> Lensman wrote:
> > Frankly, I think anyone who would use such a unique, (apparently)
> > unreproducible, priceless device in the field of battle is an idiot.
> > What if your enemies capture it?
> Now that I consider it, I believe you're onto something here,
Lensman...
> Loosing the device would be devastating. Unfortunately, these are
> somewhat feral, smaller Kzinti we're talking about. They mightn't see
> that as a threat.
Good points on both sides here.
However, the kzinti carrying it into battle like a high-tech "ark of
the covenant" would make the job of those who came to steal it (The
players in this case) way too easy. So, for entirely practical game
reasons I decided in favour of "well defended unique priceless device".
Hmm. Now that I've written them into this situation, I may need to
work out HOW they are going to steal it for them :-).
> Again, I'll vote that opposing forces equipped with scrith armor and
> weaponry would be best served with scrith repulsors.
(Chokes on coffee) What a picture! Scrith-armoured tabbies being
bodily lifted from their feet and flung for miles!
> Fascinating question! Thanks to the original poster!
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