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{{CargoShipinfobox
 
| name = Military Escort
 
| name = Military Escort
| image = [[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Full.jpg]]
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| image = CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Full.jpg
 
| class = Military
 
| class = Military
| mass = 345898
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| mass = 350048
| boobytrap = yes
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| speed = 25
| missileturrets = 2
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| boobytrap = no
| gatlingturrets = 2
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| directfireweapons = none
| antipersonnelturrets = 0
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| exteriordefense = 2x [[Gatling Turret]], 2x [[Missile Turret]]
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| interiordefense = none
 
| shipsize = large
 
| shipsize = large
  
| version = 01.023.000
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| version = 01.030.008 -
 
}}
 
}}
  
Military escort [[Cargo Ships|cargo ship]] (it's all in the name)
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A '''Military Escort''' is a type of [[Cargo Ships|cargo ship]].
  
[[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Full.jpg]]
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== Defenses ==
 
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=== Exterior Defenses ===
== Defences ==
 
=== Anti Ship Defences ===
 
 
This is a military ship, so it's no surprise that it's heavily guarded.
 
This is a military ship, so it's no surprise that it's heavily guarded.
* 1 [[Gatling Turret]] on the ship's rear
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* 1x [[Gatling Turret|Gatling turret]] on the ship's rear.
* 1 [[Gatling Turret]] on the back of the top
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* 1x [[Gatling Turret|Gatling turret]] on the top-middle.
* 2 [[Missile Turret|Missile Turrets]], one on each side
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* 2x [[Missile Turret|Missile turrets]], one on each side.
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All turrets are connected to the [[Small Cargo Container|cargo containers]] via [[Conveyor Tube|conveyor tubes]]. <br/> 
  
=== Anti Personnel Defences ===
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=== Interior Defenses ===
the ship's interior has no defences
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The ship's interior has no defenses.
  
== Trap ==
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== Drones ==
[[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_PostTrap.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ship wreckage after [[Warhead|warheads]] are triggered]]
 
[[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Trap.jpg]]
 
 
 
This ship has 3 [[Warhead|Warheads]] positioned to detonate in a chain reaction when a reverse thruster is fired.
 
 
 
If the warheads are detonated, there won't be much left of the ship to salvage (shown to the right).
 
  
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The specific [[antenna]] that spawns [[drone|drones]] has a range of 2000 meters and is named: "Hostiles detected - Requesting Backup". This antenna within range will spawn either a [[Incisor_mk.1|Incisor]] or less frequently a [[Eradicator_mk.1|Eradicator]] drone in defense; They are much more formidable with the later being a serious threat, in the unlikely event it spawns. They will spawn 3000 meters away from the player and every 5 minutes up to a total number of 2 drones active any time.
  
 
== Tactics ==
 
== Tactics ==
 
=== Approach ===
 
=== Approach ===
As of [[Update_01.023.000|v1.23]] ([[Change_Log|list]]), the [[Gatling Turret|Gatling Turrets]] and [[Missile Turret|Missile Turrets]] aren't functioning.<br/>
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s of [[Update_01.030.008|v.1.030]] ([[Change_Log|list]]), the [[Gatling Turret|Gatling Turrets]] and [[Missile Turret|Missile Turrets]] are functioning and will shoot you if you are moving with more than 3m/s.<br/>
So at this time, approach tactics are unclear.
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Best aproach is, so far, to use several decoys (can be real [[Decoy]] or any block moving with more than 3 m/s) to distract the turrets. Since the Military Escort has no front or bottom turrets, the best approach vector is from the lower front.<br/>
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Alternatively you can move slightly below of the path of the ship at a distance of more than 800m and activate the [[Inertia dampeners]] to keep absolutely still.<br/>
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When the ship is above you, match speed with ship. But stay really close to the ship and out of the target area of the turrets.<br/>
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Then access a terminal link and turn the turrets off (or the "Target moving objects" option).
  
 
=== Attack ===
 
=== Attack ===
 
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As of [[Update_01.030.008|v.1.030]] ([[Change_Log|list]]), the [[Gatling Turret|Gatling Turrets]] and [[Missile Turret|Missile Turrets]] are functioning and very accurate.<br/>
 
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However, the Military Escort has one major weak point. Directly adjacent to the side entrance is an Interior Wall. This weak wall is all that shields one of the Small Reactors powering the ship.
However: as of [[Update_01.023.000|v1.23]] ([[Change_Log|list]]), the [[Gatling Turret|Gatling Turrets]] and [[Missile Turret|Missile Turrets]] aren't functioning.<br/>
 
So at this time, attack tactics are unclear. <br/>
 
But one thing is clear, avoid shooting the explosives
 
  
 
=== Entry ===
 
=== Entry ===
There are 2 ways to enter this ship, from each side of the ship. These can be seen on the floor-plan below:
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There are two ways to enter this ship, from each side of the ship. These can be seen on the floor-plan below:<br />
 
[[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Floorplan.jpg]]
 
[[File:CargoShip_MilitaryEscort_Floorplan.jpg]]
  
=== Disable ===
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== Salvage ==
The reverse thruster trap can be disabled by either:
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=== Cargo containers ===
* Turning the offending [[Small Thruster]] off from the [[Cockpit]]
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All of the six [[Small Cargo Container|small cargo containers]] are interconnected and can be raided from any point.<br/>
* Removing / Disabling the [[Small Thruster]] with a [[Grinder]]
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Cargo summary:
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* 1x [[Welder (Ship)|Welder]]
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* 49x [[Construction Component|construction components]]
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* 15x [[Thrust Components|thrust components]]
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* 3x [[Automatic Rifle|rifles]]
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* 99x [[25x184mm_NATO_Ammo_Container|25x184mm ammo containers]]
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* 16x [[5.56x45mm NATO Magazine|5.56x45mm magazines]]
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* 30x [[200mm Missile Container|missile containers]]
  
To gain access to the offending thruster, use the [[Grinder]] on the [[Interior Wall]] to the left of the [[Assembler]].<br/>
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=== Reactors ===
You should then see the first [[Warhead]] in the trap's chain. Using a [[Grinder]] on a [[Warhead]] won't set it off, so you can remove that too.<br/>
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There are two [[Small_Reactor|small reactors]] accessible from the interior containing 11kg of Uranium each.<br/>
Then use the [[Grinder]] on the [[Small Thruster]], at least until it is disabled, then you're ready to go.
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Cargo summary:
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* 22kg [[Uranium Ingot|Uranium]]
  
Alternatively, if you're in a hurry, you can manoeuvre the ship to where you need it by only applying thrust in a forward direction. <br/>
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== Ship Composition: ==
This will mean that you need to point the ship away from your destination before you switch on the dampeners.
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=== Thrusters & gyros ===
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* 13x [[Small_Thruster|Small thrusters]]
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* 2x [[Gyroscope|Gyroscopes]]
  
== Salvage ==
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=== Reactors ===
'''Cargo Containers:'''<br/>
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* 2x [[Small_Reactor|Small reactors]]
Each of the 2 [[Small Cargo Container|small cargo containers]] can easily be raided.
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=== Cargo System ===
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* 6x [[Small Cargo Container|small cargo containers]]
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* 1x [[Collector]]
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* 1x [[Connector]]
  
'''Reactors:'''<br/>
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=== Miscellaneous ===
There are 2 [[Small_Reactor|small reactors]] accessible from the interior containing a total of 4kg of [[Uranium Ingot]]
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* 1x [[Assembler]]
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* 1x [[Beacon]]
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* 5x [[Door|Doors]]
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* 1x [[Gravity Generator|Gravity generator]]
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* 3x [[Landing Gear|Landing gears]]
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* 1x [[Spotlight]]
  
== Ship Composition: ==
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== Changes: ==
'''Thrusters / Gyros:'''<br/>
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As of [[Update_01.030.008|v.1.030]] ([[Change_Log|list]]), the new Military Escort not booby trapped anymore. It is now equipped with a [[Collector]] and a [[Connector]] which are connected to all [[Small Cargo Container|small cargo containers]] and all turrets via [[Conveyor Tube|conveyor tubes]]. <br/>  
* 14 x [[Small_Thruster]]
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The  cargo capacity is slightly enlarged (6 instead of 2 [[Small Cargo Container|small cargo containers]]).The color scheme is also changed<br/>
* 2 x [[Gyroscope]]
 
  
'''Reactor(s):'''<br/>
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==See Also==
* 2 x [[Small_Reactor]]
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* [[Cargo Ships]]
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* [[Military Minelayer]]
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* [[Military Transporter]]
  
'''Other:'''<br/>
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[[Category: Cargo Ships]]
* 3 x [[Landing Gear]]
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[[Category: Military Ships]]
* 1 x [[Spotlight]]
 
* 1 x [[Beacon]]
 
* 1 x [[Assembler]]
 

Latest revision as of 08:47, 11 November 2015

Cargo Ship

Military Escort

CargoShip MilitaryEscort Full.jpg
Class:
Military
Mass:
350048 kg
Speed:
25 m/s
Trapped:
no
Direct Fire Weapons:
none
Exterior Defenses:
Interior Defenses:
none
Ship size:
large

A Military Escort is a type of cargo ship.

Defenses

Exterior Defenses

This is a military ship, so it's no surprise that it's heavily guarded.

All turrets are connected to the cargo containers via conveyor tubes.

Interior Defenses

The ship's interior has no defenses.

Drones

The specific antenna that spawns drones has a range of 2000 meters and is named: "Hostiles detected - Requesting Backup". This antenna within range will spawn either a Incisor or less frequently a Eradicator drone in defense; They are much more formidable with the later being a serious threat, in the unlikely event it spawns. They will spawn 3000 meters away from the player and every 5 minutes up to a total number of 2 drones active any time.

Tactics

Approach

s of v.1.030 (list), the Gatling Turrets and Missile Turrets are functioning and will shoot you if you are moving with more than 3m/s.
Best aproach is, so far, to use several decoys (can be real Decoy or any block moving with more than 3 m/s) to distract the turrets. Since the Military Escort has no front or bottom turrets, the best approach vector is from the lower front.
Alternatively you can move slightly below of the path of the ship at a distance of more than 800m and activate the Inertia dampeners to keep absolutely still.
When the ship is above you, match speed with ship. But stay really close to the ship and out of the target area of the turrets.
Then access a terminal link and turn the turrets off (or the "Target moving objects" option).

Attack

As of v.1.030 (list), the Gatling Turrets and Missile Turrets are functioning and very accurate.
However, the Military Escort has one major weak point. Directly adjacent to the side entrance is an Interior Wall. This weak wall is all that shields one of the Small Reactors powering the ship.

Entry

There are two ways to enter this ship, from each side of the ship. These can be seen on the floor-plan below:
CargoShip MilitaryEscort Floorplan.jpg

Salvage

Cargo containers

All of the six small cargo containers are interconnected and can be raided from any point.
Cargo summary:

Reactors

There are two small reactors accessible from the interior containing 11kg of Uranium each.
Cargo summary:

Ship Composition:

Thrusters & gyros

Reactors

Cargo System

Miscellaneous

Changes:

As of v.1.030 (list), the new Military Escort not booby trapped anymore. It is now equipped with a Collector and a Connector which are connected to all small cargo containers and all turrets via conveyor tubes.
The cargo capacity is slightly enlarged (6 instead of 2 small cargo containers).The color scheme is also changed

See Also