Ship Capture Problem

Cipher7071 · #1 September 7th, 2006, 10:47 PM

I wonder about the "ram" explanation. I didn't realize the AI would ever use that tactic, and my ship didn't take any damage. Wouldn't the colony module have caused some? I'll try capturing another kind of ship to see what happens.

Puke · #2 September 7th, 2006, 11:01 PM

I think the Rage and the Space Orcs both have ramming colony ships. Maybe some others.

Slick · #3 September 7th, 2006, 11:21 PM

Yes, many of the better custom AI's out there use a ramming strategy for colonizers and other otherwise defenseless ships. It's better than sitting in the corner and getting blown up. As for damage, maybe and maybe not. The rammed ship will soak up ramming damage on shields first before taking armor or internal hits so you may not have seen it. The ramming ship can't use its shields when taking ramming damage.