@geek, on 26 March 2013 - 03:25 PM, said in I cant destroy the dreadnought:
I just monty-pythoned like a madman and used… crescent cannons. Not the most efficient strategy, but certainly fun. :)/>/> It's manageable once you take out all the interceptors.
The Monty Python has saved my butt many times. Also hyper out of the system, then back in. That seemed help also.
So, reverspolarity, what has worked for you? I'm curious, have you followed Qaanol's suggestion?
@martinz, on 24 March 2013 - 09:49 PM, said in I cant destroy the dreadnought:
Well this is fun. A thread. In the EVO forum! In modern gaming parlance I feel this should be purple in colour to represent its rarity :)/>.
Anyway ... if you haven't done the Paaren Station missions, I would recommend moving on with them - check for deliveries in the mission computer as you most definitely will have done the mission to start it all off. Then you end up with a mission to retrieve the last shipment from Chorca where Voinians somehow managed to get, despite its being pretty safely way inside UE space. Leave that mission active and you will have a rather impressive escort wherever you go, including to kill the dreadnought ... should work the odds in your favour a bit :D/>.
Brilliant! I wish I knew this back in the day. 
I've always imagined them rather pointy metal Klingon types.
@evweb, on 22 March 2013 - 02:18 PM, said in I cant destroy the dreadnought:
You cheating again? I don't recall there being Kestrels in EVO. =P
Personally I recommend the Qaanol approach.
OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS I FAIL!!! :laugh:/> Crescent Warship. Crescent Warship. Crescent Warship. And it's Lazira.... rollseyes
I tried playing that way but honestly it wasn't fun for me, I need POWER BABY!
While I predominantly used Laizra escorts in EVO, I'm pretty sure I used Kestrels for this specific mission. Good luck!
The only way I won that battle was with escorts. And yes, using Voinian technology helps.
Welcome to the boards, Maharal.
Yes, you should be able to pick up that mission on Mars, though it will take a few tries because EV missions are only available about 20% of the time. So... if Mars won't let you land you might have to bribe your way a few more times, or take out some Pirates (or even Rebels) to make the Confeds like you again. If it were me, I'd head to the closest uninhabited system and spend some time looting Pirates. That way you make money and your rating with the Core Systems will improve, eventually. Good luck.
In case you have trouble reading it, this is from the Read Me:
• Who can I fly for?
Missions are available from either The Faction or the Earth Confederacy. There are a variety of other governments, depending on who you choose to side with, that you will find yourself interacting with as the missions progress.
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• How do I get missions for...**
(1) THE FACTION. The first mission for The Faction is available at ANY Faction controlled stellar, with a probability of about 10% each time you land. An "Excellent" combat rating is needed though legal status should be at least "Decent Individual".
(2) THE EARTH CONFEDERACY. The introductory mission for the Confederacy is anywhere in Earth controlled space with a probability of 10%. You will need a minimum of a "Decent Individual" legal record and an "Excellent" combat rating.
You will be directed as to where to find future missions.
To increase your legal standing and combat rating, target aggressive pirate ships or fleets whenever you encounter them. You can also target a government's 'enemy' vessels within its own systems, eg. attacking Faction vessels in Earth space and vice versa.
Has anyone done this for you, Godzfire? I can do it, but it won't be until later this evening.