no threat to national security?

[Fubar512 1,350]

The sustainer effect is, and always has been, the "inflighteffect". I've no idea why TK even added a sustainer effect line, as it simply confuses people.

[Lexx_Luthor 57]

The "in flight" effect also covers the un-powered coasting flight as well. Test it out.

 

You need a distinct 2nd stage visual effect. Big smokey solid fuel boosters make a giant cloud, then jump off, leaving a much smaller 2nd stage exhaust for the remainder of powered flight.

 

Now, TK's sustainers work physically, as can be tested by setting up overly fantastic thrust or acceleration for the 2nd stage and watching the huge ramp in acceleration at staging. But the 2nd stage visual effects have never worked, at least not in SF1.

 

 

S-200 staging...

[Lexx_Luthor 57]

Lemme try that again, I always write sloppy. Sorry.

 

You need a distinct 2nd stage powered flight visual effect. The "in flight" effect should be confined to the coasting after the 2nd stage burns out...or after 1st stage burns out, if there is only one stage. Something like that.