I'm gonna have to say The Torus is overrated in my book. I'm not going to deny that it is a good ship, but I suppose I just don't like ion weapons, aside from the ion bomb. I normally have an issue with enemies taking out my weapons, like most people, but I'm even more annoyed by it when my plan of ...

Which is why there might be a balancing factor that is needed, like two weapons per store instead of three or what have you. Trying to maintain the balance but give weapons the consistency of shields and engines. I suggest this idea out of my personal gripes though. I'm sure everyone has their own. ...

After putting so many hours in this game I think I finally understand where my frustration comes from most of the time: weapon progression. The weapon system, along with shields and engines, is one of the pivotal systems that you need to actually get anywhere in the game (especially to beat the boss...

I hate when people complain about boarding. Level 2 doors will allow you to avoid any and all fights with boarders without ever having to directly fight them. Start venting all empty rooms as soon as you notice they have a teleporter. As soon as they board, lock all the doors then cut the O2. Bam, ...

I'm going to put my vote in for Rockship B. The Shivan, while lacking door controls, starts with a few great things. The Heavy Pierce Laser I is the best weapon in the game for the beginning, in my opinion. With a nine second cool down it ignores one shield and does two damage. More so than any othe...

I see! That may have been my mistake all along. Granted, I was hitting any red blip with the word "Mantis" in the name so some of them had to have been homeworlds, but I will alter my searches now.

I seem to be having the worst luck while trying to get the Mantis Ship A. What kind of beacon is the event supposed to be, a distress, a possible ship zone, or an empty beacon? I've gone through Mantis sectors many times, taking over ships mostly, and have never encountered it. Now that I actually w...

I think the guide is pretty spot on as far as averagely obtainable parts go.. Though, I feel the focal point of this guide and any other boss guide would be the crew teleporter. Once you have the ability to eliminate the rebel flagship's missiles and crew then you have the foundation that can make a...

I think the Zoltan shield is easily comparable with the cloaking system as well as being one of the better features of any ship. Cloaking, the Zoltan shield, and the weapon pre-igniter all serve as or have the ability to serve as a method to deal the first strike in a fight. The Zoltan shield is the...

I agree with the idea that it is a matter of progress in the game that dictates which system is more important. Early on, obtaining two ranks in shield is probably the more beneficial decision. It is true that engines will help you avoid all damage, minus beams and boarding parties, but the two aspe...