Noob question - Asteroid Contract

Blackshanks · Post by **Blackshanks** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:17 pm

Hi all,

Another new pilot here. I had a question about the contract to clear the asteroid field. Do you need a special weapon to destroy them? I've tried blasting away with primary weapon that you start with, but no effect.

Post by **Vice** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:24 pm

Just move in closer until you see your shots impact the asteroids. Then keep firing until it explodes.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:25 pm

Hello Blackshanks, you need a partical cannon (main gun) just get close and blast away. welcome to the forum and the Sim. See you out there sometime.

[Edited on 1-25-2010 by thetiebers]

Accountant · Post by **Accountant** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:25 pm

The primary weapon will do it, but because the weapon is relatively weak it will take more rounds to destroy the asteroids. Also make sure the rounds are hitting the asteroid (you will hear an impact noise and see sparks).

-Accountant

Blackshanks · Post by **Blackshanks** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:46 pm

Awesome, thanks guys!

Accountant · Post by **Accountant** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:48 pm

You're welcome from the slow-poke (does anyone use that term anymore?). Good luck, and welcome to EL and the forums!

-Accountant

Blackshanks · Post by **Blackshanks** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:10 am

lol, I still use that term, Accountant. And thanks for the welcome. I have to say, I'm very impressed with EL and the community. I hope to see you all in game.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 2:43 am

Hi Blackshanks, Welcome to the Game and Forum. The more powerfull class of weapons the quicker the astroid clearing goes. Hope to see you out there.....