed itself is not a country you want to invade and keep.)
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2008-02-05, 21:21 | Link #127 | |
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2008-02-05, 21:32 | Link #128 |
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Thanks for that. I'm rather curious as to what sort of prototype models we'll see in season 2. Given that most of the technology here is at least somewhat realistic for anime, I don't expect to see anything like beam weapons or other things of the sort.
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2008-02-05, 21:44 | Link #129 | |
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but yeah, don't expect any kind of MP energy equipment to show up, seeing as how Vincent seems to have dropped Lancelot's magnetic shield thingies. (though then again Guren mk1s might see mass production before all is said and done) |
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2008-02-05, 22:30 | Link #130 |
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I'm rather curious as to how the Vincents will actually compare to the Lancelot. I know they won't be on the same level for various reasons, such as the fact that they need people not like Suzaku to pilot them and the dropping of certain equipment as you mentioned before. I don't expect these to become the new main unit of the Britannian army, but I could see them forming some sort of squad that could be led by Suzaku given his new status.
I'd expect more experimental weapons to be shown in season 2, but we have already tackled all the conventional weapons so I'm not sure what kinds of new things will be shown though I expect something. |
2008-02-05, 23:03 | Link #131 |
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meh, hack and slash is always more fun than beam-spamming anyway.
anywho, made a slightly cleaned up version of the Gekka test type from Lost Colors. I wonder if we're ever going to see one of these in the show. you know, kinda like the lancelotman cameo. Last edited by ashlay; 2008-02-06 at 19:06. |
2008-02-05, 23:08 | Link #132 |
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Agreed. Beam spamming can look cool, but in the end everything just seems too simple. Of course, pretty much everything was simple for Suzaku and Lancelot except for some mild threats in the form of Kallen and that energy field in 24-25.
So that is supposed to be what will probably become a common suit within the OotBK? I hope it has more weapons than just that arm. The Order seemed to lack many long range attacks which I think would be rather effective, with the exception of Suzaku going all berserk in 24-25. |
2008-02-06, 01:46 | Link #133 | |
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The Gekka test type is just what you/the main character gets if you join the black knights in the ps2/psp game; basically a poor man's Guren Mk2. But I'd still love to see one of those running around with a sword in one hand while melting something with the other. >_> |
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2008-02-06, 16:24 | Link #134 |
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The arm for the mass production ones, as well the one the Guren has due to the original being destroyed, is not as powerful as the original, correct? As for sword combat, I would expect that to stay with Toudou and his group with most of the others using the standard equipment as well as the arm.
I suppose that leaves the other three new Knighmares in that R2 pic. Two of them have weird horns and the other sort of looks like it has a hat or something. I'm expecting those suits to mainly be close combat types like most Knightmares, since the only really powerful unit with long range attacks was the Gawain. Of course, I suppose the original could be recovered and a new improved version could be made. We never did get to see what that Druid system could do, did we? |
2008-02-06, 16:53 | Link #135 |
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2008-02-06, 17:08 | Link #137 | |
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If one of those were to be Lelouch's custom unit I would guess it either to be the one that's between the Vincent, and Guren. I think the other two in the back could be two of Knightmare Frames of the Knights of the Round. They just give me a Britannian type of "Vibe," and I don't think that Knightmare Frames that "uniquie" would belong to normal pilots. |
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2008-02-06, 17:20 | Link #138 | |
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Would the OotBK have saved data on both the Hadron cannons as well as the Float system? I'd think they would want to implement at least the Float system to thier uses, though proper funding would be required which I think could be gained from China and Europe if they become allies. Is there much known on China and Europe's technology? |
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2008-02-06, 17:25 | Link #139 | |
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2008-02-06, 19:12 | Link #140 | |
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besides, we haven't even seen the customs/prototypes of China or any of the frames from Europe. no need to jump to conclusions on whose frames are the best. |
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