Post by resistor on Jul 22, 2017 19:57:51 GMT -5
I've listed the components of my current Explorer's ship (a Broadsword). Although I rarely get into ship battles with my Explorer captain, but when I do, I always dominate them with this ship even though I'm playing on Impossible.
Please let me know what you think, and what you would do differently.
Components:
Combat Strategy: My plan is to use Talents that gives a Defensive bonuses at ranges 5-4 while moving forward and using both Torps. At ranges 3, I obliterate them with my Gravity Drivers. My one Plasma Cannon can be used as a backup gun in case one of my other guns break, but it can also be used with the two extra RP I get if I use Engine Precision.
Please note this build has not yet fought against a Broadsword, Dragoon Cruiser, or Cautela Heavylift, so it has not yet been tested against truly challenging foes.
Edit: I just fought against a Rychart BH in a Broadsword with my Explorer's Broadsword! The fight lasted for many turns, but I was easily the victor. He only hit me once (with a torp). Perhaps it would have been more difficult if my foe wasn't spamming Failsafe Protocols for no reason. You got to fix that AI, Cory!
Please let me know what you think, and what you would do differently.
Components:
-x1 M8000 Void Engine
This is currently the only kind of engine a Broadsword can use.
-x1 M8000 Hyperwarp EX
Upgraded version of the normal hyperdrive
-x1 Bridge 4
Currently, this is the best bridge.
-x4 Officer Cabin
This ship could have up to six officer cabins, but I don't need that many.
-x1 Barracks 5
This holds 36 crew. The Broadsword could potentially have 42 crew, but I don't need that many
-x2 Cargo Hold III
Having two of these gives me 72 cargo space. Useful for transporting large quantities of artifacts and other goods. They also give extra fuel storage.
-x1 Fuel Tank 4
This is currently the best Fuel Tank.
-x2 Medical Bay 2
Having two of these brings my ship's Medical rating up to 14, greatly assisting certain Doctor Talents.
-x1 Resource Processor
Increases the quantity of goods the player digs up.
-x1 Hyperion Exo-Suits
Reduces damage the crew takes from "Crew Danger" cards in Exploration (and other card mini-games).
-x3 Pilot Assist Module 4
These give excellent Pilot and Ship Ops soak.
-x3 Nav Assist Module 4
These give excellent Nav and Electronics soak
-x1 Commander PC-1 (Level 4 Plasma Cannon)
This is a backup gun.
-x2 Firestorm Torpedoes (Level 3 Torpedo)
I didn't have enough Mass to fit high-level torps.
-x2 Retribution Gravcannon (Level 7 Gravity Driver)
These have a LOT of Mass, but they are very powerful.
-x1 Reinforced Structures
I only have enough Mass for the level one version of this, but I will dodge most enemy shots anyway.
-x2 Advanced Mass Dampener 4
These are necessary to make all the other components fit.
This is currently the only kind of engine a Broadsword can use.
-x1 M8000 Hyperwarp EX
Upgraded version of the normal hyperdrive
-x1 Bridge 4
Currently, this is the best bridge.
-x4 Officer Cabin
This ship could have up to six officer cabins, but I don't need that many.
-x1 Barracks 5
This holds 36 crew. The Broadsword could potentially have 42 crew, but I don't need that many
-x2 Cargo Hold III
Having two of these gives me 72 cargo space. Useful for transporting large quantities of artifacts and other goods. They also give extra fuel storage.
-x1 Fuel Tank 4
This is currently the best Fuel Tank.
-x2 Medical Bay 2
Having two of these brings my ship's Medical rating up to 14, greatly assisting certain Doctor Talents.
-x1 Resource Processor
Increases the quantity of goods the player digs up.
-x1 Hyperion Exo-Suits
Reduces damage the crew takes from "Crew Danger" cards in Exploration (and other card mini-games).
-x3 Pilot Assist Module 4
These give excellent Pilot and Ship Ops soak.
-x3 Nav Assist Module 4
These give excellent Nav and Electronics soak
-x1 Commander PC-1 (Level 4 Plasma Cannon)
This is a backup gun.
-x2 Firestorm Torpedoes (Level 3 Torpedo)
I didn't have enough Mass to fit high-level torps.
-x2 Retribution Gravcannon (Level 7 Gravity Driver)
These have a LOT of Mass, but they are very powerful.
-x1 Reinforced Structures
I only have enough Mass for the level one version of this, but I will dodge most enemy shots anyway.
-x2 Advanced Mass Dampener 4
These are necessary to make all the other components fit.
Combat Strategy: My plan is to use Talents that gives a Defensive bonuses at ranges 5-4 while moving forward and using both Torps. At ranges 3, I obliterate them with my Gravity Drivers. My one Plasma Cannon can be used as a backup gun in case one of my other guns break, but it can also be used with the two extra RP I get if I use Engine Precision.
Edit: I just fought against a Rychart BH in a Broadsword with my Explorer's Broadsword! The fight lasted for many turns, but I was easily the victor. He only hit me once (with a torp). Perhaps it would have been more difficult if my foe wasn't spamming Failsafe Protocols for no reason. You got to fix that AI, Cory!
