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Cargo and passenger ships
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:53 am
by Warspite3
Do any of you make your own designs with these? I wonder if anyone has tried an armed version of these vessels or is it just better to escort them? When I see large freighters especially, I like to make sure they have at least 1 escort. I have not tried yet but I am considering making an armed freighter design with at least some weapons to defend itself from pirates or single ships. I also wonder if pirates will attack passenger ships?
RE: Cargo and passenger ships
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:07 am
by Tyranicus
I did add weapons to my freigthers, I called it the "Civillian Safety Act" borrowed from the Sins of a solar empire tech name. The they fended off pirates until the hyper-drive kicks in, but other empire always ask what my military ships are doin in their systems.
RE: Cargo and passenger ships
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:43 am
by Okim
Hm... I`m always equipping my freighters with 1-3 blasters/beams but i never received such a warning from any of my trade partners.
BTW freighter with a weapons can help escorts to do their job more efficiently. However in later games i prefer to put more armor and shields rather that weapons.