GTW Prometheus S - Revision history

Durandal at 21:14, 21 September 2020

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 |shield_damage= 20
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 ===Veteran Comments===

Androgeos Exeunt: Incorporated text from an older revision of GTW Prometheus into the opening description, moved the weapon sidebar to the top of the page, moved the rotating GIF into the tech room description, and updated table formatting.

2020-07-08T09:38:08Z

Incorporated text from an older revision of GTW Prometheus into the opening description, moved the weapon sidebar to the top of the page, moved the rotating GIF into the tech room description, and updated table formatting.

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	The '''GTW-5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon''' is ~~one of the best-known weapons of~~ the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. ~~Originally developed~~ during the ~~first~~ Great War, ~~it was temporarily retired due~~ to ~~shortages of critical materials. With~~ the ~~development of gas-mining vessels to extract these materials from nebular clouds, this popular design has been recommissioned~~.		{{FS12_Weapons}}
			The '''GTW-5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon''' is a primary weapon developed by the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. It is a minor variant of the [[GTW Prometheus]], which saw widespread use during the [[Great War]] and [[Hades Rebellion]], and has similar performance statistics to the original weapon.

	The Prometheus S ~~is an excellent weapon~~, ~~boasting high hull damage~~, ~~high shield damage~~, and ~~very good range~~. ~~Almost every fighter and bomber in~~ the ~~Terran and Vasudan catalogs mount this gun. Disadvantages include a moderate~~-to~~-high energy usage, and a relatively slow rate~~ of ~~fire that requires patience~~ and ~~marksmanship~~ to ~~line up shots~~.		The Prometheus S's power-generation module required, among other essential components, argon, which was obtained in large quantities from Earth and, by extension, [[Sol]]. Thus, when the [[Delta Serpentis]]-Sol jump node collapsed from the [[destruction of the SD Lucifer]], the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon to continue the manufacture of the Prometheus S and was forced to temporarily remove it from service. Following the GTVA's deployment of [[GVG Anuket\|gas]] [[GTG Zephyrus\|miners]], production of the Prometheus S was resumed.

	~~{{FS12_Weapons}}~~		The Prometheus S is an excellent weapon, boasting high hull damage, high shield damage, and very good range. Almost every Allied fighter and bomber can be equipped with the Prometheus S. Disadvantages include a moderate-to-high energy usage and a relatively slow rate of fire that requires patience and marksmanship to line up shots.
	~~{{shipimage\|image=[[Image:Proms~~.~~gif]]\|caption=The GTW~~-~~5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon}}~~

	==Tech Room Data==		==Tech Room Data==
			{{shipimage\|image=[[File:Proms.gif]]\|caption=The GTW-5 Prometheus (standard) Cannon}}
	The original GTW-5 Prometheus S was removed from service when the link to Earth was lost and the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon (a required element in the Prometheus's power-generation module). Recent deployment of Anuket and Zephyrus gas miners has enabled us to resume production of the GTW-5 Prometheus S. The S-type is a minor variant of the original Prometheus laser cannon. The S-type's faster recharge cycle and lower energy drain cause many pilots to prefer it over the R variant.		The original GTW-5 Prometheus S was removed from service when the link to Earth was lost and the GTVA was unable to obtain sufficient quantities of argon (a required element in the Prometheus's power-generation module). Recent deployment of Anuket and Zephyrus gas miners has enabled us to resume production of the GTW-5 Prometheus S. The S-type is a minor variant of the original Prometheus laser cannon. The S-type's faster recharge cycle and lower energy drain cause many pilots to prefer it over the R variant.

	==Performance==		==Performance==
	===~~Statistics -~~ Prometheus S===		===Prometheus S===
	{{~~Primary~~\|1500\|2.86\|750\|30\|~~Very Good\|~~27\|~~Full\|~~30\|~~Poor\|~~10.5}}		{{Primary_weapon
			\|name= Prometheus S
			\|range= 1500
			\|rof= 2.857
			\|velocity= 750
			\|damage= 30
			\|armor_damage= 27
			\|shield_damage= 30
			\|subsystem_damage= 10.5}}

	===~~Statistics -~~ Prometheus D===		===Prometheus D===
	{{~~Primary~~\|900\|3.33\|450\|20\|~~Good\|~~16\|~~Full\|~~20\|~~Poor\|~~7}}		{{Primary_weapon
			\|name= Prometheus D
	~~==Notes==~~		\|range= 900
			\|rof= 3.333
			\|velocity= 450
			\|damage= 20
			\|armor_damage= 16
			\|shield_damage= 20
			\|subsystem_damage= 7}}

	===Veteran Comments===		===Veteran Comments===
	{{Comment\|~~For some reason (probably balancing) many of the original Prometheus' stats were changed for FS2, making it a weaker weapon in many respects.~~		{{Comment\|There is much debate on which GTW-5 is better the Prometheus S or the [[GTW Prometheus]], it is up to the user to decide. The Prometheus S has lower energy requirements, longer range, and more single hit damage than the [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]], but consumes much more energy, has a slower firing rate, and is less efficient than the other standard FreeSpace 2 weapon, the [[GTW Subach HL-7]]. If you like firing very accurately, and don't care about fire rate as much, this is the perfect gun for you.


	There is much debate on which GTW-5 is better the Prometheus S or the [[GTW Prometheus]], it is up to the user to decide. The Prometheus S has lower energy requirements, longer range, and more single hit damage than the [[GTW UD-8 Kayser]], but consumes much more energy, has a slower firing rate, and is less efficient than the other standard FreeSpace 2 weapon, the [[GTW Subach HL-7]]. If you like firing very accurately, and don't care about fire rate as much, this is the perfect gun for you.

Androgeos Exeunt: What minotaur?

2011-07-30T00:42:21Z

What minotaur?

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	~~Also, the~~ energy usage of this weapon, ~~though~~ significant, is not as severe as one may assume. For example, the [[GTF Perseus]], with energy diverted away from weapons, ~~may~~ fire both banks simultaneously ~~over~~ 40 times before ~~depletion~~. These volleys are capable of destroying a ~~minotaur~~ in 2 hits and an Aeshma in 3 ~~(On normal)~~.}}		The energy usage of this weapon, although significant, is not as severe as one may assume. For example, the [[GTF Perseus]], with all energy diverted away from weapons, can fire both banks simultaneously on Normal difficulty for about 40 times before running out of energy. These volleys are capable of destroying a Manticore in 2 hits and an Aeshma in 3.}}

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Moonfall-wolf at 17:09, 28 July 2011

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	After spending a long time trying to determine what the best primary to give your wingmen in the FreeSpace 2 campaign was, I've noticed that they seem to do best with this weapon. The high volley damage and relatively long range can be exploited to great effect by the AI's aiming abilities. If you want to boost your wingmates' effectiveness, and you have this weapon available, it's a great choice.}}		After spending a long time trying to determine what the best primary to give your wingmen in the FreeSpace 2 campaign was, I've noticed that they seem to do best with this weapon. The high volley damage and relatively long range can be exploited to great effect by the AI's aiming abilities. If you want to boost your wingmates' effectiveness, and you have this weapon available, it's a great choice.


			Also, the energy usage of this weapon, though significant, is not as severe as one may assume. For example, the [[GTF Perseus]], with energy diverted away from weapons, may fire both banks simultaneously over 40 times before depletion. These volleys are capable of destroying a minotaur in 2 hits and an Aeshma in 3 (On normal).}}

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TopAce: /* Veteran Comments */

2011-07-05T07:40:49Z

Veteran Comments

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	After spending a long time trying to determine what the best primary to give your wingmen in the ~~Freespace~~ 2 campaign was, I've noticed that they seem to do best with this weapon. The high volley damage and relatively long range can be exploited to great effect by the AI's aiming abilities. If you want to boost your wingmates' effectiveness, and you have this weapon available, it's a great choice.}}		After spending a long time trying to determine what the best primary to give your wingmen in the FreeSpace 2 campaign was, I've noticed that they seem to do best with this weapon. The high volley damage and relatively long range can be exploited to great effect by the AI's aiming abilities. If you want to boost your wingmates' effectiveness, and you have this weapon available, it's a great choice.}}

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RedAlbatross: /* Veteran Comments */

2011-07-05T03:31:01Z

Veteran Comments

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	It's worth noting that, if you outfit both primary banks of an Erinyes with this thing, it is entirely possible to one-salvo-kill some of the lighter fighters in the game.}}		It's worth noting that, if you outfit both primary banks of an Erinyes with this thing, it is entirely possible to one-salvo-kill some of the lighter fighters in the game.


			After spending a long time trying to determine what the best primary to give your wingmen in the Freespace 2 campaign was, I've noticed that they seem to do best with this weapon. The high volley damage and relatively long range can be exploited to great effect by the AI's aiming abilities. If you want to boost your wingmates' effectiveness, and you have this weapon available, it's a great choice.}}

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SypheDMar at 15:51, 14 November 2009

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	Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage. But because of its full shield damage value, it is extremely effective against bombers. As another note, the Prometheus of FS2 acts more like the Banshee of FS1, though with considerably better damage against hulls and lesser damage against shields.		Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage. But because of its full shield damage value, it is extremely effective against bombers. As another note, the Prometheus of FS2 acts more like the Banshee of FS1, though with considerably better damage against hulls and lesser damage against shields.


	~~Oddly enough, the Prometheus D (the powered down version) actually has a higher rate of fire than the standard variant.~~

MastaRyan at 22:29, 12 November 2009

2009-11-12T22:29:49Z

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	Oddly enough, the Prometheus D (the powered down version) actually has a higher rate of fire than the standard variant.		Oddly enough, the Prometheus D (the powered down version) actually has a higher rate of fire than the standard variant.


	Fires farther and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption; in fact about all this and the [[GTW Prometheus]] have in common is superiority to the [[GTW Prometheus R]].		Fires farther and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption; in fact about all this and the [[GTW Prometheus]] have in common is superiority to the [[GTW Prometheus R]].

MastaRyan at 22:29, 12 November 2009

2009-11-12T22:29:16Z

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	Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage. But because of its full shield damage value, it is extremely effective against bombers. As another note, the Prometheus of FS2 acts more like the Banshee of FS1, though with considerably better damage against hulls and lesser damage against shields.		Ideal targets for the Prometheus are larger vessels, such as bombers, cruisers and corvettes. It does a great deal of hull damage. But because of its full shield damage value, it is extremely effective against bombers. As another note, the Prometheus of FS2 acts more like the Banshee of FS1, though with considerably better damage against hulls and lesser damage against shields.


			Oddly enough, the Prometheus D (the powered down version) actually has a higher rate of fire than the standard variant.

	Fires farther and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption; in fact about all this and the [[GTW Prometheus]] have in common is superiority to the [[GTW Prometheus R]].		Fires farther and faster, hits harder and penetrates shields better than the FS1 version, but pays with a slightly lower fire rate and greater energy consumption; in fact about all this and the [[GTW Prometheus]] have in common is superiority to the [[GTW Prometheus R]].

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Veteran Comments */ Removed a statement already mentioned above.

2009-08-31T17:57:08Z

Veteran Comments: Removed a statement already mentioned above.

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	It's worth noting that, if you outfit both primary banks of an Erinyes with this thing, it is entirely possible to one-salvo-kill some of the lighter fighters in the game~~. If you're the kind of pilot who discerningly picks his shots, this is the weapon for you~~.}}		It's worth noting that, if you outfit both primary banks of an Erinyes with this thing, it is entirely possible to one-salvo-kill some of the lighter fighters in the game.}}

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