Sega Genesis Star Control G6, 1P Melee gameplay, Hierarchy vs AI Alliance fleet engagement!

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Published on September 29, 2018 3:19:44 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm7zl4blSU

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Star Control (1990)

Duration: 32:44

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The release of Star Control: Origins put me mood for some Star Control retro gaming on the Sega Genesis. I switched from Practice to Melee. Difficulty: Awesome. Vid timeline:

(1:52) Ur-Quan Hierarchy Spathi Discriminator:

- Crew (health): 30.
- Acceleration: fast.
Top speed: very fast.
Maneuverability: fast.
- Fuel (energy): 10.
Fuel regeneration: slow-medium.
- Primary weapon: Light Energy Gun.
Rate of fire: very fast.
Shot to target: very fast.
Range: medium.
Guided: none.
Damage: 1.
Fuel consumption: 2.
Sustain fire: 5.
- Secondary weapon/ability: Missile/Torpedo Launcher (rear firing).
Rate of fire: medium.
Shot to target: slow.
Range: medium.
Guided: high.
Damage: 2.
Fuel consumption: 3.
Sustain fire: 3.
- Tactical ability: none.
- Aditional features: none.
- Notes: none.
- Analysis: A heavily armored ship that's also very fast and maneuverable. But as a result, suffers in the firepower department. Captains much exercise patience along with some skillful flying maneuvers, particularly when facing ships that also have heavy armor.
- Best against: Earthling Cruiser.
- Best counter: Syreen Penetrator.

(7:34) Ur-Quan Hierarchy Androsyn Guardian:

- Crew (health): 20.
- Acceleration: fast.
Top speed: slow-medium.
Maneuverability: medium.
- Fuel (energy): 24.
Fuel regeneration: slow.
- Primary weapon: Acid Bubble Launcher.
Rate of fire: very fast.
Shot to target: very slow.
Range: medium.
Guided: high/erratic.
Damage: 2.
Fuel consumption: 3.
Sustain fire: 8.
- Secondary weapon/ability: Blazer Form (ramming comet mode).
Rate of fire: constant.
Shot to target: very fast.
Range: fuel dependent, very short to very long.
Guided. none.
Damage: 2 per impact.
Fuel consumption: entire tank, 1 unit at a time.
Sustain fire: till drained.
- Tactical ability: none.
- Aditional features: Fired Bubbles feature erratic homing pattern.
- Notes:
- Analysis: Bubble weapon can be used to create obstacle wall or perimeter. Blazer Form generally best used against slower ships.
- Best against: Earthling Cruiser.
- Best counter: Yehat Terminator.

(20:44) Ur-Quan Hierarchy Mycon Podship:

- Crew (health): 20.
- Acceleration: slow.
Top speed: medium.
Maneuverability: slow.
- Fuel (energy): 40.
Fuel regeneration: slow.
- Primary weapon: Plasmoid Launcher.
Rate of fire: fast.
Shot to target: slow.
Guided: high.
Range: very long.
Damage: 10 to 1.
Fuel consumption: 20.
Sustain fire: 2.
- Secondary weapon/ability: Crew Regeneration.
Rate of fire: very slow.
Shot to target: -
Range: -
Guided: -
Damage: -
Fuel consumption: 40.
Sustain fire: 1.
- Tactical ability: In the Full Game mode, Podships don't need to replenish lost crew members at a Colony after a fight.
- Aditional features: none.
- Notes: Plasmoid shot gradually de-coalesces, losing power. Can regenerate 4 crew members at a time.
- Analysis: As a ranged combatant, captains should exercise patience plus, skillful management between weapon and regeneration usage. Needs to avoid close range entanglements whenever possible. Due to a slow shot to target closure, Podships stand at the highest risk of "eating" their own shots, either by traveling too fast forward or by a clever speedy opponent. Podships therefore often use their weapons while traveling in reverse.
- Best against: Chejensu Broodhome.
- Best counter: Arilou Skiff.

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