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CaptainCrunch · 06-30-2020, 10:56 PM

More lesson's learned

As you go through the galaxy map spiral, you'll see solar systems off of the rim, those are high reward high danger sectors. you will certainly run into powerful enemies there. But the mineral and derelict haul is substantial. If you run into a ship with two shield generators and you only have one you're going to die.

For the most part in the first few sectors when you run into the spider aliens you're ok. but if you board a ship and you see eggs, beware of bouncers. These are huge aliens and they vault across the room at you and they can take a bunch of damage and give a lot of damage.

New trick. when you go after a derelict avoid docking at the air lock for a boarding operation if you see holes in the hull. Instead dock at the hole and you're guys will stand on a ledge and see into the ship. The spiders can't get at you but you can kill them. The bouncers will jump out at you.

If you walk into a room with a bunch of eggs kill them fast as they will hatch and you'll be up to your butt in aliens.

Shotguns are the weapon of choice against aliens. but not as good against humans and androids, the weapons of choice are assault rifles, that's why I put a weapons storage by my airlock so I can swap weapons.

If you attack and destroy an enemy ship, don't yell "woohoo" and send a boarding party. Use your scanner on the enemy derelict to reveal the crew numbers. I was nastily surprised when I destroyed an enemy ship and boarded and ran into 10 pirates and lost my boarding party. Scan the ship and decide if you want to send one or two boarding parties (Easier if you have multiple shuttles).

On the trade front, if you have access stock on blocks and finished good and you have your manufacturing going, do a trade of goods for your cash, it will reduce your weight and you can make more stuff later. Plus cash is great if you run into someone with energy rods, water or meat or veggies and just want to buy it outright.

As you get later in the game. If your in a system and you hear ship incoming go to the system map and see what it is. Its also a good idea to sound the yellow alert and man all of your consoles when a ship is coming or you jump into the next sector just in case. Instead of taking the first couple of shots.

06-30-2020, 10:56 PM	#20
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	More lesson's learned As you go through the galaxy map spiral, you'll see solar systems off of the rim, those are high reward high danger sectors. you will certainly run into powerful enemies there. But the mineral and derelict haul is substantial. If you run into a ship with two shield generators and you only have one you're going to die. For the most part in the first few sectors when you run into the spider aliens you're ok. but if you board a ship and you see eggs, beware of bouncers. These are huge aliens and they vault across the room at you and they can take a bunch of damage and give a lot of damage. New trick. when you go after a derelict avoid docking at the air lock for a boarding operation if you see holes in the hull. Instead dock at the hole and you're guys will stand on a ledge and see into the ship. The spiders can't get at you but you can kill them. The bouncers will jump out at you. If you walk into a room with a bunch of eggs kill them fast as they will hatch and you'll be up to your butt in aliens. Shotguns are the weapon of choice against aliens. but not as good against humans and androids, the weapons of choice are assault rifles, that's why I put a weapons storage by my airlock so I can swap weapons. If you attack and destroy an enemy ship, don't yell "woohoo" and send a boarding party. Use your scanner on the enemy derelict to reveal the crew numbers. I was nastily surprised when I destroyed an enemy ship and boarded and ran into 10 pirates and lost my boarding party. Scan the ship and decide if you want to send one or two boarding parties (Easier if you have multiple shuttles). On the trade front, if you have access stock on blocks and finished good and you have your manufacturing going, do a trade of goods for your cash, it will reduce your weight and you can make more stuff later. Plus cash is great if you run into someone with energy rods, water or meat or veggies and just want to buy it outright. As you get later in the game. If your in a system and you hear ship incoming go to the system map and see what it is. Its also a good idea to sound the yellow alert and man all of your consoles when a ship is coming or you jump into the next sector just in case. Instead of taking the first couple of shots. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!