For those who live for dogfights and space battles, a ship combat build focuses on piloting prowess, weapon systems, and ship engineering.
Dogfighter Ace:
- Background: Piloting or Bounty Hunter
- Key Skills: Piloting, Targeting Control Systems, Starship Weapon Systems (Ballistic, Laser, Particle Beam, Missile), Shield Systems, Engine Systems, Boost Pack Training (for boarding actions).
- Weapons: A balanced mix of ballistic, laser, and missile weapons on your ship.
- Strategy: Focus on maneuverability and precise targeting. Use boost and strafing to evade enemy fire while lining up your shots. Prioritize taking down enemy shields with energy weapons, then hull with ballistic or missiles.
Heavy Gunship Captain:
- Background: Long Hauler or Soldier
- Key Skills: Piloting, Starship Engineering, Shield Systems, Weapon Systems (focus on one or two heavy types), Payload, Aneutronic Fusion (for more power).
- Weapons: Heavy particle beams, ballistic cannons, and missile launchers.
- Strategy: Build a tanky ship with high shields and hull. Focus on overwhelming firepower. Starship Engineering and Aneutronic Fusion ensure you have enough power to run all your systems effectively.