Beating Destructor Rays

[curry_monkey]

Hi guys

I'm playing a game with the Solarians, and I was going really well - All other races defeated (except for the Kra'Hen), 3 crystrals gathered etc etc. Then all of a sudden the Kra'Hen turn up with their Destructor Rays and begin obliterating my fleet without any challenge at all.

Is there any way to counter the ray? It seems way too powerful a weapon to give to only one race. The closest thing I have is the Anti-Matter ray, which really isn't all that great (Mezons seem to be a lot better since they fire faster + you fit more on a battleship)

Thanks for any help.

[vakundok]

The only way I know is not allowing them to fire. If you defeated the shinari, it was your fault, they would have "given" the ship manipulator to you. There are two races with the destructor ray (as well as with the ship maipulator). Oh, and the antimatter ray is not that weak, use four of them on an enemy group.
Back to topic:
If they already have that weapon:
1. Jammer (and going into close range, of course).
2. Paralyser.
These are all what you will need in played battles.

[curry_monkey]

Thanks for the help. I didn't actually kill the Shinari myself, the Kra'Hen took care of that for me. Looks like I'm just going to have to start a new game and try to be friendly to the Shinari this time.

Thanks for your help