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PRH at 10:43, 3 December 2022

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	==Full-Game Only==		==Full-Game Only==
	* Do not forget about your [[Warp Escape Unit\|emergency warp escape]]. Escort vessels can be recalled from battle by pressing the ESC key with no fuel cost. A ship that successfully escapes will be suspended from battle for the remainder of the melee. Using the emergency warp escape with your flagship will evacuate your entire fleet, but will use 5 fuel units. (''Note:'' This will also function for the flagship if fuel is not available.) The emergency warp escape unit is installed at the start of the game by ~~speaking with~~ [[Commander Hayes]].		* Do not forget about your [[Warp Escape Unit\|emergency warp escape]]. Escort vessels can be recalled from battle by pressing the ESC key with no fuel cost. A ship that successfully escapes will be suspended from battle for the remainder of the melee. Using the emergency warp escape with your flagship will evacuate your entire fleet, but will use 5 fuel units. (''Note:'' This will also function for the flagship if fuel is not available.) The emergency warp escape unit is installed at the start of the game by completing the initial quests for [[Commander Hayes]] that give you access to the [[Earth Starbase]]'s facilities.
	* A ship is vulnerable for about six seconds when it is preparing to escape combat, but it is not affected by gravity. Flying very close to the planet before initiating a warp escape will usually keep you out of trouble, as the intense [[gravity well]] is hard to navigate for most ships and some projectiles.		* A ship is vulnerable for about six seconds when it is preparing to escape combat, but it is not affected by gravity. Flying very close to the planet before initiating a warp escape will usually keep you out of trouble, as the intense [[gravity well]] is hard to navigate for most ships and some projectiles.
	* If you are overwhelmed while facing multiple ships (or worse, infinite ships), you can take advantage of the musical delay after destroying one of your enemy's ships with your flagship. As the enemy ship explodes, ''quickly'' hit the ESC key. (''Warning:'' There is still some risk that the next ship will appear very close to you and will be able to inflict damage.)		* If you are overwhelmed while facing multiple ships (or worse, infinite ships), you can take advantage of the musical delay after destroying one of your enemy's ships with your flagship. As the enemy ship explodes, ''quickly'' hit the ESC key. (''Warning:'' There is still some risk that the next ship will appear very close to you and will be able to inflict damage.)

PRH at 13:49, 20 November 2022

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	* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).		* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).
	* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].		* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].
	* The VUX [[Intruder]] is another ship that behaves differently in the full game and Super-Melee. In Super-Melee, it warps in at point-blank range from the enemy ship, which enables it to fire at the enemy immediately. In the full game, it lacks this ability, allowing it to be easily beaten by any ship with long-range weapons, like the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.		* The VUX [[Intruder]] is another ship that behaves differently in the full game and Super-Melee. In Super-Melee, it warps in at point-blank range from the enemy ship, which enables it to fire at the enemy immediately. In the full game, the Intruder lacks this ability, allowing it to be easily beaten by any ship with long-range weapons, like the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.

	==Artificial Intelligence Issues==		==Artificial Intelligence Issues==

PRH at 13:46, 20 November 2022

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	* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).		* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).
	* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].		* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].
	* The VUX [[Intruder]] is another ship that behaves differently in the full game and Super-Melee. In Super-Melee, it warps in at point-blank range from the enemy ship, which enables it to fire at the enemy immediately. In the full game, it lacks this ability, allowing it to be easily beaten by any ~~ships~~ with long-range weapons, like the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.		* The VUX [[Intruder]] is another ship that behaves differently in the full game and Super-Melee. In Super-Melee, it warps in at point-blank range from the enemy ship, which enables it to fire at the enemy immediately. In the full game, it lacks this ability, allowing it to be easily beaten by any ship with long-range weapons, like the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.

	==Artificial Intelligence Issues==		==Artificial Intelligence Issues==

PRH at 13:44, 20 November 2022

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	==Tactics Against Specific Ships==		==Tactics Against Specific Ships==
	* Check the [[List of ships\|starship descriptions]] to learn about each ship's weapons, special abilities, and tactical advantages and disadvantages.		* Check the [[List of ships\|starship descriptions]] to learn about each ship's weapons, special abilities, and tactical advantages and disadvantages.
	* The Slylandro [[Probe]] will usually back off if you point your guns at it. In the game a Spathi [[Eluder]] will beat a Probe every time with BUTT rockets, by you allowing it to chase you. ~~Strangely, this~~ does not usually work in [[Super-Melee]].		* The Slylandro [[Probe]] will usually back off if you point your guns at it. In the full game the Probe uses a simpler AI script, so a Spathi [[Eluder]] will beat a Probe every time with BUTT rockets, by you allowing it to chase you. This does not usually work in [[Super-Melee]].
	* The Earthling [[Cruiser]] can prove to be a match for the Slylandro Probe. If both ships spawn with significant distance from each other, the Cruiser can fire two missiles which would most likely hit the probe. When the probe approaches, the player will continually use the point-defense laser (4 times) until the Probe is destroyed. In Super-Melee, the Probe tends to dodge the missiles.		* The Earthling [[Cruiser]] can prove to be a match for the Slylandro Probe. If both ships spawn with significant distance from each other, the Cruiser can fire two missiles which would most likely hit the probe. When the probe approaches, the player will continually use the point-defense laser (4 times) until the Probe is destroyed. In Super-Melee, the Probe tends to dodge the missiles.
	* The Ilwrath [[Avenger]]'s AI script is highly vulnerable to the Zoq-Fot-Pik [[Stinger]] and Shofixti [[Scout]], as well as some more expensive ships such as the Supox [[Blade]]. The key is to fly backwards and pepper the enemy with fire while the stupid computer chases you.		* The Ilwrath [[Avenger]]'s AI script is highly vulnerable to the Zoq-Fot-Pik [[Stinger]] and Shofixti [[Scout]], as well as some more expensive ships such as the Supox [[Blade]]. The key is to fly backwards and pepper the enemy with fire while the stupid computer chases you.
	* Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] are ~~one of the more~~ difficult ~~adversaries you will run into~~. ~~The~~ Orz [[Nemesis]] ~~is the best available escort to use against these~~. ~~Deploy~~ the ~~maximum number of marines~~ and ~~let them do the fighting for you~~.		* Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] are a difficult adversary with their invulnerability shield. One way to counter it is with the Orz [[Nemesis]]. Their Space Marines can board the ship and destroy it from within.
	* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).		* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).
	* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].		* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].
	* The VUX [[Intruder]] is easily beaten by the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.		* The VUX [[Intruder]] is another ship that behaves differently in the full game and Super-Melee. In Super-Melee, it warps in at point-blank range from the enemy ship, which enables it to fire at the enemy immediately. In the full game, it lacks this ability, allowing it to be easily beaten by any ships with long-range weapons, like the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.

	==Artificial Intelligence Issues==		==Artificial Intelligence Issues==

PRH at 12:43, 20 November 2022

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	* If you are having trouble fighting a certain species' ships, practice against them in [[Super-Melee]] using the same ships you have on hand.		* If you are having trouble fighting a certain species' ships, practice against them in [[Super-Melee]] using the same ships you have on hand.
	* There are no perfect ships or useless ships. Every ship has its advantages and disadvantages. If you learn them well, you will be a good fighter. That said, there are generally weak ships, and ships which are almost unable to beat certain ships in one fight.		* There are no perfect ships or useless ships. Every ship has its advantages and disadvantages. If you learn them well, you will be a good fighter. That said, there are generally weak ships, and ships which are almost unable to beat certain ships in one fight.
	* Diversify your Fleet. A new ship from an alien ally could prove priceless against races you could not defeat in combat beforehand. If you are unfamiliar with a ship of a new ally, test it in Super-Melee.
	* Raw firepower does not guarantee victory. The Chmmr [[Avatar]], the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]] have the most firepower in the game, but there are ways to defeat them with other ships with less firepower.		* Raw firepower does not guarantee victory. The Chmmr [[Avatar]], the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]] have the most firepower in the game, but there are ways to defeat them with other ships with less firepower.
	* Use the planet's [[gravity well]]. Slow ships can use it to accelerate beyond their maximum velocity using the [[Gravity Whip]] maneuver. Luring a fast ship near the planet can make it easier to hit. The Chmmr [[Avatar]] can force the enemy ship to collide with the planet with its special ability.		* Use the planet's [[gravity well]]. Slow ships can use it to accelerate beyond their maximum velocity using the [[Gravity Whip]] maneuver. Luring a fast ship near the planet can make it easier to hit. The Chmmr [[Avatar]] can force the enemy ship to collide with the planet with its special ability.
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	* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.		* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.
	* While in [[Hyperspace]], the Slylandro [[Probe]] can be outrun with enough [[Antimatter Thruster]]s, helping you to avoid these encounters. However, do not expect to avoid every probe; you still need to be able to destroy this ship type.		* While in [[Hyperspace]], the Slylandro [[Probe]] can be outrun with enough [[Antimatter Thruster]]s, helping you to avoid these encounters. However, do not expect to avoid every probe; you still need to be able to destroy this ship type.
			* Diversify your Fleet. A new ship from an alien ally could prove priceless against races you could not defeat in combat beforehand. If you are unfamiliar with a ship of a new ally, test it in Super-Melee.
	* Your Precursor flagship can become very powerful if you build it up by acquiring advanced technology for it as soon as the opportunity arises. A properly configured flagship with full upgrades will outmatch any other ship in the game. Try to balance this with progressing the storyline since technically the game is "timed."		* Your Precursor flagship can become very powerful if you build it up by acquiring advanced technology for it as soon as the opportunity arises. A properly configured flagship with full upgrades will outmatch any other ship in the game. Try to balance this with progressing the storyline since technically the game is "timed."

PRH at 12:42, 20 November 2022

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	* In mid-range combat the two ships tend to be directly opposite each other. Keep this in mind while fighting.		* In mid-range combat the two ships tend to be directly opposite each other. Keep this in mind while fighting.
	* Know the general location of the planet while fighting. It is easy to lose track of it in a close range fight and to suffer serious damage or destruction by crashing into it.		* Know the general location of the planet while fighting. It is easy to lose track of it in a close range fight and to suffer serious damage or destruction by crashing into it.
	* An alternative strategy to consider is to focus on building up your Precursor flagship by acquiring advanced technology for it as soon as the opportunity arises. A properly configured flagship with full upgrades will outmatch any other ship in the game. Try to balance this with progressing the storyline since technically the game is "timed."

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	* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.		* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.
	* While in [[Hyperspace]], the Slylandro [[Probe]] can be outrun with enough [[Antimatter Thruster]]s, helping you to avoid these encounters. However, do not expect to avoid every probe; you still need to be able to destroy this ship type.		* While in [[Hyperspace]], the Slylandro [[Probe]] can be outrun with enough [[Antimatter Thruster]]s, helping you to avoid these encounters. However, do not expect to avoid every probe; you still need to be able to destroy this ship type.
			* Your Precursor flagship can become very powerful if you build it up by acquiring advanced technology for it as soon as the opportunity arises. A properly configured flagship with full upgrades will outmatch any other ship in the game. Try to balance this with progressing the storyline since technically the game is "timed."

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Oldlaptop: /* Tactics Against Specific Ships */ Rewrote Avenger section, added sThis one is worth perfecting in SuperMelee. everal others.

2011-02-26T01:55:17Z

Tactics Against Specific Ships: Rewrote Avenger section, added sThis one is worth perfecting in SuperMelee. everal others.

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	* The Slylandro [[Probe]] will usually back off if you point your guns at it. In the game a Spathi [[Eluder]] will beat a Probe every time with BUTT rockets, by you allowing it to chase you. Strangely, this does not usually work in [[Super-Melee]].		* The Slylandro [[Probe]] will usually back off if you point your guns at it. In the game a Spathi [[Eluder]] will beat a Probe every time with BUTT rockets, by you allowing it to chase you. Strangely, this does not usually work in [[Super-Melee]].
	* The Earthling [[Cruiser]] can prove to be a match for the Slylandro Probe. If both ships spawn with significant distance from each other, the Cruiser can fire two missiles which would most likely hit the probe. When the probe approaches, the player will continually use the point-defense laser (4 times) until the Probe is destroyed. In Super-Melee, the Probe tends to dodge the missiles.		* The Earthling [[Cruiser]] can prove to be a match for the Slylandro Probe. If both ships spawn with significant distance from each other, the Cruiser can fire two missiles which would most likely hit the probe. When the probe approaches, the player will continually use the point-defense laser (4 times) until the Probe is destroyed. In Super-Melee, the Probe tends to dodge the missiles.
	* The Ilwrath [[Avenger]] is ~~most easily dispatched by a~~ Supox [[Blade]] ~~due~~ to ~~its strafing capability~~.		* The Ilwrath [[Avenger]]'s AI script is highly vulnerable to the Zoq-Fot-Pik [[Stinger]] and Shofixti [[Scout]], as well as some more expensive ships such as the Supox [[Blade]]. The key is to fly backwards and pepper the enemy with fire while the stupid computer chases you.
	* Yehat [[Terminator]]s are one of the more difficult adversaries you will run into. The Orz [[Nemesis]] is the best available escort to use against these. Deploy the maximum number of marines and let them do the fighting for you.		* Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] are one of the more difficult adversaries you will run into. The Orz [[Nemesis]] is the best available escort to use against these. Deploy the maximum number of marines and let them do the fighting for you.
			* Mycon [[Podship\|Podships]] are extremely vulnerable to the Arilou [[Skiff]], as well as Yehat [[Terminator\|Terminators]] and Utwig [[Jugger\|Juggers]]. With the Skiff, dodge Plasmoids while moving towards the Podship. Unload your laser once in range, and either continue firing slowly as the battery recharges, or just lead a Plasmoid right into the Podship. With the Terminator or Jugger, chase the Podship down, blocking any incoming Plasmoids with your shield. Once within range, simply blast the Podship out of the sky (but be prepared to turn the shield on again to ward off more Plasmoids).
			* Both the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]]'s AI scripts are vulnerable to the Spathi Eluder. Simply run away from the enemy, dodging weapons fire and fighters as neccessary, while firing your B.U.T.Ts. Other ships the Marauder is vulnerable to include the Utwig [[Jugger]] and the Yehat [[Terminator]].
			* The VUX [[Intruder]] is easily beaten by the Earthling Cruiser. The battle couldn't be simpler, just fly around lobbing nukes until the clumsy Intruder explodes.

	==Artificial Intelligence Issues==		==Artificial Intelligence Issues==

Shiver: /* Artificial Intelligence Issues */ Questionable relevance

2011-02-08T00:14:36Z

Artificial Intelligence Issues: Questionable relevance

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	* The computer opponent is very predictable, and generally avoids [[pillboxing]].		* The computer opponent is very predictable, and generally avoids [[pillboxing]].
	* The computer is very quick and accurate at close range. Keep at standoff range until you get better.		* The computer is very quick and accurate at close range. Keep at standoff range until you get better.
	* The computer will ''lead'' its shots. If your ship is moving in a straight line and with constant speed, the computer will not aim at your ship, but at the place where your ship will be when the projectile gets there. To counter this, change course frequently~~. Use this to drain an AI-controlled Marauder's energy~~.		* The computer will ''lead'' its shots. If your ship is moving in a straight line and with constant speed, the computer will not aim at your ship, but at the place where your ship will be when the projectile gets there. To counter this, change course frequently.

	==Full-Game Only==		==Full-Game Only==

24.16.133.136: /* General */ Spoiler-free, remember?

2009-06-06T22:01:21Z

General: Spoiler-free, remember?

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	* There are no perfect ships or useless ships. Every ship has its advantages and disadvantages. If you learn them well, you will be a good fighter. That said, there are generally weak ships, and ships which are almost unable to beat certain ships in one fight.		* There are no perfect ships or useless ships. Every ship has its advantages and disadvantages. If you learn them well, you will be a good fighter. That said, there are generally weak ships, and ships which are almost unable to beat certain ships in one fight.
	* Diversify your Fleet. A new ship from an alien ally could prove priceless against races you could not defeat in combat beforehand. If you are unfamiliar with a ship of a new ally, test it in Super-Melee.		* Diversify your Fleet. A new ship from an alien ally could prove priceless against races you could not defeat in combat beforehand. If you are unfamiliar with a ship of a new ally, test it in Super-Melee.
	* Raw firepower does not guarantee victory. The Chmmr [[Avatar]], the Ur-Quan ~~Kzer-Za~~ [[Dreadnought]] and the ~~Ur-Quan~~ Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]] have the most firepower in the game, but there are ways to defeat them with other ships with less firepower.		* Raw firepower does not guarantee victory. The Chmmr [[Avatar]], the Ur-Quan [[Dreadnought]] and the Kohr-Ah [[Marauder]] have the most firepower in the game, but there are ways to defeat them with other ships with less firepower.
	* Use the planet's [[gravity well]]. Slow ships can use it to accelerate beyond their maximum velocity using the [[Gravity Whip]] maneuver. Luring a fast ship near the planet can make it easier to hit. The Chmmr [[Avatar]] can force the enemy ship to collide with the planet with its special ability.		* Use the planet's [[gravity well]]. Slow ships can use it to accelerate beyond their maximum velocity using the [[Gravity Whip]] maneuver. Luring a fast ship near the planet can make it easier to hit. The Chmmr [[Avatar]] can force the enemy ship to collide with the planet with its special ability.
	* In mid-range combat the two ships tend to be directly opposite each other. Keep this in mind while fighting.		* In mid-range combat the two ships tend to be directly opposite each other. Keep this in mind while fighting.

Fyzixfighter: some copyedits and removing one hint that is a little too dependent on player's skill and preferred tactics

2009-01-13T18:45:52Z

some copyedits and removing one hint that is a little too dependent on player's skill and preferred tactics

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	* The computer opponent is very predictable, and generally avoids [[pillboxing]].		* The computer opponent is very predictable, and generally avoids [[pillboxing]].
	* The computer is very quick and accurate at close range. Keep at standoff range until you get better.		* The computer is very quick and accurate at close range. Keep at standoff range until you get better.
	* The computer will ''lead'' its shots. If your ship is moving in a straight line and with constant speed, the computer will not aim at your ship, but at the place where your ship will be when the projectile gets there. To counter this, change course frequently. Use this to drain AI-controlled ~~Kohr`Ah`~~ energy.		* The computer will ''lead'' its shots. If your ship is moving in a straight line and with constant speed, the computer will not aim at your ship, but at the place where your ship will be when the projectile gets there. To counter this, change course frequently. Use this to drain an AI-controlled Marauder's energy.

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	* Max out the [[Turning Jets]] and [[Antimatter Thruster]]s on your Precursor vessel '''as soon as possible'''.		* Max out the [[Turning Jets]] and [[Antimatter Thruster]]s on your Precursor vessel '''as soon as possible'''.
	* Put a rear-firing gun on your Precursor vessel. Now you can fire while having the option to run away.		* Put a rear-firing gun on your Precursor vessel. Now you can fire while having the option to run away.
	* Put two Hellbore Cannons in first two slots of your ship, accompanied by one Autotracking module, one Point Defence Module and at least 4 Shiva Furnaces. In this configuration, Precursor vessel can deal with any ship type without problem. Keep in mind though, that loosing it means instant game over.		* Properly using the side or off-center cannons is not easy. You may consider delaying their use until more advanced technology appears.
	* Properly using the side or off-center cannons is not easy. ~~you~~ may consider delaying their use until more advanced technology appears.
	* Combat salvage does not use [[Storage Bay]] space. Bounty hunters need not buy them.		* Combat salvage does not use [[Storage Bay]] space. Bounty hunters need not buy them.
	* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.		* When entering battle, VUX [[Intruder]]s cannot use their point-blank hyperspace trick against your Precursor fleet. This makes it a lot easier collecting [[RU]]s by destroying lots of their ships.