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[Sgt Stryker]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Ariq wrote...

During the 1942 North Africa campaign, the US MBT, the M4 Sherman, proved to have inadequate armament to stand up in a fire fight with comparable model German tanks. The troops complained to their commanders, and their commanders complained to the rear echelon. Finally, a new armament was engineered, far superior to the M3-L/40 on the standard Sherman. The result was the 76mm L/55 M1A2. Testing demonstrated it had an effective capability pushing it beyond anything that had been seen in combat in North Africa and the subsequent Italian campaign.

Sadly, by the time of implementation, the Germans had begun fielding the Pzkw. V Panther tank implementing glacis armor. The result was the new weapon mounted on the Sherman was almost completely negated by a single technological innovation. Theoretical testing just didn't hold up on the field of battle.

What has this to do with ME3 and Thanix Cannons?

Well, before ME3, no one had ever actually fired a Thanix Cannon at a Reaper.

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

Just sayin'...

In all seriousness though, would Thanix cannons actually have an appreciable effect against Reapers?

[viperabyss]

I also love the fact that there are many hubs to explore! I've always loved to return to Illium, Omega, and Feros. It felt like I was really in a Mass Effect reality, and not being railroaded all the time.

[tvman099]

I preferred the thanix missiles (wat) personally.

[Ariq]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

I suppose the previous was tl;dr, so for your benefit:

Human built barriers != Reaper Barriers

[Riion]

Ariq wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

I suppose the previous was tl;dr, so for your benefit:

Human built barriers != Reaper Barriers

if (HumanBuiltBarriers == ReaperBarriers && ThanixCannon == True)
{
     ReaperPwnt = True;
}
else
{
     Dammit = True;
}

[Zix13]

Riion wrote...

Ariq wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

I suppose the previous was tl;dr, so for your benefit:

Human built barriers != Reaper Barriers

if (HumanBuiltBarriers == ReaperBarriers && ThanixCannon == True)
{
     ReaperPwnt = True;
}
else
{
     Dammit = True;
}

FFF looks like C#.... I hate that language.

[Reptilian Rob]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Ariq wrote...

During the 1942 North Africa campaign, the US MBT, the M4 Sherman, proved to have inadequate armament to stand up in a fire fight with comparable model German tanks. The troops complained to their commanders, and their commanders complained to the rear echelon. Finally, a new armament was engineered, far superior to the M3-L/40 on the standard Sherman. The result was the 76mm L/55 M1A2. Testing demonstrated it had an effective capability pushing it beyond anything that had been seen in combat in North Africa and the subsequent Italian campaign.

Sadly, by the time of implementation, the Germans had begun fielding the Pzkw. V Panther tank implementing glacis armor. The result was the new weapon mounted on the Sherman was almost completely negated by a single technological innovation. Theoretical testing just didn't hold up on the field of battle.

What has this to do with ME3 and Thanix Cannons?

Well, before ME3, no one had ever actually fired a Thanix Cannon at a Reaper.

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

Just sayin'...

In all seriousness though, would Thanix cannons actually have an appreciable effect against Reapers?

*Takes out Collector ship five miles in length out with two volleys.*

Yeah, I think so...

[Reptilian Rob]

Ariq wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

I suppose the previous was tl;dr, so for your benefit:

Human built barriers != Reaper Barriers

Reapers built barriers, Humans built ice cream. 

[Sgt Stryker]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Ariq wrote...

During the 1942 North Africa campaign, the US MBT, the M4 Sherman, proved to have inadequate armament to stand up in a fire fight with comparable model German tanks. The troops complained to their commanders, and their commanders complained to the rear echelon. Finally, a new armament was engineered, far superior to the M3-L/40 on the standard Sherman. The result was the 76mm L/55 M1A2. Testing demonstrated it had an effective capability pushing it beyond anything that had been seen in combat in North Africa and the subsequent Italian campaign.

Sadly, by the time of implementation, the Germans had begun fielding the Pzkw. V Panther tank implementing glacis armor. The result was the new weapon mounted on the Sherman was almost completely negated by a single technological innovation. Theoretical testing just didn't hold up on the field of battle.

What has this to do with ME3 and Thanix Cannons?

Well, before ME3, no one had ever actually fired a Thanix Cannon at a Reaper.

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

Just sayin'...

In all seriousness though, would Thanix cannons actually have an appreciable effect against Reapers?

*Takes out Collector ship five miles in length out with two volleys.*

Yeah, I think so...

I seem to remember that the un-upgraded Normandy also had little difficulty with that cruiser. It just had to get closer and unleash a volley of missiles.

[Reptilian Rob]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Ariq wrote...

During the 1942 North Africa campaign, the US MBT, the M4 Sherman, proved to have inadequate armament to stand up in a fire fight with comparable model German tanks. The troops complained to their commanders, and their commanders complained to the rear echelon. Finally, a new armament was engineered, far superior to the M3-L/40 on the standard Sherman. The result was the 76mm L/55 M1A2. Testing demonstrated it had an effective capability pushing it beyond anything that had been seen in combat in North Africa and the subsequent Italian campaign.

Sadly, by the time of implementation, the Germans had begun fielding the Pzkw. V Panther tank implementing glacis armor. The result was the new weapon mounted on the Sherman was almost completely negated by a single technological innovation. Theoretical testing just didn't hold up on the field of battle.

What has this to do with ME3 and Thanix Cannons?

Well, before ME3, no one had ever actually fired a Thanix Cannon at a Reaper.

Mass Effect weaponry /=/ WW2 weaponry. 

Just sayin'...

In all seriousness though, would Thanix cannons actually have an appreciable effect against Reapers?

*Takes out Collector ship five miles in length out with two volleys.*

Yeah, I think so...

I seem to remember that the un-upgraded Normandy also had little difficulty with that cruiser. It just had to get closer and unleash a volley of missiles.

Very true, but the Thanix cannon's advantage lies with the distace in which it can fire. 

[Hazzel42]

vivaladricas wrote...

Building a home with Tali on Rannoch was a nice touch as well. GOTY

Yeah and seeing Palaven being rebuilt was a sweet sight.

[Sgt Stryker]

Fair enough, but the "five miles" distance you indicate is still well within spitting distance, if we adhere to the Codex. Also, there is still no indication that the Collector cruiser was as tough as a Sovereign-type Reaper. While it's certainly true that Thanix cannons would increase odds of success, I still argue that it's not enough in a slugging match.

[Reptilian Rob]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Fair enough, but the "five miles" distance you indicate is still well within spitting distance, if we adhere to the Codex. Also, there is still no indication that the Collector cruiser was as tough as a Sovereign-type Reaper. While it's certainly true that Thanix cannons would increase odds of success, I still argue that it's not enough in a slugging match.

No, the Collector ship itself is five miles in length according to the codex. 

The SR2 took it out with two Thanix shots.

[Sgt Stryker]

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

[Alexius]

Hazzel42 wrote...

vivaladricas wrote...

Building a home with Tali on Rannoch was a nice touch as well. GOTY

Yeah and seeing Palaven being rebuilt was a sweet sight.

Yeah, but I think all those little blue kids were just... too much.
I mean, come on, it's not like Shepard was being serious about them when talking to Liara.

Modifié par AlexiusDAlex, 16 avril 2012 - 05:21 .

[Reptilian Rob]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

Not that they use it anyway...

Modifié par Reptilian Rob, 16 avril 2012 - 05:25 .

[EnvyTB075]

edit: Actually no, i'm misinterpreting everything.

Modifié par EnvyTB075, 16 avril 2012 - 05:28 .

[Sgt Stryker]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

Not that they use it anyway...

Have you considered the possibility that the Collector ship is simply made of less stern stuff than a Reaper? No need to invent "inconsistencies" where none exist.

[Reptilian Rob]

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

Not that they use it anyway...

Have you considered the possibility that the Collector ship is simply made of less stern stuff than a Reaper? No need to invent "inconsistencies" where none exist.

That would make little to no sense being that the Collector's weapons and armor were hardly even in the reaches of current specie's grasp. Little is known about a commom Collector AR, that would lead me to believe less is known about their ship and armor. It's inconsistant because it is stated these things are powerful, unknowable and near invincible.

[Axolotl Shepard]

The ending was marvelous, a real innovation, a tour de force.

[Zix13]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

Not that they use it anyway...

Have you considered the possibility that the Collector ship is simply made of less stern stuff than a Reaper? No need to invent "inconsistencies" where none exist.

That would make little to no sense being that the Collector's weapons and armor were hardly even in the reaches of current specie's grasp. Little is known about a commom Collector AR, that would lead me to believe less is known about their ship and armor. It's inconsistant because it is stated these things are powerful, unknowable and near invincible.

But the Normandy used "Splash" before attacking. 

[Reptilian Rob]

Zix13 wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

Reptilian Rob wrote...

Sgt Stryker wrote...

So I misread your post. That still doesn't change anything. 2 Thanix shots had the same effect as a volley of disruptor torpedoes launched at point-blank range. I have to wonder, how many of those missiles were fired at Sovereign by Alliance fighters and frigates during the Battle of the Citadel?

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

Not that they use it anyway...

Have you considered the possibility that the Collector ship is simply made of less stern stuff than a Reaper? No need to invent "inconsistencies" where none exist.

That would make little to no sense being that the Collector's weapons and armor were hardly even in the reaches of current specie's grasp. Little is known about a commom Collector AR, that would lead me to believe less is known about their ship and armor. It's inconsistant because it is stated these things are powerful, unknowable and near invincible.

But the Normandy used "Splash" before attacking. 

It's super effective!

[Ariq]

Reptilian Rob wrote...

More inconsistancies in terms of the final battle, the full volley of the SR2 took out the Collector ship yet it does nothing to any of the Reapers in ME3.

This would be inconsistent if the Reaper's weren't more advanced than the Collectors. But the Collectors are only pawns of the Reapers. Their technology was not par with that of the Reaper's capital ships. There is no inconsistency, and we have no reason ingame to believe that Thanix Cannons are some sort of magic weapon to defeat the Reapers. Better than other weapons does not equate to being actually efficacious against the transcendent, billion year old machine race who has spoon fed us the tech they wanted us to have.

[JasonDaPsycho]

How dare you people be sarcastic towards artistic integrity. You should be ashamed of yourselves. The endings are deep and thought provoking. Starchild logic is greater than ours. Why? Because BioWare said so. Now stop questioning their moral and logical superiority, and just pay them to show our deep gratitude and appreciation.