Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:32 pm
Hyperios, capturing Antarian ships the first time they appear is entirely possible. It just takes your entire fleet to do it in the early stages of the game!
As soon as a ship is sighted I save the game. I then refit as many ships as possible that can make it to the defending system. A few ships have to have tractor beams and be able to take a few hits. A couple frigates need the scout lab. All other ships ideally have troop pods.
It may take a few rounds to take the ship. Be sure to disengage your tractor beams before ending each battle turn, or the enemy will self destruct...they don't like being immobilized.
As soon as a ship is sighted I save the game. I then refit as many ships as possible that can make it to the defending system. A few ships have to have tractor beams and be able to take a few hits. A couple frigates need the scout lab. All other ships ideally have troop pods.
It may take a few rounds to take the ship. Be sure to disengage your tractor beams before ending each battle turn, or the enemy will self destruct...they don't like being immobilized.