[TC] tractor beam

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johnhirix
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tractor beam

Post by johnhirix » Thu, 3. Sep 09, 12:23

Anywhere else to find tractor beams?

I started a new game and can't find any tractor beam factory, in my last game there were 2 in Iranamus Zura.

I screwed up with my complex and desperately need the laser…..

To build a factory is too expensive for me….

Anyone knows where I can get one?


The-Gizmo
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Post by The-Gizmo » Thu, 3. Sep 09, 15:19

Unless the GoD system removed them shortly after your game started, like it did on mine. If that happened, then you'll have to build your own tractor beam factory and wait 20 game hours.

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Post by Venutian » Thu, 3. Sep 09, 19:40

I've managed to grab 2 before it disappeared. Question though... is there benefit to mounting 2 tractor beams versus just one?

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Post by Deadbeat_Spinn » Thu, 3. Sep 09, 21:14

Not to my knowledge. I tested putting on dual TB's on the front and rear turrets of an Ele. Swear only one beam would lock on the target.

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Post by The-Gizmo » Thu, 3. Sep 09, 21:38

I noticed the beam doesn't actually come from the turret, and just the center of your ship instead. You can even aim it out of the range of the turret, so once locked, the turret is irrelevant.

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