How do I end an Alien Fregate?

In Sektor 5 I often encounter an alien fregate, which seems to interrupt the jump sequence. So far I cannot kill it, I attacked the shield projectors (shiny globes on top and sides) as well as the turret. What do I miss? there are 20 percent left... Help pls...
0
Best Answers
-
ES_10529 Kickstarter Beta Backer ES1, Space Dog Posts: 4
I think you confuse the frigate with the gunship... the frigate didn't have shield drones... I'll post a picture of it when im encountering it next time6 -
MICKMUFFIN Common Beta Backer ES1, Customer Posts: 17
2 Arc 9000's should do the trick, maybe with a weapon damage modifier active too. Maybe throw out some drones and cloak too.5 -
Commander Conspiracy Common Beta Backer ES1, Kickstarter Backer ES1, Supporter, Collector Beta Backer ES1 Posts: 1
2 Arc 9000's and a lot of heavy missiles, and some maxed out mark 2 armaments. I made it to sector 7 that way. Also a Beam Laser II may come in handy for the gunships...5 -
Giraffasaur Administrator, Moderator, Space Cat Posts: 1,110
It seems certain individuals are giving tips against Alien Gunships (much smaller, no hardpoints, moves around with shield recharge drones) versus the enormous Alien Frigate (much larger, tons of hardpoints, does NOT move around with small Alien Fighters zooming around it).
Bringing down the Alien Frigate
The hardpoints on the exterior of the ship that look like little glowing white spheres are PRIORITY; you have to destroy all of them to bring the Frigate down. There are usually about 10 of these; 2 on the bottom, 2 on the top, 2 on the left side, 2 on the right side, 2 on the back between the engines. This is not always the case, though. I've also come across 3 on the top and only 1 on the bottom.
It's important to note that the other hardpoints (lasers and the like) CANNOT BE DESTROYED independently. Their health pool is that of the ship's hull; you MUST destroy all the white sphere hardpoints. Also, Missiles will NOT lock on to these hardpoints; they MUST be focused down using the Primary Weapons [or an Arc 9000].
Make sure you are constantly dodging the huge lightning beam laser ball blaster of death, as well.
If you're more of a visual learner, check this out:10
Answers
Make sure you have the cloak option (mk 3 is what I had) and have damage mods. If you have any drones of any kind, launch them.
Use shield damaging weapons first, then switch to hull damage. Save your missiles for the support craft (like the drones)
Hopefully it won't be on a map with random, and very painful, solar flares melting my face. Both blue beams of doom and inescapable red waves of heat.. harsh
For Alien Warship, you pretty much doomed.
For Alien Gunship, simply attack from far and use clock if you're low on health.