Plz tell me about ...

[Elowan]

...this ability:

Drop Troops
Value1 = Number of troops which can be dropped to attack a planet.
Value2 =

I don't see it used anywhere (at least in the tech files).

[geoschmo]

That ability has no functionality currently. If implemented it would allow for specialized troop components instead of using regular cargo comps for ferrying troops.

Geoschmo

[Baron Munchausen]

Be glad it's not implemented. Given the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet I think it would be impractical to force the use of special 'troop launcher' bays. The AI has enough trouble putting together an invasion force right now. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[AJC]

the AI in the Dominion Imperium shipset - adores landing on planets and killing the locals.

see Dominion Imperium Gold posted on the PBW site...

[Elowan]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
That ability has no functionality currently. If implemented it would allow for specialized troop components instead of using regular cargo comps for ferrying troops.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's what I used it for to activate my 'drop pods' in my personal mod. But I just use the pods in the same way I would have used Cargo Bays. I couldn't stand the thought of 'me bies' being couped up in a Cargo Bay.

[Elowan]

Originally posted by Baron Munchausen:
Be glad it's not implemented. Given the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet I think it would be impractical to force the use of special 'troop launcher' bays. The AI has enough trouble putting together an invasion force right now. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How many is 'the number of troops it takes to conquer a planet' anyhoo? I've not tried it yet.

[Phoenix-D]

Depends on how many defending troops are on the planet, both race's ground combat skill, and the planet's population.