Star Trek - Fleet Command - Ultimate Xindi Hostile Guide

Summary

In this *Star Trek Fleet Command* video, Noan Sh discusses the most efficient way to defeat the Zindi, focusing on countering the powerful Gohom Cannon. He advises players to avoid critical hits to prevent triggering the cannon prematurely and highlights the importance of using the particle beam delay research. The video includes tips on crew composition, emphasizing officers like Picard, Data, and Enterprise E. Additionally, viewers are encouraged to experiment with various officer combinations and strategies to optimize performance against the Zindi, with an emphasis on patience and precise timing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Particle Beam Delay is essential to surviving Zindi attacks by delaying their particle beam weapon for several rounds.
• 😀 Avoid triggering critical hits, as they activate the Zindi's powerful 'Go Home Cannon' prematurely.
• 😀 The Zindi 'Go Home Cannon' ignores shields and deals massive damage, making it crucial to avoid early activation.
• 😀 Upgrading the Particle Beam Delay allows you to delay the Zindi's lethal attack and give you more time in battle.
• 😀 Key officers to consider for this strategy include Enterprise E Picard, Data, and 5 of 10 for better damage control and rewards.
• 😀 Avoid using officers like Q, as their abilities can inadvertently trigger critical hits and the 'Go Home Cannon'.
• 😀 Crew combinations should prioritize reducing critical hits and enhancing damage output to defeat the Zindi efficiently.
• 😀 Researching and upgrading the Particle Beam Delay is vital to pushing past tougher Zindi levels.
• 😀 If you don’t have the recommended officers, experimenting with other crew combinations like Pike, Maro, and Janeway is an option.
• 😀 Keep track of battle logs to learn how many rounds you can survive without triggering the 'Go Home Cannon' and adjust accordingly.
• 😀 Zindi's ships have abilities that reduce your crit hit damage and deal lethal particle beam damage over time, so managing your crew setup is crucial.

Q & A

What is the main challenge when fighting the Zindi in *Star Trek Fleet Command*?

The main challenge when fighting the Zindi is their Gohom Cannon, which can deal significant damage by bypassing your shields and directly attacking your hull, especially after a few rounds of combat.

How does the Gohom Cannon work and why is it so dangerous?

The Gohom Cannon fires at the end of every round, dealing lethal damage. It ignores the player’s shields, meaning all damage goes straight to the hull. The more critical hits you land, the faster the Gohom Cannon activates, making it a critical part of the strategy to avoid critting.

What is the significance of the Particle Beam Delay research?

The Particle Beam Delay research is crucial because it delays the Zindi’s particle beam weapon for several rounds, allowing you to survive longer before the Gohom Cannon becomes a major threat.

Why should you avoid critical hits when fighting the Zindi?

Avoiding critical hits is important because landing a crit can activate the Gohom Cannon prematurely, causing you to take massive damage earlier than expected. Managing crits helps delay the Gohom Cannon’s lethal strike.

What happens in the combat log when the Gohom Cannon activates?

In the combat log, you will see a massive damage spike when the Gohom Cannon hits. This can be devastating as it deals millions of damage to your ship, potentially wiping it out if not managed properly.

What crew setup is recommended for defeating the Zindi effectively?

The recommended crew setup includes officers like Picard (Enterprise E) to boost rewards and Data to increase isolated damage. Avoid using officers like Q and Odo that trigger critical hits, which can activate the Gohom Cannon too early.

What role does Picard play in the crew setup against the Zindi?

Picard (Enterprise E) increases loot rewards from battles, which can be very useful in Zindi encounters, making it easier to gather materials and rewards while minimizing damage taken.

What is the key to surviving longer against the Zindi in combat?

The key to surviving longer is to delay the Zindi's particle beam attack using Particle Beam Delay research, avoid critical hits to prevent the Gohom Cannon from activating early, and use officers that provide damage reduction or help manage critical damage.

What adjustments can be made if you don’t have access to high-tier officers?

If you don't have high-tier officers like Picard or Data, you can still experiment with other officers like Pike and Maro Chen, or Janeway and Sygery, depending on what you have available to help manage crits and delay damage.

What should players do if they keep struggling against the Zindi's Gohom Cannon?

If you're struggling, make sure you have the Particle Beam Delay research maximized, avoid using officers that boost critical hits, and experiment with different officer combinations to find the best setup for your ship. Managing your crew composition is crucial to winning.