Megaships loaded with guardian artifacts apparently trigger entire Incursions when they jump, but Fleet Carriers completely ignore this mechanic? Seems odd and unimmersive.
It would be cool if having Guardian artifacts on your carrier, while it is parked in Thargoid space, would trigger Thargoid attacks on the carrier.
This would largely be simulated by Scouts occasionally spawning in and attacking the carrier. The more guardian artifacts on board, the more scouts would attack!
Now, it wouldn't be much fun to have your carrier actually damaged or destroyed, so instead, you represent it by increased repair costs at the end of the week. The more guardian artifacts on board, the higher the cost. Small amounts of artifacts would trigger mostly aesthetic differences, but you wouldn't want to be there with thousands of guardian urns onboard.
This makes things immersive and match with what we know of the lore!
It would be cool if having Guardian artifacts on your carrier, while it is parked in Thargoid space, would trigger Thargoid attacks on the carrier.
This would largely be simulated by Scouts occasionally spawning in and attacking the carrier. The more guardian artifacts on board, the more scouts would attack!
Now, it wouldn't be much fun to have your carrier actually damaged or destroyed, so instead, you represent it by increased repair costs at the end of the week. The more guardian artifacts on board, the higher the cost. Small amounts of artifacts would trigger mostly aesthetic differences, but you wouldn't want to be there with thousands of guardian urns onboard.
This makes things immersive and match with what we know of the lore!