NPC Balance

[looter]

I've tried the SP storyline, the first few missions including the one mentioned above. I've had no problems terminating the Outcasts (I suspect they lacked the usual NPC armor multiplier in Discovery and therefore were very vulnerable to missile hits (in short: 1 Slingshot = 1 dead Outcast)), only the Valkyries went down much quicker than I thought they would. The battle of Willard is a bit dangerous because of the gunships, but it can be handled.

[Disclaimer: I may be ridiculously good at fighting]

Folks, I'd like you all to go to Magellan, visit the Lane Hacker book store at Freeport 4 and buy my brand new 'How To Slaughter NPCs With A Mark I Heavy Fighter'. A bonus to this book is a brand new Starkiller Torpedo Launcher. Get some simple heavy fighter... and use it's capabilities properly. The difference between LF and HF ships is that a heavy fighter can carry torpedoes. So, even if you find missiles useless, there is a way of blowing up a pack of 10 Rogue Wolfhounds or 5 BH Hammerheads. Take a Defender, a Stiletto, Crusader or Falcon, doesn't matter. Borrow two shieldbusters from your friend and go on a rampage. The ammo costs 400 bucks, and the escape pods should pay it back.

If you practice a little, the experience is not bad... a pile of NPC fighter debris every pass you make. In time, it's possible to learn how to blow up several ships in one pass, if they are formed... lovely fireworks. You can request an appointment with me, I'll keep the show going.

Forgive my overconfidence.
Have fun!

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