Cargo....

[Freyland]

Okay, then next question about cargo....
What is the point of cargo space on planets? Increasing your planet's population?

Thanks

Jonathan

[Talenn]

Planetary 'Cargo' is strictly for military purposes IMO. Adding Cargo storage allows the planet to hold more Troops/Weapon Platforms/Fighters etc. I build them on my 'staging areas' where I will be producing massive amounts of troops and fighters to spare me the hassle of always having to transport them offplanet every turn.

Talenn

[WendellM]

Cargo space on planets is where units (troops, mines, satellites, weapon platforms, etc.) are stored on the surface. It's supposed to be possible to use up all the cargo space so that you can't build or place any more (though I haven't seen it myself, since I don't let stuff accumulate too much).

[Psitticine]

quote:

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Originally posted by WendellM:
It's supposed to be possible to use up all the cargo space so that you can't build or place any more (though I haven't seen it myself, since I don't let stuff accumulate too much).

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I've seen that happen quite often. I like to stick a WP or two on even the little tiny planets and you can only place one of the small platforms on the smallest domed planets.

That'd be where the cargo facility might be useful, except that the planets with enough facility space to spare for such things are the same ones with more cargo space than would be sensible to fill up with units!

[Jubala]

Ever tried attacking a Huge non-domed planet with a couple of cargo facilities III all stacked to the brim with weapon platforms and fighters? Add a ****load of satellites in orbit and some battlestations and ships and you're really in for it. Talk about being up **** creek without a paddle.

[Freyland]

Now you're talking Jubala! Have you ever seen the AI do this?

Jonathan

[Psitticine]

That'd be the time for a kamikaze plague bomber, I think! <evil laugh>

Hey, playing nice is for HUMANS!