Talk:Vanquisher Schematic/@comment-9804140-20140623201155

The epic techs seem nice to get, but especially with the space requirements they don't seem like must-haves.

With Epic Tech:

Proton Shield 6 (520): 4s shield at 25%

Rupture Rounds 6 (520): Giant Secondary explosion on kill

Minesweeper 6 (400) (or pick whatever other L6, maybe Accelerator armor?  If the External Capacitor boosts the duration of the Proton Shield as well as the main shield that could be a great combo.)

60 leftover which isn't enough for anything.

Without Epic Tech:

Firewall Shield (400):  -40% damage from Plasma, Energy, Shock. Overall this might make the tank last longer in many cases than the Proton.

or

External Capacitor? (400): 3s shield but in armor slot so not usable with Accelerator and doesn't stop damage like having a 2nd shield does, so quite a bit weaker.

Earthquake or Assault Rounds (400): +60% damage to bunkers or buildings and EQ also include concussion. Overall either one of these seems better than the Rupture unless the Rupture explosions are really big and/or can chain.

Minesweeper 6 (400)

300 left over, which is enough for an R3 item, maybe EBL +30/-30 or Firewall -25% or Ext Cap 1.5s.

Engines seem to be a waste as the Vanqs are so fast already, but against really well protected targets might allow for more shielded time on-target.