[quote=darkwolf687]
There is a massive difference between what I have presented as a tactic and what you are interpretting as the tacticMy plan isn't to steamroll such nations, its to convince them the hives can steam roll them so that the L'Er can extort them. And coming in with a weapon which may very well render their entire approach to shipbuilding less effective and thus requiring them to either discover, if undiscovered, or at least implement the technology into their ships, a time consuming task, will contribute massively to such a goalSimply put, the best victory is one where you don't have to fight.
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I have neither shields nor EMPs, nor a large military force, and my one ship is combating half a dozen L'Er ships. Making an enemy think they cannot win goes a long way, but that advantage has already been lost since the Explorer just blew up one ship with minimal damage. And, I have reinforcements inbound. The only trouble is that if the L'Er gets to the planet surface, it's over for that planet.

Perhaps the attack capabilities are not as effective, or they are easier to destroy, since they can take over an entire planet so easily?

EDIT: Also, I await your post.