tractor failure ?

[ed_philips38]

When trying to tractor in the hvy countermeasure droppers from the wrecks, I get tractor failure, yet every other item tractors in.

Is this a possible bug ?

[sovereign]

I think that Heavy CM Droppers use cargo space. That could be it. I know a lot of other capital ship equipment does when it isn't equipped. But seeing that I don't own any ships that can make proper use of a Heavy CM, I can't go check... sorry. Try buying one, then unmount it. See what it does to your cargo hold.

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[Derkylos]

Heavy CMDs do use cargo space when unequipped. A lot of cargo space.

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[ed_philips38]

thanks for the quick replies, now I know they're a waste of cargo space I won't bother with them.

[MarvinCZ]

It won't take that cargo when you mount it, so don't be afraid to use it on a ship that have enough energy to use it. It takes a HUGE chunk of energy when used, therefore it's useless for fighters, freighters and bombers. Transports can use it, but the energy affects them noticeably, capital ships are fine.