So Your Spacefaring Snackbar Got Busted Up? A Guide to X4 Repair Drones
Ah, space travel. Asteroids whizzing by, hostile aliens with laser light shows, and the constant thrum of anxiety that your ship is about to become a cosmic piñata. But fear not, intrepid space captain! For even the most banged-up bucket can be brought back from the brink with the glorious invention of... repair drones!
But Captain, How Do These Magnificent Machines Work?
Here's the deal. Repair drones are like tiny, helpful space mechanics that magically appear from your ship (well, not magically, but through the marvel of engineering) when it's taken a licking. These little fellas then zip around, patching up holes and generally making your ship look less like a rejected toaster and more like a sleek spacefaring vessel once more.
Important Note: These guys are only available for the big boys - L and XL sized ships. Those puny M ships gotta rely on their good-for-nothing crew to fix things with duct tape and hope.
So They Just Appear, Like Space Tinkerbells?
Hold on there, space cowboy. There are a few things to keep in mind:
- Don't Push Your Luck: Repair drones only deploy when your ship's hull integrity dips below a certain point. So don't go playing target practice with a Xenon K expecting your drone buddies to bail you out every time.
- Patience is a Virtue (Especially in Space): These drones aren't exactly the Speedy Gonzales of the mechanical world. Fixing a beat-up ship takes time, so don't expect an instant transformation.
- Who's Your Crew?: The skill level of your engineering crew can actually affect how fast repairs happen. So, be sure to invest in some decent engineers if you want your ship looking spiffy in a jiffy.
Advanced Drone Techniques: There's More Than Meets the Eye!
Okay, so maybe not advanced, but here are some bonus tips:
- Drones on Demand (Kind Of): While you can't manually deploy or recall your repair drones, you can kind of nudge them in the right direction. If a specific area of your ship is taking a beating, focus your fire on that section. This can sometimes encourage the drones to prioritize repairs there.
- More Drones, More Fun? Not Exactly: While having a ton of repair drones sounds great, there's a limit to how many your ship can handle effectively. Stick to the recommended number for your ship size for optimal repair speed.
In Conclusion: Repair Drones - Your Spacefaring BFFs
Repair drones are a lifesaver (or should that be spacesaver?) for any X4 captain. They keep your ship in tip-top shape, letting you focus on more important things, like avoiding black holes and making questionable decisions about the space-economy. So, equip your ships with these handy bots and fly on, brave spacefarer!
