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A friendly warning to the community: | A friendly warning to the community: | ||
'''The explosion radius is 1500 or 15,000 studs, the 2nd highest in the game tied with both prototypes and the [[Lucifer]] (being behind [[Mothership]] at levels 3-5), be sure to warp far, far away from it to avoid being nuked, as anything within that radius will likely be destroyed''' | '''The explosion radius is 1500 or 15,000 studs, the 2nd highest in the game tied with both prototypes and the [[Lucifer]] (being behind [[Mothership]] at levels 3-5), be sure to warp far, far away from it to avoid being nuked, as anything within that radius will likely be destroyed. The safest option is warping roughly 15k from the explosion, but most [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] can survive closer ranges without difficulty. Keep in mind that the damage increases greatly the closer you are to the explosion.''' | ||
== Loot == | == Loot == | ||
The wreck of the Kodiak contains 1 Quantum Core, 2 Kodiak Plating, 15 Plasma Batteries, and 375 Armor Scraps. | The wreck of the Kodiak contains 1 Quantum Core, 2 Kodiak Plating, 15 Plasma Batteries, and 375 Armor Scraps, along with several tens of thousands of credits in combat rewards when destroyed solo (usually with support and a powerful ship you may get 50k or 60k). | ||
(YOU HAVE TO RESPAWN YOUR SHIP AND LOOT IT AGAIN TO GET BOTH PLATINGS, AS YOU'LL ONLY GET 1 PLATING WHEN YOU LOOT IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT WON'T LET YOU LOOT THE SECOND PLATING) | (YOU HAVE TO RESPAWN YOUR SHIP AND LOOT IT AGAIN TO GET BOTH PLATINGS, AS YOU'LL ONLY GET 1 PLATING WHEN YOU LOOT IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT WON'T LET YOU LOOT THE SECOND PLATING) | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
- This ship's high firepower can destroy even well-armored tanking ships, so a distraction ship such as the [[Draco]] or [[Viper]] is highly recommended. | - This ship's high firepower can destroy even well-armored tanking ships extremely quickly at close range, so a distraction ship such as the [[Draco]] or [[Viper]] is highly recommended. | ||
- The best way to kill a Kodiak is to lure it to a planet such as an upgraded Frion and hide behind it so the Kodiak would fire at the player but hits the planet allowing you to kill the Kodiak with ease. This also works with [[starbase]]s above level 3, as you can easily hide in the [[Starhunter|Starhunters']] fighter bay and let the base tank the Kodiak's fire. However, be aware that letting the Starbase tank all the damage may end its destruction, or leave it crippled. A modification to this strategy is using the Draco or Viper to distract both the Kodiak and Pirate fleet while the starbase/planet destroys the pirate fleet. | - The best way to kill a Kodiak is to lure it to a planet such as an upgraded Frion and hide behind it so the Kodiak would fire at the player but hits the planet allowing you to kill the Kodiak with ease. This also works with [[starbase]]s above level 3, as you can easily hide in the [[Starhunter|Starhunters']] fighter bay and let the base tank the Kodiak's fire. However, be aware that letting the Starbase tank all the damage may end its destruction, or leave it crippled. A modification to this strategy is using the Draco or Viper to distract both the Kodiak and Pirate fleet while the starbase/planet destroys the pirate fleet. | ||
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- Also trivia, a common strategy is to lure the Kodiak to the [[Mega Base]], assuming the [[Decimator]] is present with an alien fleet (due to their similar spawn times), and let the 2 fleets destroy/cripple one another. While the Kodiak usually wins this encounter, it has been recorded that the Decimator has come very close to winning, at times surviving (although usually with player help) up to the Kodiak's explosion | - Also trivia, a common strategy is to lure the Kodiak to the [[Mega Base]], assuming the [[Decimator]] is present with an alien fleet (due to their similar spawn times), and let the 2 fleets destroy/cripple one another. While the Kodiak usually wins this encounter, it has been recorded that the Decimator has come very close to winning, at times surviving (although usually with player help) up to the Kodiak's explosion | ||
- Stay at least 8k away and dodge incoming torpedoes if the Kodiak is targeting you. Up close it can absolutely obliterate most [[:Category:Capital Ship|Capital Ships]] before they do any real damage. '''Do not warp further than 15k from it. It will warp to you and you may lose your ship.''' | |||
- Try to designate a ship as a target for the Kodiak so they can lure it in one direction at a distance and let other combat ships deal damage. If done properly, everyone attacking the Kodiak will take little to no damage. | |||
- When looting the Kodiak, make sure you’re not at war in case other players become angry, most people will want the loot and may attack if you take it without clear permission. Keep in mind that even if you are not at war people may still start a war. | |||
== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
- Disabled in version ??? | - Disabled in version ??? | ||