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== How do I do the Advanced Combat Mission? == | == How do I do the Advanced Combat Mission? == | ||
After combat license level 3 pilots are assigned to the advanced combat mission. You are given a list of | After combat license level 3, pilots are assigned to the advanced combat mission. You are given a list of Assault and Guardian bots to find and destroy. You can kill any bot on the list and as many of each bot as you want. You will earn bonus XP for killing multiple bots (it starts at 4 bots). The size of your bonus is based on the difficulty of the bots you killed. | ||
There are many different approaches to hunting and destroying the advanced bots. Here are some suggestions from seasoned pilots | There are many different approaches to hunting and destroying the advanced bots. Here are some suggestions from seasoned pilots: | ||
#Try out different ship/ | #Try out different ship/weapon combos. | ||
#Remember, the greater the ship mass, the lower the maneuverability. | #Remember, the greater the ship mass, the lower the maneuverability. | ||
#Don't assume Apu-5's are the easiest bots to kill. Try a TyCorp Assault. | #Don't assume Apu-5's are the easiest bots to kill. Try a TyCorp Assault. | ||
#Watch for bots that come in pairs. Make sure you know where each bot is and don't end up in a bot sandwich. | #Watch for bots that come in pairs. Make sure you know where each bot is and don't end up in a bot sandwich. | ||
#Don't fight fair. Sneak up on bots and blast them from behind. | #Don't fight fair. Sneak up on bots and blast them from behind. | ||
#Lure bots out to >3000m and set a destination, allowing you to run if things turn bad | #Lure bots out to >3000m and set a destination, allowing you to run if things turn bad. | ||
#Strafe in a random pattern instead of just one direction. Turn off flight assist | #Strafe in a random pattern instead of just one direction. Turn off flight assist. | ||
#Match the size of your battery and the energy use of your weapons. | #Match the size of your battery and the energy use of your weapons. | ||
#Practice your skills in a duel. | #Practice your skills in a duel. |