I used my Pteranodon to knock down the Mega shields and used the ever-reliable Sirokos (which I had flee the moment it launched the pods) to send the marines. Took a fair bit of hull damage despite hiding under the Mega after a full frontal assault with the PALCs keeping its shields down where it couldn't bring its strongest weapons to bear, then jumping to the gate once the marines got on board. I actually got back in range just as the takeover was complete, I was surprised the other Megalodon didn't even attempt to assist its compatriot even though my notoriety was already at "kill if in core Boron sectors" level.BrigandPhantos77 wrote: ↑Mon, 3. Jan 22, 05:33They'll respawn eventually. They just respawn quicker if you pop them personally. I've depleted Unclaimed Sector near Getsu Fune twice only ever having used automated mining. Perpetual Sin was different. Broke 2 with Hornet Missiles, the last was done automated. It also was the last and took forever to respawn unlike the 1st 2. But it did eventually.Sovereign01 wrote: ↑Mon, 3. Jan 22, 03:24It's probably just as well that I have the beacon exploit available as a source of credits as the Nividium asteroids have stopped respawning. My mining ships still find use for weapon duplicating, though currently the Boron hate me so I can't duplicate their ion weapons just yet even though I do have the plans for the Ion Cannon factory. In fact they hate me so much I thought "what the hell" and boarded one of the two Megalodons they had stationed in Rolk's legacy, given it couldn't get any worse. I'll probably grab the second before trying to rebuild my notoriety, once some more marines train. I had to bring along 5 maxed ones last time otherwise the 10 normal ones would get wiped out if they went by themselves, the extra experience is wasted on those with 100 combat. Still, I'm in no hurry
I'm still getting the hang of boarding operations. I got my eye on Hatikvahs Faith still. Kraken loaded with 28 marines fully trained (except combat). A Cobra waiting for it's compliment (18 with 10 to go) as well. 37 personnel awaiting completion of training at my own Marine Training Barracks. And 40+ in Aladna Hill undergoing training as well. Yea I got a ton and I am dragging my feet in the process. Hoping to have lot's of spare marines.
What did you use to take the Mega? I'm thinking of jumping into the Kraken personally to take my next 2 targets. I successfully acquired/borrowed from Terracorp the Jump Drive Installation Kits for my docks. Took 4 tries to get.
Soooo I must have gotten really lucky with that station. All the merchants are only asking for 1 Nividium now. This is gonna be more of a pain than I thought. Wish they weren't soo random. But "meh" oh well. On the flip side, I have seen a lot wanting 1 focus crystal and 1 quantum processor. Keeping fingers crossed that I will see those for sale at one. If even just 1 at a time, that would leave hope. And every (faction) station at least has bartering. Wish me luck.
Had to attempt it 3 times because first time I sent just the 10 marines that were still being levelled (all died), second attempt I'd forgotten to replenish the pods from the last boarding Third I send those 10 along with the 5 maxed guys (all survived)