Starsector 0.96 Build: Hyperion / Dominator XIV / Centurion LG / Paragon / Conquest / Monitor

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Read before writing that this is not the right patch. Following the vote you made on my project which I had to pause, I am finally putting the video online. Updates to the latest builds will be available shortly. Thank you for your patience and support.

[@neutronc6527]

to be fair, 0.97 has to be like one of the the shortest times between major updates in recent Starsector history

[@ImJustJass]

looking forward to it, the Neural Link, Escort Package, and Support doctrine could make for a good combination

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@ImJustJass actually it could be interesting 🤔

[@SargentGunnery]

Good video man!

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks! I rushed the video but it doesn't seem too much 😅

[@randallporter1404]

Love the background music.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks Randall! I think the songs do justice to this last video for 0.96.

[@kape2978]

RIP monitor

[@MisterG_Gaming]

I will test the new version, but clearly the strat will be different without good top speed and flux dissipation.

[@adityodirgantara]

Just bring another monitor and give it escort order on the other, no?​ 12 DP for 2 formation-breaking ships is still good @@MisterG_Gaming

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@adityodirgantara does it work actually in 0.97?

[@prestongarvey4080]

W video

[@rottenmeat5934]

I wanna see one of those devastators swapped out for the new storm needler.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Does it really help against frigates and fighters ?

[@mkt8880]

REAL

[@blackjack2526]

Hot damn, just what I need. I just started playing Starsector again, and I haven't a clue which one still works and which ones doesn't. The fact that I'm not good beyond smuggling drugs, salvaging and exploration doesn't help matters. Also, will you be doing a good High Tech fleet in 0.97a? I'm stumped beyond going with Hyperion Spam.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

SO Hyperions work in 0.97a, if you don't plan to fight many fleets at the same times, like previous patches. Other High Tech alternative, Autopulse Radiant is super strong if you pilot it. Paragon is still on good shape too as anchor. Good to mention is Low Tech with Onslaught XIV Heph and escort Manticore.

[@MOISECRIMI]

👌

[@logancopper3385]

Any altercations to this build for 0.97 or does it translate pretty well?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

I didnt retest it sorry.

[@changminchun8441]

No more safety overrides on monitor. Monitor isn’t invincible anymore but still a tank.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@changminchun8441 Yes it can but when it deals with fighters or large amount of Gorgons dem, it may die. Like in 0.96, not much aggro at the start of the battle. There's other options tho.

[@jacktrigg4607]

what's the hyperion build?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

What do you mean?

[@jacktrigg4607]

what weapons, hull mods (build in or otherwise) and how many vents/caps? @@MisterG_Gaming

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@jacktrigg4607 Since I'm often in the hospital in the last few weeks, I haven't had time to test the Hyperion for 0.97. Even though the flux/second has decreased for the Phase Lance, changing it to a Rift Lance is probably still the best option. If you have omega weapons: same setup for the ship. Otherwise, 7 Caps/12 vents, same hullmods but 2 Phase Lances and 1 Ion Pulser. Reckless : Helm, elite Combat Endurance, elite field modulation, target analysis, elite energy weapon mastery and ordnance expertise. Not having elite ordnance expertise will hurt a bit. Try it and tell me if it works with the new enemy AI.

[@the_jingo]

"this set up only good in player hands" ah so it's pointless then

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@the_jingo some tried with AI, the job is better done by yourself 😉

[@momom6197]

Hyperion 🤮 I swear, TT designers hate symmetry. Every day we stray further from Ludd's light.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

for symmetry, they must have drunk too much that evening 🍺