Glory Device - Revision history

Valaggar: reverting - not necessarily (the captain image doesn't really imply that, and it's just a primitive representation of what's going on anyway)

2008-03-06T13:19:53Z

reverting - not necessarily (the captain image doesn't really imply that, and it's just a primitive representation of what's going on anyway)

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	From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle~~, spending the rest of the skirmish with one paw suspended over the third~~. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.		The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.

	[[Category:Shofixti]]		[[Category:Shofixti]]
	[[Category:Science and technology]]		[[Category:Science and technology]]

75.147.142.9 at 21:01, 5 March 2008

2008-03-05T21:01:47Z

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	From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.		The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle, spending the rest of the skirmish with one paw suspended over the third. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.

	[[Category:Shofixti]]		[[Category:Shofixti]]
	[[Category:Science and technology]]		[[Category:Science and technology]]

PsiPhi: fixing Ur-Quan wikis; 17 down

2007-10-31T20:58:09Z

fixing Ur-Quan wikis; 17 down

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	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. Based on the rudimentary knowledge and basic technology provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessels, close to harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. Based on the rudimentary knowledge and basic technology provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessels, close to harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.

	During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear — dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear — dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

Fyzixfighter: editing for flow and clarity

2007-06-08T21:11:15Z

editing for flow and clarity

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	The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]. A good Shofixti pilot can use this suicide bomb to create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself.		The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]. A good Shofixti pilot can use this suicide bomb to create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself.

	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships~~. The Yehat gave them basic technology~~. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessels, close to harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. Based on the rudimentary knowledge and basic technology provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessels, close to harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.

	During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear — dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. ~~Killing~~ four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, ~~activating~~ the Glory Device ~~is the right way~~. ~~Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however~~, if only the Glory Device is used, ~~those numbers~~ increase by one~~. That~~ is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one Scout can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone; using the same tactics, two Scouts can bring down a [[Dreadnought]]. In order to defeat these ships, a Scout must kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. However, if only the Glory Device is used, the number of required Scouts is increase by one, that is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode ~~- much like a nuclear bomb~~. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.		The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.

	[[Category:Shofixti]]		[[Category:Shofixti]]
	[[Category:Science and technology]]		[[Category:Science and technology]]

Valaggar: rmv speculation, fixed style in one place

2007-06-08T15:08:52Z

rmv speculation, fixed style in one place

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	The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]. A good Shofixti pilot can use this suicide bomb to create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself.		The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]. A good Shofixti pilot can use this suicide bomb to create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself.

	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology~~, possibly including their own old scout design~~. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space ~~vessel~~, close to ~~almost~~ harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessels, close to harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.

	During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. ~~Kill~~ four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, ~~activate~~ the Glory Device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if ~~you want to kill the opponents using~~ only the Glory ~~device~~, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Killing four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activating the Glory Device is the right way. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if only the Glory Device is used, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode - much like a nuclear bomb. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.		The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode - much like a nuclear bomb. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.

131.155.215.32: Minor typo fixed.

2007-06-05T23:54:59Z

Minor typo fixed.

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	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.

	During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the ~~Shofixiti~~, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

Fyzixfighter: rmving fanfic and other tweaks

2007-04-14T03:57:41Z

rmving fanfic and other tweaks

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	The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]].		The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]. A good Shofixti pilot can use this suicide bomb to create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself.

	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races, and ~~wasn't~~ used much more than ~~for~~ reconnaissance and scouting.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races and not used for much more than reconnaissance and scouting. However, this simplicity and lack of firepower contrasts with the massive explosive device strapped to the underside of each ship.

	~~The fervor and willpower of~~ the Shofixti ~~was great. They were honourable creatures~~ and ~~wanted to fight. Some suspect that they asked~~ the [[~~Chenjesu~~]] ~~to create a powerful~~ Glory ~~device - a bomb which could destroy~~ a ~~crippled Ur-Quan~~ and ~~completely vaporise smaller vessels. As~~ the ~~story goes~~, the ~~Chenjesu agreed~~, ~~but later on~~, ~~they were deeply shocked when they were asked to mount a Glory device on every scout vessel. Although~~ the ~~Yehat must have refused at first~~, ~~everyone knew deep inside that it was an ultimate sacrifice and act~~ of ~~honor;~~ the ~~Shofixti insisted and so it came that every Scout was fitted with the Glory device~~.		During the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory Device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixiti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	The brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixiti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory Device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory ~~device~~. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.

	The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode - much like a nuclear bomb. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.		The downside is that the Glory Device needs to be activated manually in order to explode - much like a nuclear bomb. To prevent accidental detonation of the Glory Device, the arming mechanism actually consists of three manual switches which must be toggled in sequence, the bomb detonating when the third switch is thrown. Despite this precautionary measure, many Shofixti have been known to immediately throw the first two safety contacts upon engaging an enemy ship in battle. When the Scout is killed before he gets a chance to fully activate the advanced firing mechanism, the bomb is merely destroyed without actually exploding.

	~~Summary: A good Shofixti pilot may create chaos and destruction wherever he goes, killing ships much larger than himself, but this chaos is for one time only.~~

	[[Category:Shofixti]]		[[Category:Shofixti]]
			[[Category:Science and technology]]

Valaggar at 17:40, 13 April 2007

2007-04-13T17:40:54Z

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	The '''Glory ~~device~~''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]].		The '''Glory Device''' is the biggest and most effective weapon of the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]].

	The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races, and wasn't used much more than for reconnaissance and scouting.		The Shofixti were uplifted by the [[Yehat]] when the furry marsupials were still living in mud castles. At this point, the Shofixti didn't possess any advanced technology, such as starships. The Yehat gave them basic technology, possibly including their own old scout design. Based on the rudimentary knowledge provided by the Yehat, the Shofixti were able to construct simple space vessel, close to almost harmless in combat against more advanced races, and wasn't used much more than for reconnaissance and scouting.

Valaggar: Glory device moved to Glory Device: The official name is with all words capitalized.

2007-04-13T17:40:43Z

Glory device moved to Glory Device: The official name is with all words capitalized.

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69.86.243.172 at 23:43, 26 March 2006

2006-03-26T23:43:46Z

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	The fervor and willpower of the Shofixti was great. They were honourable creatures and wanted to fight. Some suspect that they asked the [[Chenjesu]] to create a powerful Glory device - a bomb which could destroy a crippled Ur-Quan and completely vaporise smaller vessels. As the story goes, the Chenjesu agreed, but later on, they were deeply shocked when they were asked to mount a Glory device on every scout vessel. Although the Yehat must have refused at first, everyone knew deep inside that it was an ultimate sacrifice and act of honor; the Shofixti insisted and so it came that every Scout was fitted with the Glory device.		The fervor and willpower of the Shofixti was great. They were honourable creatures and wanted to fight. Some suspect that they asked the [[Chenjesu]] to create a powerful Glory device - a bomb which could destroy a crippled Ur-Quan and completely vaporise smaller vessels. As the story goes, the Chenjesu agreed, but later on, they were deeply shocked when they were asked to mount a Glory device on every scout vessel. Although the Yehat must have refused at first, everyone knew deep inside that it was an ultimate sacrifice and act of honor; the Shofixti insisted and so it came that every Scout was fitted with the Glory device.

	The brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixiti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], ~~who~~ destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.		The brave Shofixti detonated themselves without showing a sign of fear - dodging fusion blasts and ripping the immense [[Dreadnought]]s apart. The Glory device was definitely a gruesome and dreadful weapon for the [[Kzer-Za]], as they could not break the morale of the suicide pilots. Fighting fiercely, it was ironic that the Shofixiti, the least technologically advanced race in the [[Alliance of Free Stars\|Alliance]], destroyed over one third of the Ur-Quan fleet.

	From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.		From the technical point of view, one [[Scout]] can kill a [[Melnorme]] [[Trader]], [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]], or [[Druuge]] [[Mauler]] but not from the Glory device alone. Kill four or five crew with the main gun while evading the enemy's shots and '''then''', when the batteries are empty, activate the Glory device. Two Scouts can kill a Dreadnought; however, if you want to kill the opponents using only the Glory device, those numbers increase by one. That is, it will take two for a Trader and three for a Dreadnought.