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[Proposal] Kamakazie module/ship?

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Jalxan
EVE University
Ivy League
#1 - 2013-02-23 00:08:25 UTC  |  Edited by: Jalxan
Pretty much what my thread title says, I just had a random thought enter my mischievous mind: a module that turns a ship into a one-shot massive bomb, in sizes based on a powergrid need. In other words, it would be a superpowered smartbomb that destroys the ship instantly. In addition, it should also destroy the pilot's pod as a consequence, to make it less likely someone would use an expensive clone to do this with.

Alternatively, a specialized 'suicide ship' could be used. However, I feel that any ship with fitting slots should be permitted to fit one (or more) of these into a high slot. It should be balanced in such a way that one could build a fit with a single kamakazie module with a regular tank, or a full rack of such, but with little to no tank. In other words, the person would need to plan their use. The modules should only work when activated, and if the ship is destroyed prematurely, the devices will not go off. They should also be groupable, so that way you don't fire off just one when detonating, as it would be an instant effect.

Yes, this could be used for suicide ganks, but this could make low-sec (and maybe even high-sec) warfare much more interesting. It could have the same amount of damage as a stealth bomber's bomb for a BS-sized module, as an idea of how much power the larger variants could be. Also keep in mind that if this module also destroys your capsule, it would make it hard to respond to the current firefight in a fleet fight, and useless in a solo one (except maybe as a last-second **** you gesture when you're about to lose), making such use of these devices a very strategic one.

What are your thoughts? :)

...And, if you like this idea, a capital ship version of this module should definitely be made, which would be awesome to see in a massive fleet fight. :D
Dyvim Slorm
Coven of the Morrigan
#2 - 2013-02-23 12:19:40 UTC
I think this is too much of an "I win" button, it will simply decimate highsec with gangs of suicide gankers killing everything in sight.

If it had an automatic -10 sec hit though it might then be used more as a strategic weapon, though I have doubts. A capital version would be a more viable option I would have thought, it would certainly liven things up a bit.
sabre906
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-02-24 05:15:55 UTC
Dyvim Slorm wrote:
I think this is too much of an "I win" button, it will simply decimate highsec with gangs of suicide gankers killing everything in sight.

If it had an automatic -10 sec hit though it might then be used more as a strategic weapon, though I have doubts. A capital version would be a more viable option I would have thought, it would certainly liven things up a bit.


Easy enough to make them like bombs - Can't be used in highsec. No Jita bombs for you.P