Starsector 0.97 High Tech Build: SO Hyperion

[@exbenn]

Imagine being the enemy and the opposing commander just drops 16 hyperions and leaves

[@MisterG_Gaming]

🤣🤣

[@kape2978]

Cosplaying as a fucking wasp swarm in Starsector.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

🤣🤣

[@clawhan4244]

Awesome content MisterG. Thanks for the fun build ideas!

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks, have fun 🤘

[@archangel8172]

Want something good? Legion with shield shunts and reckless officer with point defence skill. All mounts with point defence such as heavy machine gun, devastators and vulcans and one mortar in the small slot so the AI registers that it has actual weapons. For fighters use xyphos. What you get? An absolute fearless monster that behaves like a low tech ship should. It not only has good range but also dps through the roof. No ship shield can handle the damage that 5 heavy machine guns can dish out and devastators are incredibly efficient anti armor weapon. If you use the Legion XIV instead of the davastators use Hammer Barrage. Fill the hull mods with obvious things like anti emp, more armor, maneuverability etc It breaks an onslaught in about 25s counting from spawn in the sim. Point defence weapons are incredibly flux efficient and have insane dps. They are way stronger than any other weapons. Shield shunt is a must for big low tech ships in AI hands. As it makes the AI disregard its flux level and keep charging at the enemy. I can pit my legion against 2 onslaughts and a couple other ships at the same time. And my legion will win.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Sounds good to try. Thanks for the idea!

[@blackjack2526]

I've been using this strats 2 weeks since this is released, and I have to say, you could clear end-game content with this, from [REDACTED], [SUPER REDACTED], modded end-game content from Knights of Ludd, UAF, or R.A.T. It melts everything.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Even mods, oh nice!

[@alayah0802]

Thanks, I'll try it.

[@ansa3252]

best build online and thats after scouring reddit and game forum. thank you for some new insights!

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks 🤘

[@logancopper3385]

Nothing to ask at the moment but just wanted to comment for algorithm, youre a pimp

[@fojasun263]

The condition of the ship makes prolonged combat and chases difficult, but it's worth it... it's very strong build

[@mykhailokeryta120]

Good content!

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Glad you like 🤘

[@FunkThompson]

SS means Starsector, not Screensaver... but makes a REALLY COOL screensaver :D

[@erisofterra8986]

Without knowing how good the safety override hyperion is I made one with three lances for optimal energy burst damage (not DoT) and it slaps.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

It reminds me of my Hyperion build without SO from the previous patch. Yes he makes holes on the enemy ship every time. The cooldown and flux are bad with phase lance, but excellent accuracy even on fighters.

[@jackochainsaw]

Not a bad strat if you are gun shy. I prefer to head into battle, to test out different weapon configurations. I know that most people don't pick the Tri-Tachyon Brawler because the Luddic Path one is so OP, but I have found an amazing build for one of those that uses the Ion Pulser and Ion Beam. You have the side mounts as LR PDs and you are ready to rock. For the loadout, I tend to put efficiency and hardened shields, that way when you get close you take less overall damage without building too much hard flux. At heart I am a Low tech fan but I do enjoy Midlines and High Techs at late game. The Hyperion makes for an excellent cover frigate due to its speed and skip ability.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks, the important thing is to have fun. Sure It's easier when you pilot your ship but at least you can do strange setups.

[@rayhill1]

Great video, thanks man! I wonder, since we're talking rare ships, could you make a fleet that incorporates the scarab? It's a funny little gremlin of a ship, and I've noticed it's quite underused.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks! I can see Scarabs with close combat ships but I have already tried in the past. It's still a good idea

[@threek08]

did this just recently and outfitted all of them with phase lances and reaper typhoon launchers with the expanded missile racks. i can reliably dump all of them into battle and just leave to go do something else.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@threek08 with SO and HSA?

[@threek08]

@@MisterG_Gaming ye feller

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@threek08 the only problem is that you trade EMP for damage, which can result on more destroyed Hyperions in certain situation. But yeah, it works 👍

[@gladiator1988able]

Would love to see the guide on Automated ships" skill and fleet based on drones

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Do you mean to pilot a Radiant?

[@gladiator1988able]

@@MisterG_Gaming yeap

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@gladiator1988able SCC made one but not piloted by AI. I will see if I can add something else too

[@qwe-80085]

nice

[@auspiciouscheese]

w video

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Glad you find it useful

[@rubinolas6998]

average mobility enjoyer

[@mateuslopesdias8543]

That was a really good guide. Have you ever consider do a guide for some modded factions like Diable Avionics or Iron Shell?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks, yeah but I dont know if many people have interest into them. I will do a vote and see on the next project

[@varanzmaj]

Nice build...any tips on where to find the number of hyperions this requires? I don't think I have ever seen one for sale, even with the Try Tech Military (of which I am an ally)

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Thanks, Hybrasil is mostly where you can find them with Tri-Tach. Also bar NPC, contacts or random pirates. I saw some independants selling it but it's rare.

[@thermonuclearwarhead]

I've seen black market production slot people having them available several times.

[@socute8947]

what do you think about derelict operations?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@socute8947 It is pretty good for certain setup. Let's say you dont want fighters on your Prometheus mk2, then you have 3 free dmods with fighters and the other 2 are easy to counter. The big downside is RNG but you can use Dmods Services mod and pay for what do you want. You save a lot of supplies for the cost of fuel and crew. High Tech has a -20% armor dmod which is pretty good too.

[@socute8947]

@@MisterG_Gaming Thanks for the answer man!

[@Mishavozduh]

Hello! If you don't mind, I have a question - why 3 Atlases/2 Proms specifically?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Hello, Atlas is for more storage and Prometheus is fuel. Normally it's enough but you can adjust your need if you play a big map. Because they are capitals, they can hold more and also have better bonus with some hullmods. It can cost more on supply or fuel but in the endgame, money isnt an issue.

[@Mishavozduh]

@@MisterG_Gaming thank you so much for replying! And yes I was wondering if there's something that prevents getting more, seems like not really. Going to try this build in my .97 game, pretty excited, thank you for making this video!

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@Mishavozduh thanks, enjoy your playthrough! Another challenging video soon.

[@3sbon]

Officers set for aggressive right?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

All reckless

[@3sbon]

@@MisterG_Gaming thanks!

[@logancopper3385]

How crucial is system's expertise? I found a lvl 7 officer with all the other skills, plus elite on energy weapons master, field modulation, gunnery implants, and ordinance expertise. Would it be worth keeping this captain over a lvl 6 one with systems expertise?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Since you can have 15 other Hyperions around your level 7 officer, I don't think you'll really have a problem guarding him. Systems Expertise gives 10% less damage, in addition to having a better phase teleporter. Knowing that the peak performance time is really low (plus Delicate Machinery) the 10% helps to survive in a battle that lasts 5 minutes.

[@logancopper3385]

@@MisterG_Gaming Thanks for the advice, one other thing if you dont mind but do you reccomending swapping one heavy blaster with a cryoblaster if I find one?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@logancopper3385 sure, best in slot center. The projectile will miss more but you have the dps.

[@varanzmaj]

How do you get so many officers? I thought 8+2 was max? Can you hire mercenaries in addition to officers?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Mercenaries and AI cores count as ''officers'' for skills but they don't in the limit of 8 or 10 max officers. Like I explained, hire 10 officers first, level them up, and turn the last 2 in your list to mercenaries (see skills section). Every 2 years, you will have to pay 1 Story point for each mercenaries to keep them; there's no limit of how many you can have. Hope it helps.

[@varanzmaj]

@@MisterG_Gaming thanks for the info. I'm currently having a lot of fun just flying\fighting with hyperions from day 1. (Only mod installed is nexerellin, which allows you to start in a hyperion) Currently up to 4, so far. It's easier to find the damn ships than to find officers to fly them :)

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@varanzmaj With Nex, officers are rare. No wonder why you are struggling atm 😅

[@noodlebowls8896]

Could you try builds using modded ships?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

It was in my plans but at the moment I have Low Tech and another project in mind. Summer is coming so it might take some time

[@blessanabey5575]

How about a phase lance?

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Do you mean to replace Ion Pulser for a Phase Lance?

[@blessanabey5575]

@@MisterG_Gaming I forgot if it can fit in the middle or not, if it does there or if it doesn't idk remove iron Pulsor or the otr one, it probably won't work.

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@blessanabey5575 You always have the possibility to put Phase lances and HSA hullmod if you want to test. Rift lances are small mounts so you can only fit them on each side, medium mount like phase lance is on all mounts.

[@blessanabey5575]

@@MisterG_Gaming I usually put them in most close range ships, it does good hull damage that's the only reason.

[@blitzkrieg2928]

1:54 *gets nerfed* *opens notepad* Oh I don't think so

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Top speed, phase teleporter and Delicate Machinery (probably missing something) are the nerfs I remember. Just imagine how broken it was before.

[@blitzkrieg2928]

@@MisterG_Gaming Hell yeah I'm a new ishplayer but I've seen old clips of it, thing was a beast. The Pirate Afflictor seems to be the new high tech chad ( out of the newer ships )

[@MisterG_Gaming]

@@blitzkrieg2928 The Afflictor is not new but yes indeed it is really good for its system if build long range

[@mipacem]

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[@MisterG_Gaming]

Glad to see you again, did you like it?

[@mipacem]

@@MisterG_Gaming ofc; havent missed an upload

[@KaiThomasWerther]

First

[@MisterG_Gaming]

Glad to see you again,.did you like it?