stealth vs. pilot

[piper]

I have some questions about stealth and pilot. they both effect combat movement but do they stack? Is one better than the other? Is it useless to put points into both evenly or is it best to focus on one? It seems that for a military officer that pilot would be more useful because it allows for the use of larger ships.

Another question I have is about pilot skill. it says that you should have pilot skill higher than the hull rating. But what is the negative side effect? is there a benefit to having a pilot rating twice the number of the hull?

Thanks in advance if you know the answers.

[Cory Trese]

They're not stacking in combat, but they are both used evenly. Stealth is used more often in deep space and at long range. Pilot is used in Landing (Urban Zone, Wilderness) and Short/Boarding Range.

Depending on the direction you are moving at Medium range will determine which skill will be used.

[slayernz]

Hey Piper,
Think of it as ...
Stealth

• ability to avoid encounters (so therefore reduce the need to even do combat)
  
• ability to avoid weapons fire, especially enemy torp fire at long range
  

Pilot

• Provides ability to change ranges during combat. If two ships have same engines, but you have higher pilot skill, you should be able to change ranges more easily - or stop your opponent from advancing or retreating from you.
  
• higher pilot reduces fuel consumption during travel
  
• Important for landings
  

[Cory Trese]

well put!