Stellar Impact Tactical Maneuvers List For Ship Combat
Stellar Impact Tactical Maneuvers List For Ship Combat
Positioning is an important aspect of naval battles. Here is a list of tactical maneuvers that can be used in combat to defeat your opponent.
Engaging
A good start is half the battle won. Understand the various ways to begin a frontal engagement to improve your chances of coming out ahead.
- a mostly disadvantageous maneuver
- you will over extend and be devoured by the enemy’s teammates
- not recommended
The Carousel
- standard defensive engaging maneuver in a team
- cut engine power after your first shots from the front turrets to increase turning speed
- fall back to your team after firing a full broadside salvo
- often you will be able to dodge missiles and shots from the enemy when falling back as auto aiming does not compensate for your turning
- reload and repeat
- similar to The Carousel
- allows ship to engage from different angles
- The Standoff maneuver allows your front turrets to constantly fire upon the target while maintaining your distance
- best used when the enemy is being conservative and keeping a distance
- mainly used by heavy ships with limited maneuverability
- good for maintaining full offensive damage on the enemy
- rotate the ship to keep all turrets on target
Dog Fighting
Often you will find yourself in a Mano-a-mano situation where there is just you and your enemy. Learning the various tactics used in a dog fight will ensure that you come out on top.
- standard dog fighting maneuver as each ship tries to stay on the back of the other ship
- the faster ship will usually win as they can out maneuver their target and enter The Ass Man maneuver
- keeping your broadside on the enemy while moving to stay behind their ship
- this is the most advantageous position as the enemy only has their rear turrets firing at you
- to counter someone on your ass, do not try to turn towards their rear like when you are in The Tango
- instead, cut your engines and turn towards their front. this will result in something similar to The Full On
Pursuit
Congratulations, you have shown the enemy ship who is the better captain and now they are fleeing the battle. Now learn the various ways to ensure their demise.
- aggressive maneuver. maximum offense while keeping the distance small.
- only use this maneuver when you have a significant advantage and want to secure the kill
- be prepared to take some damage from the enemy
- it is usually better to transition into The Snake Chase
- sacrifices chasing speed to maintain full turret fire
- have a feel for the reload times on your turrets to know when to tilt your ship
- transitions into a straight chase when target gets further away.
- best used when the target is a distance away and might move out of your range soon
- the full speed of your ship is utilized while maintaining your front turret fire
- burst damage is sacrificed so that the target’s chance of running out of range is minimized
- used when the enemy’s teammates are coming to them and your ship has already taken significant damage
- minimize the risk of getting killed by turning around for a last full salvo and then retreating to your teammates
- the enemy is probably going to get away, but at least you don’t get yourself killed
Escaping
-Work in Progress-
The Runner
The Snake Escape
The Surprise
The Houdini
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