[AP] Some questions about ship capping in AP versus TC

[modisch]

War... war never changes.

Wait, wrong game.

Anyhow, I'm enjoying the war in AP. But as an Argon, I'm wondering about my ability to acquire certain Terran goodies. Specifically, I'd like to pick up the Springblossom and Spitfyres along with their complement of firepower.

So, do ATF/Terran bail out now? Does a player have a snowball's chance in hell of getting a Spitfyre or ATF Fenrir to bail? Is it feasible to board a Springblossom? Will there be enough (E)EMPCs or (P)M/AMLs found to a ship?

I'm not worried about missiles. I've been finding those a-plenty just scavenging after fights. In fact, I have more Terran missiles on my Argon in AP than my Terran in TC.

Thanks, I appreciate your answers.

-m

[Homecsiga]

Hi,

Actually just a few days ago a Splitfiyre bailed. I don§t really know about other but I think you have chance them too.

Regards,
-H-

[Morkonan]

In TC, Terran pilots do not have a bail mechanic. At least, that's what I remember reading. Unless that was changed for AP or patched in TC, Terran pilots will not bail.

But, that may not be true for Aldrin pilots, so your chances of acquiring a Springy or a Spitfire are probably good.

[DrBullwinkle]

You can always board a Springblossom; in either TC or AP.

You can also restore your Terran rep. There is nothing preventing you from being on friendly terms with the Terrans. If they hate you, then kill a few Argons in war sectors and they will begin to warm up.

[Nanook]

In TC, Terran pilots do not have a bail mechanic. At least, that's what I remember reading....

Correction. ATF pilots won't bail in TC, ever (well, except in a specific plot sequence). Terran pilots in TC should bail just like Commonwealth ones, according to their morale levels.

[ApatheticEthic]

I've tried a bit of capping in AP. You can make terran/atf ships bail, but it seems to be harder than commonwealth or pirates. As for the ships, the best I've seen in a warzone are thors and plenty of cutlasses. I've capped the latter, but I've never seen a fenrir or a spitfyre in a war zone. You'd probably be better off making friends with the terrans if you want their ships.

[modisch]

Thanks for the comments. Very helpful. I'll probably ignore their ships and work my way through Commonwealth goodies. And I can always make the Terrans happy later. I'll just try not to sweat it.