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Originally posted by *Happy*@Jan 21 2006, 03:38 PM
First, the plasma cannon is waaaay better than the avalanche, as many people here have pointed out. I'll add another advantage: it doesn't require store space for it's ammo (and avalanche requires a Lot of space). It does cost a lot of money and elerium, though.
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The avalanche missiles have two advantages over the plasma beam. You start with the ability to purchase them, and they are easy to replace. In the special instance of attacking a battleship with four interceptors, the extra shots of the plasma beam are meaningless, as none of the interceptors will take a third shot. However, the longer range of the avalanches will mean that the battleship will get fewer shots at the interceptors, so attacking a battleship with avalanches will get fewer interceptors shot down, and each weapon system is easier to replace.
For all other purposes, plasma beams are the ultimate craft weapon.