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I'm pretty sure that the CPS takes a dim view of that

Just had a nasty death. Game was only going okay, playing as the Torus, had plenty of Engi crew and a Zoltan, but no combat-oriented personnel.

Jumped into a solar flare region. That would be bad enough, but I was also boarded by 4(!) Mantis, which required constantly rotating crew through the medical bay (because even with the medical nano augment, there was no real way for an almost-entirely Engi crew to take on four Mantis). I ended up jumping with half the ship O2-less and a few fires that I was hoping to go out.

Surprise! Mantis ship, which immediately teleports over a boarding party which begins wreaking havoc. They take the weapons out almost first, while rapid-fire heavy lasers and what I assume was a Hermes missile destroy the medical bay, the doors, and the drone control, creating a hull breach at the same time. Keep in mind that a good third of the ship was still airless after the solar flares at this point. With the doors gone, I couldn't even close the airlocks or open doors to route what little air remained into vital areas.

Still, I pressed on. Engi and the Zoltan ran all over the place attempting to keep systems operational, while the human stayed at the helm; my only hope was to somehow dodge the missiles and lasers. It was a futile effort though, since just about every attack, especially the missiles, hit. What's more, every single hit either created a breach or damaged a system. I used four drone parts due to having to constantly reactivate my attack drone, the O2 room got breached not once but twice, and the medical bay got hit early on and was one of those rooms devoid of air.

In the end, it wasn't hull damage that killed me. Between battling the boarding party (which never actually left) and taking hits from uncannily accurate enemy fire, my entire crew perished one by one.

Quote from: Sirus on September 28, 2012, 10:39:02 pm

YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE SISTER WITH A FREAKING SCOOBY DOO MUSIC CD. EVERY DAY, EVERY CAR TRIP, TAKING THE BATTERIES OUT OF MY CD PLAYER BECAUSE SHE USED HERS UP. I HAVE AN INTENSE PERSONAL DISLIKE OF THE FRANCHISE.

Dudebro...never have children. Do you know how many times I hear "One Direction" and "Hannah Montana" songs sung by a tiny person with the voice of a chipmunk on speed a day? No? Well, it's a good few more than enough to make me want to murderize something, but I don't because that would be a bad example.

Oh, I don't intend to have kids. My genes aren't exactly something the human race couldn't live without anyway

Well...welcome to the forums! We've got lots of nice people here to cheer you up

Except I hate that song, never liked Scooby Doo, and they collectively have the vocal talent of a deaf infant. And they're even louder than said deaf infant >.<

Sounds like you really need the break from WPOE. Be sure to enjoy it!

Younger sister had some friends over today. Still here, actually. Not only did the three of them eat enough food for eight meals, they spent the entire day blasting that "gaijin style" song on the stereo and are now inventing Scooby Doo-themed rap songs and singing them. Out loud. In the next room over. KILL ME NOW.