Talk:Ripper Cannon/@comment-5168137-20150313043703

If you really want to use the Ripper Cannons because of the Marauder you start out with, you should put them on small, fast boats, like the gunboats or Skirmishers. In fleet on fleet battles, (Rippers aren't very effective against land fortifications) move your Ripper-laden ships close to the ships equipped with long-range ordinance, and unless that ship has a Thud Cannon or Hydra missiles, just follow the enemy ship as close as you can and your Ripper cannons will tear them to shreds. If, however, the opponent has Thuds, Rippers, or Hydra rockets on his ships, using the above strategy will result in your opponent laughing derisively as his weapons make short work of your vessels. The only other effective strategy would be to have your ships with Rippers attack in a swarm, acting as a distraction, while your ships with longer-ranged weapons offer support. The only other useful use for Ripper Cannons is on one or two on your larger ships, for use during close-quarters combat.