Intercept - Revision history

Psydev: added cases where target ship is no longer visible or destroyed.

2023-03-27T04:09:31Z

added cases where target ship is no longer visible or destroyed.

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	Veteran players will try to avoid interception by enemy ships by intercepting other ships themselves. Since intercepting ships move in order of ID#, from lowest to highest, ships with a higher ID# will in this way avoid an intercepting ship with lower ID#.		Veteran players will try to avoid interception by enemy ships by intercepting other ships themselves. Since intercepting ships move in order of ID#, from lowest to highest, ships with a higher ID# will in this way avoid an intercepting ship with lower ID#.

	=== ~~Cloaked~~ ships ===		=== Intercepting with cloaked ships ===
	Intercepting ships with a cloaking devices do combat a bit differently. They do combat before normal ship-to-ship combat. They also do combat in reverse order of ID# (highest to lowest). In past versions of Host, Priority Intercept was called "cloaked intercept" but has been renamed in NuHost. In addition to Priority Intercept, NuHost has 2 other ways that ships with a cloaking device can intercept:		Intercepting ships with a cloaking devices do combat a bit differently. They do combat before normal ship-to-ship combat. They also do combat in reverse order of ID# (highest to lowest). In past versions of Host, Priority Intercept was called "cloaked intercept" but has been renamed in NuHost. In addition to Priority Intercept, NuHost has 2 other ways that ships with a cloaking device can intercept:

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	* [http://help.planets.nu/abil-recloak-intercept Re-cloak Intercept] is a mission available only to the [[Deth Specula Stealth]]. It is like a normal Priority Intercept, except that the Deth Spec will re-cloak after destroying its target (if undamaged).		* [http://help.planets.nu/abil-recloak-intercept Re-cloak Intercept] is a mission available only to the [[Deth Specula Stealth]]. It is like a normal Priority Intercept, except that the Deth Spec will re-cloak after destroying its target (if undamaged).

			== When your target disappears ==
			* If your target ship cloaks, your intercepting ship will hold position
			* If your target ship is destroyed by hitting a mine, your intercepting ship will move to the original location of the target ship (where you set your waypoint).

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Psydev: updated info to reflect Chained Intercept

2023-02-05T23:39:29Z

updated info to reflect Chained Intercept

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	The [http://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept intercept mission] allows a ship to attempt to intercept another. Intercepting ships move after regular ship movement.		The [http://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept intercept mission] allows a ship to attempt to intercept another. Intercepting ships move after regular ship movement.

	Intercepting ~~ships move in order of ID#~~, ~~from lowest to highest~~. ~~This fact~~ is ~~exploited by veteran players, where players try to avoid interception by~~ enemy ~~ships by intercepting other ships themselves~~. ~~Ships with a higher ID#~~ will ~~in this way avoid an intercepting~~ ship ~~with lower ID#~~.		Intercepting a ship will allow you to see which planet they went to, and thereby learn their destination. Using an idle freighter intercepting at warp 0 is a good way of tracking enemy ship movements. On your next turn, your ship's waypoint will point to where the target ship went.

			You can also break tow by trying to intercept a ship that is far away (e.g. longer than 81.0 ly away at warp 9). That ship can then move closer to you. This can save you fuel when trying to break tow, especially if you have lower-tech engines but want to break warp at warp 9. HYP ships can also be intercepted in this way. For example, if you set intercept mission to a HYP ship which is ~350 ly from you, it can then jump nearby. The HYP ship can even be set to go to the same planet that your ship is already at. In this way you can break tow (by setting a long waypoint) without having to move your ship!

			== Multiple Interceptions ==
			In the case where a ship A is intercepting a ship B which is also intercepting another ship C, the ship B will move first to intercept its target, C. Then ship A will try to intercept ship B.

			In the case where there is a loop where multiple ships are intercepting each other, the Host will decide which moves last. The ships that are deemed most likely to intercept their target (by being closer and having a high warp speed) will move last. More info on loops can be [https://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept found here].

			=== Classic-mode Exploits===
			As of Jan. 2021, Standard uses the [https://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept Chained Intercept] system, which addresses annoying issues from classic. But if you are using the classic style of intercept, your intercepting ships will not always reach their targets.
			Veteran players will try to avoid interception by enemy ships by intercepting other ships themselves. Since intercepting ships move in order of ID#, from lowest to highest, ships with a higher ID# will in this way avoid an intercepting ship with lower ID#.

			=== Cloaked ships ===
	Intercepting ships with a cloaking devices do combat a bit differently. They do combat before normal ship-to-ship combat. They also do combat in reverse order of ID# (highest to lowest). In past versions of Host, Priority Intercept was called "cloaked intercept" but has been renamed in NuHost. In addition to Priority Intercept, NuHost has 2 other ways that ships with a cloaking device can intercept:		Intercepting ships with a cloaking devices do combat a bit differently. They do combat before normal ship-to-ship combat. They also do combat in reverse order of ID# (highest to lowest). In past versions of Host, Priority Intercept was called "cloaked intercept" but has been renamed in NuHost. In addition to Priority Intercept, NuHost has 2 other ways that ships with a cloaking device can intercept:

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan Intercept]<br>		[https://help.planets.nu/mis-intercept Intercept Mission documentation] at Planets.nu, including chained intercept.<br>
			[http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan's on Intercept]<br>
	[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]		[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]
	[[Ship Movement]]		[[Ship Movement]]

Psydev: mention cloak/priority intercept do combat in reverse ID#

2018-02-11T10:22:51Z

mention cloak/priority intercept do combat in reverse ID#

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	Intercepting ships move in order of ID#, from lowest to highest. This fact is exploited by veteran players, where players try to avoid interception by enemy ships by intercepting other ships themselves. Ships with a higher ID# will in this way avoid an intercepting ship with lower ID#.		Intercepting ships move in order of ID#, from lowest to highest. This fact is exploited by veteran players, where players try to avoid interception by enemy ships by intercepting other ships themselves. Ships with a higher ID# will in this way avoid an intercepting ship with lower ID#.

			Intercepting ships with a cloaking devices do combat a bit differently. They do combat before normal ship-to-ship combat. They also do combat in reverse order of ID# (highest to lowest). In past versions of Host, Priority Intercept was called "cloaked intercept" but has been renamed in NuHost. In addition to Priority Intercept, NuHost has 2 other ways that ships with a cloaking device can intercept:

	* [[Priority Intercept]] is an advantage given to cloaking ships who are on an intercept mission. Cloaking ships will attack the ships they are set to intercept (if Primary Enemy is set) before regular combat. In this way, a cloaking ship can destroy a target ship, regardless of the combat order the defending player has chosen.		* [[Priority Intercept]] is an advantage given to cloaking ships who are on an intercept mission. Cloaking ships will attack the ships they are set to intercept (if Primary Enemy is set) before regular combat. In this way, a cloaking ship can destroy a target ship, regardless of the combat order the defending player has chosen.

	* The [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission is available only at Planets.nu for [[Birds\|~~bird~~]] players, and only in Standard or Campaign modes. It is similar to priority intercept, except it allows a ship to remain cloaked while intercepting, as well as re-cloak after combat (if undamaged). You do not need to set PE for Cloak & Intercept mission~~. You~~ can simply intercept a ship without attacking, and remain cloaked. This is useful if you want to tow away a ship from a fleet to attack or capture it. This can be quite deadly with a privateer ally, who can rob ships that you tow to them.		* The [http://help.planets.nu/mis-cloak-and-intercept Cloak & Intercept] mission is available only at Planets.nu for [[Birds\|Bird]] players, and only in Standard or Campaign modes. It is similar to priority intercept, except it allows a ship to remain cloaked while intercepting, as well as re-cloak after combat (if undamaged). You do not need to set PE for Cloak & Intercept mission; if you want, you can simply intercept a ship without attacking (and remain cloaked). This is useful if you want to tow away a ship from a fleet to attack or capture it. This can be quite deadly with a privateer ally, who can rob ships that you tow to them.

	* [http://help.planets.nu/abil-recloak-intercept Re-cloak Intercept] is a mission available only to the [[Deth Specula Stealth]]. It is like a normal Priority Intercept, except that the Deth Spec will re-cloak after destroying its target (if undamaged).		* [http://help.planets.nu/abil-recloak-intercept Re-cloak Intercept] is a mission available only to the [[Deth Specula Stealth]]. It is like a normal Priority Intercept, except that the Deth Spec will re-cloak after destroying its target (if undamaged).

Psydev: Added more info about intercept and cloak intercepts.

2018-01-03T22:30:05Z

Added more info about intercept and cloak intercepts.

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 [http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan Intercept]<br>
 [http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]
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LordLancelot at 22:16, 5 November 2014

2014-11-05T22:16:03Z

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	[http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan Intercept]<br>		[http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan Intercept]<br>
	[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]		[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]

			==See Also==
			[[Ship Movement]]

LordLancelot at 22:06, 5 November 2014

2014-11-05T22:06:10Z

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	[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]		[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]

LordLancelot at 22:05, 5 November 2014

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			[http://www.planetsmagazine.com/strategy/strategic-knowledge/cloak-intercept-a-feature-badly-in-need-of-a-new-name/ Cloak Intercept Planets Magazine]

LordLancelot: Created page with "[http://www.donovansvgap.com/help/movement.htm#intercept Donovan Intercept]"

2014-11-05T21:53:11Z

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