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[Sirus]

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I got those on my "real life" game, which I lost. I don't think I ever used those ships though; in my experience, most ships become useless past a certain point!

[Jarod Cain]

I vote for taking it straight to the pirates. Seriously, don't they know who they're dealing with?

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Onboard the IKAROS (the continual name of my flagship until late game where it becomes GALACTICA) my XO is Kira as her medic (and later upgraded Mercy Angel) abilities allow you to heal your damage in the middle of combat. I usually always stick Nia in the Guns position with Torlo as her backup. Poplo is in navigation where you have him and usually stays there in either first second slot. Gadina I usually put in security because of her marksman skill and because I forgot about her piloting skill... She should be good where she is at. The rest I generally put where you have them placed. Tats especially, she stays in the server position forever.
-J-

[Sheb]

Yeah, let's go straight at the pirate. Sneaking is for pansies.

[Sirus]

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Well, the viewers voted Nia into the first officer position, and there wasn't any consensus on Kira or the rest. Of course, I can switch people around whenever

Poor, poor less-than-useful Tats.

[Itnetlolor]

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Well, the viewers voted Nia into the first officer position, and there wasn't any consensus on Kira or the rest. Of course, I can switch people around whenever

Poor, poor less-than-useful Tats.

Tatiana was my accountant for my ship during the early game. She did pretty well (considering I had at least a hold per ship, as well as a shop for some side-income).

The holds aren't all that useful this early in the game, however; but eventually, you can become a makeshift cargo fleet with pretty large craft with quite a few max-level holds (3x3 mods, +50 cargospace), and just do loops around a system for a couple grand per lap. It does get a bit dull, but as long as you fight while freighting, then you can collect fame and fortune over time, as well as crew experience.

[Sirus]

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Well, the viewers voted Nia into the first officer position, and there wasn't any consensus on Kira or the rest. Of course, I can switch people around whenever

Poor, poor less-than-useful Tats.

The holds aren't all that useful this early in the game, however; but eventually, you can become a makeshift cargo fleet with pretty large craft with quite a few max-level holds (3x3 mods, +50 cargospace), and just do loops around a system for a couple grand per lap. It does get a bit dull, but as long as you fight while freighting, then you can collect fame and fortune over time, as well as crew experience.

I might do that if I ever need to grind for money (off-screen of course, I wouldn't subject you guys to that ). Right now though I'm more concerned about increasing livability so I can get to a fight without my crew passing out from exhaustion.

[Bluerobin]

Yaaay update!

Charge the gates! Frontal attack! We fear no pirates, we have ships named after flowers!

[Sirus]

Well, frontal assault is winning so far, so unless the vote takes a complete 180 that's what I'll be doing in a few hours. Chances are this update will be slightly shorter than the previous one, but I haven't decided one way or the other.

[Itnetlolor]

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Well, the viewers voted Nia into the first officer position, and there wasn't any consensus on Kira or the rest. Of course, I can switch people around whenever

Poor, poor less-than-useful Tats.

The holds aren't all that useful this early in the game, however; but eventually, you can become a makeshift cargo fleet with pretty large craft with quite a few max-level holds (3x3 mods, +50 cargospace), and just do loops around a system for a couple grand per lap. It does get a bit dull, but as long as you fight while freighting, then you can collect fame and fortune over time, as well as crew experience.

I might do that if I ever need to grind for money (off-screen of course, I wouldn't subject you guys to that ). Right now though I'm more concerned about increasing livability so I can get to a fight without my crew passing out from exhaustion.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

After money grinding in a prime point in the game, I now have a couple of max-capacity (60 fighters) carriers and battleships with hangars; this game is starting to remind me of Master of Orion (the first game, more than the second, and you'll soon read why). Fighters aren't supposed to be THAT effective; although to be fair, I also set out 162 fighters at once, first thing. I'm recycling Junkyards like they're yesterday's news (4-6 hit loops per ship (or 268 damage per loop), and they're goners; and that's without firing a shot). I turned this game into MOO.

EDIT EDIT:
Moving forward with this same setup, the later game ships (which render the last ones mentioned total pansies by comparison) are rendered into scrap pretty damn quick as well with my fleet barely getting a scratch (even the squishy carriers are barely phased). Fighters are OP; This IS Master of Orion!

EDIT:
Whoops, sorry about that, and for the late edit. Plus, it'll still be a fair bit of time before they figure out just how crazy that is, unless they've played that far already. In the meantime, let's continue enjoying this LP.

[Sirus]

I will say that I find your crew setup interesting, but then it is always fun to see how others do things differently.

Well, the viewers voted Nia into the first officer position, and there wasn't any consensus on Kira or the rest. Of course, I can switch people around whenever

Poor, poor less-than-useful Tats.

The holds aren't all that useful this early in the game, however; but eventually, you can become a makeshift cargo fleet with pretty large craft with quite a few max-level holds (3x3 mods, +50 cargospace), and just do loops around a system for a couple grand per lap. It does get a bit dull, but as long as you fight while freighting, then you can collect fame and fortune over time, as well as crew experience.

I might do that if I ever need to grind for money (off-screen of course, I wouldn't subject you guys to that ). Right now though I'm more concerned about increasing livability so I can get to a fight without my crew passing out from exhaustion.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

After money grinding in a prime point in the game, I now have a couple of max-capacity (60 fighters) carriers and battleships with hangars; this game is starting to remind me of Master of Orion (the first game, more than the second, and you'll soon read why). Fighters aren't supposed to be THAT effective; although to be fair, I also set out 162 fighters at once, first thing. I'm recycling Junkyards like they're yesterday's news (4-6 hit loops per ship (or 268 damage per loop), and they're goners; and that's without firing a shot). I turned this game into MOO.

All right, we're starting to edge into spoiler territory here. I'd appreciate it if you'd hide your post

Anyway, it's a matter of playstyle. I never bothered with carriers very much (too squishy), but I found fighters to be rather effective when I had them.

EDIT: Fixed some format fail.

ALSO: Gonna be starting soon! Expect the update sometime today, depending on how long it takes to get through all of this and upload the screenies.

EDITEDIT: Just finished playing today's update! Time to get the pics uploaded and correct spelling mistakes, and I'll get it posted when I can
Spoiler alert: much ass is kicked.

[Sirus]

Part 9: Attacking the Novgorod Pirate Base

Welcome back! Last time, Yuri and friends met Tatiana's brother, and received intel regarding the local pirate base. Now, Yuri is ready to meet up with the Central Elgavan Forces to take on the villainous scum! Let's continue...

Spoiler: Preparation (click to show/hide)

Yuri decides to talk things over with his crew first. They head to the local tavern to plan.

: All right guys. What do you think?

: Yeah, I've been thinking about that. Tats, you said your brother was acting all weird, right?

: That's right. He wasn't himself at all.

: Yeah well, think' about that's kinda got me all worried here.

: So what are you trying to say, Torlo? Do you think Zakhar's intel is suspect?

: What?!

: I wasn't gonna put it like that, but...well...You know what I'm saying, right Kira?

: Leave me out of this! I have no opinion!

: Come on, help a guy out here!

: Anyway, it looks like it's gonna be a tough battle no matter what we do. It's all up to you, Yuri.

: Yeah, no pressure. (I wonder what that message meant, the one that came in when we were fighting Galkin...)

They were no help at all! Good thing I held that vote. Let's go talk to Vladykin.

: So have you made up your mind about what operation to participate in?

: We'll take the direct route.

: So, you're going to participate in the feint operation, are you? Thanks for your help on this. Just let us know when you're ready to proceed to the pirate base, and we'll all ship out together.

Enough hanging around. Let's do this!



As you can see, once you make your decision, a new path opens from the Lutsk Base. Simultaneously, all other routes close. This is the point of no return, people.

Yuri calls Vladykin to let him know that preparations are complete.

: We're ready to ship out as well.

: Good luck in the upcoming battle.

: Yes. Make us proud, Commander.

: I'll do my best, sir.



Just look at all that military hardware! With the PANSY in tow, the CEF Fleet heads towards the pirate base. Along the way, they enter an asteroid field.

Spoiler: I doubt anyone's really surprised by this (click to show/hide)

: Hm...there are lots of asteroids here, too. Watch out for an ambush.

Operator: Roger. Increasing power to the APF shields.

*BOOM!*

: Did we run into an asteroid?!

Operator: No, it's a...It's a mass shell attack! Here comes the second wave! And the third!

This is seriously bad news. Solid-state ammo, if you'll remember, penetrates deflector shields. It's very difficult to defend against.





: So it was an ambush! Why didn't the advance patrol pick up on them?!

First person to post an "It's a trap!" meme will be black-listed

Operator: It's impossible to properly detect an enemy presence in an asteroid zone like this!

Not in reality. Still, space opera and all that.

: Grus. Get me in touch with the PANSY.

: Yuri, we've got a transmission coming in from Commander Vladykin.

: Hm? Open a channel.

: Yuri! Can you hear me? Yuri!

: What's the matter, Commander Vladykin?

: We walked right into a trap! An enemy fleet was waiting for us! We're currently engaging them!

: What?! (That means Lieutenant Agarkov's intel must've been a scam!) Commander, we'll be right over to back you up.

: No, we'll take care of these guys. I want you to try to break through the enemy and get to Balik!

: But, Commander--

: If we can take him out, the others should lose the will to go on! I need you to do this, Yuri!

: All right, Commander. PANSY, full speed ahead! We're coming for you, Balik!

No time to help Vladykin. No time to retreat to Lutsk Base. We have to press forwards, and be careful about it. If the LOTUS goes down, we're at a severe disadvantage. If the PANSY goes down, game over. Ready for the showdown?

Spoiler: The tables turn! (click to show/hide)

We steam ahead of Vladykin's embattled fleet. Looks like they've drawn most of the enemy forces to them, leaving our path mostly clear. Mostly.

: Yuri! I'm detecting heat sources from all around us! It's a solid ammo attack!

: What?!

Several enemy ships pop out from behind asteroids. One in particular has a very unique shape that doesn't screenshot well. The PANSY receives a transmission, and an imposing figure is on the viewscreen!




: Ha ha ha ha! This is the massive fleet that dares to come after me?

: You must be Balik.

: That's right. And you can consider it an honor to die by the great Balik's hand, oh little one!

: You piece of Grus...

: This looks bad, kiddo. We're completely surrounded. And they've got a lot of experience fighting in an asteroid sector like this.

Back on Balik's ship...

: Ha ha ha ha ha! Now do you realize what a hopeless situation you're in? I can feel your despair just oozing through the screen! Oh, your expressions are simply priceless!

*BOOM!*

: What?! What was that?!

Pirate Underling: C-Captain! Somebody's attacking us from the rear!

: From behind us?!





: Dedon Galkin! You dirty double-crosser!

: What's the matter? Can't get all your boys to play nice?

: Looks like that Galkin guy is changing sides on Balik.

: This is our chance! We bring Balik down, now!

: I'm with ya, Yuri! Anything you say, man!

: Be careful, Yuri. His missile attacks are solid ammo, so our APF shields aren't gonna help us. Remember, if we get hit, we're gonna get hit bad!

: Got it, Nia! Thanks!

Spoiler: Defeating Balik! (click to show/hide)

Here we go!



Balik has three ships in his fleet. The small ship and the destroyer have some firepower, but shouldn't be very difficult to destroy. We've been shooting them down since we entered this sector, after all.



Balik's flagship, on the other hand, is dangerous. This bad boy is a Gromki B-class cruiser, and it epitomizes the Macross Missile Massacre.



Case in point. It has a special attack that launches an absurd number of missiles, something like four full Normal attack's worth. If I didn't dodge this, whatever ship it was aiming for (the LOTUS, in this case) would have been badly damaged, if not out-right destroyed.



I immediately counter-attack with a barrage, destroying the small ship outright. The battle is now 2-on-2, fair odds!

Balik sends another missile barrage my way, which is thankfully dodged. His command gauge seems to build much faster than mine, but as long as he keeps launching these easy-to-dodge attacks it shouldn't be much of a problem.



A second lucky barrage eliminates the destroyer. Balik is alone in the sky!



Ok, seriously now Balik. I remember you were a much tougher opponent. At least hit me once. Surprise me or something :-/



Ok, so that was a normal attack. Thank you for trying, dude. In response, I nail him with a barrage, but he keeps fighting.

I know I'm using a lot of barrages here, but it's his fault really. He's not even trying to dodge (facepalm)



Balik seems to be wising up. He's using more normal attacks now, which don't have an effective counter. The LOTUS is starting to get beaten up.

No matter. One final barrage, and victory is ours!



Score! Nice batch of level-ups here as well.

Back on the bridge...

: Did we get him?

: I see an escape vessel. It's headed for the pirate base.

: We're not letting him get away!

*As soon as the party reaches the spaceport, Tatiana dashes away*

: Oh, Zakhar!

: Tatiana! Wait!

: We gotta go after her! The place is still crawling with pirates!

: Hey, Kira!

: Huh?

*Nia tosses Kira a maser blaster*

: From now on, you're gonna watch out for yourself. Got it?

: Got it.



Here we are, the base of the Novgorod Pirates: an artificial planetoid! What surprises does Balik have in store for our heroes on this wannabe Death Star? Find out next time!

[monk12]

That space pirate hat is amazing, and I want four.

[Jarod Cain]

@ Itnetlolor

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Agreed about fighters it got so bad I stopped using them later on. Thing is there is a point where you stop getting damage bonuses to the amount of fighters you have. It has been awhile so I'm not entirely sure but I believe their effectiveness starts dropping off somewhere around 120.

Awesome, this is about as far as I'd gotten in my New Game+, haven't touched it in awhile as I was basically flying around the system FAP farming. I hadn't decided if I wanted to try and max out or not.
-J-

[Bluerobin]

That hat looks like a pillow that belongs to someone with too much money.

Nice update! The music link was great, too.

[Aklyon]

That is indeed pretty cool hat.