"Mass Reduction"?

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The second of the two Vasari Armor upgrades claims to reduce the mass of their ships, 4% per upgrade.  What effect, if any, does this actually have?

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Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

A search suggests 'speed'.  More acceleration makes sense; -- F=MA.

Galactic Civilizations IV
Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

I thought about that as well, but it seemed odd that they wouldn't then just say "increases speed X%" instead.  All the other types of upgrades state the direct effect of the upgrade (ex: increases AM regen 5%) and then perhaps give a little explanation of how, rather than something so indirect.

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

 

Good question.  I guess I wouldn't mind knowing the answer.

Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top

I'd imagine that lighter ships are easier to maneuver; accelerate and turn faster.

Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top

Yeah, it should affect turn rates/arcs as well.

Reply #7 from Sins Forums Top

Ships are coded with a simple physics system that has engine thrust vs. ship mass. The ships still have the same max speed, but become more nimble with a lighter mass.

No weapon in the game pushes ships around, so mass doesn't play a role there.