Brand new with questions : )

zeep · #1 July 24th, 2001, 05:29 AM

Thanks for all the advise! Esp the missle info... almost had a convert walk off in disgust at that one (He lost 2 fleets)

About the Bsy... I understand that they add another place to build. However you can only have one que per planet right? thus how does it add to production? I built one to see if it enhanced the build rate, but nothing. Is there a way to build the base without first developing a cruiser to place a space yard on?

Thanx again
-zeep
Redmond, Wa (please dont hate me!)

Suicide Junkie · #2 July 24th, 2001, 05:50 AM

It's actually one queue per object.
With five BSY factories in orbit, you can pump out an additional 5 escorts per turn, or 5 LCs every three turns, depending on tech and prices.

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Magnum357 · #3 July 24th, 2001, 08:48 AM

Ya, SJ is right. Not sure why Phoenix-D said that the BSY component is almost useless (I use it all the time myself). Really helps pump out lots of Escorts and other small ships if you need them in a short amount of time. Although most people think Escorts and Frigates are useless (especially late in the game) I find them very useful as small "Scout Squadrans" or as Auxilaries.

Phoenix-D · #4 July 24th, 2001, 08:59 AM

Where did I say they're almost useless? I asked that he didn't use em, and mentioned them being slower than the planetary yards- which, in most cases, they are.

Phoenix-D

Magnum357 · #5 July 24th, 2001, 09:41 AM

Whoops! sorry Phoenix, guess I missread your earlier statment. Jeez! I hate mondays! :P

Nitram Draw · #6 July 25th, 2001, 01:42 AM

Build your Bsy using a Base not a Ship. In the beginning you can only build one with a yard component and very little else. After you research larger bases you can add weapons and defenses.

Taqwus · #7 July 24th, 2001, 04:23 PM

Another use for base spaceyards is if you need an outpost on a tiny frontier world.

You can build a shipyard first, then have the shipyard build a shipyard base (or ship, if you need mobility at a higher maintenance cost), then scrap the planetary yard and build a resupply depot.

I wouldn't build an extra shipyard base just for the repair capabilities -- a much more efficient 3x3 base (Space Station w/ 3 Repair III) can repair 24 components per turn. A few of those at a mustering point can speed along a fleet refit quite well.

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