Jugger - Revision history

Shiver at 21:11, 16 March 2014

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	* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well\|gravity wells]] dangerous when travelling at full speed. Watch out.		* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well\|gravity wells]] dangerous when travelling at full speed. Watch out.

	* [[Pillboxing]] a highly effective tactic against any adversary which cannot attack the Jugger from beyond its firing range. This is due to the ship's excellent turning rate and its wide-coverage, rapid-fire cannons.		* [[Pillboxing]] is a highly effective tactic against any adversary which cannot attack the Jugger from beyond its firing range. This is due to the ship's excellent turning rate and its wide-coverage, rapid-fire cannons.

	* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.		* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.

Shiver at 21:10, 16 March 2014

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	[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]		[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space, thanks to its unique weapons and shield ~~systems~~. During the events of Star Control II, this ship design fares very well in large-scale warfare against the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Kohr-Ah]], inflicting grievous casualties on the Kohr-Ah fleet before the Utwig themselves sustain too many losses to continue, withdrawing back to their space.		The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space thanks to its unique weapons and shield system. During the events of Star Control II, this ship design fares very well in large-scale warfare against the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Kohr-Ah]], inflicting grievous casualties on the Kohr-Ah fleet before the Utwig themselves sustain too many losses to continue, withdrawing back to their space.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The Jugger is equipped with ~~a unique shielding~~ system. It is capable of ~~absorbing~~ a seemingly limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and thermal attacks, then ~~converting~~ this energy ~~for storage in its energy reserves~~. However, the ~~vessel~~ is not capable of ~~replenishing energy on its own, so if~~ the ~~combat~~ battery runs out, the shield is no longer usable for the rest of the engagement~~. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of its maximum capacity~~. Weapons which disable rather than damage are not prevented by the shield.		The Jugger is equipped with an unusual shield system. While shields are up, this ship is capable of withstanding a seemingly limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and thermal attacks, then absorbing this energy into the ship's own battery. However, this shield draws a significant amount of power to operate and the Jugger is not capable of generating any additional battery power during combat. If the ship's battery runs out, the Jugger's shield is no longer usable for the rest of the engagement. Weapons which disable rather than damage are not prevented by the Jugger's shield. Another limitation of this system is that the Jugger's cannons cannot fire while it is active.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

Shiver at 19:34, 19 October 2013

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing a seemingly limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and thermal attacks, then converting this energy for storage in its energy reserves. However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat battery runs out, the shield is no longer usable for the rest of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of its maximum capacity. Weapons which disable rather than damage ~~pass right through~~ the shield.		The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing a seemingly limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and thermal attacks, then converting this energy for storage in its energy reserves. However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat battery runs out, the shield is no longer usable for the rest of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of its maximum capacity. Weapons which disable rather than damage are not prevented by the shield.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

Shiver: more editing

2013-10-19T19:32:38Z

more editing

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	==Armament==		==Armament==
	===Primary===		===Primary===
	The Jugger's main weapon is an array of six forward-facing, "energy spear" cannons powered by an extremely efficient ~~combat~~ dynamo system. With it, the cannons have a virtually limitless supply of energy, and are able to fire without drawing any energy from the ~~combat batteries~~. While weak individually, ~~three or four~~ energy spears ~~will generally~~ hit with each salvo. Each ~~cannon "~~spear" will kill one member of the enemy's crew upon striking the ship.		The Jugger's main weapon is an array of six forward-facing, "energy spear" cannons powered by an extremely efficient dynamo system. With it, the cannons have a virtually limitless supply of energy, and are able to fire without drawing any energy from the Jugger's battery. While weak individually, these cannons fire rapidly and cover a wide area together. Many energy spears may hit with each salvo, depending on the accuracy of the Jugger's pilot and the size of the enemy spacecraft. Each spear will kill one member of the enemy's crew upon striking the ship.

	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing ~~an almost~~ limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and ~~energy-based~~ attacks, ~~and it in fact converts~~ this energy for storage in its ~~combat batteries!~~ However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat ~~batteries run~~ out, the shield is no longer usable for the ~~duration~~ of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of ~~their~~ maximum capacity.		The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing a seemingly limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and thermal attacks, then converting this energy for storage in its energy reserves. However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat battery runs out, the shield is no longer usable for the rest of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of its maximum capacity. Weapons which disable rather than damage pass right through the shield.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	* While ideally the Jugger's shield ~~would~~ block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any ~~human being~~ can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage~~, low-fire-rate~~ weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than they impart on impact. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that ~~with care~~ the shield ~~will~~ absorb far more than it ~~uses. Additionally, there are weapons that the shield does not protect against or absorb energy from, as noted below~~.		* While ideally the Jugger's shield can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI nor any player can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low damage weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than they impart on impact. Conversely, devastating weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that the shield can absorb far more energy than it drains.

	* The Jugger is ~~a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee, being extraordinarily weak~~ against ~~some~~ ships ~~and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship (piloted by a human player) that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete a Jugger's~~ shield and ~~eventually kill~~ it~~, while any ship that~~ is ~~slower and/or using a weapon that recharges~~ the Jugger's ~~shield by more units per frame than it loses~~ is ~~toast. Because of this~~, ~~it it much more advisable to reserve this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when another is lost~~.		* The Jugger is well suited for directly slugging it out against ships which rely on superior firepower, using its shield to absorb incoming attacks and returning fire when it is safe to do so. The best opportunities for the Jugger to retaliate are when its opponent's battery is depleted, or their front turned away from the Jugger.

	* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well\|gravity wells]] dangerous when travelling at full speed. This~~, combined with~~ the excellent turning rate ~~of the ship~~ and ~~unique weapons systems~~, ~~make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic~~.		* The Jugger is highly susceptible to disabling weapons such as the [[Chenjesu]] [[Broodhome\|Broodhome's]] DOGI, the [[VUX]] [[Intruder\|Intruder's]] limpet, or the [[Melnorme]] [[Trader\|Trader's]] confusion ray. These weapons pass right through the Jugger's shield.

			* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well\|gravity wells]] dangerous when travelling at full speed. Watch out.

			* [[Pillboxing]] a highly effective tactic against any adversary which cannot attack the Jugger from beyond its firing range. This is due to the ship's excellent turning rate and its wide-coverage, rapid-fire cannons.

	* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.		* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.

Zeracles: minor changes

2013-10-19T06:58:28Z

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	[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]		[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space, thanks to its unique weapons and shield systems. During the events of Star Control II, this ship design fares very well in large scale warfare against the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Kohr-Ah]], inflicting grievous casualties on the Kohr-Ah fleet before the Utwig themselves sustain too many ~~loses~~ to continue, withdrawing back to their space.		The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space, thanks to its unique weapons and shield systems. During the events of Star Control II, this ship design fares very well in large-scale warfare against the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Kohr-Ah]], inflicting grievous casualties on the Kohr-Ah fleet before the Utwig themselves sustain too many losses to continue, withdrawing back to their space.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	The Jugger's thrusters are about average relative to other spacecraft. This ship accelerates somewhat slowly, but can build up to enough top speed to pursue and overtake a various low and medium speed enemy craft. It is outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.		The Jugger's thrusters are about average relative to other spacecraft. This ship accelerates somewhat slowly, but can build up to enough top speed to pursue and overtake various low and medium speed enemy craft. It is outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing an almost limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and energy-based attacks, and it in fact converts this energy for storage in its combat batteries! However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat batteries run out, the ~~shields are~~ no longer usable for the duration of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of ~~its~~ maximum capacity.		The Jugger is equipped with a unique shielding system. It is capable of absorbing an almost limitless amount of punishment from both kinetic and energy-based attacks, and it in fact converts this energy for storage in its combat batteries! However, the vessel is not capable of replenishing energy on its own, so if the combat batteries run out, the shield is no longer usable for the duration of the engagement. A Jugger always enters battle with its batteries at half of their maximum capacity.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	* While ~~in theory~~ the Jugger's ~~shields can~~ block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than ~~can be gained by absorption~~. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the ~~shields~~ will absorb far more than ~~they use~~.		* While ideally the Jugger's shield would block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than they impart on impact. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shield will absorb far more than it uses. Additionally, there are weapons that the shield does not protect against or absorb energy from, as noted below.

	* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete ~~its shields (with any human player)~~ and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges ~~its~~ shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to ~~save~~ this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when ~~you lose one~~.		* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship (piloted by a human player) that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete a Jugger's shield and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or using a weapon that recharges the Jugger's shield by more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to reserve this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when another is lost.

	* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well]]s dangerous when travelling at full speed. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.		* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well\|gravity wells]] dangerous when travelling at full speed. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.

	* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.		* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.

Shiver at 04:16, 16 October 2013

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	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	The Jugger's thrusters are about average ~~compared~~ to other ~~war ships~~. This ship accelerates somewhat slowly, but can build up to enough top speed to pursue and overtake a various low and medium speed enemy craft. It is outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.		The Jugger's thrusters are about average relative to other spacecraft. This ship accelerates somewhat slowly, but can build up to enough top speed to pursue and overtake a various low and medium speed enemy craft. It is outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	* While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.		* While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.

	* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee ~~tactics~~, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete its shields (with any human player) and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges its shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to save this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when you lose one.		* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete its shields (with any human player) and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges its shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to save this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when you lose one.

	* The Jugger's ~~massive size and~~ poor acceleration ~~make~~ [[gravity well]]s ~~particularly~~ dangerous~~, since~~ at full speed ~~they can be difficult to avoid~~. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.		* The Jugger's poor acceleration makes [[gravity well]]s dangerous when travelling at full speed. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.

	* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.		* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.

Shiver: some adjustments !! I put info about the Utwig/Kohr-Ah conflict on this page. Is that okay? !!

2013-10-12T03:25:42Z

some adjustments !! I put info about the Utwig/Kohr-Ah conflict on this page. Is that okay? !!

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	[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]		[[Image:Notext_VR_jugger.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space, thanks to its unique weapons and shield systems.		The [[Utwig]] '''Jugger''' is one of the most dangerous ships in our region of space, thanks to its unique weapons and shield systems. During the events of Star Control II, this ship design fares very well in large scale warfare against the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Kohr-Ah]], inflicting grievous casualties on the Kohr-Ah fleet before the Utwig themselves sustain too many loses to continue, withdrawing back to their space.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	The Jugger ~~is surprisingly fast for its size~~, ~~although its acceleration is weak~~. ~~But it~~ is ~~also~~ outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.		The Jugger's thrusters are about average compared to other war ships. This ship accelerates somewhat slowly, but can build up to enough top speed to pursue and overtake a various low and medium speed enemy craft. It is outfitted with a set of amazingly powerful turning jets, and is capable of coming about as quickly as a vessel less than half its size.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	* The Jugger's massive size and poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they can be difficult to avoid. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.		* The Jugger's massive size and poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they can be difficult to avoid. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.

	* The Jugger is one of the ~~best~~ ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its ~~shields render~~ the Sa-Matra's comets useless.		* The Jugger is one of the better ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shield renders the Sa-Matra's comets useless. It has some trouble being bounced around by the sentinel orbs, however.

	==Minutiae==		==Minutiae==

	* The Jugger's shield does not absorb energy from the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] in its Blazer form. While a shielded Jugger won't take damage from the ~~[[Guardian]]'s~~ Blazer ~~form~~, it also cannot re-energize its batteries from it.		* The Jugger's shield does not absorb energy from collisions with the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] in its Blazer form. While a shielded Jugger won't take damage from the Blazer, it also cannot re-energize its batteries from it.

	* Orz space marines are repelled by the Jugger's shield ~~and provide~~ no energy gain.		* Orz space marines are repelled (but not harmed) by the Jugger's shield. This provides the Jugger with no energy gain.

	* The shield does not protect against the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]'s [[Glory Device]]. The Jugger takes the same amount of damage from the explosion whether it is shielded or unshielded.		* The shield does not protect against the [[Shofixti]] [[Scout]]'s [[Glory Device]]. The Jugger takes the same amount of damage from the explosion whether it is shielded or unshielded.

97.87.141.242 at 07:16, 26 December 2012

2012-12-26T07:16:08Z

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	* While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.		* While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.

	* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee tactics, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete its shields (with any human player) and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges its shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to save this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than ~~to attempt to counter whatever ship is already~~ out ~~there~~ when you lose one.		* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee tactics, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete its shields (with any human player) and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges its shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to save this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than send it out indiscriminately when you lose one.

	* The Jugger's massive size and poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they can be difficult to avoid. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.		* The Jugger's massive size and poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they can be difficult to avoid. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.

97.87.141.242 at 07:13, 26 December 2012

2012-12-26T07:13:45Z

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	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to ~~very~~ low-damage weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.		* While in theory the Jugger's shields can block all damage and never lose energy, in practice neither the AI or any human being can achieve this 'perfect shielding'. Consequently, the Jugger is highly vulnerable to low-damage, low-fire-rate weapons such as the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form\|X-Form's]] missiles which realistically take more energy to shield against than can be gained by absorption. Conversely, weapons such as the [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar\|Avatar's]] laser or the [[Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought\|Dreadnought's]] fusion bolt are powerful enough that with care the shields will absorb far more than they use.

	The Jugger~~'s massive size~~ and ~~poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they~~ can ~~be difficult to avoid. This~~, ~~combined with the excellent turning rate of the~~ ship and ~~unique weapons systems~~, ~~make [[pillboxing]]~~ a ~~wildly popular tactic~~.		* The Jugger is a rock-paper-scissors sort of ship in Super Melee tactics, being extraordinarily weak against some ships and extraordinarily strong against others. Any ship that is faster and can use low-damage weaponry can deplete its shields (with any human player) and eventually kill it, while any ship that is slower and/or recharges its shield more units per frame than it loses is toast. Because of this, it it much more advisable to save this ship for an advantageous position ship-wise in a melee battle than to attempt to counter whatever ship is already out there when you lose one.

	The Jugger is one of the best ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shields render the Sa-Matra's comets useless.		* The Jugger's massive size and poor acceleration make [[gravity well]]s particularly dangerous, since at full speed they can be difficult to avoid. This, combined with the excellent turning rate of the ship and unique weapons systems, make [[pillboxing]] a wildly popular tactic.

			* The Jugger is one of the best ships in the game against the [[Sa-Matra]], along with the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]], as its shields render the Sa-Matra's comets useless.

	==Minutiae==		==Minutiae==

Shiver at 16:01, 31 July 2011

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	==Minutiae==		==Minutiae==

	* The Jugger's shield does not absorb energy from the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] in its Blazer form. While a shielded Jugger won't take damage from the [[Guardian]]'s Blazer form, it also cannot re-energize its ~~Batteries~~ from it.		* The Jugger's shield does not absorb energy from the [[Androsynth]] [[Guardian]] in its Blazer form. While a shielded Jugger won't take damage from the [[Guardian]]'s Blazer form, it also cannot re-energize its batteries from it.

	* Orz space marines are repelled by the Jugger's shield and provide no energy gain.		* Orz space marines are repelled by the Jugger's shield and provide no energy gain.