Scout? What scout? --Question on stealth plus buffs

[capthawk]

I'm aware that overdrive and null field, shield and cloak increase likelihood enemy will not detect my scout. My question is, do the pilot kits and \or speed buffs from another knight also increase the stealth rating?

[fallen]

capthawk - only if you see a +X Stealth indicator. So, in almost all cases, no.

[capthawk]

fallen Ah, gotcha. So much to keep track of, I could have caught that but didn't. Just for clarity, are we talking signature size as in ST in regards to scout?
I'm assuming this is why high level and Relic scout armor has puny ratings, but sweet evasion bonus.
Then my scout decreases signature (if that's the right term here) by using overdrive, null field, null shield and/or cloak? Oh, related question, one can't stack the null ordnance, correct?
Well, I hope my questions aren't too convoluted lol.
As always Andrew, thank you for the prompt response!

[fallen]

capthawk - you can't stack buffs. So, that includes Ordnance. You can see which buffs are active in the bottom right / top right (device depending) so you'll see only one Ordnance buff active even if you use 2. It will refresh the duration.

Yes, in lore terms, it is a reduction in signature. In mechanics turn, higher Stealth = better chance to avoid detection. It is not related to Evasion. Evasion helps dodge attacks.

[capthawk]

Apr 21, 2016 11:14:42 GMT -5 fallen said:

capthawk -

Yes, in lore terms, it is a reduction in signature. In mechanics turn, higher Stealth = better chance to avoid detection. It is not related to Evasion. Evasion helps dodge attacks.

Got it! Thanks.
I thought maybe there was some synergy regarding evasion plus stealth, but at any rate the poor low HP bastard needs all the dodge 'em he can get.

[capthawk]

Ha, just had a great example. Playing Drayan guns lvl, spawned a scout late to defend first TP and grab some XP.
Was cocky and threw hands instead of rifling, and one point mortal survived.
All I had left was overdrive, threw it on moved my three squares North of TP.
Enemy turn the dumb traitor ran off after a distant turret
I never really got the hang of stealth on my ST campaigns, I mean I got the idea, had nice shot war runs as a MO, but never really developed a true spy class.
I finally an starting to get it with scouts! Makes me want to play ST again just to see if I've begun to unravel the mystery that is stealth on the TB-verse!
Poor ST, been neglected in lieu of BF fit forever!
I did check out my 4x and Heroes but Heroes just made me crave my berserker, and 4x I'm going to save for if I ever tire of constant BF.I do mean constant too!