Interdiction: Difference between revisions
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It's possible in the beta 1.03 to escape harm's way when being interdicted. There are many reasons for wanting to do so. For example, if you're in a larger ship with a full cargo of goods and you don't want to lose any of it because it can be very expensive to replace. Or, if you have a criminal record in another jurisdiction and don't wish to be penalised for it. Plus, nobody wants to be bullied by pirates. | It's possible in the beta 1.03 to escape harm's way when being interdicted. There are many reasons for wanting to do so. For example, if you're in a larger ship with a full cargo of goods and you don't want to lose any of it because it can be very expensive to replace. Or, if you have a criminal record in another jurisdiction and don't wish to be penalised for it. Plus, nobody wants to be bullied by pirates. | ||
There's always the option to turn and fight during any interdiction. However, if space combat is not your forte here are a | There's always the option to turn and fight during any interdiction. However, if space combat is not your forte here are a couple of solutions: | ||
As soon as you | * As soon as you see the interdiction warning appear on your screen, press the [ESC] key. On the menu select SAVE AND QUIT TO MAIN MENU. When you log back in there will be no ships present except your own and you are free to continue to your destination. | ||
* Alternatively, as soon as you are dropped out of [[Supercruise|supercruise]] align with your destination and hit the [[Boost Speed|boost]] button and instantly '''turn [[Flight Assist|flight assist]] off'''. This will maintain your maximum boost speed giving you the opportunity to escape. Once your [[Frameshift Drive]] comes back online, supercruise away. Just as the drive finishes charging, let go of the boost button. Generally the NPCs will not catch up to you using this method. | |||