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Davik: Slave to Bot

2020-06-10T17:30:14Z

Slave to Bot

captainGarfield: /* Slaves, Drones, Missiles, and Fighters */

2014-03-23T16:29:39Z

‎Slaves, Drones, Missiles, and Fighters

captainGarfield: /* Slaves and Drones */

2014-03-23T16:27:20Z

‎Slaves and Drones

captainGarfield: /* Avoiding Death */

2014-03-23T16:22:29Z

‎Avoiding Death

directdeath: Added TSL to ways of storing credits

2013-08-21T18:32:57Z

Added TSL to ways of storing credits

Tobal: /* Consequences of Death */

2013-07-06T08:19:47Z

‎Consequences of Death

Tobal: /* Slaves and Drones */

2013-07-06T08:16:20Z

‎Slaves and Drones

Tobal: /* Slaves and Drones */

2013-07-06T08:14:46Z

‎Slaves and Drones

russianfool20825: /* Avoiding Death */

2013-07-05T21:23:59Z

‎Avoiding Death

captainGarfield: typos

2013-03-05T08:44:13Z

typos

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 ;'''Use Good Equipment and Tactics'''
-: Better gear is oftentimes expensive, but the costs are worthwhile. A higher [[shield]] bank means you will not die as quickly and you will be able to fight more AI at once, meaning you can take on swarms. Better ships often come with inbuilt [[resists|resistances]] and [[mods]] which will make you harder to kill. A good [[augmenter]] setup will make you even more powerful, and good [[weapons]] mean you can kill enemies before they are able to deal much damage against you. [[Slaves]] and [[drones]] not only aid fighting, but can take hits for you, allowing damage to be spread out over more shields. [[Secondary Skills]] can increase the base statistics of your equipment, ships, slaves, drones, and can allow you to focus on one particular style of combat. [[Neuro Tweak|Neuro tweaks]] can give you a boost when you need it, and forming a [[squad]] or joining a [[team]] means you can fight alongside others. You can also use [[Fighters]] or [[Missiles]] to your advantage, the first dealing large damage over time using little energy and the second capable of destroying many ships at once. Finally, a good [[energy]] bank means you can shoot longer and deploy drones easier, and a good [[radar]] allows you to target enemies better.
+: Better gear is oftentimes expensive, but the costs are worthwhile. A higher [[shield]] bank means you will not die as quickly and you will be able to fight more AI at once, meaning you can take on swarms. Better ships often come with inbuilt [[resists|resistances]] and [[mods]] which will make you harder to kill. A good [[augmenter]] setup will make you even more powerful, and good [[weapons]] mean you can kill enemies before they are able to deal much damage against you. [[Bots]] and [[drones]] not only aid fighting, but can take hits for you, allowing damage to be spread out over more shields. [[Secondary Skills]] can increase the base statistics of your equipment, ships, bots, drones, and can allow you to focus on one particular style of combat. [[Neuro Tweak|Neuro tweaks]] can give you a boost when you need it, and forming a [[squad]] or joining a [[team]] means you can fight alongside others. You can also use [[Fighters]] or [[Missiles]] to your advantage, the first dealing large damage over time using little energy and the second capable of destroying many ships at once. Finally, a good [[energy]] bank means you can shoot longer and deploy drones easier, and a good [[radar]] allows you to target enemies better.
 ;'''Dodge'''
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 A good pilot can learn how to survive in almost any situation, with any ship, and against any enemy. Becoming a good pilot requires dedication and skill, taking risks, and making mistakes. The number one rule is to learn from your mistakes, and the best advice is always to never enter into a fight you know you can't win.
-== Slaves, Drones, Missiles, and Fighters ==
+== Bots, Drones, Missiles, and Fighters ==
 ;'''Drones'''
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 : Some AI drones can be [[capping|captured]] rather than killed by reducing their shields to near-zero and killing them with a [[radiation]] weapon.
-;'''Slaves'''
+;'''Bots'''
-: When a slave dies, one of two things happens. It is either completely annihilated and therefore irrecoverable, or it is placed into stasis. Ships that are captured and not yet docked explode upon death. Slaves created by activating a controlbot while docked enter stasis.
+: When a bot dies, one of two things happens. It is either completely annihilated and therefore irrecoverable, or it is placed into stasis. Ships that are captured and not yet docked explode upon death. Bots created by activating a controlbot while docked enter stasis.
 ;'''Missiles and Fighters'''

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 ;'''Drones'''
 : Drones are destroyed when their shields reach zero, but they can still be recovered. A destroyed drone can be repaired either by going 60 seconds without taking damage and not firing your weapons or by docking at a base. Repairing while undocked will also cost twice as much as repairing in a base. To repair a drone, right-click on it in your inventory and select repair. You will be charged a fee based on the type of drone it was.
-Some AI drones can be [[capping|captured]] rather than killed by reducing their shields to near-zero and killing them with a [[radiation]] weapon.
+: Some AI drones can be [[capping|captured]] rather than killed by reducing their shields to near-zero and killing them with a [[radiation]] weapon.
 ;'''Slaves'''
 : When a slave dies, one of two things happens. It is either completely annihilated and therefore irrecoverable, or it is placed into stasis. Ships that are captured and not yet docked explode upon death. Slaves created by activating a controlbot while docked enter stasis.
 == See Also ==

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 A good pilot can learn how to survive in almost any situation, with any ship, and against any enemy. Becoming a good pilot requires dedication and skill, taking risks, and making mistakes. The number one rule is to learn from your mistakes, and the best advice is always to never enter into a fight you know you can't win.
-== Slaves and Drones ==
+== Slaves, Drones, Missiles, and Fighters ==
 ;'''Drones'''
-: When a drone dies, it cannot be recovered. Some AI drones can be [[capping|captured]] by reducing their shields to near-zero and killing them with a [[radiation]] weapon.
+: Drones are destroyed when their shields reach zero, but they can still be recovered. A destroyed drone can be repaired either by going 60 seconds without taking damage and not firing your weapons or by docking at a base. Repairing while undocked will also cost twice as much as repairing in a base. To repair a drone, right-click on it in your inventory and select repair. You will be charged a fee based on the type of drone it was.
 ;'''Slaves'''

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 ;'''Use Good Equipment and Tactics'''
-: Better gear is oftentimes expensive, but the costs are worthwhile. A higher [[shield]] bank means you will not die as quickly and you will be able to fight more AI at once, meaning you can take on swarms. Better ships often come with inbuilt [[resists|resistances]] and [[mods]] which will make you harder to kill. A good [[augmenter]] setup will make you even more powerful, and good [[weapons]] mean you can kill enemies before they are able to deal much damage against you. [[Slaves]] and [[drones]] not only aid fighting, but can take hits for you, allowing damage to be spread out over more shields. [[Secondary Skills]] can increase the base statistics of your equipment, ships, slaves, drones, and can allow you to focus on one particular style of combat. [[Neuro Tweak|Neuro tweaks]] can give you a boost when you need it, and forming a [[squad]] or joining a team means you can fight alongside others. Finally, a good [[energy]] bank means you can shoot longer and deploy drones easier, and a good [[radar]] allows you to target enemies better.
+: Better gear is oftentimes expensive, but the costs are worthwhile. A higher [[shield]] bank means you will not die as quickly and you will be able to fight more AI at once, meaning you can take on swarms. Better ships often come with inbuilt [[resists|resistances]] and [[mods]] which will make you harder to kill. A good [[augmenter]] setup will make you even more powerful, and good [[weapons]] mean you can kill enemies before they are able to deal much damage against you. [[Slaves]] and [[drones]] not only aid fighting, but can take hits for you, allowing damage to be spread out over more shields. [[Secondary Skills]] can increase the base statistics of your equipment, ships, slaves, drones, and can allow you to focus on one particular style of combat. [[Neuro Tweak|Neuro tweaks]] can give you a boost when you need it, and forming a [[squad]] or joining a [[team]] means you can fight alongside others. You can also use [[Fighters]] or [[Missiles]] to your advantage, the first dealing large damage over time using little energy and the second capable of destroying many ships at once. Finally, a good [[energy]] bank means you can shoot longer and deploy drones easier, and a good [[radar]] allows you to target enemies better.
 ;'''Dodge'''

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 : In previous versions of Star Sonata, players over level 15 would drop items when killed. [[Gear Glue]] was used to prevent this, but that whole system has now been replaced by [[durability]]. Items can no longer be dropped, but items do become damaged and less efficient each time you die.
 ;'''Losing Credits'''
-: Whenever you die, by being removed from your ship or having your pod blown up (colloquially ''podded''), you drop [[credits]]. The amount you drop is a portion of your ship's repair cost: and, if you die without a pod, a percent of your funds on-hand. One way to avoid this is to store most of your credits inside a [[base]], but this incurs the risk of having that base blown up and losing those credits. Another way is to store credits inside a [[team]], but unless you own the team you may not be able to get them back or someone else may take them.
+: Whenever you die, by being removed from your ship or having your pod blown up (colloquially ''podded''), you drop [[credits]]. The amount you drop is a portion of your ship's repair cost: and, if you die without a pod, a percent of your funds on-hand. The best way to avoid this is to store your credits in the [[TSL]]. Another way to avoid this is to store most of your credits inside a [[base]], but this incurs the risk of having that base blown up and losing those credits. A final option is to store credits inside a [[team]], but unless you own the team you may not be able to get them back or someone else may take them.
 == Avoiding Death ==

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 ;'''Dodge'''
-: Learning to dodge your foe's attacks will make you harder to kill. There are several tactics for doing this. Jinking to avoid bullets is one, and ''kiting'' is another. Some tactics are better suited for fast ships like light fighters while others are better for slow ones like freighters and some capital ships. Using your environment is another key skill to learn: hiding behind [[planets]] and other solid objects and shooting with an [[ethereal]] type weapon allows you to hit your target without ''getting'' hit. Having a good [[engine]] is always a good idea, though some players can fight well without much maneuvering (see: [[Drone Mastery|Drone Masters]], [[Sniper Class|Snipers]]). Because there are more play styles than space to write with on this page, it is advisable to seek advice from an experienced player about what works best for you.
+: Learning to dodge your foe's attacks will make you harder to kill. There are several tactics for doing this. Juking to avoid bullets is one, and ''kiting'' is another. Some tactics are better suited for fast ships like light fighters while others are better for slow ones like freighters and some capital ships. Using your environment is another key skill to learn: hiding behind [[planets]] and other solid objects and shooting with an [[ethereal]] type weapon allows you to hit your target without ''getting'' hit. Having a good [[engine]] is always a good idea, though some players can fight well without much maneuvering (see: [[Drone Mastery|Drone Masters]], [[Sniper Class|Snipers]]). Because there are more play styles than space to write with on this page, it is advisable to seek advice from an experienced player about what works best for you.
 A good pilot can learn how to survive in almost any situation, with any ship, and against any enemy. Becoming a good pilot requires dedication and skill, taking risks, and making mistakes. The number one rule is to learn from your mistakes, and the best advice is always to never enter into a fight you know you can't win.

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 : Whenever you die, by being removed from your ship or having your pod blown up (colloquially ''podded''), you drop [[credits]]. The amount you drop is based off your level and how much you have (citation needed). One way to avoid this is to store most of your credits inside a [[base]], but this incurs the risk of having that base blown up and losing those credits. Another way is to store credits inside a [[team]], but unless you own the team you may not be able to get them back or someone else may take them.
 ;'''Death Debt'''
-: ''This feature has been temporarily disabled.'' When you are killed without a pod or your pod is destroyed, a [[Death Debt]] is incurred. A death debt is the amount of [[experience]] which must be payed off before regular experience can be earned again and [[Glossary|leveling]] can resume. Each death adds 999 death debt to a maximum of 1999-2999 depending your level.
+: ''This feature has been temporarily disabled.'' When you are killed without a pod or your pod is destroyed, a [[Death Debt]] is incurred. A death debt is the amount of [[experience]] which must be payed off before regular experience can be earned again and [[Glossary|leveling]] can resume. Each death adds 999 death debt to a maximum of 1999-2999 depending on your level.
 == Avoiding Death ==
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 ;'''Slaves'''
-: When a slave dies, one of two things happens. It is either completely annihilated and therefore irrecoverable, or it is placed into stasis. What decides which of those two outcomes occurs is whether or not that slave has a [[stasis generator]] equipped. The generator must be equal to or higher than the [[tech level]] of that slave's ship. These generators can be purchases in [[Copper]] for a price, but oftentimes the high investment cost is worth not having to make new slaves every time you go into Perilous Space. Slaves no longer drop items, but they do drop some of your credits when they die. Just like with a player, you must either wait until that slave's shields have fully regenerated, or 5 minutes have gone by. When the slave turns yellow, select it and press (default key '''X''') the '''Target Options''' key and select the '''Leave Stasis''' option. '''Note''' that you must be in the same galaxy as the slave in order to do this.
+: When a slave dies, one of two things happens. It is either completely annihilated and therefore irrecoverable, or it is placed into stasis. What decides which of those two outcomes occurs is whether or not that slave has a [[stasis generator]] equipped. The generator must be equal to or higher than the [[tech level]] of that slave's ship. These generators can be purchased in [[Copper]] for a price, but oftentimes the high investment cost is worth not having to make new slaves every time you go into Perilous Space. Slaves no longer drop items, but they do drop some of your credits when they die. Just like with a player, you must either wait until that slave's shields have fully regenerated, or 5 minutes have gone by. When the slave turns yellow, select it and press (default key '''X''') the '''Target Options''' key and select the '''Leave Stasis''' option. '''Note''' that you must be in the same galaxy as the slave in order to do this.
 *'''Note''' that you must have [[Equipment]] skill equal to or higher than the [[tech level]] of the stasis generator in order to use it.
 *'''Note''' that a stasis generator of lower level than the ship it's on will not work, and the ship will be destroyed anyways.