Scanning Space Station, How to do Options

[Broadnick]

Hi everyone,

I'm new in the game and I have a...probably...stupid question.

How can I scan a Pirate Station? I have to scan a pirate station in a patrol mission, but I don't know how and I'm stuck on that mission. I tried freigth scaner but it does not function on space station. I tried to approach the station, without result! I looked for a "Station scaner" to buy, but found nothing...

Please help!

[skyman]

Hi Broadnick, and welcome to FACTS.

Damn it is so long since I played, but isn't that done through the sector view by clicking on the station.
I know you scan roids that way.

Anyway I will ask Zama to see if he can help.

[Ferd Harling]

Hiya Broadnick, welcome to FACTS. It is always nice to see a new member posting!

I am sorry but like Skyman I have not played for a few years, but I do know there have been some additions to the otiginal X3. To help us help you, could you please let us know what extensions to the original you have installed, as some changes have been made which could change what you need to do. I am sure Zama, or another of our Full Members will answer your question as soon as they know what you have installed.

Please ask us anything you wish, within our rules, and do not think you will look silly. (Look at me, I started this site and you know more than me! That said Skyman is in charge now)

We aim to please so use us often.

Ferd.

[CreHater]

Ah, same here. Looooong time ago.

However, if my memory does not fail me, this is an official mission right?
You need to get to a specific area on the station. VERY close.
I am not exactly sure where this area was or if it's visible on the scanner (radar).

You'll need to get very close, and stay close. Hold your position until the scaning (automatc) is completed. The enemy will be shooting at you.
IF I remember correctly.

EDIT:
OMG, I must have played this game a lot... It's correct.
Taken from X3: Reunion Complete Walkthrough (SPOILERS) by Christian 'Simon Moon' Riesen
Quote: "Now take the Disruptor Missile Factory in your aim and fly close, real close. At about 100 meters he starts his scan, and yes, that is really close. As soon as he starts scanning, fighters start pounding at you. Stay really close to the station. The best is if you fly slowly around the aim spot, between the arms of the station. This way they won't hit you. Stay close until he says it's done, then take the north gate back and dock again on the Quantum Tube Fab."

[skyman]

CreHater you are a "star", I remember that mission, it all came back to me when I read your post.

Man it is good to see you again, I hope you are keeping well mate.
What game are you playing these days?

And thank you so much for answering this question in the good old tradition of FACTS.

[CreHater]

Hehehe. Yeah, I do check in sometimes. Still got a certain 'itch'for this game... Keep wondering when I will 'restart' AGAIN.

At the moment I am playing Fallout3 (but modded). A completely different game. Still wondering about X3: The Return. The only thing that is stopping me from playing X3 is the horrible way you had to build Complexes. If that's improved in X3: The Return, I'll buy it today!

Cheers,
CreHater.

EDIT: X³: TERRAN CONFLICT... Not the Return. Doh.