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The reason I suggest put 8 Omni IX's on the nose of the Cat is that they're the only S3's that are both fast to target and have good range. If you let something get within range of any hauler you will have trouble, but if you know you're going into combat situations, you can at least fend off...

Just another head's up to note again that there are places one might capture PC-type Cap ships, as opposed to Vanduul (which are supposed to be all explodey), Xi'an, Banu and Krell (which may not exist for a long time), and UEE (which will get you Outlaw status and persona non grata on most of...

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I believe it was BoredGamer (whom I trust for the latest intel) who said it is currently I6 ships and will hopefully be expanded to 32. It is definitely ships, as these are the primary drain on the instance resources. They will connect, but they're still instances and will likely not exceed 32...

. . .but does he have beer? You see, he is bragging about the wrong stuff. He'll never recruit like that. We not only have Corona, but we have more. I'll see your central air and raise you two limes.

Starfarers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can pluck one off a pad almost 24/7, and often without injuring anyone. No need to pay. . .and that would be bad practice. ;) I'm not sure I want to call it "metagaming" but it is awfully close. There are certainly game dynamics and limitations to be...

Someeone please get this guy a cigar, a large glass of tequila and a seat at the table.

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Yes, but what may turn out to be the most important result is that NPC's are slated for some very advanced AI that includes things like morale checks. If a Vanduul pilot finds he can't get his gunship out of where he's gotten, he may well not go all explodey. We need to find out. Most players...

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I don't think smuggling really qualifies as a "grey area". Unless you're protesting against a corrupt system of some sort, things like smuggling fit pretty squarely in the outlaw status. I don't think there is much case to be made that UEE is an "evil empire" and if it is, I want to play rebel...

My partner IRL is a recently retired Brigadier General from USAF, and an extremely accomplished test pilot, and builder of test pilot programs. He was just noting to me the other day that the new F-35 helmet (which I think costs more than a million dollars) actually displays targets into the...

The cabin in the Lancer has a restricted view by design. No one does stuff like that by mistake. Personally I think it gives the ships an authentic feel, rather than giving every ship a combat canopy. The open cockpit/bridge in the Reliant is as stunning as it is especially because it is...

Okay so, what's a cheap Privateering rig? I am still liking the Reliant Tana fit with 4 fixed Suckerpunch Distortion Cannon's (DC's) and another pair on each wingtip turret for a total of 8, if the "high output" S2 reactor can manage that and the shields too. If not then leave the DC's on...

You don't need to pay for more than an Aurora. Save your money in game to pay for NPC's and steal ships from our enemies. The Vanduul are hastily building us huge fleets of ships. There's no need to buy them. You can join us in the Privateering thread.

I love the look of the Tally but I have always hated that it has so much useless space for ship its size. Dedicated hallways running the length of the ship that allow quick movement inside but totally ruin the volumetric function fraction. Way too much empty space. However, in general it...

The sensitivity to passively collect EM, and even to receive very dim active radar pulses, relates directly to the size of the receiving antennae. The Carrack is the only ship with those friggin' ginormous antennae booms, so my guess is even the mighty Aquila will pale in capability next to the...

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I agree it would be the rare occasion I would pull out weapons to put in something else, but I would do that with the S2 turret on the Vanguard just because that ship seems maneuverable enough that it is worth flying the thing hard, and when you do that the turrets are worthless. OTOH, extra...

Yes, and yes again. According to the last official word, scan will be composed of active radar, EM sensors and IR sensors. Radar determines an object's position and direction. It tells you nothing about its composition, so it is not really an explorers main tool, though without one you...