Classification: Strike Craft Race: Kushan Cost: 85 RUs The cloaked fighters are only available for the Kushan forces (the Taiidan, instead, benefit from the defense fighter described later in this section). The applications of the cloaked fighter are fairly straightforward. With your cloaked fighter, or fighters, selected, simply press the special-function key, Z, to activate the cloak. You'll remain undetected, unless your opponent is using proximity sensors. One of the downsides of the cloaked fighter is its heavy fuel consumption. Like any strike craft, the cloaked fighter requires fuel. Once it runs out of fuel, it maneuvers very slowly and is virtually ineffective in a battle. You'll need to use repair and support craft to repair your cloaked fighters and keep an eye on their fuel levels if you're using them on hit-and-run raids.
Speaking of hit-and-run raids, these are one of the strongest applications for the cloaked fighter. Research the technology, construct a squad of cloaked fighters, and seek out resource collectors and controllers unprotected by proximity sensors. Even if scouts or corvettes protect the resource units, you'll have an easy time causing damage with your cloaking ability. The cloaked fighter only reveals itself when it isn't attacking; therefore, if your opponent does have defenses, don't use the sphere formation or you'll fire from a stationary position and be much easier to hit. Use a standard strike-craft formation (X, claw, or wall) and attack either the resource units or the collector. Accompany your assault force with cloaked fighters for additional, and unseen, firepower. If your opponent fails to use proximity sensors, he'll learn his lesson quickly when you use the cloaked fighters to knock out his tougher capital ships. Cloaked fighters are an excellent harassment craft; frustration can play a huge role in a multiplayer game, and cloaked fighters serve that purpose nicely. Naturally, to counter cloaked fighters, make sure you place proximity sensors within your assault fleets and on guard with your resource units. |
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