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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lazybones" data-source="post: 2454502" data-attributes="member: 143">2) There is actually some debate on the FF fan boards as to the nature of the "'verse" in FF. It depends on whether there is FTL travel, which isn't clearly defined in the series. In my NWN FF campaign, I placed it in a cluster of closely-situated stars, based on a map of the systems and planets mentioned in the various episodes of the show.  About 20 habitable planets are mentioned in all by name, which would pretty much make for a crowded solar system (especially since the band where planets can support life is pretty narrow, AFAIK. 3) The Alliance controls more advanced weapons. (spoilers ahead; I know the OP wanted these left out, but they address the question, so highlight at your risk) [spoiler]In "Ariel", the Alliance forces use stun weapons that fire an invisible energy wave (sonic?). The episode "Heart of Gold" has a frontier warlord who owns a laser pistol, but it malfunctions after a few shots. Another episode ("Trash") has the heroes stealing one of the few remaining copies of the first laser pistol (which no longer works).[/spoiler] Also, slug throwers seemed to be the standard weaponry during the Alliance-Separatist war. Finally, handheld slug thowers and shotguns might be desirable when one is in space; a more powerful projectile or energy weapon might be more likely to pierce the hull of a spacecraft, potentially killing both the shooter and the target.</blockquote>

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