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Brycesv1
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system override software

Post by Brycesv1 » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 00:18

noob question but how do i make it work. i came within 500m of the target and checked every command menu that i had... how does it work?
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Post by Carlo the Curious » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 00:37

FAQ.

500m isn't nearly close enough unless you're in a capital ship.
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Post by Brycesv1 » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 00:42

if its ilegal to have... if i get scanned should i eject it and grab it up later?
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Post by A5PECT » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 01:05

If you are scanned by customs and drop your freight, the ship that scanned you will fly in and destroy the container.
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Post by Tycow » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 01:30

There is, however, a way to have SOS and not get it caught by scans... read on for more information:
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Sometimes, when you visit pirate stations, there is a BBS advert offering a piece of software that masks the presence of the SOS... can't remember the exact costings, but there you go ;)
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Post by Brycesv1 » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 01:34

can i make a wingman use SOS if i gave it to him?
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Post by Carlo the Curious » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 01:38

No. Only you personally can capture ships.

Anyway, your wingmen can be scanned as well.
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Post by Hob Anagerik » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 01:40

That's always struck me as odd since its the SOS software that is doing the work. All the other pilot has to do is fly close enough and press a few buttons. Maybe a game balance thing.
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Post by Brycesv1 » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 02:17

i flew within 30m of the target but i still cant figure out how to USE the SOS
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Post by Tycow » Sun, 12. Oct 08, 02:56

Brycesv1 wrote:i flew within 30m of the target but i still cant figure out how to USE the SOS
Target the ship you want to capture
Press I
Select "Claim"

Bare in mind, the ship has to be empty, and the pilot must have bailed out for SOS to work. :)
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Post by eldarmark » Mon, 13. Oct 08, 19:33

Carlo the Curious wrote:No. Only you personally can capture ships.

Anyway, your wingmen can be scanned as well.
That's something I wouldn't mind seeing changed in TC, or maybe a later patch. I'd love to see pirates bailing from police attacks, with NPC Salvage companies rushing up to claim the wreckage. Would definitely make the world feel more "alive", ya know?
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