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[[Plasteel Armor]] or ''plasteel armor'' or ''plasteel'' is a type of armor that may be installed on spacecraft to increase their overall defensive capacity. Plasteel armor is the cheapest armor available and offers the equivalent protection of ten centimeters of [[durasteel]] (roughly four [[laser]] hits). It is available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]]. [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about plasteel armor in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].
[[ECM Package 1]] or ''ECM Level 1'' ''Electronic Counter Measures Package 1]]'' is a type of upgrade that may be installed on spacecraft to reduce the chance that they will be targeted by enemy missiles. ECM Package 1 has a 25% success rate. It is available for sale to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|ship dealers]]. [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about ECM packages in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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==Users==
==Users==


Plasteel armor may be installed on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].
An ECM Package 1 may be installed on the stock [[Tarsus]], [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]].


==Images==
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==Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide==
==Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide==


'''Armor'''
'''ECM Packages'''


There are two types of armor available. Both are repairable if damaged and offer significant
Electronic Counter Measures come in three levels, each working to prevent missile locks. (Note that even if they break the lock, they do not prevent missiles from flying straight and hitting you.) In our testing, Level 1 ECM only had about a 25% success rate in breaking a missile lock. Each upgrade seemed to improve the success rate by another 25%.
protection. Most ship’s hulls are built to keep you pressurized and immune from radiation,
but they do not do much to stop a mass driver. If you can afford an escort, you may not
need armor, but other protection is much less reliable.
 
'''Plasteel'''
 
Protective equivalent: 10 cm durasteel. Plasteel is the least expensive armor and protects one from the equivalent of four direct laser hits.


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==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==
==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==


'''ARMOR '''
'''OTHER SHIP MODIFICATION TIPS'''


Plasteel is the most basic form of protection, cheaper than tungsten armor. With only 10 cm durasteel equivalent protection, it cannot withstand prolonged enemy attack. As soon as you can afford the switch, you should upgrade from plasteel to tungsten armor.  
* ''After you fly a few random missions with your torpedo launchers and your guns, you should purchase an ECM package. Since your shields and armor probably aren't upgraded yet, ECM packages can protect you from missile today. Start with level I and upgrade as quickly as possible. Shield and armor upgrades should be your nest step. – "Eagle" ''


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* [[Privateer Righteous Fire]]
* [[Privateer Righteous Fire]]


===Behind the Screens===
==Behind the Screens==


===Source Models===
===Source Models===


* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/PLASTEEL.ZIP PLASTEEL] - Plasteel Armor
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/ECM1.zip ECM1] - ECM Package 1


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Latest revision as of 00:19, 24 March 2023

ECM Package 1
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 1.PNG


ECM Package 1 or ECM Level 1 Electronic Counter Measures Package 1]] is a type of upgrade that may be installed on spacecraft to reduce the chance that they will be targeted by enemy missiles. ECM Package 1 has a 25% success rate. It is available for sale to privateers at ship dealers. Gabriel Quentin wrote about ECM packages in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW.

Specifications

Version Rate Cost Resale
Privateer 25% 5,000 credits 3,500 credits

Users

An ECM Package 1 may be installed on the stock Tarsus, Orion, Galaxy and Centurion.

Images

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

ECM Packages

Electronic Counter Measures come in three levels, each working to prevent missile locks. (Note that even if they break the lock, they do not prevent missiles from flying straight and hitting you.) In our testing, Level 1 ECM only had about a 25% success rate in breaking a missile lock. Each upgrade seemed to improve the success rate by another 25%.

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

OTHER SHIP MODIFICATION TIPS

  • After you fly a few random missions with your torpedo launchers and your guns, you should purchase an ECM package. Since your shields and armor probably aren't upgraded yet, ECM packages can protect you from missile today. Start with level I and upgrade as quickly as possible. Shield and armor upgrades should be your nest step. – "Eagle"

Appearances

Behind the Screens

Source Models

  • ECM1 - ECM Package 1