| Drone Type | Description | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Drones | Attack enemy ship, deal hull/system damage. | Supplement your main weapons, good for sustained pressure. |
| Defense Drones | Shoot down incoming missiles and enemy drones. | Essential for defense against missile-heavy enemies. |
| Boarding Drones | Teleport to enemy ship, damage systems and crew. | Alternative to crew boarding, good for ships without organic crew. |
| System Repair Drones | Repair damaged systems. | Useful for ships with limited crew or in dangerous environments. |
| Anti-Drone Drones | Target and destroy enemy drones. | Niche, but effective against drone-heavy enemies. |
Drones require Drone Parts to launch and maintain. A Drone Control system is necessary to deploy them. Defense Drones are often a high priority for their ability to mitigate missile damage, while Combat Drones can significantly boost your offensive output.
