Sounds like you have some more investigation to do
(hint: overpower is useful on nerves)I still need to collect the ship-mats - Banshee are tough and I have yet to work out how to avoid them in an SRV <sigh>
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(hint: overpower is useful on nerves)I still need to collect the ship-mats - Banshee are tough and I have yet to work out how to avoid them in an SRV <sigh>
Oh yeah, the banshee was absolutely terrifying.... but the EMP missiles coming in as my ship descended, that was awesome. The effects on those bad boys are awesome.Sounds like you have some more investigation to do
I still need to collect the ship-mats - Banshee are tough and I have yet to work out how to avoid them in an SRV <sigh>
No idea what you're hint means, but yeah, I've been living vicariously through the forums recently (thanks Valheim...) which is pretty dead for updates on this stuff these days.
As you wander around you find things - I never thought to try the overcharge setting on the Energylink tool - which turned out to be how you interact with them. (Makes sense - electrical overcharge on a nerve - but I'm too used to just shooting everything
).Landing pads near the top of the spires are fun as well
Its full of annoying bugs again, like always. I think a hotfix is coming very soon.
As you wander around you find things - I never thought to try the overcharge setting on the Energylink tool - which turned out to be how you interact with them. (Makes sense - electrical overcharge on a nerve - but I'm too used to just shooting everything
Landing pads near the top of the spires are fun as well
So, based on your SRV comment, I guess you haven't got anything out of the megabarnacle in one piece yet then? I got two different things, couldn't tell what they were because was on foot... but with the patrols in the area, doing the on-foot then getting back to the SRV to scoop up the stuff seems.... difficult.
Yeah - same here. Banshee in particular seem to see me from a long way off. The spire foot-mats are easy enough, but the SRV things are an on-going puzzle.
I just found a way for the SRV - somewhere in the middle of the barnacle there is a stone ring with tall, pointed stones and it has two narrow entrances, but the SRV can pass and can hide there, it is protected from fire.
First I went out on-foot, shot one revenant with the L-6 because it was in the way, and then went in with the SRV under the barnacle. They noticed me, but it was already too late, I entered the hiding place. They tried to shoot a bit, but after about 2-3 minutes they gave up and moved away.
I picked up one Impure Spire Mineral, it's a toxic cargo.
First I went out on-foot, shot one revenant with the L-6 because it was in the way, and then went in with the SRV under the barnacle. They noticed me, but it was already too late, I entered the hiding place. They tried to shoot a bit, but after about 2-3 minutes they gave up and moved away.
I picked up one Impure Spire Mineral, it's a toxic cargo.
So... err... you didn't grab "the other thing" that's under there? There isn't just the stuff from the nerve clusters under there.
Also, I know there's ships going in and out all the time, but are they Orthrus? They seem to have the corrosive tail happening
I'm probably going ot have to start a U17 spoiler thread in the Alien section soon with some piccies when I go back tonight. BTW, do cold-running ships work here?
I still haven't scanned them, so I don't even know what they are, but for the most part no one attacks you except for some ridiculous projectiles that briefly disable the thrusters. You can land the ship right next to the main tree, and the temperature doesn't seem to matter.
So far I have collected Impure Spire Mineral and Semi-refined Mineral (from SRV) and spire refinery compound (on foot), and I don't even know what else there is, but I guess it should be Spire Refined Mineral.
Obviously, it was merely a test of thoroughness, given the stuff with the unclassified relic prior. I was hardly surprised for no reaction and had only sold one item.
There's one more thing from under the mega barnacle. I don't have pics or a name. I don't want to spoil in case you want to find it yourself, but I'll get some pics and stuff tonight (so, in about 12 hours or so)
I’ve found a
bio scanning point, impure and semi-refined spire material underneath the mega barnacles. Are you saying there’s a third SRV pickup, or a second Ody material that I missed?
Because getting underneath there and back out while keeping a vehicle is a really big pain. I didn’t kill any Revenants though(damn xeno-peace agreements… joking, but it does not make exploration where it feels like quietly disposing of a target would help a lot easier), so that doesn’t help my case.
Perhaps we should continue this exchange of information in another thread that has been open since the day before yesterday https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/thargoid-spire-confirmed.620590/
By the way, I accidentally discovered when I landed my ship on one of the high platforms, that those little vents can launch you high (when you're on foot), if you catch the right moment. We also need to see what the small thargoid refinery can be used for, if we can put some of our materials inside.
By the way, I accidentally discovered when I landed my ship on one of the high platforms, that those little vents can launch you high (when you're on foot), if you catch the right moment. We also need to see what the small thargoid refinery can be used for, if we can put some of our materials inside.
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Winters Outlines Her Future Presidency
President-elect Felicia Winters has discussed her election victory and other topics during an interview with The Federal Times.On defeating Vice President Jerome Archer:
“One cannot dispute that Archer played his campaign straight, with none of the underhanded tricks utilised by some of his predecessors. But the election results prove that the citizens want a change from the Republican Party’s bombastic approach.”
On the priorities for her forthcoming administration:
“Our government will expand investment in the Federation’s soft infrastructure, pulling the economy’s focus away from military projects and corporate profits. Many systems are in dire need of improved healthcare, housing and work opportunities. Billions of people need temporary financial support as refugees from the Thargoid invasion. We are not the Empire – we serve our people rather than rule over them.”
On the Proactive Detection Bureau:
“My very first task in office will be to dismantle this monstrosity, ending the surveillance of private communications. The Federal Intelligence Agency is perfectly capable of protecting our people without violating their personal freedoms.”
On the Thargoid war:
“I can assure everyone that while I lack the enthusiasm for war that my predecessor demonstrated, my administration takes office with the Thargoid invasion as a top priority. Aegis has led the way in developing new anti-xeno technologies, and Federal support for the agency will continue.”
Many Federal newsfeeds congratulated Felicia Winters on her success in the election, but an editorial in Sol Today said:
“Without Zachary Hudson’s strength of will, or Jerome Archer’s dedication to security, there’s every possibility that the Federation will rot from within. You can expect to see all manner of fringe groups and minorities grab the lion’s share of funding, while freeloaders and criminals get a free pass. We predict that Winters will go down in history as one of the weakest presidents ever.”
Titan Survivors Kept in Quarantine
Thousands of people rescued from captivity within the Thargoid motherships remain isolated under strict medical and security protocols.Professor Alba Tesreau, head of Aegis, spoke at a press conference:
“I’m relieved to see that the sub-surface extraction missiles are proving effective, especially considering how quickly they went into production. Many pilots are using them to excavate bio-storage capsules from beneath the hulls of the Thargoid Titans.”
“Each resuscitated individual has undergone an exhaustive range of physical scans and psychological evaluations. Some are being treated for stress-related conditions and mental trauma, but otherwise they appear to be unharmed. With no clear evidence that these people have been infected or influenced by the Thargoids in some manner, Aegis has sent a number of proposals to superpower governments as they consider the next steps.”
Despite this announcement, everyone extracted from a bio-storage capsule remains under military quarantine. The Alliance, Empire, Federation and independent factions have all instructed that any citizen who was abducted by Thargoids must be kept in high-security isolation until further notice.
As discussed by reporter Ernesto Rios for Vox Galactica:
“There is widespread concern that whatever the Thargoids had planned for their human captives was set in motion before rescue efforts began. While scientific analysis of the captives disputes this notion – as all results have thus far – the returnees may face prejudice and mistrust when they are permitted to rejoin society.”
In related news, there are reports that the Thargoid barnacle matrix sites have recently undergone enormous growth, with sightings of ‘towering spires’ and similar megastructures. Aegis and other scientific bodies have sent analysis teams to all known sites to gather data.
So a Series of CGs to try and defend the isolation facilities from the Thargoids when they come to get their components back.
Or competitive CGs to liberate the prisoners in the facilities and return them to their families versus prevent the do-gooders from releasing the new Thargoid plague into civilisation.
Or competitive CGs to liberate the prisoners in the facilities and return them to their families versus prevent the do-gooders from releasing the new Thargoid plague into civilisation.
Mysterious Phenomenon Triggers Violent Attacks
Pilots’ Federation ALERT
A large naval squadron has gone rogue in the Shamash system, amid claims of widespread mental instability caused by an unknown signal.
Security forces for the Shamash Future faction were practising fleet manoeuvres, shortly before they turned their weapons against passing traffic. Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Coates , one of the officers coordinating Fleet Exercise Grey Swan, told the media:
“All crews deployed for the exercise are now ignoring orders and attacking anything within range. The evidence we’ve gathered suggests they’re suffering from violent mania, caused by some kind of mass psychological disturbance. They are still capable of operating the ships, making them a danger to civilians.”
“Garrett Orbital outpost reported an anomalous multi-frequency signal during Grey Swan, which also broke through our primary comms network. We think it’s related to the violence Shamash is now facing, but with all the chaos we haven’t had a chance to investigate further. Garrett Orbital is now in lockdown, while security teams onboard try to contain outbreaks of aggression from affected personnel.”
A popular news program, 'Frameshift Live', was broadcasting from Garrett Orbital around the time of the fleet exercise. Disturbing footage indicates the presenters were similarly affected by this unexplained hysteria.
The San Tu State Network megaship Khonsu Gleam, present in Shamash on unrelated business, has been asked to host defensive efforts since the system lacks a starport. Captain Ulrich Maurer has agreed to remain and support Shamash Future, by organising countermeasures against the Grey Swan fleet.
Speculation have been raised that the ‘anomalous multi-frequency signal’ might be a new Thargoid weapon, or a test of experimental mind-affecting technology. However, no alien or unauthorised vessels have been detected in the system, and the signal’s origin remains unconfirmed.
Nothing at Shamash at the moment, I am there and other CMDR's are in system chat - something maybe later today? or a poss CG? at 15:00?
My FC is 1 jump away just in case, or if needed in Shamash.
My FC is 1 jump away just in case, or if needed in Shamash.