Hey, wanted to throw my 50 cent here for suggestions;
With the advancement in lore and story about the Thargoids invading and heavily damaging the stations, this seems like an interesting moment to perhaps introduce or create certain ships dedicated to for reconstruction and repairs on the Stations, and perhaps eventually a line of support ships later on in the future. Perhaps a repair ship or mobile repair/support center that can be used in pve and pvp, which encourages winging up and having specialized tasks to maintain squad effectiveness?
Another thought is some additional interesting items to use in conjunction for support ships can be something defensive, like jamming/decoy pods for example. Maybe consumable items similar to the chaff that scrambles radar and lock-on within a certain radius until the effect wears off? False radar signatures can flood the field which prevents adequate targeting, and the user who deployed the pod can use the chance to escape or disappear from radar via silent running, an added benefit. Of course, visual sight will render the capability null and void, but this can be particularly useful when boosting past aggressors or far enough away from lock-on.
This may add in more exotic, interesting gameplay features, and a wider importance of team collaboration. In Thargoid hunting for example, dedicated support ships can be essential in repairing/boosting damaged ships fighting against the Thargoids, increasing the wing's survival in the missions. It also allows ships that are not Anaconda-class or better to still remain effective in the field instead to contribute to the fight.
In PvE and PvP situations, support ships and/or utilities would be highly sought after due to their capability of providing a unique set of options for a squad, be it repairs, damages or perhaps modifications. It can also perhaps create a new line of game mode in Elite, having players fly around in mobile stations that offers repairs/services for those in need at Community Goals or - as referred in the beginning - notable repair/reconstruction efforts at the damaged starports.
Basic food for thought here, but I wonder if this may pick up interest? Who knows, perhaps this train of thought might also lead further down to other utilitarian ships like research vessels or something similar?
With the advancement in lore and story about the Thargoids invading and heavily damaging the stations, this seems like an interesting moment to perhaps introduce or create certain ships dedicated to for reconstruction and repairs on the Stations, and perhaps eventually a line of support ships later on in the future. Perhaps a repair ship or mobile repair/support center that can be used in pve and pvp, which encourages winging up and having specialized tasks to maintain squad effectiveness?
Another thought is some additional interesting items to use in conjunction for support ships can be something defensive, like jamming/decoy pods for example. Maybe consumable items similar to the chaff that scrambles radar and lock-on within a certain radius until the effect wears off? False radar signatures can flood the field which prevents adequate targeting, and the user who deployed the pod can use the chance to escape or disappear from radar via silent running, an added benefit. Of course, visual sight will render the capability null and void, but this can be particularly useful when boosting past aggressors or far enough away from lock-on.
This may add in more exotic, interesting gameplay features, and a wider importance of team collaboration. In Thargoid hunting for example, dedicated support ships can be essential in repairing/boosting damaged ships fighting against the Thargoids, increasing the wing's survival in the missions. It also allows ships that are not Anaconda-class or better to still remain effective in the field instead to contribute to the fight.
In PvE and PvP situations, support ships and/or utilities would be highly sought after due to their capability of providing a unique set of options for a squad, be it repairs, damages or perhaps modifications. It can also perhaps create a new line of game mode in Elite, having players fly around in mobile stations that offers repairs/services for those in need at Community Goals or - as referred in the beginning - notable repair/reconstruction efforts at the damaged starports.
Basic food for thought here, but I wonder if this may pick up interest? Who knows, perhaps this train of thought might also lead further down to other utilitarian ships like research vessels or something similar?