Smed Tweet, Carrier?

[Hamma]

What the heck is this?


http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2261

Original Artist:

http://ukitakumuki.deviantart.com/ar...RIER-340427943

Some more clarification via PC Gamer:

Smedley told us via email that the behemoth remains firmly in the concept stage at this point, so it’s unclear if it flies or floats in Auraxis’ skies or waters (or both!). But this isn’t the first time additional vehicles and naval combat appeared on SOE’s drawing board. A blog entry by Smedley detailed several ideas under consideration for expanding PlanetSide 2′s content such as seamlessly linking the three continents by sea, adding water-based combat, and even throwing in a fourth, AI-controlled alien faction.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/11/29/so...-planetside-2/

[Hamma]

I thought it was something from EVE at first.. but it says Terran Republic on it.

[AwesomeMattG]

All I can say is that I'm sure the NC version will be better. :P

[Brusi]

Originally Posted by AwesomeMattG

All I can say is that I'm sure the NC version will be better. :P

NC Version is a re-purposed Cruise-ship or Oil-tanker ;p

[Akrasjel Lanate]

Originally Posted by Hamma

I thought it was something from EVE at first.. but it says Terran Republic on it.

Yea it looks Caldari, but it's not.

[Ailos]

Originally Posted by Hamma

I thought it was something from EVE at first.. but it says Terran Republic on it.

As if the TR needs any help looking more imperialistic.

[icepick]

I'm pretty sure he's trolling somehow.

[Beerbeer]

Lol, nice. New toy for Hamma.

Could imagine the fear standing below that thing while swarms of tanks and sunderers come plundering out.

[Crator]

Holy crap! That thing is huge. Intercontinental transport?

[Hamma]

[Javelin]

Zomg zomg zomg

[Mod]

Waterbound or spacebound?

[Tigersmith]

first post in about 6 months. Oh my god...WHAT IS THAT

[Nightleaf]

Originally Posted by Mod

Waterbound or spacebound?

It looks air bound cause of the turrets on the underside of the carrier.

[Whiteagle]

Originally Posted by Nightleaf

It looks air bound cause of the turrets on the underside of the carrier.

Indeed, unless they're for fighting submarines... but then why would they have CIWS radomes?

Originally Posted by getembees

Wow that carrier looks like just what PS2 needs to help with combined-arms logistics and zerg-coralling.

As many of us have spoken of before, the n00b experience can be difficult. But seeing this gives me an optimistic outlook about this games early-stage growth.

With just 1 or 2 of these per continent, each empire could better coordinate everything. Make it a permanent spawn point and the zerg will rush to it for acton; likely because the Faction-Leaders will be keeping this baby near the front lines. The more tools leaders have to coordinate the Zerg, the more interesting this game gets!

This will also likely help centralize the air-war. These carriers will be big targets and air-wings will flock from far and wide to take out and defend these carriers.

Looking forward to hearing more!

Indeed, "Flagships" like this would really help solidify where the tip of the spear should be, focusing the Zerg into a precise blast of Manpower.

Originally Posted by dethred

I was just thinking the other day that this thing needs a Titan-like ship mechanic like 2142.

Eerie, I was too...

They were to be called Forward Operations Centers, and they would come in Terrestrial (Think the Mammoth from Halo 4) and Airborne Hovering (I.E. this) types.

Certainly would ruin your day to see an A.H.F.O.C. or T.F.O.C. pull up to your base.

Originally Posted by Accuser

I'd pay money for my Flash to have a Dixie Horn, for my Sunderer's horn to be "la cucaracha", and for this thing to play Imperial March in a 1km radius.

As much as I love the Imperial March, our Outfit kind of already has something for when the Gals dust off this baby:


Have to maintain the theme and all...