cooperative intelligence

[Captain Kwok]

Yes, if you had level 5 then you'd be effectively giving your ally 1250 points for every 1000 you spent on cooperative intel.

I'm not sure if they count towards any of the intelligence stats.

[BlueTemplar]

Damn, so you can't defend your allies with cooperative intel? That's a big problem! I guess you can give them some of your intel planets to protect them...

P.S.: Especially that there isn't much point to give your allies points to attack an enemy - you can just attack it yourself instead!

[Dogboy]

Thanks for the clarification. I agree with BT that it would be nice if you could help defend your allies, possibly assigning a % to defensive intel and a % to helping their attacks.

Is it the case that researching to a higher level in some area (e.g., sabotage ship) enables you to cause greater damage? Or, is the selection entirely random? (In the latest Balance Mod, in particular, QT).

Thanks!

[Captain Kwok]

Actually, cooperative intel from an ally can help you defend against intel attacks. Since your attack is enhanced, you can divert a greater percentage of your intel production to defense.

[Dogboy]

Good point, CK. Do you have any insight about my second question?

(By the way, thanks very much for all you do to help us newbies get a handle on the wonderful complex game!)

[Captain Kwok]

The effect amounts are somewhat random and do not depend on the level of research you've performed in any of the intelligence achievements.

[Dogboy]

Thank you for clarifying. I'll let my players know.