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[Dominator]

After viewing the unit guide provide by Kitkun, I came to know the purpose of most of units. However, I do not know the purpose of transport class ships. Are they meant for attack purposes only or do they have another role to play.
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Dominator

[Corsair114]

Take a look at their weapons and shields. Most transports make nasty anti-fighter units (Skiprays, Lamba-classes, Sentinel-classes, and Storm Trooper Transports are all quite good fighter killers) while many also make excellent anti-capital ship units (Skiprays again, Storm Trooper Transports, and ATR's). It's really the weapons that give you all you need to know about their purpose.

[Tropical Bob]

To restate Corsair, Transports are heavily armored small ships that can excel at either anti-fighter or anti-ship duty. For anti-fighter, look for lasers and concussion missiles. For anti-ship, look for proton torpedoes, rockets, and maybe concussion missiles.

The only way to really counter a Transport group with fighters is to use concussion missiles; normal fighter-sized ion cannons and lasers will be mostly ineffective. Any ship with anti-fighter lasers like a Dreadnaught or Lancer can be used against them, too, but don't expect them to go down quickly.

I believe some will also grant a small amount of income, but I wouldn't rely on them for that at all.

Edited by Tropical Bob, 14 January 2011 - 09:24 PM.

[Dominator]

Well, it is clear enough that their role in space battles are to attack fighters or ships. However, what I really wanted to know is whether they have an additional role to play in aiding your economy. Well thanks to tropical Bob I know they generate a small income and thank Corsair114 for replying.My doubt was not well explained so sorry about that.
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Dominator

[SpardaSon21]

Some transports generate income. Skipray Blastboats and Gamma-class Assault Transports certainly aren't cargo haulers.

[Phoenix Rising]

The only way to really counter a Transport group with fighters is to use concussion missiles; normal fighter-sized ion cannons and lasers will be mostly ineffective.

An update on the warhead maneuverability fix: concussion missiles have emerged as the weapon to use against transports, as they frequently don't miss. Most fighters and some bombers are able to dodge them completely in a dogfight, but transports are too sluggish. They still work devastatingly well against any kind of starfighter in a head-to-head engagement (although if you micro the most maneuverable interceptors, you can probably get them to dodge).