by dlhammond
Whymme wrote:
Mechanema can build interceptors rather cheaply. If the interceptor template has a large enough source, it can easily destroy enemy dreadnoughts. I would pay two materials to destroy an enemy dreadnought. I'd also pay three.
Using interceptors as kamikazes is less expensive than you think. For every interceptor I sacrifice on a cruiser or dreadnought (and thus have to pay three materials for), my opponent has to build a new cruiser or dreadnought (and thus has to pay five or eight materials).
It works even better if the interceptors are equipped with plasma missiles. First round, fire. Second round, kamikaze. With a bit of luck you bring down two large ships with one interceptor.
One big problem is that the glory device always hits. An enemy will have trouble shooting down every interceptor before they can commit suicide. Especially if the interceptor has the initiative.
Using interceptors as kamikazes is less expensive than you think. For every interceptor I sacrifice on a cruiser or dreadnought (and thus have to pay three materials for), my opponent has to build a new cruiser or dreadnought (and thus has to pay five or eight materials).
It works even better if the interceptors are equipped with plasma missiles. First round, fire. Second round, kamikaze. With a bit of luck you bring down two large ships with one interceptor.
One big problem is that the glory device always hits. An enemy will have trouble shooting down every interceptor before they can commit suicide. Especially if the interceptor has the initiative.
I agree with this.
It also creates another dynamic, battles where there is no clear winner.