Salvage leftovers from after a battle

[Arkcon]

Originally posted by Puke:
after reading about the mechanics of 0 structure components, I was considering making ships bridges structureless, so that destroyed ships would still linger in space until they are captured or repaired. the main problem with this, is that a fleet would still be bleeding its parent empire of maintenance funds, after it is destroyed.

Yeah, thats come up before. The idea of having salvage rights to a rotting hulk. The problem is the maintenance cost would be cruel vs the AI. If ship maintenance only covered functional components, then maybe it would be useful.

[Gryphin]

Zero kT Bridge,
Nice idea. It would work in a game with a "Galactic Merchant" that you could "sell" the hulks to, or maybe you would pay them a small sum to take it off your hands. The merchant would then send a Repair ship to take care of it.

[mottlee]

Originally posted by Puke:
after reading about the mechanics of 0 structure components, I was considering making ships bridges structureless, so that destroyed ships would still linger in space until they are captured or repaired. the main problem with this, is that a fleet would still be bleeding its parent empire of maintenance funds, after it is destroyed.

HEHE Plan #1 Bleed them dry!

[Jmenschenfresser]

It's still doable.

Reduce maintenance costs to zero percent and off set that advantage by playing a limited resource game.