Squash Mines

[Joe McCracken]

Has anyone ever used these mines? Squash, or any of the other variants?
I've tried to use them in Xenon sectors to see what kind of havoc I can create, but they just seem to be attacked and destroyed.

Has anyone used them to any effect?

[Bill Huntington]

I've tried them as part of a gate blockade. When a target hits them, it kills them. But they don't do you any favors. If you ever need to use the area, you can't. A big part of using mines is psychological. But the Xenon don't scare. If they decide to come, they do and just use their own ships to soak up casualties and clear a path.

You don't get any credit for the kills either. And you're not sure it will work, but it might.

I've tried dumping them in the path of a pursuing ship. It can work but not for sure. And that area is denied to you unless you spend a lot of time clearing the area.

There can be a situation where they help. But usually they are more trouble than they're worth.

[Alan Phipps]

By the way *all* explosive and M/AM mines in vanilla X3 have the same static ranges, methods of use and target effects despite what their descriptions may say. The types only differ in their text description, name, price and source/availability.

[Cpt.Jericho]

It's always nice to have a few dozens in case a well-paid mission is offered. Other than that I haven't found a practical use for mines.

[Joe McCracken]

I usually build 1 or 2 squash mine factories during my games just for those random missions, and to sell to the Pirates/Yaki, and Military bases. I've just never had any fortune actually USING them. I know that after they are set they will destroy anything that hits them, but didn't know if they could be used effectively in game.

Does anyone know if they work OOS?

[Alan Phipps]

OOS mine theory from someone who would probably know.

[Joe McCracken]

Thanks Alan.