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the phalanx RAC/2 is an improved RAC/2(UK) that has undergone decades of testing and improvement.
finally the clan-engineers managed to stop the weapon from jamming, instead the stuck ammo is ejected the next rotation, effectively reducing the salvo when the weapon jams, as well as the next salvo by one shot.
furthermore a targeting computer and individual radar-sensors have been added to the RAC. this improvements enable the P-RAC/2 to engage enemy fighters and incomeing capital missiles with a high efficiency.
the targeting computer grants the P-RAC/2 a bonus of -2 against enemy fighters
MASS: 10 tons
cost: 480000/5000(using the same ammo that any AC/2 would use)
max range: extreme
BV: 227/28
heat: 6
ammo: 45/ton
eff. weight: 10+6+1=17

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Its an interesting idea--I like the concept, but I would like it even better if it could engage capital missiles.

As it is, it's hell-on-wheels against aerospace fighters, but not too out of line for its mass and price. I'd say give it a try.

Arminas tar Valantil
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From what I read it CAN engage fighters and Cap Missles, but without the bigger bonus on the latter. I like it, and it doesn't seem too unbalancing.

with a few of these you could sand patterns into the armor of enemy ships...

the heavy TC´s might also be able to get a bonus on slower targets like mechs or enemy warships. called shots against specific parts of a warship become thinkable.

this weapon could be buildt into a mech or vee.

i posted one at the mech section.

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Very interesting. I like it.

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1-i´d say there is no reason why it could not engage cap-missiles that are not heading its way.

2-a pair/group of phalanx that is fixed together in a bay/a mecharm/ a vee-turret can use the same TC, but are unable to fire at different targets.( the TC weighs 3 tons)

3-the phalanx can also engage anything a AMS can engage, with the same effect, just at higher range. Point 1. does apply.

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AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                               * CUSTOM WEAPONS

Class/Model/Name:  Skysweeper AA 
Tech:              Clan / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              100.000 tons
K-F Drive System:  (Unknown)
Length:            284 meters
Sail Diameter:     844 meters
Power Plant:       Standard
Safe Thrust:       5
Maximum Thrust:    8
Armor Type:        Standard
Armament:          
  120 Phalanx RAC/2*
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Class/Model/Name:  Skysweeper AA 
Mass:              100.000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                       30.000,00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 5
      Maximum Thrust: 8
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 4)                 45.250,00
Jump Sail: (Integrity = 3)                                              35,00
Structural Integrity: 50                                             5.000,00
Total Heat Sinks:    360 Double                                         71,00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   3.627,00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:                250,00
Fire Control Computers:                                                   ,00
Food & Water:  (180 days supply)                                        97,25
Armor Type:  Standard  (130 total armor pts)                           100,00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                 27
   Fore-Left/Right:                   21/21
   Aft-Left/Right:                    21/21
   Aft:                                  19

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Small Craft (4) with 2 doors                                800,00
   Bay 2:  Cargo (1)                                                 4.175,00
   Bay 3:  AMMO (1)                                                  1.200,00

DropShip Capacity:  2 Docking Hardpoints                             2.000,00
Grav Deck #1:  (50-meter diameter)                                      50,00
Life Boats:  18 (7 tons each)                                          126,00

Crew and Passengers:
     14 Officers (14 minimum)                                          140,00
     54 Crew (51 minimum)                                              378,00
     20 Gunners (20 minimum)                                           140,00
     20 Bay Personnel                                                     ,00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsNose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsNose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsNose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsNose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsNose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsFL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsFL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsFL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsFL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsFL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   48    104,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
4 Phalanx RAC/2*(540 roundsAft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)  3(32)   24     52,00
1 Lot Spare Parts (5,00%)                                            5.000,00
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TOTALS:                                              Heat: 720      99.999,25
Tons Left:                                                                ,75

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        3.195.226.440 C-Bills
Battle Value:      42.352
Cost per BV:       75.444,52
Weapon Value:      16.677 (Ratio = ,39)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 960;  MRV = 880;  LRV = 516;  ERV = 7
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 138.447
                   (42.242 Structure, 69.925 Life Support, 26.280 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 99.262  (72% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

there have been destroyers in WWII that were to protect carriers and BB´s from fighter attacks, this is inspired by them

NOTE.:

2-a pair/group of phalanx that is fixed together in a bay/a mecharm/ a vee-turret can use the same TC, but are unable to fire at different targets.( the TC weighs 3 tons) 

has not been applied, the weight would be 270 tons lighter, had the bays just one TC each

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i think the skysweeper might also be a good thing to fend of boarding-attempts, it could sand the attacked warship clean, without really damaging it(unless u concentrate the fire too much)

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