Combat

Combat is an important part of Waste of Space, and fighting players and NPCs will be very important if you wish to do well in the game and progress. This page will give you basic information on combat, strategies, and weapons.

Weapons/Offense
Weapons are a large part of combat and allow you to damage players, structures, and parts. There are a large variety of weapons and weapon systems, ranging from small and basic to huge and advanced. There are multiple types of weapons:


 * Ballistic weapons - Weapons that rely on a projectile that travels at a certain speed and does damage upon hitting a target.


 * Laser/hitscan wepaons - Weapons that fire a beam with no travel time.


 * Explosive weapons- Weapons or parts that explode and create an area of damage.

To use these weapons effectively, you must know how they work, supply them with ammunition (if they require it), and mount them effectively so they can be used on your foes.
 * Melee weapons- Weapons that deal damage on contact.

Defense
Defending against attacks can be done in multiple ways. The most obvious is to make your vehicles and buildings out of strong materials that are resistant to damage, but this is not the only way to protect your things. Other methods include:


 * Shields - An EnergyShield can protect your base or vehicles while they are supplied with energy. Best for large ships or bases with a powerful power supply.


 * Camouflage - You can protect your buildings by hiding or disguising them. Not being seen makes it difficult for the enemy to hurt you, but you shouldn't rely completely on this to protect you.


 * Speed - Faster things are harder to hit. If you make your ships and vehicles fast enough, they will be difficult to hit. Again, this isn't 100% foolproof, so it is suggested you still use some amount of armor.


 * Active Defense - The best defense is a good offense. Setting up automatic guns and missiles to attack enemies while you are away is a very effective way to prevent your base and resources from being destroyed or stolen.

Enemies
You will no doubt encounter multiple enemies in your adventures. To fight them, you must evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and use them to your advantage.
 * Aliens - AI alien ships that will attack you on sight. Their main weapons are lasers and often attack in groups, meaning energy shields are essential for alien combat.
 * Players - Players are a large threat in Waste of Space. Every person is different and player ships range wildly in design, so you must evaluate them on a case-by-case basis.