Travellers Needed! High Guard Updates

[paltrysum]

Hello, Travellers! We're looking at a minor update to High Guard some time next year and we'd like to catch things that need fixing. High on the list is the confusion over when to apply Screen defences (the answer is after the Damage Multiple has been applied). I've got a few more items for the list as well.

What else have you got for us?

 

[Sigtrygg]

The screen rules need a complete redesign.

The progression of bay weapon TLs doesn't match prior canon (TL11 50 t meson gun bays...)

it used to be as TL increased smaller bay versions became possible.

clearly define what is third imperium technology and what isn't

 

[Condottiere]

I'd like a definite answer on cockpits.

Though, since it's minor, I would guess the next major one would be in Twenty Eight, with Twenty Seven either some kind of Collector's edition, or an update on Core.

 

[Hardwire]

I would like to see a better Starbase construction rules

Example:
A defined way to determine the TL of a Shipyard: It makes no sense that just putting a TL 15 component on a Starbase would allow you to build TL 15 ships. I am currently working on Starbase construction and would love to contribute to this section.

 

[AndrewW]

Consolidate the ship construction rules that are getting scattered all over the place.

 

[Hardwire]

I created a document that lists every component for ships and it spans 37 books.

 

[Galadrion]

For those weapon systems that use the trait, how is the Auto trait meant to be applied to starship scale weaponry? I don't think I've seen this clarified in any of the current rules.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Power systems need to scale better at the crossover between small craft and those over a hundred tons.

The pods that are used in Element Class Cruisers need to be detailed so we can all build them.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Sensor rules seem to imply jump flashes can be detected to infinity. That needs a cap.

Starport or other large sensors need mentions. They have to be more capable than on a ship but nothing is said about them.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Detection of emergency beacons. Are they the same as a running transponder or much harder to miss?

 

[Terry Mixon]

Thrust 0 says limited movement, but in space that can build up to fast speeds and great distances with even a little thrust. You probably need to lock them down to stationkeeping only and not let them move more than that.

 

[Terry Mixon]

With the Robot Handbook, drone ships are now a real thing. You need to document the required interfaces so that they work on ships. And robots need induction plates. They should be mentioned, too.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Docking clamps should allow for power and a personnel vestibule. Even fuel transfer if a fuel pod is attached.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Now you’ve got me on a roll. Wait until @Arkathan gets here.

 

[Terry Mixon]

With the Vehicle Handbook Update coming out, any new armor levels at higher tech level need to be included in the rules.

 

[collins355]

The Fleet Combat rules are .... not great. Nor do they give particularly consistent results to the normal High Guard combat rules.

I'd suggest removing them entirely, and leaving it alone until Mongoose is ready to prepare proper fleet/squadron-level combat rules for space battles.

 

[Sigtrygg]

Fuel.
The current rules for power plants are...

if a small craft can have a 0.1t fuel tank what can't a ship have a 0.3t power plant - scrap the 1t mimimum, it makes little sense now.

fission fuel needs to be brought into line with reality

gravitic heat sinks

radiators

waste heat

High Guard is supposed to be generic not Third Imperium only.

 

[Hardwire]

I am afraid they opened a huge can of worms by asking this question.

 

[AndrewW]

I am afraid they opened a huge can of worms by asking this question.

Asking is good though. Had a whole section of the forum to discuss 2nd edition while it was being developed.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Asking is good though. Had a whole section of the forum to discuss 2nd edition while it was being developed.

They don’t know what they don’t know. Listening is good.