Mind Control vs Boarding vs Hacking vs Cloak vs Drones

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The only ships that could beat the game in advanced mode all had boarding clones.

I have the best success with boarding to the point where I think it may be OP.

I tried other ships to the best of my ability, but I just couldn't beat the final ship. I either cannot reach the final sector, or end up dying in the last phase of the final boss.

Only ships with boarding can beat the game for me.

[Fadedsun]

I'm noticing an issue with hacking drone control. I'm trying to fight the 2nd stage rebel flagship right now with the Zoltan cruiser. I have the Halberd Beam, Hermes Missile and a Chain Laser. Now, this should be more than enough to take down the ship. I even hacked the drone control to ensure I would be able to hit with my Hermes Missile because they have a defense drone. EVERY single time I hack the drone control and launch my missile the defense drone still manages to shoot down my Hermes Missile. This is extremely annoying because the missile is basically my only assurance for victory in being able to take down their shields. What's the point of hacking the drone control if hacking it doesn't completely shut down their usage? I'm fighting a losing battle at this point.

[5thHorseman]

I'm noticing an issue with hacking drone control. I'm trying to fight the 2nd stage rebel flagship right now with the Zoltan cruiser. I have the Halberd Beam, Hermes Missile and a Chain Laser. Now, this should be more than enough to take down the ship. I even hacked the drone control to ensure I would be able to hit with my Hermes Missile because they have a defense drone. EVERY single time I hack the drone control and launch my missile the defense drone still manages to shoot down my Hermes Missile. This is extremely annoying because the missile is basically my only assurance for victory in being able to take down their shields. What's the point of hacking the drone control if hacking it doesn't completely shut down their usage? I'm fighting a losing battle at this point.

This is a bug that was reported here: http://www.ftlgame.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=23964

It seems it's fixed, but not in the currently released game.