Probe - Revision history

Donutcity: /* Propulsion */

2015-08-02T03:09:52Z

Propulsion

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	Unlike any other ship, the Probe is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.		Unlike any other ship, the Probe is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.

	Another unique trait is that the Probe's "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This even contrasts the only other robotic ~~race~~, the [[Mmrnmhrm]], ~~whose crew~~ is affected by the Syreen Song.		Another unique trait is that the Probe's "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This even contrasts the only other ship with a robotic crew, the [[Mmrnmhrm]] [[X-Form]], which is affected by the Syreen Song.

	==Armament==		==Armament==

TaintedMustard: /* Tactical Overview */

2014-03-19T18:30:24Z

Tactical Overview

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	Given the difficulty in mastering the controls, relatively few players spend the time to become proficient with this ship. The primary fighting technique employed by pilots of this ship seems to be: close in, evade incoming fire, empty the combat batteries, then zip off to find an asteroid in order to replenish the batteries. Repeat.		Given the difficulty in mastering the controls, relatively few players spend the time to become proficient with this ship. The primary fighting technique employed by pilots of this ship seems to be: close in, evade incoming fire, empty the combat batteries, then zip off to find an asteroid in order to replenish the batteries. Repeat.

	A common mistake made by novice pilots when fighting the Probe is to constantly evade it, even when it its battery power is empty.		A common mistake made by novice pilots when fighting the Probe is to constantly evade it, even when its battery power is empty.

	With its unconventional and erratic movements, the probe is able to dodge things such as the [[Cruiser]]'s missiles and the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]] "death blossom" easily.		With its unconventional and erratic movements, the probe is able to dodge things such as the [[Cruiser]]'s missiles and the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]]'s "death blossom" easily.

	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==

TaintedMustard at 18:29, 19 March 2014

2014-03-19T18:29:03Z

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	[[Image:Notext_VR_probe.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]		[[Image:Notext_VR_probe.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use it for making peaceful contact with other races. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.		The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use it for making peaceful contact with other races. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.

Oldlaptop: Miscellaneous fixes

2012-01-22T03:11:34Z

Miscellaneous fixes

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	[[Image:Notext_VR_probe.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]		[[Image:Notext_VR_probe.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use ~~them~~ for making peaceful contact with other races~~. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe~~. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.		The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use it for making peaceful contact with other races. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.

	The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at a geometric rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.		The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at a geometric rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.
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	Unlike any other ship, the Probe is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.		Unlike any other ship, the Probe is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.

	Another unique trait is that the Probe's "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This is even ~~in contrast to~~ the only other robotic race, the [[Mmrnmhrm]], whose crew is affected by the Syreen Song.		Another unique trait is that the Probe's "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This even contrasts the only other robotic race, the [[Mmrnmhrm]], whose crew is affected by the Syreen Song.

	==Armament==		==Armament==
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	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==
	Given the difficulty in mastering the controls, ~~not a lot of~~ players ~~have spent~~ the time ~~researching good tactics for~~ this ship. The primary fighting technique employed by pilots of this ship seems to be: close in, evade incoming fire, empty the combat batteries, then zip off to find an asteroid in order to replenish the batteries. Repeat.		Given the difficulty in mastering the controls, relatively few players spend the time to become proficient with this ship. The primary fighting technique employed by pilots of this ship seems to be: close in, evade incoming fire, empty the combat batteries, then zip off to find an asteroid in order to replenish the batteries. Repeat.

	A common mistake ~~people usually make~~ when fighting the ~~probe~~ is to constantly evade ~~the probe~~, even when it its battery power is empty.		A common mistake made by novice pilots when fighting the Probe is to constantly evade it, even when it its battery power is empty.

	~~The [[Orz]] [[Nemesis]] can fire space marines, and the [[Spathi]] [[Eluder]] can eject B.U.T.T. projectiles, which will both cause the probe to back off from its current target~~.

	With its unconventional and erratic movements, the probe is able to dodge things such as the [[Cruiser]]'s missiles and the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]] "death blossom" easily.		With its unconventional and erratic movements, the probe is able to dodge things such as the [[Cruiser]]'s missiles and the [[Pkunk]] [[Fury]] "death blossom" easily.
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	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==
	===Programming===		===Programming===
	The Probe's internal set of instructions is reproduced here:		The Probe's internal set of instructions (according to the Slylandro) is reproduced here:
	SCAN (for targets, as defined in Target List).		SCAN (for targets, as defined in Target List).
	IF (no current target).		IF (no current target).

99.227.215.229 at 23:41, 24 June 2010

2010-06-24T23:41:10Z

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	The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.		The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.

	The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at an geometric rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.		The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at a geometric rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.

	[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.		[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.

99.227.215.229 at 23:40, 24 June 2010

2010-06-24T23:40:56Z

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	The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.		The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.

	The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at an ~~exponential~~ rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.		The repercussions of this foolhardy action were grave. The probes not only attempted to break friendly ships into component pieces for use in replication, but also multiplied at an geometric rate, becoming a severe hazard to any [[HyperSpace]] traveler. Both the [[Thraddash]] and the [[Zoq-Fot-Pik]] have encountered the malfunctioning probes, and have deduced at least the general direction of the source of the probes. The Captain also had a brief but fatal run-in with a probe a few days before first reaching [[Sol]]. Captain [[I. Burton]] was killed in the attack, but strangely, the probe merely disabled the [[Tobermoon]] before departing.

	[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.		[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.

Shiver at 15:19, 29 August 2009

2009-08-29T15:19:14Z

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	[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.		[[The Captain]] is able to put a stop to this hazard when he makes contact with the Slylandro. When they learn what has happened, they give The Captain a code that will cause probes to self-destruct in case he encounters one. This is necessary since, unlike the out-of-stock catalog item 2419, the probes do not have a recall transmitter. The probes however are programmed to return to their point of origin after ten replications. When apprised of the situation, the Slylandro will reprogram the probes that eventually return to roam our region of space broadcasting the [[Slylandro Probe Self-Destruct Code\|self-destruct code]] on a HyperWave hailing frequency, which causes a swift decline in their numbers.

	==~~Navigation~~==		==Propulsion==
	Unlike any other ship, the ~~probe~~ is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.		Unlike any other ship, the Probe is always in motion, constantly scooping up the interstellar hydrogen as fuel for its internal reactors. Pressing the thruster immediately reverses the Probe's direction. The control scheme is tricky to learn, but the advantages of having such a nimble ship should not be overlooked.

	Another unique trait is that the ~~probe~~'s "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This is even in contrast to the only other robotic race, the [[Mmrnmhrm]], whose crew is affected by the Syreen Song.		Another unique trait is that the Probe's "crew" is impervious to the [[Syreen]] [[Penetrator]]'s secondary attack. This is even in contrast to the only other robotic race, the [[Mmrnmhrm]], whose crew is affected by the Syreen Song.

	==Armament==		==Armament==

Shiver at 00:10, 10 August 2009

2009-08-10T00:10:44Z

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	[[Image:~~Slylandro_Probe_Icon~~.~~png~~\|~~right~~]]
			[[Image:Notext_VR_probe.png‎\|thumb\|306px\|Fan-made image by VileRancour.]]

	The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.		The [[Slylandro]] purchased their first '''Probe''' from the [[Melnorme]] for exploration purposes, with the intent to use them for making peaceful contact with other races. The full name of the Probe is actually catalog item 2418-B: Remote Self-Replicating Robot Explorer Probe. Since it had the ability to replicate itself, they modified its [[#Programming\|program code]] so that replication became its overriding first priority.

Fyzixfighter: /* Programming */ fixing shipbox

2007-11-01T06:17:44Z

Programming: fixing shipbox

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	It is the skewed priority of the 'Seek Replication Materials' behavior that led to the Probe's unnatural hostility.		It is the skewed priority of the 'Seek Replication Materials' behavior that led to the Probe's unnatural hostility.

	{{ShipBox\|image=Probe_icon.png\|link=probe\|race=Slylandro\|crew=12\|value=17\|batt=20\|regen=0\|primary=Lightning\|prim-cost=2\|prim-rate=17\|secondary=Energize\|sec-cost=regenerates 20\|sec-rate=20\|speed=60\|turn=0.5\|accel=60\|mass=1}}		{{ShipBox\|image=Probe_icon.png\|link=probe\|race=[[Slylandro]]\|crew=12\|value=17\|batt=20\|regen=0\|primary=Lightning\|prim-cost=2\|prim-rate=17\|secondary=Energize\|sec-cost=regenerates 20\|sec-rate=20\|speed=60\|turn=0.5\|accel=60\|mass=1}}

	[[Category:Ships]]		[[Category:Ships]]
	[[Category:Slylandro]]		[[Category:Slylandro]]

Fyzixfighter: /* Miscellaneous */ adding shipbox

2007-10-11T22:08:37Z

Miscellaneous: adding shipbox

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	It is the skewed priority of the 'Seek Replication Materials' behavior that led to the Probe's unnatural hostility.		It is the skewed priority of the 'Seek Replication Materials' behavior that led to the Probe's unnatural hostility.

			{{ShipBox\|image=Probe_icon.png\|link=probe\|race=Slylandro\|crew=12\|value=17\|batt=20\|regen=0\|primary=Lightning\|prim-cost=2\|prim-rate=17\|secondary=Energize\|sec-cost=regenerates 20\|sec-rate=20\|speed=60\|turn=0.5\|accel=60\|mass=1}}

	[[Category:Ships]]		[[Category:Ships]]
	[[Category:Slylandro]]		[[Category:Slylandro]]