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Penta Burst allows you to fire Lasers in sets of 5 rounds from the [[Weapons Console]].
The Scanner Sweep is a [[Miner|miner]] ability that is unlocked from the [[Upgrades Console|upgrades console]].
To activate Penta burst, click "switch to penta burst", then use the weapons console as normal.
Scanner sweep reveals what [[Minerals|minerals]] nearby asteroids contains.
When activated the asteroids will be colored based off the minerals they contain.
<br>The respective colors and minerals
*Yellow for [[Veldite]]
*Blue for [[Chalcorium]]
*Red for [[Pyromanite]]
*Green for [[Kermiculite]]
 
Scanner sweep can drastically improve mining efficiency as it lets miners focus on specific resources that the team needs.
[[Chompers]]s cannot use this ability but nearby miners can use it for them as the effect is seen by every player, allied or enemy.
 


Penta Burst is the final tech in terms of Laser quantity.  When active the burst will shoot the 5 rounds in quick succession. Despite its energy cost, Pentas are often required to breach an enemy [[Battlecruiser]]s shields along with simultaneous fire from the [[Broadside Lasers|Broadsides]]. The Penta burst is the least energy efficient fire mode for lasers.


Some features of Penta Burst:
*The Penta Burst rounds can detonate plasma charges, stacked on a target using the [[Single Burst|Single Burst]] laser, for extra damage.
*Penta Burst damage is improved by [[Upgrade Laser|upgrading lasers]].
*Penta Burst energy cost can be reduced by [[Tier upgrades#T3 Upgrades|Tier 3 offensive]].
*You don't need to have [[Triple Burst]] researched to upgrade Penta Burst.


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Revision as of 15:36, 15 January 2015

Ability

Scanner Sweep
Ship Miner
Cost

0 energy

CD

40 seconds

Description Reveals mineral types in asteroids.

The Scanner Sweep is a miner ability that is unlocked from the upgrades console. Scanner sweep reveals what minerals nearby asteroids contains. When activated the asteroids will be colored based off the minerals they contain.
The respective colors and minerals

Scanner sweep can drastically improve mining efficiency as it lets miners focus on specific resources that the team needs. Chomperss cannot use this ability but nearby miners can use it for them as the effect is seen by every player, allied or enemy.



Upgrade

Upgrade Requirements, Prices & Research Times
Scanner Sweep
Unlocks Scanner Sweep.
Level Price Time
1

10 15

5
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