Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

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1551 days, 1 hours, 33 minutes ago

Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you 1100 LY across the map? In the New Los Banos Sector I have had this done to me twice now. The first time I was o well but this time I was running from the storm and it still happened.

1551 days, 1 hours, 0 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

If you get near the center of the storm yes. I have had storms literally pop up and take ships across the map. Sucks.
I was lucky in one game It was 2 Virgos and I was behind enemy lines was able to wreak havoc.

1551 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Well I should have out ran it. It was going warp 8 and I was headed away at warp 9 but it is what it is. Luckily the 2nd ship to get tossed was a firecould so getting back will not be too big of a chore.

Thanks for the info Jason...

1550 days, 23 hours, 21 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

I've never seen that happen. I've heard the rumors, but never seen it.

And your Firecloud survived?! Good Lord!

1550 days, 23 hours, 18 minutes ago

challengespaceyard

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

How powerful was the storm voltage wise?

1550 days, 23 hours, 14 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Looks like it is 460 at it hottest point. And yes the FC survived with 100% shields and no damage... that was the main reason I thought it was buggy.

1550 days, 23 hours, 11 minutes ago

challengespaceyard

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Ships that get caught in ion storms beyond 410 in strength are hit by an energy vortex. This vortex can throw the ships anywhere in the map, fully refueling them in the process!

1550 days, 23 hours, 6 minutes ago

roanon

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Remember, the storms move first in the turn sequence. So it can move over your ship, then throw it.

1550 days, 22 hours, 15 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

@Challengespacyard now I am tempted to dump all the fuel my Fireclouds have and charge into the storm.... dangerous way to get fuel but in times of need that might do the trick

1550 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes ago

RE: Is it normal to have a very dangerous Ion Storm throw you...

Remember to watch the mass of your ship and the strength of the storm- if you have no cargo in that Firecloud you will lose it in a strong one!