Postby Schmobius » Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:06 pm
I struggled with this run in a python, but the gunship, with its 7 hardpoints, 4 utility slots, and decent armor does make it easier. I usually manage to leave after only 5 minutes having destroyed EVERYTHING, landed, and scanned the comms relay. For the time or two that I miss something, the armor is clutch.
Best approach is to kill the air defense turrets before the goliath can even start shooting. Aim for generators, and don't worry about being too precise: the point of the missiles is splash damage. (Don't forget the one on the roof!) Then go after the goliath. I use the beams to take down its shields, then 2-4 shots of missiles to kill it. Then take down the sentries and small turrets at your leisure, land on the pad, and you can easily drive right to the comms relay, and back to your ship.
I've been doing this in solo, as when a new commander shows up in Mobius, everything seems to respawn early.
Again, I can do all that in about 5 minutes, and I am far from the best pilot in this group. I spend much more time stacking missions, so I can't wait to be done with this grind! Might be by this weekend. (Those of you on my friends list will probably be happy to stop getting notifications when I switch modes.)
I made it to Earl last night, and I was Lord when so started this. I also went from about 87mil in cash (after buying the gunship) to 210mil. There are more lucrative strategies, but this is decent.
