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[SafariJohn]

Roider Union

Download v1.1.0
Requires LazyLib v2.4f
Requires MagicLib v0.29
Supports GraphicsLib | Supports Nexerelin
Supports Commissioned Crews
Supports Version Checker

Known bug: Gunnery Implants skill interacts weirdly with Spike Driver and Pile Driver's non-zero minimum shot spread.

Both a culture and a profession, most roiders (roaming asteroid miners) live as nomads, travelling the Sector in their ships to find mining sites. When many of them allied with their more sedentary kin to fight a massive surge of piracy, no one expected it to last. Since then, the Roider Union has become the face of all roiders in the public eye and a minor power in its own right.


Features:
- Join the Roider Union, an alliance of asteroid miners
- Retrofits! Convert your junk civilian ships into warships
- Find refuge in the far reaches at independent roider stations





Gameplay Tips:
- Roiders rely heavily on their fighters. Use the Fighter Clamps hullmod to even bring them on your frigates!
- Ship conversions are done at markets with a Union HQ industry. Go to the bar to meet the Roider CEO in charge.
- Some Roider ships have tough armor modules on their front or sides. Low hit-strength weapons will struggle to do damage to them.


Credits:
Created by SafariJohn
Art by Gwyvern
Music by Electric Trojan
Weapon Sounds by MesoTroniK
Testing by Avanitia
Code snippets given by Tartiflette and Gwyvern
Alex, David, and co. for making Starsector
And the Starsector community for years of support!

Changelog:

Version 1.1.0
 New Features
 - Added automatic hullmod transfer from parent hull to armor modules
 - Added support for Unknown Skies' parasitic spores condition
 - Added Atlas Mk.2 to Telamon conversion
 - Added MIDAS to fighters
 
 Changes
 - Roider Dives and Union HQs can harvest from same-faction planets
 - Union HQs spawn more/less patrols depending on colony size
 - Raised Roider Neutral/Friendly Encounter music's volume slightly
 - Nerfed Spike Driver
   - Increased flux per shot from 220 to 240
   - Increased minimum spread from 0 to 5
 - Buffed Pile Driver
   - Projectiles now pierce missiles
   - Reduced flux per shot from 650 to 600
   - Nerfed minimum spread; increased from 0 to 5 to match Spike Driver thematically
 - Pile Driver shots now pierce missiles
 - Buffed Sharpshooter's rate of fire by 20%
 - Increased Bolt-class interceptor's wing size from 3 to 4
 - Tweaked Hopskip Mk.2 bomber and Hazard MRM's visuals
 - Buffed Dragline-class support fighter
   - Mini Sharpshooter turrets can rotate 360 degrees
   - Annihilator Pod can fire continuously
 - Nerfed Rocksaw-class heavy assault fighter
   - Reduced roam range from 4000 to 3000
   - Reduced chaingun's burst size from 40 to 20
   - Nerfed chaingun's DPS by 10%
 - Buffed Breaker drone's speed from 180 to 200
 - Buffed Duster's sustained kinetic DPS by 40%
 - Reduced Roach-class heavy frigate's DP from 8 to 6 to make it more useful late-game
   - Gave it High Maintenance to compensate early-game
 - Buffed Aurochs-class destroyer
   - Increased flux capacity from 4000 to 4500
   - Improved shield efficiency from 1.0 to 0.7
 - Buffed Cowboy-class light carrier
   - Changed rear turrets from BALLISTIC to COMPOSITE
   - Increased flux dissipation from 100 to 150
   - Increased maneuverability
 - Buffed Onager-class destroyer
   - Increased main hull's armor from 600 to 650
   - Increased armor module's armor from 800 to 950
 - Buffed Firestorm-class destroyer
   - Reduced forward turret coverage to improve AI performance
   - Increased main hull armor from 500 to 600
   - Increased armor module armor from 750 to 800
   - Increased flux capacity from 5000 to 6000
   - Increased flux dissipation from 200 to 250
   - Increased OP from 40 to 60
   - Increased speed from 50 to 65
 - Buffed Gambit's maneuverability
 - Buffed Ranch-class carrier
   - Increased armor module's size to cover entire front
   - Increased armor module's hull from 700 to 1000
   - Added 2 new small ballistic turrets at the front
   - Increased OP from 90 to 100
   - Increased flux capacity from 4500 to 5000
   - Increased maneuverability
   - Nerfed supply/DP cost; increased from 20 to 22
 - Rebalanced Telamon as fast battleship
   - Buffed speed from 25 to 35
   - Nerfed armor from 1300 to 1250
   - Buffed front module's hull from 2000 to 2500
   - New hullmod transfer system removed armor modules' unintended super-durability
 
 Bug Fixes
 - Buffalo Mk.2 to Aurochs conversion now requires commission
 - Made giving yourself Union HQ BP through Console Commands safe
   - Was possible to malform the command and get a save-corrupting BP
   - Save-fix here: https://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=9547.msg303345#msg303345
 - Fixed bug causing bar rumors for fringe bases to disappear if not viewed immediately
 
 
Version 1.0.9
 Bug Fixes
 - Undid a silly save-breaking change.


Version 1.0.8
 Changes
 - Reduced price of Union HQ industry blueprint. Existing blueprints will still be high value.
 - Reduced cost of converting Buffalo (A) and (R) to Aurochs.

 Bug Fixes
 - Fixed transponder check repeating when comms are reopened.
 - Retrofit tariff price adjustment is more accurate.
 - Fixed crash when upgrading to Union HQ.
 - Recoded Roider Dives and Union HQ. Should be less buggy.


Version 1.0.7
 New Features
 - Retrofits adjust costs based on Nexerelin's 18% tariffs

 Changes:
 - MIDAS now reduces EMP damage instead of kinetic damage
 - Tried to make MIDAS Armor correctly transfer hull and armor improvements
 - Matching upcoming vanilla changes:
   - Dragline's roaming range is now 0
   - Rocksaw's chaingun nerfed from 90 damage to 75 damage

 Bug Fixes:
 - Extra transponder warning from certain Roider patrols now works
 - Fixed crash bug when sometimes starting a Nexerelin random mode game
 - Fixed typos in a couple dialogs
 - Hopefully fixed some zombie fringe fleet spawning
 - Fixed incorrectly blocked retrofit access payment


Version 1.0.6
 New Features:
 - Added extra transponder warning to certain Roider Union patrols
 
 Changes:
 - Duster is now a heavy fighter with a Light Machine Gun
 
 Bug Fixes:
 - MIDAS Armor's description now mentions it reduces kinetic damage
 - Fixed Union HQ submarket refreshing too often
 - Added Nexerelin alliance support to Union HQ submarket and retrofitting
 - Retrofitting now mentions that it restores hulls to pristine condition
 - Fixed bugs with spawning Rockpiper Perch station in Nexerelin random mode:
   - Station shows market stuff instead of an empty dialog
   - Midline star fortress gets replaced instead of spawning separately
 - Fixed a crash when starting a new Nexerelin random mode game


Version 1.0.5
 Bug Fixes:
 - MIDAS no longer instantly removes itself


Version 1.0.4
 Bug Fixes:
 - Actually for real fixed the Mudskipper variant this time
 

Version 1.0.3
 Bug Fixes:
 - Added kinetic damage reduction to MIDAS Armor hullmod
 - Added Telamon variants to autofit
 - Added UI tags for MIDAS hullmod
 - Added speed and maneuverability descriptions to Zap SRM and Hazard MRM
 - Blocked MIDAS on ships with MIDAS-X built in
 - Blocked Extreme Modifications + Fighter Clamps exploit
 

Version 1.0.2
 New Features:
 - Whitelisted ships and Roider Union faction for Industrial.Evolution mechanics
 
 Changes:
 - Reduced crew requirements for Fighter Clamps:
   - destroyers from 20 to 10 crew
   - cruisers from 40 to 30 crew
   - capital ships from 100 to 70 crew
 
 Bug Fixes:
 - Fixed crash from broken Mudskipper variant
 - Fixed nulls in Fighter Clamps description


Version 1.0.1
 Bug Fixes:
 - Fixed crash when loading invalid retrofits from retrofits.csv


Version 1.0
 New Features:
 - The Roider Union is now a full-fledged faction
 - All new art by Gwyvern
 - Added Commissioned Crews compatibility
 - Added full Nexerelin compatibility, including random mode
 
 - Added four star systems:
   - Atka (main Roider Union system by Tyle star system)
   - Attu
   - Kiska Nebula
   - Ounalashka
 
 - Added new fighters:
   - Breaker drone
   - Duster heavy interceptor
   - Dragline support fighter
   - Hopskip Mk.II bomber
   - Rocksaw heavy assault fighter
 
 - Added new ships:
   - Dram (R) class tanker
   - Nolasher-class frigate
   - Pepperbox-class frigate
   - Roach-class heavy frigate
   - Aurochs-class destroyer
   - Buffalo (R) class freighter
   - Cowboy-class light carrier
   - Firestorm-class destroyer
   - Onager-class destroyer
   - Phaeton (R) class tanker
   - Colossus Mk.II (R) class modified freighter
   - Gambit-class light cruiser
   - Ranch-class carrier
   - Telamon-class battleship
 
 - Added new weapons:
   - Blasting Laser
   - Hazard MRM
   - Sharpshooter
   - Spike Driver
   - Pile Driver
   
 - Added special blueprint item for Roider conversions
   - Can be bought at Union HQs
 - Added Massive Impact Deflection/Avoidance System (MIDAS) hullmod
   - A number after MIDAS indicates # of armor modules
 - Added Fighter Clamps hullmod - gives ship one or more wings of non-replaceable fighters
 - Added Roider Union encounter and market music
 - Added Midway mission
 - Added bar event to help find independent roider fringe markets
 - Other minor additions
 
 Changes:
 - Commission is now with Roider Union instead of independents
 - New sprites for existing ships, fighters, and weapons
   - Zap SRM
   - Bolt interceptor
   - Cyclops-class frigate
   - Bombard-class destroyer
 - Improved retrofitting
   - Now accessed from the bar
   - UI improved
   - Retrofits are now instant
 - Buffed Zap SRM's EMP damage from 50 to 200
 - Buffed Bolt's speed from 400 to 500
 - Nerfed Bolt's engagement range from 4000 to 3000
 - Nerfed how much stuff independent fringe markets have
 - Made Roider Dives and Union HQ buildable
   - Union HQ requires buying the blueprint from an existing Union HQ
 - Improved Easy Prey and Eye of the Storm missions
 - Changed fleet names to clarify the faction of roider miner and patrol fleets
 - Reduced how many mining fleets spawn from Roider Dives.
 - Probably other stuff I've forgotten
 
 Bugs:
 - Fixed

 
Version 0.8.1
 Changes:
 - Made retrofit intel and UI more consistent.
 
 Bug Fixes:
 - Fixed crash when starting a new game with Nexerelin active.
 - Fixed a crash when a market has no faction.


Version 0.8.0
 The Roider Union returns!
 

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[SafariJohn]

Tiny update to make "The Hammer" a bit easier. You are no longer limited to three command points. Or any number of command points.

[Gothars]

Ho boy, "The Hammer" is one tough nut. Did you beat it yourself at normal fleet size (200)? Any tips?

[SafariJohn]

I've only tried it twice, almost beat it the first time (I think the pirates had everything deployed or destroyed), but the second time I got my butt handed to me. I was doing it with battle size 400. I haven't really done any sort of balancing on it, to be honest.

My strategy was to deploy cruisers, Enforcers, mining pods, and some Tarsi first, then deploy all the Buffalo (make sure you have enough DP to do so). I put down two defend points, one close to the middle of the map and one towards the rear. The Buffalo were assigned to the rear point and the rest to the front, then I just stayed near the front in the Eagle and tried to grind down the pirates.

Keep your shields down except when blocking missiles/asteroids and don't be afraid to take a quick vent, because you have to keep firing.

I was trying it with only 3 command points, so maybe ordering the Ventures to escort you with the defend points for everyone else would work better.

The Lashers have more firepower than the Tarsi, but they're more likely to overextend and die.

Warthogs are scary when you haven't got all of the pirate's (2) carriers.


Like I said, I haven't tried it much. I'll probably try again over the weekend once or twice. Any specific feedback on how unbalanced it is would be great.


Edit: For giggles I turned battle size up to 800 and played it. There were only 21 out of ~68 pirate ships left when I died. So bitterly-contested defeat for me. There were so many wrecks... I think a wreck hitting my engines is what killed me.

[Gothars]

Any specific feedback on how unbalanced it is would be great.

Mh, yeah, first of all I don't think it's a good idea to use non-standard battle size for balancing. It feels too much like cheating if you expect players to do that.

Well, and it is too hard at battle size 200, I'm not sure if it can be beaten at all.

What is really fun about the mission is the asteroid storm. It is really cool if enemies die because you kept them distracted and unable to defend against it. Indirect kills.

What you might try to do is emphasize that more, e.g. by giving your side more fightercraft and the enemy more slow ships with a vulnerable behind. Maybe exchange the missile support Mk.IIs (at a "safe distance" they can only fire their Pillums anyway) for Pillum Condors.

[SafariJohn]

Mh, yeah, first of all I don't think it's a good idea to use non-standard battle size for balancing. It feels too much like cheating if you expect players to do that.

Well, and it is too hard at battle size 200, I'm not sure if it can be beaten at all.

Ah, sorry about that. I play with 400+ battle size so much I'd forgotten what the default was. From now on I'll always test at 200 first.

What is really fun about the mission is the asteroid storm. It is really cool if enemies die because you kept them distracted and unable to defend against it. Indirect kills.

What you might try to do is emphasize that more, e.g. by giving your side more fightercraft and the enemy more slow ships with a vulnerable behind. Maybe exchange the missile support Mk.IIs (at a "safe distance" they can only fire their Pillums anyway) for Pillum Condors.

I was a little hesitant about emphasizing the asteroids since the AI can't see them, but the high speed asteroid impacts are really cool.

Going more strikecraft for the player's fleet is what I should have done from the beginning. Especially since I've stated that the Roider's focus is on carriers and ballistics. I'll put in the Roider strikecraft, even though that will take some lore reworking (for what that's worth at this early stage ).

Good ideas.

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I don't normally release anything this unpolished, but I wanted more than one real mission. And a big mission like The Hammer is hard to balance, so the outside input is wonderful.

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[ArkAngel]

I downloaded this, and I can say I'm still having some trouble beating "The Hammer" Mission. It's a ton of fun, and I almost pulled it off on my sixth(Latest) attempt. I ended up destroying everything but a bunch of talons, a condor, and two enforcers. I lost, because my heavily damaged ship took an asteroid to the face when i wasn't looking. I've been playing on battle size 200, by the way.

It might just be me, but with the way the eagle is, I believe it's worth it to simply strip off the ballestic weaponry on front, and toss the OP into capacitors and vents. Your phase lances already make mince-meat of everything, litterally one-shotting (D) frigates. The extra capacity and vents let you fire more times before having to back off to vent.

As for the first mission... kind of sad, but I still haven't beaten it yet. Over-all I have to say I like the mod quite a bit. Especially the fact the asteroids flying by in "The hammer".

[SafariJohn]

I downloaded this, and I can say I'm still having some trouble beating "The Hammer" Mission. It's a ton of fun, and I almost pulled it off on my sixth(Latest) attempt. I ended up destroying everything but a bunch of talons, a condor, and two enforcers. I lost, because my heavily damaged ship took an asteroid to the face when i wasn't looking. I've been playing on battle size 200, by the way.

Glad you're having fun!

It might just be me, but with the way the eagle is, I believe it's worth it to simply strip off the ballestic weaponry on front, and toss the OP into capacitors and vents. Your phase lances already make mince-meat of everything, litterally one-shotting (D) frigates. The extra capacity and vents let you fire more times before having to back off to vent.

I think you're right. The Eagle, being a "Custom" variant, is really intended to be as powerful as possible, whereas the other ships are intended to be trying to get by with open market weapons.

As for the first mission... kind of sad, but I still haven't beaten it yet. Over-all I have to say I like the mod quite a bit. Especially the fact the asteroids flying by in "The hammer".

The trick with the first mission is that the Tarsus can't deal damage and the fighters can't take hits. Try an escort order to reign in the fighters.

[Gothars]

Beat it! The Hammer has fallen

65%. Only with custom loadouts for all ships, though. Still don't think it's possible with a thematically fitting low-tech loadout.

Worked like this: First deployed a specialzed anti-armor wave that took care of the Hounds. I used three Mauler-Enforcers and Assault Cannon-Tarsuses. Then deployed my Eagle and further general purpose ships. Tarsuses got an extra rally point so they stayed in front to soak up damage and Reapers.

Eagle loadout was 3 Phase beams, 3 Mortars, Bulkheads and Conduits.

Was fun

[SafariJohn]

Beat it! The Hammer has fallen

Nice!

I probably would have done some work with the missions and released a version 0.5.2, but I've been wrestling with the Roider Frigate again. I'll give you a little teaser: the probably final name for the frigate is Cyclops.

And for reference, the way I rate my missions is:
Easy = Autopilot wins
Medium = I can beat it if I work at it (and I'm not a bad player)
Hard = I could beat it in theory if I tried a lot
Impossible = Buffalo Mk. 2 vs Onslaught

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I'm done here.

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[ArkAngel]

I beat it as well finally! 73%
I adjusted the eagle by removing it's ballestics, and tossing the spare OP into vents and capacitors.
I deployed everything but the mining drones and a buffalo Mk2. I split my forces between two defense points with buffalos behind. I also moved my eagle between the points in the center.
The really hard part of the mission is keeping your eagle alive as you take out the destroyers and frigates that swarm the center.
 Usually the cruisers fall from salamanders/asteroids flaming out there engines.

[SafariJohn]

I got some time to work on this mod yesterday, so the Cyclops Frigate is closer to done. It has excellent turret coverage, including a 360° medium turret, but lacks missile mounts.



Needs a lot of work still, but it's getting there.

[Takion Kasukedo]

o.O Cool

Can't wait to see it

[SafariJohn]

New version up!

Changelog
Version 0.6
-Added Cyclops Frigate
-Added mission "Eye of the Storm"
-Added built-in hullmod "Roider AAA Software" - no function yet
-Changed Dozer Bomber loadout from 2x Harpoon MRM (Double) to 4x Harpoon MRM (Single) - slight buff
-Removed Harpoon MRM (Double)
-Removed mission "The Hammer" - still in "extras" folder
-Removed Roider Test Zones 2 and 3 (missions)

[Sabaton]

Steadily growing are we? I'm curious to see what this will turn in.