(on the subject of defense pods)
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Originally posted by Thimoty:
Very usefull in the Zachit missions, but don't try this on Voinians!
Why not? Defense pods are good against anything. Granted, better against crescent ships in general, but I've won many a battle by dumping defense pods on Voinian ships.
Also, I like using them in a sort of dive-bombing technique, especially if you have a smaller, weaker ship. Just fly by and hit the fire button as you pass over them. Works like a charm. 
I think defence pods are by far the best secondary weapon in the game (with the possible exception of fighter bays, which don't count really). They aren't guided, so you never have to worry about them getting messed up on what to hit. Also, they are CHEAP! Only 500 credits a unit! Even if you are releasing salvoes of 8 at a time, that's only 4000 credits, for damage which knocks out virtually any small to midrange ship in just one blow. I'm pretty sure two full salvoes will kill a Turncoat easily, three is enough for a CW, and four to five for l most large ships. And that's without any kind of primary weapon fire, too! The best thing is that if you get a group of a whole bunch of little fighters swarming you, just release the pods, and you can take them out in droves! It's fun to watch the little buggers get wasted all at once!
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