Warp Devices

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Name TL Size Distance Recharge Time Failure Rate Base Elec Jump Elec Weight Source Comment Description
Gallows Robber 10 20 2000 10 minutes 10% 10 10 2500 Tortuga mission Require 10 in Piracy Why hang when you can get away?
Warpping Paper 10 1 200 10 minutes 10% 500 10 4500 Christmas drop To wrap those nice christmas presents.
Witch's Broomstick 12 1 500 5 minutes 10% 50 10 4500 Halloween Drop Broomsticks go so fast you warp!
Seer Rift Generator 15 15 1000 3 minutes 20% 2000 0 500000 Seer Mission reward 15 in Seer Class Sneak up on them, and quickly!
Planck Warp Instigator 20 10 2500 30 seconds 14% 500 8 100,000 Serpica mission Semi broken microwarp device of questionable efficienty.


The Planck Warp Instigator (abbreviated PWI) is a warping device, allowing instant transportation to a location up to 2500 away. The device may be used once every 30 seconds and costs minimal elec. It is tech 20.

The PWI is a reward for a mission chain that starts in Serpica. Total costs for completing the mission run to about 25 bil (not for the light-walleted), making this item quite rare.

Since its creation, there has been much debate as to the value of the PWI. Here are some advantages and disadvantages to the item.

Advantages of the PWI

It allows you to maneuver easily in DGs, selecting appropriate AIs and singling them out for destruction. The PWI also allow for rapid escape from AIs when shields get low. It is also incredibly useful in PvP, as it allows for a quick ambush and retreat.

Disadvantages of the PWI

Many balk at the cost (25 bil) and difficulty of completing the mission chain. To safely carry the PWI, you must use Gear Glue 20 at 100mil each. Recently, Afterburners have rendered the PWI nearly obsolete for merely increasing speed in a straight line. The PWI also competes with "baby PWIs" such as the Gallows Robber (from Piracy missions), Warpping Paper (Christmas drop) and Witch's Broomstick (Halloween drop).

Conclusion

The PWI is underestimated, and many good players use them - from Tobal to TehGeneral to Retyu... A PWI is an essential tool for high level DGs, and is especially good for Speed Demons.


PWI Warpping Paper Gallow's Robber Witch's Broomstick



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