Through conflict zones and other game interactivity there is currently nothing more impressive than the Capitol class ships. however when you get to the stage of owning Cutters/ Corvettes the awe is lost as the relative size is much smaller. not to mention that with a bit of patience these ships can be soloed pretty easily.
In order to restore that feeling of awe once more, I suggest something much bigger, harder and more terrifying. Dreadnaught Ships!
In quite a few Si-Fi Games and movies (like Mass Effect, Star Trek: Into Darkness and now Star wars) The Dreadnaught outclasses the typical capitol in terms of armament and size.
In Elite, This could be incorporated into the next level of Conflict zone difficulty (such as HAZARDOUS) where either there are multiple Capitol per side or a single Dreadnaught per side. Because currently Conflict zones are not much of a challenge even in HIGH RISK there is low risk to high end players. Also would provide a fantastic Wing option too!
Dreadnaughts span 2-3 times larger than standard capitol. with more heat cells and weapons than the standard ships too. The core of these ships also must be taken out as an additional option for something different.
In non-conflict related interaction such as Thargoid aftermath, players can fly full lengths of the ship to collect military themed cargo and materials. just another nice backdrop with proof that the Thargoids are incredibly dangerous no matter the size of ship!
Any thoughts or suggestions?
CMDR Jaylem
In order to restore that feeling of awe once more, I suggest something much bigger, harder and more terrifying. Dreadnaught Ships!
In quite a few Si-Fi Games and movies (like Mass Effect, Star Trek: Into Darkness and now Star wars) The Dreadnaught outclasses the typical capitol in terms of armament and size.
In Elite, This could be incorporated into the next level of Conflict zone difficulty (such as HAZARDOUS) where either there are multiple Capitol per side or a single Dreadnaught per side. Because currently Conflict zones are not much of a challenge even in HIGH RISK there is low risk to high end players. Also would provide a fantastic Wing option too!
Dreadnaughts span 2-3 times larger than standard capitol. with more heat cells and weapons than the standard ships too. The core of these ships also must be taken out as an additional option for something different.
In non-conflict related interaction such as Thargoid aftermath, players can fly full lengths of the ship to collect military themed cargo and materials. just another nice backdrop with proof that the Thargoids are incredibly dangerous no matter the size of ship!
Any thoughts or suggestions?
CMDR Jaylem