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[SHAD0Wdump]

Finely, I would like to specialize squads, so adding salvage corvettes to a fast combat squad doesn't make too much sense in my mind.

Actually, you'd be surprised how well a bunch of fighters can distract a ship that you wish to capture...

[Sheb]

I meant only for this mission, we need to recover the missio data recorder of the  Khar-Selim, right?

[Orb]

Finely, I would like to specialize squads, so adding salvage corvettes to a fast combat squad doesn't make too much sense in my mind.

Actually, you'd be surprised how well a bunch of fighters can distract a ship that you wish to capture...

I suppose. But when I think of squad, I think of "all in same formation". The interceptors would be moving as fast as the salvage corvette. Keeping it in one formation also makes it easier for me to keep track of it. I mean, I wouldn't mind like 5 scouts + a salvage corvette, but mixing the roles the squad takes part in ruins its efficiency.

I meant only for this mission, we need to recover the missio data recorder of the  Khar-Selim, right?

I automate any units not under command of a squad(and automate to some extent the units in a squad). You can just say "guard the salvage corvette" or something. Basically, I play the game, and you guys have basic control over a set number of units. This is just to make it different from "I play, you guys watch how I play, and I play some more". If that was the case, I would just play it without bothering to make an LP of it.

"Edit" Let me rephrase what I mean about squads. I just want them to be specialized, to make them more interesting, instead of "jack of all trades". Salvage corvette + Interceptors would mean that either the salvage corvette is useless in a fire fight, or the interceptors are only lightly used to distract a frigate. Very inefficient. Yes, I could split them up and have them support other things, but then whats the point of calling it a squad?

[Sheb]

Okay, I misunderstood what you mean.

Well, escort the bloody corvette then.



Edit: Stealth Edit

[Orb]

Okay, I misunderstood what you mean.

Well, escort the bloody frigate then.

You mean corvette right? 

Or is this some joke I'm not catching on to?

"Edit" Changed poll, the old one was kind of pointless.

[SHAD0Wdump]

Hard for me to give an honest answer to the poll seeing as I've only played the first game.

[Cheese]

All for Homeworld 1 so far.

[Orb]

Hurray, another update!(im really getting lazy with these updates)

Spoiler: Mission 2: Outskirts of Kharak System - Update 7 (click to show/hide)

So I wait for production to finish.



We have 17 interceptors, with 10 of those in Sheb's squad. The 7 left over are being used for Monkey's idea. We also have 5 scouts, but that's redundant info.



We also finished researching the light corvette. I haven't really found a good use for it, but I bet it has one. Probably good light attack ship, and with it being cheaper than its heavier counterpart, you can build more, allowing you to do whatever.

Its heavy-duty engine, chassis, and armor make the Light Corvette significantly slower than any of the Fighter-class ships. Its salvation comes in a powerful turreted gun which is fast enough to hit fighters flying at full speed



Let's go!



We arrive. As you can see, I have Monkey's formation up above, to strike down if need be(plus the raiders came from above last time, so patterns say it will happen again). Also, the interceptors are guarding the salvage corvette, as Sheb ordered. Also noted here is the special command, the little lighting bolt. Whenever you are using a units special command, that pops up. In this case, the salvage corvette's capturing ability.



Ka-klunk. Salvage corvette hooks up(the brown bar represents its progress), and starts harvesting the video tapes.










FI: Protection of the Salvage team is a primary Objective. It must return to Mothership with the mission recorder. We need that data

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One thing of note is that the researching of the last tech once again unlocked a new one. This allows us to build the heavy corvette.




We have so many RUs! What to build?

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As you can see, we have ships coming up from the(er, I'll be relative) up-right direction. Harvesting the video tapes will take about 6 more seconds. Orders?

Ships

Welp, there it is. You guys want new orders, or stay with the last ones. The orders are ---->  Monkeylord asked to organize some interceptors + our scouts into this formation : Both in evasive and claw, with the scouts guarding the the interceptors. Sheb: Escort the salvage corvette, which I took as guard. So they will follow the salvage corvette to the mothership, warding off anything that attacks it. I wont automate Sheb's units.

I am also updating the OP(going to leave the pictures though).

"Edit" Oh, and in case I didn't make it obvious enough, I'm asking you guys if you have any particular build orders you had in mind. If not, I'll just invest about half of it into interceptors(saving the rest for whatever I need it for).

[SHAD0Wdump]

I'd like a couple light corvettes if that's alright. They can accompany the assault frigate once I get it. As for now I'll have them go and meet up in the approaching battle.

[Sheb]

I'm fine with my interceptor. I may move my admiral ship to a light corvette later on. For now, go and engage hostile. Ruthlessly.

[Orb]

I found to time to actually do an update on time(daily)!

Spoiler: Mission 2: Outskirts of Kharak System - Update 8 (click to show/hide)

Attack! (the little cursor symbol means I am drag-box attacking. They will attack anything in that box. Taking a picture of this was tough. 1 hand on ctrl, 1 hand on mouse to drag....and 1 foot on the print screen button)



....and so the battle begins.



Pretty equal sided. I'm not sure if Monkey's formations really helped, it was just a blur of ships.



(About 5 seconds after the last picture) He got the tapes! Go go go go!



The confusing battle continues to rage over the wreckage of the Khar-Selim.







Interesting. Welp, got to defend the salvage corvette for now. We can deal with it later.





Half way there!



Found a quick second to make a build queue. I don't really have the mental powers to take pictures, battle, and tell the light corvettes to join the battle, so they will stay by the mothership for now.





....and that second was too long. They are getting through our main defensive line.




Almost there.....oh, we got incoming!



Little fighter is no match for the might that is the Mothership.



Meanwhile....the battle at the Khar-Selim is starting to look bad for us.



One last look at the battle before...



We got the tapes!





(I'm just going to guess who these people are, it doesn't really say)



Playback



Captain: What do you mean you detect a Hyperspace entry? The mothership isn't due for...





Captain: Well if they're not ours, who the hell are they?

Intelligence Officer: Sir, they're coming in fast... Check.... Incoming fire! We are under attack!(Pew pew sounds and explosions)They're getting through! Breaches across all decks! Hull integrity failing!

Captain: Khar-Selim to Mothership! If you are receiving, abort hyperdrive test. Repeat: abort hyperdrive test!

(More pew pew sounds then silence....)

Playback Over

FI: We are detecting enemy units advancing on our position. Organize a defense force to protect the Mothership.

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Nothing really needed here today. I forgot to start researching till half way through the update, and we are out of RUs.

Oh,  I guess I can say during the combat we lost 2 interceptors, probably due to having very little firepower.

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As you can see, we have enemies incoming from the carrier's position. We also have a damaged group of units near the Khar-Selim, so they are in immediate danger.

Also, I am giving command of the 7 light corvettes to SHADOW if hes alright with it.

Ships




Orders?

Wow that took a long time. Don't expect an update from me tomorrow, though I may squeeze one in.

[SHAD0Wdump]

7 corvettes ay? Well look what being humble has done for me...

Mop up all immediate enemy forces with aggressive tactics, then activate evasive tactics and go to assault the enemy carrier, making sure to not engage any forces until reaching the carrier by taking a waypoint path. (evasive tactics to cut down on travel time)

[Orb]

7 corvettes ay? Well look what being humble has done for me...

Mop up all immediate enemy forces with aggressive tactics, then activate evasive tactics and go to assault the enemy carrier, making sure to not engage any forces until reaching the carrier by taking a waypoint path. (evasive tactics to cut down on travel time)

Just wanted to point this out -----> We only need to defend against the carrier. Destroying the carrier may be the quicker route, but its the biggest thing we have tried to kill. Weapon specs are really unknown(well, I know them, but I'm pretending I don't, as with most things). Perhaps send a probe first or something?

"Edit" Then again, you seem to know what you are doing. We can always restart if it ends badly. Keep them on evasive tactics when they arrive?

[Rose]

Just don't try capturing the carrier. that doesn't work.

[MonkeyHead]

carrier implies enemy fighters. suggest get ours home for refuelling and repairs and shadow the enemy carrier at a safe distance with our light corvettes (support with a repair corvette?). agressive, square formation, at a point equidistant between mothership and carrier along line vector between the two...