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[Chiefwaffles]

The hyperspace drive does have a decent cooling down period. You could, but you'd have to wait in empty space for your hyperdrive to cool down.
Next update is coming later today if no one else posts. The action's going to be scrapping the Argos.

[Pencil_Art]

That'll be fun.

[Chiefwaffles]

Just as the engineers finish loading up some of the raw materials pried off the Argos, (31u Reg. Alloy, 10u Adv. Alloy, 14u Crystal Wiring) a computerized voice starts to blare throughout the intercom.
ALERT - HOSTILE SENSOR CONTACT
"We've been spotted by a patrol, Captain!" yells Hensen from across the bridge. "We've got two Uark corvettes engaged with us!"
"Now may be a good time to start charging - Current ETA for a short-range destination charge is about five minutes. Give the order and I'll start the process!" says Donnely as she oversees the FTL drive monitor.

Spoiler: Status (click to show/hide)

F.S. Telamachus, U.E.F. Tertiary Support Fleet
Quick Mini-Carrier Corvette
ENGAGED WITH ENEMY
Shields at 100%
FTL Online
Minor damage:
Patchwork Engine Room hull
Patchwork Reactor Containment


Armament
Dual Energy Cannons - Moderate sized dual energy cannons that work by overcharging a special crystal, creating what's essentially a ball of pure energy, which can melt through regular non-armor materials.
-Regular Aim, Moderate Damage, Short(-ish) range
-Moderate size
10 Heat Clips - 60 rounds total

Crew

Security Officer Hensen
Engineering Officer Donnely
Bridge Officer ? ? ?
 
4 Trained Engineers
3 Trained Marines

2 Trained Pilots

Vehicles
3 Dart class Small Fighters - A small interceptor used to destroy other fighters or harass smaller ships. Does not have any shields.
-Good speed, Miniscule damage
-Does not require heat clips

Storage
78u Regular Alloy
19u Advanced Alloy
17u Crystal Wiring

Utility Slicer

[Pencil_Art]

How dangerous are these 'corvettes'? Can we take a shot at them before we warp?

[Parsely]

Hyperjump to Foxtrot-795. Let's nope out of here.

[Chiefwaffles]

"Basically, the ships facing us are kind of like our class minus the hangar."

[Pencil_Art]

Hyperjump to Foxtrot-795. Let's nope out of here.

In 5 minutes, that is. We are still going to be hanging around for a bit.

+1

"Basically, the ships facing us are kind of like our class minus the hangar."

So - let's get going!

[Andres]

Hyperjump to Foxtrot-795. Let's nope out of here.

+1

While we're waiting, let's have our engineers fix the engine room and the reactor containment. We might also be able to use the Argo to take some of the shots for us while we wait for our FTL to charge.

[Dorsidwarf]

Yeah, let's replace the external hull plating in five minutes.

In space.

Possibly under fire.

While preparing to hyperjump.

[Toaster]

Hyperjump to Foxtrot-795. Let's nope out of here.

I guess.  We've run out of luck here; we can always come back later.

[Chiefwaffles]

FYI - Ships can charge their FTL drive and do just about anything at the same time. The only real restriction is that you have to have a destination in mind for the FTL drive once charged, you can't cancel charging, and after the charging period you will enter hyperspace.

[Andres]

Yeah, let's replace the external hull plating in five minutes.

Dude. Engine room and reactor. I would think it very unlikely that these two things are OUTSIDE the ship.

[Chiefwaffles]

You give the order to start the hyperjump process to Foxtrot-795 and divert power from weapons to shields for the time being. As the FTL drive slowly charges, the corvettes begin to engage.
Corvette #1 moves in to engage, but its Gatling gun starts off-target and misses the ship. The second corvette fires its weapon, which hits the shields.
"Shields down to 70%!" yells Donnely.

"Oh, ha!" is heard across the bridge again. "I forgot that these things are also more of a 'mass production' deal than us. I bet their armor is made out of plastic."
"That is showing a bit." states Donnely. "Captain," she says as she turns to you, "FTL at 60% and counting."

Spoiler: Status (click to show/hide)

F.S. Telamachus, U.E.F. Tertiary Support Fleet
Quick Mini-Carrier Corvette
ENGAGED WITH ENEMY
Shields at 70%
FTL charged to 60%
Minor damage:
Patchwork Engine Room hull
Patchwork Reactor Containment


Armament
Dual Energy Cannons - Moderate sized dual energy cannons that work by overcharging a special crystal, creating what's essentially a ball of pure energy, which can melt through regular non-armor materials.
-Regular Aim, Moderate Damage, Short(-ish) range
-Moderate size
10 Heat Clips - 60 rounds total

Crew

Security Officer Hensen
Engineering Officer Donnely
Bridge Officer ? ? ?
 
4 Trained Engineers
3 Trained Marines

2 Trained Pilots

Vehicles
3 Dart class Small Fighters - A small interceptor used to destroy other fighters or harass smaller ships. Does not have any shields.
-Good speed, Miniscule damage
-Does not require heat clips

Storage
78u Regular Alloy
19u Advanced Alloy
17u Crystal Wiring

Utility Slicer

Spoiler: Combat Note (click to show/hide)

The combat system is a bit weird. If you see anything that looks really wrong like "THE SUPERULTRAMEGADEATHLASER BOUNCES OFF THE LIGHT ARMOR!" please let me know, as always.

[Andres]

We'll just wait until the FTL's finished charging. They only managed to take away 30% shield and by the time it's finished we'll be down to 10% at worst. We should keep shields on max because the only reason we'll want to fire on them is to loot them which we can't do because we've already started charging the FTL. Besides, it's better if they think we can't use our weapons for some reason. It'll make us look like less of a threat.

[Parsely]

We'll just wait until the FTL's finished charging. They only managed to take away 30% shield and by the time it's finished we'll be down to 10% at worst. We should keep shields on max because the only reason we'll want to fire on them is to loot them which we can't do because we've already started charging the FTL. Besides, it's better if they think we can't use our weapons for some reason. It'll make us look like less of a threat.

+1

They can't piggyback our FTL and follow us, can they..?