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Originally posted by Dan:
The Master Computer is sort of a counter, but a weak one in my opinion. The Computer Virus weapon easily blows the MC to smithereens.
Dan
Better to have a disabled ship than a converted one!
Alternative: Keep in mine that the effectiveness/success chance of Subverters decreases with range. Do not let them get to point blank range. Get them to waste their shot at long range. Remember, they only get to try once. I would recommend lots of small, hard to hit ships with as long of a direct fire weapon as possible or missles.
Converters do not work on units. Use Fighters/Carrier attack on them.
You could also try rushing at them madly with Tachyon Projection Cannons and hope to take out the Subverters with your first volley.
Ionic Dispersers could also be useful to keep them out of range by zapping their engines. These have a range of 6 at the upper levels which exceeds Subverters.
Finally, try using Repulser beams to push them away. FYI: Repulser beams push objects more squares using larger mounts. If you can use a Huge Mount (Battleship) you can push them quite far (something like 12 squares). Repulsers are the bane of short range weapons.
Watch out for the fighter based weapons that Psychics own. It does something like 25 damage every turn!.