User blog:T050189/Fighting Baalites

The following excerpt is derived from Leviathan's combat database. The Baalites, also known as the Servants of Baal, Servants, or simply SoBs, are the scourge that has driven humanity into our current situation. Their fleet is formidable, and their numbers countless. They possess ships that can down the shields of a frigate in seconds, or fry through thick steel plate with spears of energy.

But they are by no means invincible.

Whether you are a miner, a trader, a fighter, a commander; it is inevitable that you come accross this intergalactic plague in your travels. One way or another, these vermin will worm their way into your life, and if you are not vigilant against them, take root.

The Baalites rely heavily on numbers to take out the enemy.

The following is a basic list of the known ships fielded by the Baalite forces, along with rudimentary strategies to counter them.

Ship types:

SOBSNUB

The grunt of the Baalite armada, this small fighter attacks in swarms while assaulting a target. Y-shaped, and with a smooth finish, the SOBSNUB is armed with a set of machine cannons, as well as missiles. Neither of these weapons are particularly powerful, given the fighter's size, but in numbers this fighter can prove a threat to lightly shielded ships and other small craft. If you happen to be on a larger, better shielded warship, however, take no notice. Their puny guns will have a hard time punching through the shielding of a proper military vessel.

In combat, it is best to either use turrets or homing missiles to take these buggers out. They often don't warrant enough attention to be focused on with main guns.

SOBSTRIKER

An upgraded version of the SOBSNUB. With a lithe, jagged build and beam lances instead of AMCs, the Striker performs slightly better in every way, but is still a negligible threat to proper vessels. Treat it as you would a SOBSNUB.

SOBION

A powerful frigate wielded as a lead ship of assault forces. Its powerful ionic torpedoes can take out a chunk of shielding, and should you ever make the mistake of getting into close range combat with it, its beam array will quickly slice through your shield gauge, followed by your hull. The SOBION has no determined long range weaponry, so it might be best to confront it with railguns and similar weapons at range.