[TC] M6 choice

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[TC] M6 choice

Post by Lea Flamma » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 16:29

I just got an M6 Vidar from the plot, but I already have an M6 Katana. She is fully equpied, that is:

- 4 EMPC in main
- 2 M/AML in main
- 2 EMPC in each tower
- full shields
- full cargo/engine/rudder upgrades

I can afford to upgrade the Vidar but the weapons will have to be transported. If any more advanced player could give me some advice which ship to choose. I will mark, that I decided to use Terran ships only through this playthrough.

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Post by Geek » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 17:03

The Vidar is significantly better. 10 front guns is simply devastating, and it also has twice the maneuvabrility of the Katana.
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Post by zooze » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 17:39

its also a unique ship so if you sell the M6 Vidar you wont be able to get it back unless you script it in.

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Post by Lone Jedi » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 17:53

zooze wrote:its also a unique ship so if you sell the M6 Vidar you wont be able to get it back unless you script it in.
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Re: [TC] M6 choice

Post by Lone Jedi » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 17:58

Lea Flamma wrote:I just got an M6 Vidar from the plot, but I already have an M6 Katana. She is fully equpied, that is:

- 4 EMPC in main
- 2 M/AML in main
- 2 EMPC in each tower
- full shields
- full cargo/engine/rudder upgrades

I can afford to upgrade the Vidar but the weapons will have to be transported. If any more advanced player could give me some advice which ship to choose. I will mark, that I decided to use Terran ships only through this playthrough.
With Vidar's 10 X MAMLs upfront and average dodging skills, you'd become the master of the universe. I read another thread someone stating Katana was the best ship in game, I just couldn't stop laughing.
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Post by oogs » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 18:16

Related question: Can I RE a Vidar in TC?

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Post by estevesbk » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 18:17

Hint: Complete the Terran Plot, exploring any new System you gain access, and then decide about an M6! ;)

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Post by Nanook » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 18:19

oogs wrote:Related question: Can I RE a Vidar in TC?
Yes. :)
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Post by Lea Flamma » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 19:22

So... I am feeling nooby now, but... Well... Ok, here it goes. What is RE? :oops:

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Post by Kirlack » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 19:33

RE = Reverse Engineering. Once you get the Player Headquarters you can RE almost every ship in the game and then use the HQ to build your own :)

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Post by Lea Flamma » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 19:36

Kirlack wrote:RE = Reverse Engineering. Once you get the Player Headquarters you can RE almost every ship in the game and then use the HQ to build your own :)
Ok... So you get a PHQ? Good to know. Now I will know when I will realise that I am addicted :)

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Post by greypanther » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 20:01

I never really understood why people thought the Vidar was so much the best ship. I always found the spread of the forward guns to be too great. I always preferred certain Commonwealth ships. ( Aldrin M6 aside. :roll: )

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Post by ApatheticEthic » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 20:22

The Vidar has much better maneuverability. The Katana just feels plain unwieldy.

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Post by greypanther » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 20:31

Cannot argue with that, just that I prefer several of the Commonwealth M6. Each to their own and all that eh? :)

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Post by Skism » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 22:17

Easy - Firepower the Vidar has incredible forward power and has a really small profile - Almost the size of a fighter.

however the reason its not my preferred ship is the damn cargo bay its simply too small to operate out of as a player ship personally I prefer the Griffin ( In know its an m7)
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Post by kizito » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 23:13

Might I ask why the Spring Blossom hasn't been mentioned? It seems to be the best as far as I know.

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Post by estevesbk » Wed, 30. Jan 13, 23:33

kizito wrote:Might I ask why the Spring Blossom hasn't been mentioned? It seems to be the best as far as I know.
Actually it was:
estevesbk wrote:Hint: Complete the Terran Plot, exploring any new System you gain access, and then decide about an M6! ;)

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Post by zooze » Thu, 31. Jan 13, 16:18

The skiron is a great option to although slower than a springblossom, it has more shields and turrets and its easier to find weapons for it early in the game. Also has nice cargo hold.

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Post by estevesbk » Thu, 31. Jan 13, 16:33

zooze wrote:The skiron is a great option to although slower than a springblossom, it has more shields and turrets and its easier to find weapons for it early in the game. Also has nice cargo hold.
On my game that was not starting as Terran I'm using Skiron as my M6 until I do the Plot and get the Springblossom... It's a nice ship but it lacks speed/maneuverability to bring down the devil's emissary Pirate Carrack... So I need to rely on Swarms of Missiles

( Learned yesterday lol: http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php? ... 09#4014909 )

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Post by greypanther » Thu, 31. Jan 13, 16:58

I too used the Skiron a lot, it is a good ship.
Have you thought about using Fighter Drones to help distract the Carracks guns whilst you attack it? It can work too. :)

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