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===Basics=== | ===Basics=== | ||
− | + | All right, pilot. Let's get to the basics of space combat in Descent: FreeSpace. In the deep cold of space, nobody can hear you scream, so don't get yourself killed. That's the first rule in any handbook. | |
− | If you have the choice, you should make sure you check | + | If you have the choice, you should make sure you check every aspect of your ship and wing configuration. Going with the standard loadout may get you by, but there may be better or preferred weaponry out there. |
− | When you hit space, first thing you should check is the nearby friendly ships, your current velocity, armed weapons and configurations, and if there is any immediate threats nearby. | + | When you hit space, the first thing you should check is the nearby friendly ships, your current velocity, armed weapons and configurations, and if there is any immediate threats nearby. |
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===Mission Types=== | ===Mission Types=== | ||
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====Assault Missions==== | ====Assault Missions==== | ||
− | Assault missions usually come in a few flavors. If | + | Assault missions usually come in a few flavors. If you're attacking an enemy cap-ship, then you'll be wanting a bomber of some kind (usually [[Medusa]] or [[Ursa]]) and a loadout of [[Tsunami]]s or [[Harbinger]]s. If your mission requires the escort of a bomber wing, then you better have a few [[Ulysses]] with [[Interceptor]]s ready. |
− | When attacking enemy cap-ships, make sure you knock out some of the turrets or the | + | When attacking enemy cap-ships, make sure you knock out some of the turrets or the Weapons subsystem before letting loose with the space bombs. Turrets on the [[Demon]] and [[Typhon]] destroyers are usually weak against fighters but do a damn good job of shooting bombs up in your face. |
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===The HUD (Heads Up Display)=== | ===The HUD (Heads Up Display)=== | ||
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====Weapons Display==== | ====Weapons Display==== | ||
− | The top of this display shows your primary loadouts (cannons such as the Avenger). The bottom shows all secondary loadouts (missile weapons). All active weapons are marked with a single triangle. In the secondary display, missiles can be dual fired. When such an option is selected, a double triangle is used to mark the display. | + | The top of this display shows your primary loadouts (cannons such as the [[Avenger]]). The bottom shows all secondary loadouts (missile weapons). All active weapons are marked with a single triangle. In the secondary display, missiles can be dual fired. When such an option is selected, a double triangle is used to mark the display. |
====Energy Display==== | ====Energy Display==== | ||
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===Preferred GTA and PVN Hardware=== | ===Preferred GTA and PVN Hardware=== | ||
− | Best All Around Fighter: GTF Ulysses | + | Best All Around Fighter: [[GTF Ulysses]]<br> |
− | Second Place: GTF Valkyrie | + | Second Place: [[GTF Valkyrie]]<br> |
− | Best Interceptor: PVF Horus | + | Best Interceptor: [[PVF Horus]]<br> |
− | Second Place: GTF Valkyrie | + | Second Place: [[GTF Valkyrie]]<br> |
− | Best Heavy Fighter: GTF Hercules | + | Best Heavy Fighter: [[GTF Hercules]]<br> |
− | Second Place: PVF Seth | + | Second Place: [[PVF Seth]]<br> |
− | Best Bomber: GTB Ursa | + | Best Bomber: [[GTB Ursa]]<br> |
− | Second Place: GTB Medusa | + | Second Place: [[GTB Medusa]]<br> |
===Preferred Primary and Secondary Loadouts=== | ===Preferred Primary and Secondary Loadouts=== | ||
− | Best Primary Weapon: | + | Best Primary Weapon: [[GTW Prometheus|Prometheus Cannon]]<br> |
− | Best/Most Compatible Primary Weapon: | + | Best/Most Compatible Primary Weapon: [[GTW Avenger|Avenger Cannon]]<br> |
+ | Best Killing Power Gun: [[GTW Banshee|Banshee Cannon]]<br> | ||
+ | Best Secondary Missile: [[GTM Hornet|Hornet]]<br> | ||
+ | Best Killing Power Missile: [[GTM Interceptor|Interceptor]]<br> | ||
+ | Best Anti-Bomber: [[GTM Phoenix V|Phoenix V]]<br> | ||
+ | Best Space Bomb: [[GTM Harbinger|Harbinger]]<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 17 September 2023
Basics | Mission Types | The HUD | Ships | Weapons
Contents
Basics
All right, pilot. Let's get to the basics of space combat in Descent: FreeSpace. In the deep cold of space, nobody can hear you scream, so don't get yourself killed. That's the first rule in any handbook.
If you have the choice, you should make sure you check every aspect of your ship and wing configuration. Going with the standard loadout may get you by, but there may be better or preferred weaponry out there.
When you hit space, the first thing you should check is the nearby friendly ships, your current velocity, armed weapons and configurations, and if there is any immediate threats nearby.
Mission Types
Guard Missions
Protecting a friendly vessel can sometimes prove quite challenging, especially when the enemy forces outnumber you. Fortunately, you can use some things to your advantage. Order your wingmen to protect your escort target, or escort wing. The target being escorted usually has some defenses of its own, use those to your advantage. I've seen many a Basilisk splashed because escorting fighters drew the Shivan fighters into range of the bigger ships guns. If you have 2 wings to work with, this is even easier, you can usually assign one wing to escort while one engages the enemy ships at long range.
Assault Missions
Assault missions usually come in a few flavors. If you're attacking an enemy cap-ship, then you'll be wanting a bomber of some kind (usually Medusa or Ursa) and a loadout of Tsunamis or Harbingers. If your mission requires the escort of a bomber wing, then you better have a few Ulysses with Interceptors ready.
When attacking enemy cap-ships, make sure you knock out some of the turrets or the Weapons subsystem before letting loose with the space bombs. Turrets on the Demon and Typhon destroyers are usually weak against fighters but do a damn good job of shooting bombs up in your face.
The HUD (Heads Up Display)
The most important interface in the entire game is your Heads Up Display, or more commonly known as HUD. The HUD used in FreeSpace is robust, giving you many options on the brightness, color, and numerous displays designed to help you during the conflict.
The Main Target Display
This helps with aiming of weapons and also gives warnings for missile locks, collisions, and other important messages.
Wingman Display
This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon).
Monitoring Display
This display allows you to keep tabs on friendly or enemy craft that are vital to your mission objectives. It allows you to target other enemies while allowing you to check the hull strength of the other ship.
Weapons Display
The top of this display shows your primary loadouts (cannons such as the Avenger). The bottom shows all secondary loadouts (missile weapons). All active weapons are marked with a single triangle. In the secondary display, missiles can be dual fired. When such an option is selected, a double triangle is used to mark the display.
Energy Display
This shows where your energy is being allotted to. When your craft is equipped with shields, this is broken into 3 bars, when there is no shields, this is shown with 2 bars. Each bar represents Guns, Shields, and Energy respectively.
Target Ship and Shields Display
This gives you vital information on the stats of a targeted ship. These include, the direction that the ship is flying in perspective to you, the hull strength, distance, target velocity, and shield strength.
Preferred GTA and PVN Hardware
Best All Around Fighter: GTF Ulysses
Second Place: GTF Valkyrie
Best Interceptor: PVF Horus
Second Place: GTF Valkyrie
Best Heavy Fighter: GTF Hercules
Second Place: PVF Seth
Best Bomber: GTB Ursa
Second Place: GTB Medusa
Preferred Primary and Secondary Loadouts
Best Primary Weapon: Prometheus Cannon
Best/Most Compatible Primary Weapon: Avenger Cannon
Best Killing Power Gun: Banshee Cannon
Best Secondary Missile: Hornet
Best Killing Power Missile: Interceptor
Best Anti-Bomber: Phoenix V
Best Space Bomb: Harbinger