2024-05-09 Fleets, Starforce, C4 Doors, Shield Types

[Norway174]

Starforce

What if, when we name our Empire, there was another name box to name our military force?
That way, we could name it whatever we wanted?

Starforce isn't necessarily a bad name per say. It does the job. But it is a little cheesy. :P

I think an option to name it ourselves could only be a good thing?

Could also just call it "Ships".

If it seems confusing with the difference between "company verse fleet" ships, I would say that "company" ships aren't really used anymore. Maybe disabling the "company"/"private ship" features for now, until some day when non-emperor gameplay makes more sense to implement.

But having some more flavor texts like that for our empires would be pretty cool. Such as naming the government, and the military forces.

I mentioned this on the Discord already. But I'll put it to text here, for Haxus' sake.

I think it would make sense if we had 3 types of ships. Instead of just the 2 we have now.

* Military
* Civilian
* Personal

Military and Civilian are made and owned by your Empire. With Civilian following the Empire name. And the Military following the Military name, with the above suggestion.
Personal would be what is currently called "Company" ships.


Optionally, maybe more restrictions regarding armaments could be imposed on the Civilian ships. And give them a slight buff or advantage to speed, cargo hold, and/or harvesters.
Meanwhile, Military ships are able to be better armed, and be able to take more of a beating.

And maybe Pirates will prioritise attacking Military vessels, before trying to plunder Civilian vessels?

So one purpose for Fleets could be used to provide Military Escorts for your Civilian ships.

But that's just an idea.
Either way, I think "Company" ships would be better to be called "Personal" ships. Would overall make more sense for a new player, I think.