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[Rhaythe]

Say my Hunchback has this stat card, and it does...

http://www.masteruni.../Unit/Card/1552

Notice the SPECIAL: AC2/2/- ability. I understand that allows for specialized AC ammo to be loaded, but the rules also list that as its own attack for 2 damage at both short and medium range. Obviously, useless while the mech is intact.

So why would I use it?

Or, part 2 of the question, is this attack still worth 2 damage at those ranges even after taking damage to my WEAPONS system that would drop my normal damage rating below 2?

[IMNMEX]

Yes, what this does it keep you running at 2 damage (with to hit modifiers for using ac) when you suffer multiple weapon destroyed crits. Also it allows you to load unique ammo, like armour piercing, and use the ac stat as those weapons damage.

In essence the AC stat as well as the IF stat for lrms allow you to use special ammo from those attack stats and keep those stats as damage no matter how many crits you take.

Edited by IMNMEX, 28 March 2015 - 12:57 AM.

[Rhaythe]

I thought it might work that way. Appreciate the confirmation!