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→Planetary Combat Tips & Tricks
(Created page with " ==Summary== The Dark Fog is the main antagonist of Dyson Sphere Program, and it continually tries to expand throughout star systems. The player must engage in '''combat''' against it to prevent it from growing out of control, or to prevent it from interfering with operations. Combat falls into two different categories: '''planetary''' and '''space''' combat. ==Planetary Combat== Planetside fights involve Planetary Bases and the units they produce...") |
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*When planning an attack on a Planetary Base, scout out how many units are patrolling it. The Dark Fog is dangerous even at level 0; their numbers are what really dictate their overall danger level. Make sure to bring along plenty of combat drones. Running in headlong alone will result in every single unit firing on Icarus at once, likely eradicating it in an instant. | *When planning an attack on a Planetary Base, scout out how many units are patrolling it. The Dark Fog is dangerous even at level 0; their numbers are what really dictate their overall danger level. Make sure to bring along plenty of combat drones. Running in headlong alone will result in every single unit firing on Icarus at once, likely eradicating it in an instant. | ||
*Besides automated units, Planetary Bases are backed up by Plasma Sentries. These deal severe damage at long range and can tear through Icarus quickly. However, since they fire in a predictable rhythm, it's possible to consistently dodge their fire. Jump right before the Plasma Sentries fire, so that they shoot when Icarus is at the peak of the jump and is about to start falling. This will make all the shots harmlessly pass over Icarus's head. | *Besides automated units, Planetary Bases are backed up by Plasma Sentries. These deal severe damage at long range and can tear through Icarus quickly. However, since they fire in a predictable rhythm, it's possible to consistently dodge their fire. Jump right before the Plasma Sentries fire, so that they shoot when Icarus is at the peak of the jump and is about to start falling. This will make all the shots harmlessly pass over Icarus's head. | ||
*Throwable weapons are the best weapon by far for destroying Planetary Bases, as they deal heavy damage in a radius. They also don't have a traditional rate of fire | *Throwable weapons are the best weapon by far for destroying Planetary Bases, as they deal heavy damage in a radius. They also don't have a traditional rate of fire, and Icarus can throw them repeatedly (although throwing them long distances requires charging the throw). At close range, Icarus can repeatedly throw these weapons and deal huge damage per second, and they have a big enough blast radius to hit multiple structures and fighters at once. With a few combat drones to draw some fire away from Icarus, using throwables to tear down Planetary Bases is surprisingly straightforward. | ||
*It is generally not possible to win a fight against a Planetary Base with stalling tactics. The [[Space Hive]] will continually supply the base's Relay with energy, so it will always be able to produce more fighters and continue operating its sentries. However, destroying the Relay cuts off its supply of energy, making this strategy viable | *It is generally not possible to win a fight against a Planetary Base with stalling tactics. The [[Space Hive]] will continually supply the base's Relay with energy, so it will always be able to produce more fighters and continue operating its sentries. However, destroying the Relay cuts off its supply of energy, making this strategy viable. Be warned that attacking and destroying a Relay will increase the Hive's threat level considerably, and a new Relay may be sent to that same Planetary Base. If planning to destroy the Relay, it's imperative to wipe out the base soon after. | ||
==Space Combat== | ==Space Combat== | ||
Space combat involves Dark Fog [[Space Hive|Space Hives]] and their space fighters. The Hive's threat level increases incredibly slowly, but will drastically increase if its established [[Relay Station|Relay Stations]] are damaged or destroyed. Once the Hive's threat level is maxed out, it sends a wave of space fighters to assault the planet Icarus is currently on. | Space combat involves Dark Fog [[Space Hive|Space Hives]] and their space fighters. The Hive's threat level increases incredibly slowly, but will drastically increase if its established [[Relay Station|Relay Stations]] are damaged or destroyed. Once the Hive's threat level is maxed out, it sends a wave of space fighters to assault the planet Icarus is currently on. | ||