Gunner Binding Questions

[Vilkacis]

Tried the Gunner Binding the other night and I love it. I would love to build a ship that makes the best Gunner ship. What exactly is carried over from the 'gunner' ship and effects gameplay?

I know the primary weapons carry over, but not the missiles. But I've got a few other questions:

1. Does the agility/wings you pick effect your turn rate as a Gunner?

2. Will a Weapon Ops crew-member help with the primary weapon power while a Gunner?

3. Do the Cannon Relay System and Cannon Heatsink have any effect on your weapon systems if you equip them while a Gunner?

I can speculate on these but I'd rather have a definitive answer. If you know for certain, or are willing to test to find out and report back, that would be awesome.

Thanks!

[49rTbird]

Hello Vilkacis, I have not tried the Gunner option but others who have will answer your questions. Welcome to the forum and the Sim. Have fun and hope to see you in "Multi-Player" sometime.

[Dingo]

Only your weapon carry over. glad you like the gunner option. it can be very powerfull though too few use it.

[Maarschalk]

Hi Vilkacis, welcome to the game and forum. I have not tried the gunner either!...Hope to see you out there some time.....

[Marvin]

Your question about the cannon relay and heatsink is a good one ... maybe Vice can answer that one. About the only piece of advice I can give is, as a turret gunner, you might think about using one of the more specialized cannons ... especially if you and your taxi-driver decide to go up against other pilots, PvP. The combo of two types of cannon can be wicked.

[Busch]

Hey Vil, welcome ! The wing set does not affect your turn-rate as a gunner. And, you have basically free range of movement within the plane. As a Tailgunner, you are essentially in a 360 degree ball turret of another ship, with your ship's then-current primary weapons set. Be they what they may, you may wish to consider power draws versus yield and range configurations. As a TG, your 0 degree heading is the primary pilot/ship 180 degree heading. Keep this in mind, as the TG mission is to protect your pilot's "6". Due to your free range of movement, the TG is very useful in the furball of the "swarm". A Wpns Ofcr will only help the primary pilot, if carried as current crew. You will also need to have the cannon heatsinks and relays installed as your equipment, before signing on as a TG. It also helps if the gaining ship is so equipped. As TG, you basically "carry over" your essential primary weapons support structure and equipment, a modified power supply, shielding of a sort, your HUD w/compass rose, and your center MFD radar gymbal. Target acquisition/designation stuff as usual. No command/order tabs on the HUD though, since as TG, you're for all intents and purposes a paying passenger aboard another's ship. You're paying with your equipment and expertise, in order to complete a mission or contract, do PvP, or whatever it is your hart auf hartz desires. :P:P:P:P

*EDIT* Additionally, keyboard keys "O" = closest hostile target, and "P" = next hostile target, (unless bound elsewhere) become rather important toggles as a TG. Key combo "Alt-R" may also be used (closest hostile target), or the keyboard "T" key to toggle through the various targets presented.

[Edited on 12-9-2011 by FADM Busch]

[DaveK]

Magic Info! - does anyone mind if I add this to the "Merc Tech Manual" or the "Survival Manual" I'm creating?

All spoilers will be hidden in the manual unless a reader makes a deliberate effort to access them!

Edit: All contributions will be acknowledged

[Edited on 9-12-2011 by DaveK]

[Busch]

No, Dave. I don't mind. Although, what I've written above are reflections on my own experience. You may wish to check with others, to verify the information.