Las expediciones son viajes en lo desconocido, en las areas previamente inexploradas del universo. En las expediciones podrás encontrar recursos o naves,
Expeditions are a flight into the unknown, to previously unexplored areas of the universe. On expeditions you can find resources or ships, meet alien races, discover the absolute void of space but you can also fly into a certain dead. What happens on an expedition, depends on coincidence. You can find more detailed information in the chapter about expeditions.
How do I start expeditions?
First you must meet certain requirements, In this case, you need the research called astrophysics. You need at least astrophysics level 1 to be able to send your fleet on expedition. Now, go to the fleet menu and select your ships as usual. Then send them to the 16th coordinate of any system (eg 1:154:16). As mission, select 'Expedition'. Then, the fleet sets off to explore the unknown sector. Once there, the fleet will stay there for a predetermined time and it will search the area. After the expedition you will get a message with the result, your fleet will then return home.
:'''reward:'''
:''After your first expedition. you will receive 2 heavy fighters and 5 small cargos as reward.''
What should I take in mind?
Whether the ships cause a random event, depends on two factors. The expedition systems can be "consumed" when people fly to them too often. In this case the events will become more and more rare, until the number of visits declines and the field can regenerate itself. You can find out how often a certain area has been visited by sending at least 1 espionage probe with your expedition. The longer the holding time of the fleet, the higher the probability of an event. Normally, events are so frequent that you best select the minimum hold time.
'''Formula:'''
Maximum number of simultaneous expeditions = round off (astrophysics level)^0,5
Maximum hold time (in hours) = astrophysics level
What could happen?
With expeditions, you first have 2 possibilities. Either something happens or nothing happens at all. If an expedition area is visited frequently in a short time, often nothing happens.
If something does happen, the possible events occur totally random and cannot be influenced by the player.
Possible events that may occur are:
* Resources find
* Ship find
* Dark Matter find
* Find a free merchant
* Change in return time
* Attack by Pirates / Aliens
* Complete loss of your expedition fleet
How much can I find?
If you get lucky with an expedition, the fleet shall bring resources, new ships, a merchant or Dark Matter home. Their amount is not determined randomly but can be calculated with formulas which are explained elsewhere. Principle applies, that the find increases in proportion to the number of ships sent. And there are absolute limits. Besides that, not all ships are suited to fly on expeditions. The cheap heavy fighter shall find the same resources as the expensive destroyer. Because the resources need to be transported, cargo ships are essential.
Fleets wich consist mainly of large cargos and heavy fighters are the most profitable and might even find more, than they cost to build (2.000 - 2.400.000 Metall). This combination is also optimal for fleet finds.
Not all ships can be found. What ships you can find depends on the composition of the fleet you sent, more precisely it depends on the most advanced ship you sent. For example, if you sent a destroyer or a bomber with your fleet, you can find most types of ships. If you fly with small cargos only, you can only find small cargos, light fighters and espionage probes. Recyclers, colony ships and deathstars cannot be found on expeditions.
Dark matter finds are completely independent of the fleet you sent and range from 100 DM to 2.000 DM.
What can I lose?
Basicly, you can lose your entire expedition fleet, though this happens very rarely. More common are attacks by pirates or aliens. Their fleets aren't random but are directly related to your fleet. The more ships you send, the more ships they have. And above all, aliens always have all types of ships, which you send yourself. Anyone who flies with deathstars on expeditions must take into account that aliens will attack with deathstars as well. If you fly with large cargos only, they will be attacked by mainly cargos. And therefore they will usually suffer no losses.
Expeditions are a flight into the unknown, to previously unexplored areas of the universe. On expeditions you can find resources or ships, meet alien races, discover the absolute void of space but you can also fly into a certain dead. What happens on an expedition, depends on coincidence. You can find more detailed information in the chapter about expeditions.
How do I start expeditions?
First you must meet certain requirements, In this case, you need the research called astrophysics. You need at least astrophysics level 1 to be able to send your fleet on expedition. Now, go to the fleet menu and select your ships as usual. Then send them to the 16th coordinate of any system (eg 1:154:16). As mission, select 'Expedition'. Then, the fleet sets off to explore the unknown sector. Once there, the fleet will stay there for a predetermined time and it will search the area. After the expedition you will get a message with the result, your fleet will then return home.
:'''reward:'''
:''After your first expedition. you will receive 2 heavy fighters and 5 small cargos as reward.''
What should I take in mind?
Whether the ships cause a random event, depends on two factors. The expedition systems can be "consumed" when people fly to them too often. In this case the events will become more and more rare, until the number of visits declines and the field can regenerate itself. You can find out how often a certain area has been visited by sending at least 1 espionage probe with your expedition. The longer the holding time of the fleet, the higher the probability of an event. Normally, events are so frequent that you best select the minimum hold time.
'''Formula:'''
Maximum number of simultaneous expeditions = round off (astrophysics level)^0,5
Maximum hold time (in hours) = astrophysics level
What could happen?
With expeditions, you first have 2 possibilities. Either something happens or nothing happens at all. If an expedition area is visited frequently in a short time, often nothing happens.
If something does happen, the possible events occur totally random and cannot be influenced by the player.
Possible events that may occur are:
* Resources find
* Ship find
* Dark Matter find
* Find a free merchant
* Change in return time
* Attack by Pirates / Aliens
* Complete loss of your expedition fleet
How much can I find?
If you get lucky with an expedition, the fleet shall bring resources, new ships, a merchant or Dark Matter home. Their amount is not determined randomly but can be calculated with formulas which are explained elsewhere. Principle applies, that the find increases in proportion to the number of ships sent. And there are absolute limits. Besides that, not all ships are suited to fly on expeditions. The cheap heavy fighter shall find the same resources as the expensive destroyer. Because the resources need to be transported, cargo ships are essential.
Fleets wich consist mainly of large cargos and heavy fighters are the most profitable and might even find more, than they cost to build (2.000 - 2.400.000 Metall). This combination is also optimal for fleet finds.
Not all ships can be found. What ships you can find depends on the composition of the fleet you sent, more precisely it depends on the most advanced ship you sent. For example, if you sent a destroyer or a bomber with your fleet, you can find most types of ships. If you fly with small cargos only, you can only find small cargos, light fighters and espionage probes. Recyclers, colony ships and deathstars cannot be found on expeditions.
Dark matter finds are completely independent of the fleet you sent and range from 100 DM to 2.000 DM.
What can I lose?
Basicly, you can lose your entire expedition fleet, though this happens very rarely. More common are attacks by pirates or aliens. Their fleets aren't random but are directly related to your fleet. The more ships you send, the more ships they have. And above all, aliens always have all types of ships, which you send yourself. Anyone who flies with deathstars on expeditions must take into account that aliens will attack with deathstars as well. If you fly with large cargos only, they will be attacked by mainly cargos. And therefore they will usually suffer no losses.