[Hellstryker]

Where does its name come ftom? the only thing I can find about it is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladenbach

[Snail]

It's named after the company that made it, Subach-Innes, which sounds like a made up name. Most of the other corporations have either obscure sources or easter-egg type names (ie. named after staff).

[Hellstryker]

Duh.. I knew that... or at least, I should've 

[Topgun]

speaking of the subach, does anyone else prefer it over the Prometheus R?

[Stormkeeper]

\o.

Me.

[blowfish]

speaking of the subach, does anyone else prefer it over the Prometheus R?

The Prometheus R is a weak piece of s***.  It does less sustained damage than the Subach, and IIRC, uses more energy.  No one with experience and in their right mind would use it.

[Topgun]

I never fly with two Prometheus S's always one Prometheus S and a subach.
is this the norm?
I never use Prometheus R.

[Mars]

Use two subaches instead; one subach has a really nice ROF, but it doesn't have the hitting power I'd like... except in a Myrmidon, Herc I, Ares, or Erinyes.

[Droid803]

Or use two Prom S.
Excellent for engaging targets at long range.

[Mars]

The trouble with using both of course is the extreme difference in speed.

[Stormkeeper]

The trouble with using both of course is the extreme difference in speed.

Not really. If you time your shots instead of spamming, they're a pretty good combination.

[Mars]

If you attempt to snipe a faster enemy moving perpendicular to you at medium range with a Subach Prom S combo, only one set will hit, either the Prom or the Subach. (depending on the exact size and speed of course)

[Excalibur]

http://www.subach-world.org.uk/aboutsuba.shtml

Looks like it's also the name of some doctor, and a weapon in a space simulation game called...damn, I forgot its name...

[Androgeos Exeunt]

speaking of the subach, does anyone else prefer it over the Prometheus R?

Definitely. I'll always choose the Subach over the Prometheus R. However, I note that using a Prometheus R with a Subach is useful for bomber intercept.

The other thing about the Prometheus R is that it was probably supposed to be the lower-level version of the Maxim. Note the high hull damage but poor shield damage.

However, I will choose the Prometheus R over the Subach in the demo version.

[Mars]

The Prometheus R is an enemy weapon that gives the player for some reason

[Androgeos Exeunt]

I find the Subach bolts to be among the prettiest graphics in the whole of FreeSpace 2.

[Snail]

I find the Subach bolts to be among the prettiest graphics in the whole of FreeSpace 2.

Mvp or otherwise?

[Droid803]

with MVPs, I vote Kaysers. Sparkly awesomeness and win.

[Stormkeeper]

I still prefer the Subach bolts, even in MVPs. Kaysers look a bit weird too me.

[Al Tarket]

i prefer the subach against anything else that eats up too much power or slow refire rate. and except from the Mekhu which i prefer more its critical when your trying to destroy something like a dragon or an astaroth.

but when it comes to owning big ships i tend to go for the double Prometheus S when available.