Thargoid Non-Aggression Pact!

The initial scan was fine. As the Thargoid scanned the wreckage, the player ship simply got too close. The Tharglet swarm was released as warning, but the player continued to drift too close. The Thargoid called red alert, but did NOT attack. Because the player did not immediately close in again, it cancelled red alert as clearly shown in the video at 1:12. Because the player then decided to close back in again, the Thargoid went to red alert again and as the player was STILL within range, it opened fire.

I think sometimes people forget just how long the big 3 ships are - the nose of the player's ship would have been VERY close to the 'goid.

100% the player's fault.

Fair enough, so what is too close then?
I plan to investigate in my Imp Eagle ;), do they always show 'red alert' if you get too close?
 
... You're still only seeing the aftermath of SOMETHING destroying them.

As I said above: The common movie trope of the guy with the bloody hands kneeling close to the dead body.
In those films we scream at the lynch mob: "Don't you idiots see he just wanted to help? He isn't the killer, why don't you use your brain!?!"

Now we are the lynch mob ourselves.





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Of course there is still the possibility that the guy with the bloody hands has in fact murdered the person lying in front of him and is now robbing his still warm body.
But without any evidence, we simply don't kow!

Second thought: As it is such a common film trope and FDev is delivering a story line in 2.4, this might be the best reason to assume a "Red Herring" here ....
 
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Prove it or it didn't happen :p You're still only seeing the aftermath of SOMETHING destroying them.

When the only info we have from the dead is "THARGOID RETURN" it's easy to know who killed them. We don't know why, or if it was a Cyclops variant interceptor. It could have been self defense and it could have been a mothership for all we know, but Thargoids definitely did it.

I still advocate "live and let live" protocols for all. If they were interested in wiping us out, their presence wouldn't have been telegraphed such that we could develop defenses in time. That indicates that we are not their primary focus. Well, perhaps our annihilation isn't their primary focus, at least.
 
Innocent till proven guilty. We should be using this as a guide to ALL things. Unfortunately Humans tend to just want to take the easy option, without considering the evidence.

* No evidence of Thargoid weaponry destroying those ships
* No clear evidence of KOS by Thargoids.

Until those two things are confirmed, by video evidence, then I will presume Thargoids to be dangerous, but not aggressive.
 
Innocent till proven guilty. We should be using this as a guide to ALL things. Unfortunately Humans tend to just want to take the easy option, without considering the evidence.

* No evidence of Thargoid weaponry destroying those ships
* No clear evidence of KOS by Thargoids.

Until those two things are confirmed, by video evidence, then I will presume Thargoids to be dangerous, but not aggressive.

Often times, proof in a court doesn't even reach the standards you require. I do believe without a shadow of a doubt that Thargoids are responsible for the corrosive damage to vessels we have observed.

But I stand with you that they are currently dangerous, not aggressive. Make no mistake, we agree on that. The only difference is that I believe they neutralized those human vessels.

Also, as much as we all love to call the feds liars, they could be telling the truth about their first "unprovoked" scrap with the aliens. No evidence either way.
 
Often times, proof in a court doesn't even reach the standards you require. I do believe without a shadow of a doubt that Thargoids are responsible for the corrosive damage to vessels we have observed.

But I stand with you that they are currently dangerous, not aggressive. Make no mistake, we agree on that. The only difference is that I believe they neutralized those human vessels.

Also, as much as we all love to call the feds liars, they could be telling the truth about their first "unprovoked" scrap with the aliens. No evidence either way.

As soon as I see proof... I will absolutely change from Curious Science to Destructive Science :D
 
As soon as I see proof... I will absolutely change from Curious Science to Destructive Science :D

Indeed. I will not attack them unless I see something that moves me to do as much. The cargo megaship incident certainly has me on edge.

Feds telling the truth?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I am an Imperial for that reason. However, even a liar must divulge the truth on occasion. Otherwise, they will lie to themselves in an irreversible manner.
 
I have looked to see what happens when you give them stuff. they hate relics.
why like UA and UPs, make sure you don't have them in your cargo bay.
jetterson them out.

and they collect them look, and then they leave you alone..... we don't need to shoot, they want their stuff back it seems. plus they don't always attack with thargons out

https://youtu.be/Q3qXrI1e2vE

it also seems when I am hyperdicted (closest to bubble for me is Hr1102) they always follow me. it looks like the good guys hyperdict

https://youtu.be/BkwuroD04tY
 
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I reckon some of our best men have sacrificed themselves, choosing to take to the escape pods knowing full well they would be tractored up into the alien vessel... How exciting!

Four part plate paste with corny punchline:

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I reckon some of our best men have sacrificed themselves, choosing to take to the escape pods knowing full well they would be tractored up into the alien vessel... How exciting!

Four part plate paste with corny punchline:

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Rep for combining Biscuits and Atlantis in one post :D
 

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Can I sell them occupied escape pods as recreational drugs?

Aliens wanna' get high too!
 
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I have decided that, until evidence is supplied to confirm they are aggressive and an enemy, that I shall refrain from engaging Thargoid ships. I don't believe they are the enemy and I firmly believe we are still waiting to find out who the green corrosive sneezing aliens are - as THEY seem to be the aggressors. We've yet to actually witness a Thargoid destroying anything unprovoked.

Peace to our alien buggy friends.

I'm siding with you on this.

CMDR Benjamin K. Master at your service.
 
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