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The Kuun-Lan takes refuge in a cluttered debris field in hopes of losing any Taiidan pursuers. A recon is sent out to investigate the debris field. Thorough exploration of the field uncovers a siege cannon relic, which could possibly be used as a powerful weapon on the Kuun-Lan. After scanning the siege cannon, the recon ship discovers enemy ships on the way.
Send a team of workers into the debris field to salvage the siege cannon. At least four workers must be used to tow the siege cannon. Make sure to send an escort with your workers.
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Send out your resource group while you investigate the siege cannon relic. |
There are lots of resources available on the map and don't neglect to harvest them all. Don't head toward the siege cannon until you have gathered all resources. Guard your workers with a processor to speed up collection. Use the time compression option to save time waiting for the gatherers to complete their jobs. Make sure you explore the area around the siege cannon to uncover more resources.
Next, open the research menu by pressing the R button. There's a new option available: force field level 2. You should also spend time restoring your fleet, likely depleted somewhat from the hectic end of the previous mission. Replace your ACVs, multibeam frigates, and other ships. Move these vessels to the siege cannon prior to moving in your workers. Clear out all the mines to keep your workers safe.
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Send offensive units in with your workers to defend against the raider onslaught. |
Once you move in your workers to the siege cannon, raiders attack and attempt to steal the weapon for themselves. Use your ACVs against the standard corvettes that will attempt to salvage the cannon. Use your frigates against the fighters and other corvettes, but make sure the standard corvettes don't succeed in grabbing the cannon.
Snag the cannon with at least four workers and start back toward the Kuun-Lan with your ACVs and frigates guarding the new weapon. When you reach the Kuun-Lan, a group of raider ion cannon arrays uncloaks around the Kuun-Lan. Attack the ion cannon arrays with your frigates and fighters. Your next objective appears when the raider arrays are destroyed and the cannon is safely back at the Kuun-Lan.
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Once you return the siege cannon to the Kuun-Lan, you can research information on the weapon. |
Research the siege cannon in your weapons module. This will let you mount a modified version of it on your command ship, the Kuun-Lan.
New research options are available. You can research advanced sensors and, of course, the newly recovered siege cannon. You don't have long before the next assault; either research option will do, though the siege cannon option is mandatory to continue to the next objective. Advanced sensors will let you spot cloaked ships and isn't necessary until you have completed the siege cannon.
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