Officer Spotlight: Genari Tactical Officer

Something I've been wanted to ask about all the officers, are the combat sorties cumulative?

 

Well its obvious what officer I'm training first! All the more reason why I like Genari over Sol!

 

So many skills... what to pick... If I knew I could get my character to level 10 then maybe accuracy, but I think I'd dabble in a mix of skills.

 

I don't know enough about the game yet to pick, but I do like things that multiply your damage. Overcharge would be my first upgrade.

 

If you stick to that, I'd get Lucky Shot first. Just think of the pent up rage when you use a once per battle skill to maximise your damage, and then miss! [realising you mean Overload, not Overcharge.]

 

Genari just seems to be cooler to play. I was thinking to start with sol, but thinking on it, it looks like for sol players its better to advance to higher tier ships while with genari its maybe better to upgrade the officers.

 

I think I would debate you on that, ShadowJudge. I'm going to be sticking with my Sol class III vessel and upgrading my officers primarily, then maybe looking to go Capital Ship Commander, Fleet Commander I just so I can bring it back as my 'sidekick' with the previously upgraded officers. I think I can wreak a lot of havoc on the Genari with what I plan.

I can see advantages for both sides to upgrade their officers first, after all, I am certainly Going to go that way with Slaughter when I first play Genari.

 

The sol ships at least on the lower tier seem to have a distinct edge over genari especially on the defensive. But with such low hitpoints the class 3 seem a dangerous one to upgrade. I'd rather hold and start upgrading frigates.

 

I don't see it being easy at all to get to level 10 on this character.

 

I think that's the point! Otherwise it would be OP

 

Don't forget, this one officer is the equivalent of 2 Sol officers.

5 Sol officers, max level 5 = 25 levels.

3 Genari officers, max level 5, + 1 Genari officer, max level 10 = 25 levels. Although it means Genari have to make more experience to get a fully upgraded grew, they do have a "Super Officer" who could be more than double the effectiveness of a Sol officer.

I believe it'll be more level than you'd think.

 

As I see it, accuracy is the most important thing for Genari ships in general. They seem to have more weapons/firepower overall, just lack the accuracy/range. Boost that up to at least level 6, and you can get away with strikes from greater range. I think this is especially deadly when you're using their missile weapons I saw on the missile weapon chart.

 

I have a question, if I wanted to reach + 60% accuracy, would that take up all 10 points?

 

Yup.

 

As I see it, its best to start working on upgrading this officer over all other if you've got the xp. The character is a lot more powerful in the long run.

 

On a skill like weapon overload, it would be nice if there's an indicator on the weapon you selected to overcharge. Sometimes its hard to tell if you have it primed or not.

-It is a good idea, will be implemented -Vesuvius

 

I've been going straight to Damage Boost I and II for any Frigate I purchase. I can save a lot of power that way and either boost my movement or defensive.

 

Looks like accuracy skill is very effective in combat. When you have a strong ship with an arsenal of powerful weapons, if they all it, it gets really nasty.