High Guard...Flattened Sphere Hull?

[Old School]

While we’re talking hull types, is there ever a reason to choose a standard hull over the close structure configuration? Close structure has more hull points and lower cost.

 

[AnotherDilbert]

While we’re talking hull types, is there ever a reason to choose a standard hull over the close structure configuration?

Not that I can see. Standard configuration isn't even directly connected to any specific hull shape...

 

[Condottiere]

Like a lot of things in this game, hull configuration is more of an abstraction.

Having said that, like dispersed structure requires more percentage per armour factor, spheres should need less.

 

[Reynard]

I assumed the Standard configuration is used as a catch all for some iconic ships of earlier editions that couldn't be pigeon holed to other shapes.

 

[Anonymous]

Sphere should require bigger landing feet but we night be straying into silly land.

 

[Reynard]

Remember one thing, the ship isn't restricted to exactly a sphere. That is the general primary shape. The structure can have extensions to the shape for function. The broadsword is an example how you can land a sphere without it rolling away.

 

[Condottiere]

Presumably, within a confined diameter.

 

[Linwood]

All you really need is a landing platform that looks like a golf tee....

 

[Condottiere]

 

[Linwood]

Egg-xactly!!!