Can I make colony ship using bigger ships?

geoschmo · #1 January 11th, 2003, 05:29 PM

Yes you can use a bigger ship if you want.

[ January 11, 2003, 15:30: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

Arkcon · #2 January 11th, 2003, 05:30 PM

Yes. The destroyer class is the same size as a colony ship, and doesn't have engine restrictions.

Light cruisers are a favorite size.

I even use dreads sometimes, put all 3 colony components on and send it anywhere.

Tough Guy · #3 January 11th, 2003, 05:31 PM

Wow!

I can put multiple colonies and use 1 at a time??

I had no idea!

Suicide Junkie · #4 January 11th, 2003, 06:30 PM

Well, you can only use one of the colony components, since the ship is dismantled when it colonizes the first world.

Having all three modules on a single ship means you don't have to worry about the planet being the wrong type for your ship

Tough Guy · #5 January 11th, 2003, 06:50 PM

Then what is the point in having multiple colony components on the same ship?

Can you transfer it to another ship like cargo??

[ January 11, 2003, 16:56: Message edited by: Tough Guy ]

Arkcon · #6 January 11th, 2003, 07:09 PM

Ummm... one rock, one ice, one gas. Send it anywhere. Give the colonize order. The ship uses the correct one, the rest are just small, expensive, cargo bays.

This is done in late game, when you have the colonization minister on, and you just want him to go crazy mit der Kolonisation ding

If anyone actually speaks German I'm sorry -- I'm just playing around 'cause I'm at work and bored.

DavidG · #7 January 11th, 2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by Tough Guy:
Then what is the point in having multiple colony components on the same ship?

Can you transfer it to another ship like cargo??

The only reason I can think off is if you are using the ship to explore unseen territory and thus do not know what type of planets you will find.