This event can occur only once per sector. Quests are started in some of these events. If doors get boarded, you can vent them out and then reoccupy it. I also had a max cloak (don't need the full 15 seconds, but allows it to take several hits), max engines (48% evade), max shields, and drone command with an anti-personnel drone and a repair drone. You arrive at a Zoltan security checkpoint set up in a perimeter around the beacon. You come to a Zoltan trade and supply hub - everything the weary traveler needs, provided they have the right documentation. Occurs in: Multiverse Drop Point Ship: none. Offensive. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews. Each ship starts with some crew on-board, and the rest can be hired or bought, or rewarded in different events. This random event occurs in: Zoltan Controlled Sector Zoltan Homeworlds The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect no ship presence. 25 scrap is a pretty lousy reward in this case - when flying a Zoltan ship I'll almost always either try to avoid the Zoltan Homeworlds, or if I have a non-choice between Zoltan Controlled or Zoltan Homeworlds I'll go to the Homeworlds sector and destroy the peace ship if I find it. The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect ship presence. . ago. This event is the 3rd step in the process of unlocking the Crystal Cruiser ship and the Ancestry achievement while using the Rock Cruiser. This is a quick and short guid about unlocking the Zoltan ship, which can be a big advantage because of its super shield, plus a few tips. Fire Suppression - Usefulness depends on the ship layout and crew (it puts out fire at the same rate a Mantis would, but puts out all fires simultaneously). A subreddit to discuss the Kickstarter-backed "roguelike-like" game FTL: Faster Than Light by Subset Games. The Rock Cruiser. That said, having upgraded O2, medbay, and doors, goes a long way in protecting yourself. I've started 2 (TWO!) MV games however the rebels wreck me by around sector 5, even with 3 shields they bombard me with missiles and ♥♥♥♥. Zoltan Research Stations aren't guaranteed to occur, but most Engi and Zoltan sectors have at least one. Note that the ships can also be unlocked through other means, as described on the Ships page . I can't upgrade both shields and dodging with the increased scrap cost on ship upgrades! The other one was lost due to. Fabricator/Factory Ship [] Found only in the Automated sector, these are rebel AI ships that build or repair other AI ships that are stationary and often have repair drones. What appears to be a Zoltan science ship requests permission to dock. Unknown disease on mining colony. Every time you jump, or if you have run out of fuel, there is a chance for a battle, interaction with locals of the sector, or for nothing to happen. Oxygen(1) 4. Crystal B Tier 2 3. "Travel to an unknown sector of the galaxy to find this powerful vessel. Map is updated to show ships, stores, hazards, etc. Bird of Prey – Destroy a ship at full health during a single cloak in the Stealth Cruiser. Humans comprise the majority of the Galactic Federation and all the. 2 The station responds. Often I run into situations where it feels like, not only is there nothing I can do to win, but there was no way I possibly could have prepared for. Livestream Link (for those who would rather watch first before reading) This is another new ship layout from FTL, the default "A" version of the Zoltan Cruiser. Allows you to send your crew-members to board enemy vessels. Notice we disable their weapons before the bomb explodes. 2. 1 Merchant's Delivery. It's often a good idea to invest in some doors relatively early on. This random event occurs in: Slug Controlled Nebula Slug Home Nebula Can also occur at an exit beacon and as a filler event in any sector. Obtain the pod: Pirate/Engi/Zoltan sectors (distress signal). The Slug Cruiser. Its inhabitant asks you to retake his ship from the pirates who recently commandeered it. This system appears to be primarily empty, save for a singular Free Mantis vessel. They remain unaware of your presence; you're able to get your scanners to at least identify. and suddenly the Zoltan ship cloaks - must have been the wrong word to use. Zoltan Cruiser - You guessed it, start off in the Zoltan homeworlds! You will come across a beacon (nothing special about it again for those with LRS) with some. # Various powerful enemies including Rebel Auto-Assaults and Disruptors will not spawn in Sector 1. prof file used to circulate around, but all download links seem to have died over the last couple of years. This spaceship simulator developed. FTL was released September 14, 2012 on the PC and Mac, after a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign. Unlock. For example, Zoltan C is a lot safer because it starts with a Zoltan Shield and fast offence. Their home world and all sectors under their control are engulfed in enormous nebulae. The first problem is, strictly speaking, not a problem with the Zoltan Cruiser A at all, but just a problem with the way the game teaches. It appears to be abandoned but you detect faint life signatures on board. And then comes the first boarding party. This run was different. A ship with conspicuous pirate markings is orbiting a nearby moon, broadcasting a simple message claiming to have. Zoltan B: this ship belongs in the b tier, its weapons can scale very well, and only has some bad early game matchups, and you only lose those if you are unlucky. The secret “ending” is obtained by satisfying a series of ship and crew requirements and facing off against the flagship. " You don't have time for this nonsense. " Default name: Kruos Starting Crew: 1 Human, 2 Lanius Starting Reactor: 8 Starting Systems: Piloting (1). The Engi are awaiting you at the beacon, with their weapons on-line! They explain a computer virus that is wanted for hostile acts against the Engi (multiple counts of binary scrambling, nano-dissolution, and variable interference. Layla insists on staying. Fragile zoltans are extremely vulnerable to boarding events due to their low health. Abandoned sectors 10. So I want to beat the game on normal with a zoltan ship to unlock mantis ship. There is no response to your hails. Drones perform tasks such as attacking enemy ships and crew, defending your ship and crew, and repairing your ship. The larger ships can also be difficult to board: they often have a large number of crew, blast doors, and Slug crew are immune to mind control. May it bring you the finest of hunt. The Mantis are the fastest and deadliest race in FTL. All Zoltan ships (except in sector 1 on easy mode) have a Zoltan Shield, which absorbs 5 points of damage and prevents boarding, hacking, and mind control. 4%. # All Energy ships were renamed to Zoltan ships. Crowrevell's ships guide distills each ship to a brief summary, presenting strategy in the context of the ship's weaknesses and strengths. The first sector or two will be safe enough to use the zoltan shield without too much hassle, but after that when you hit enemies with level 2 shields and harder weapons you'll be gagging for it. Crow Revell's Playthroughs with in-depth analysis: Kestrel A: tutorial guide (Easy) Kestrel A: master class (Hard) Crew kill tactics w/out boarding How to use scrap in FTL How to not lose in FTL Augment tier list Mike Hopley's Guides and tips Guides: Beginners' guide Beginners' Flagship guide Zoltan C ion build vs Flagship Ship-specific tips. It is the perfect balance between the Pike Beam and the Glaive Beam. This is a quick guide to beating the flagship on hard mode in FTL. How does the Zoltan Explosion work? In both the Advanced Edition and up-to-date Standard Editions of FTL, the Zoltan race explodes on death, dealing damage to hostile targets in the same room they are in when they die but not hull or subsystems. A massive explosion emanates from the Rock Ship, shattering its hull and sending debris on an unavoidable collision course to your ship. There shouldn't be any enemy ships in Sector 1 that will survive having four of your crew aboard. but 3 Mantis and 1 Human or even a Zoltan still make an effect boarding crew. The Kestrel: The United Federation: Have six unique alien crewmen aboard the Kestrel at the same time. There are two ways to unlock it. Destroy the crew for high. Zoltan A is often considered one of the best ship in the game, something like 4th best maybe, depends on the player of course but it's certainly up there. #1. "With the Zoltan Cruiser, have 29 power in systems at the same time. At least one crewmember must be standing on a teleport pad; other crew just need to be. Find a Zoltan ship [] A Zoltan ship decloaks and demands your reason for being here! The universe of FTL is inhabited by friendly and enemy ships. " Since the maximum power output of a ship's reactor is 25, unlocking this achievement without Advanced Edition requires a fully. The goal is to deliver the data to the Federation Fleet, which is waiting a long distance away. Anti-Personnel Drone. The Federation Cruiser. This event can occur only once per sector. Envoy only has a 50% chance of giving the shield, and Shipyard gives a big fleet delay. carnage is a bit overrated imo, but still powerful. Mantis Homeworlds (Tier 2 if the quest could be completed) Pirate Controlled Sector. This event can occur multiple times per sector. ###The drones. :) Award Favorite Share PRC numba wan Offline Introduction. I personally think the Engineer MV ship is the most difficult to use because of its starting weapon. Zoltan Trade Hub. Engi sectors 02. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit HomeCategory:Exit Beacon Events. They appear on page 5. Requires drone part to launch. Installing shields requires 125 scrap, and will start with two power bars making one shield layer. However, on the next jump I ended up in an asteroid field again (this time without a choice) and immediately fought a Zoltan ship. Zoltan Security vs Mantis Pirate. Note: Zoltans moving in groups throughout the ship often have the tendency to accidently de-power shields or weapons. A Zoltan military ship produced by the last few. There's a "generic Zoltan hostile ship" event where the Zoltan ship mentions that "this sector is restricted, secrecy is vital" and attacks you on sight rather than, well. You arrive at a Zoltan security checkpoint set up in a perimeter around the beacon. Scrap for literally nothing. 1. Givin' her all she's got, Captain! - With the Zoltan Cruiser, have 29 power in systems at the same time. No doors though. This event can occur multiple times per sector. This event can occur only once per sector. Ancestry. Powering. ago. Slice and dice, baby. Though their inhabited worlds are well known, the origins of the emotionless Engi are a mystery. "Through luck or intent, you have discovered the Great Eye. Their innate energy can power ship systems. Fire on small research station. Each of the player ships have gained and lost weapons, drones, and systems with the change to Captain's Edition. So I saw that there was a guide to getting all the ships and thought I would put a helpful guide to get all the type B ships. Trivia. Federation Cruiser. This event can occur only once per sector. "I'm certain it is clear," he concludes, "that you must not destroy my vessel in the process. Engi ships always have a Drone Control system, but will only field defensive drones. Quests are started in some of these events. They remain unaware of your presence; you're able to get your scanners to at least identify their cargo: One is carrying the fuel supplies. This ship seems very safe. These rewards come in the form of scrap, fuel, missiles, drone parts, weapons, drone schematics, augmentations, crewmembers, hull repairs, delaying the Rebel Fleet, and getting the map revealed; some rewards provide system/subsystem upgrades, or reactor upgrades. 6%. Drone can be shot down in transit but can only be removed if destroyed by the hacking system being hacked (so you can't move it either, choose wisely). 3) they have more empty beacons, so you might want to have long-range scanners. 8% of Uncharted Nebulas have no stores at all. The aliens that you need are: Mantis, Slug, Rock, Engi, Zoltan. Piloting(1) 4. A starts with one of the best weapons in the game. You tap into their frequency and hear the Rebel captain yelling, "We. The Adjucator's armament is a Halberd Beam and a Leto missile launcher with some ammunition. Each system occupies one room. If the ship has a clone bay, it is defeated when the last crewmember has finished their death animation, and its clone bay is destroyed. But acquiring power is cheaper; 6-10 reactor power is cheap, and getting a new crewman to pilot is basically like getting another power. Suddenly all indications of the Rebel ship fade away and a Zoltan fleet appears around your ship. It's the only non-Zoltan ship with a Zoltan Shield, which has 12 points instead of the normal 5 points, and is the only ship able to recharge its Zoltan Shield all at once in combat, as part of phase 3's power surge. As long as you have cloaking, hacking, and a weapon setup that can both take down a zoltan shield in <20s and deal with 8 shields, you only have to deal with the first wave of boarders before the fight becomes a trivial routine of. Best zoltan ship. The Zoltan Research Event is either. Zoltan A is a decent ship, but the starting Weapons are a problem. Once all shields are down, lasers can hit rooms and deal system, hull, and crew damage. I wouldn't say Cloaking is a requirement. 5. Zoltan ships can very easily spawn with run-killing setups due to their initial defenses, and it also plays host to the most lethal set event in the game, where Mantis board your ship and it spawns a Mantis ship that will most likely board with even more Mantis. You pick up a Zoltan life raft floating in space. Zoltan quest primitives. You need that : Take the choice 1 OR 2, the result is the same. Engi B desperately need another weapon, same with Rock A. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Zoltan Cruiser - You guessed it, start off in the Zoltan homeworlds! You will come across a beacon (nothing special about it again for those with LRS) with some Zoltan there (no ship) who wish to talk about peace. # All enemy ships (excluding Rebel Auto-Scouts) that spawn with a Cloaking Device are locked to Level 1 for that system. Engi C 7. . (When the ship surrenders) The Zoltan captain. You can also pre-vent the three empty rooms to the right of doors, then let oxygen refill to 85%. The ships include: Kestrel Cruiser. This will begin a mission that will unlock you the rarest cruiser in FTL! 14) Cloaking is your friend. " You gain the Zoltan Deleter weapon. You arrive near a damaged and dilapidated space station. Zoltan bypass I would move to 2, since Zoltan ships always seem to have missile weapons that never ever miss. mantis B) require some other kind of approach (boarding in this case), which usually requires a lot of. Default name: Cerenkov 2. Teleporting basics: Can send as much crew as teleport pads are available. The playable Zoltan ships (The Adjudicator, note Noether, note and Cerenkov note ) are built around using powerful weaponry and their supershield to fight quick, decisive ship-to-ship battles, with main shields not needing to be powered until the supershield falls. " [Rebel] fight" - a forced fight vs [hostile faction] ship. Lanius sector as sector 2-3 can be generous with scrap, but you need a Lanius to take advantage of all the events, otherwise the sector can be worse than most other sectors. Mantis sectors 09. You can also pre-vent the three empty rooms to the right of doors, then let oxygen refill to 85%. This series is going to dedicate an episode to each race or faction of FTL, covering everything from the basics of how they live, to specific characters and their moral. All Zoltan ships (except in sector 1 on easy mode) have a Zoltan Shield, which absorbs 5 points of damage and prevents boarding, hacking, and mind control. This event can occur only once per sector. 17. See below for an example on how to take advantage of this. The Stealth cruisers are best for unlocking the Mantis cruisers as they start with Long Range Scanners, which makes it easier to find the specific event required to unlock the ship. Zoltan Ships [] All Zoltan ships (except in sector 1 on easy mode) have a Zoltan Shield, which absorbs 5 points of damage and prevents boarding, hacking, and mind control. The Duskbringer cruisers are the signature vessels of the Duskbringer rebellion - using stolen energy weapons, their fanatic devotion makes them a fierce foe. Well, Zoltan A is a tier 1 ship. 14 votes, 21 comments. The Zoltan government, especially in Universe 0, has shown a reluctance to back up their promises, such as refusing to send troops during the critical battle in the Last Stand. They can be bought at stores or rewarded from events. These are the Random Events that unlock the ships ' layout A and corresponding ship quest achievements. Here are my rankings: Tier 1 1. Zoltan doesn't give extra power bar in the cockpit, so swap in the first new crew you find. This ship is somewhat vulnerable to boarding. Type C (Cerenkov)For Zoltan A, you start with halberd beam and leto missile. anarcher Jan 11, 2017 @ 6:35am. Before then, your Zoltan Shield will serve well in most encounters, but you are. This isn't by any means a requirement, but it will go a lot faster this way. In general, possible encounters are different, and you are more likely to encounter ships of the race/faction that controls the sector. Sectors are determined randomly, but. When a ship is defeated, its weapons and drones are disabled, its Zoltan Shield is removed, and you get a reward. A simple problem to fix, but relies on a bit of RNG and is as much a priority as a non-missile weapon for Rock A or shields/weapon buffer for Stealth B. Board the station and look. Got this after phase 1 of the boss, I had 1 free augment slot. Lasers can only be shot down by Mark II Defense Drones. Honestly though I think Zoltan A is still one of the better ships. However, most of them occur either with the Stealth C variant that only costs 2 power and is worth keeping in more situations as a result or when your ship already has a zoltan shield and you want to keep it up longer. You arrive to find a small research station putting out a distress signal. Stealth ships can be hard until you manage to scrape enough for a. And everyone who plays on hard mode knows how frightening Lanius Bombers are on. This is later explained with a Zoltan Shield Bypass ship augmentation. Fight the Zoltan Killer ship (surrenders at 1-2 hull). I'd argue that the Zoltan B is. Rebel Controlled Sector. The Zoltan Cruiser A design is one of the more terrible ships in the game. This is another new ship layout from FTL, the default "A" version of the Zoltan Cruiser. Mike’s FTL stuff > Ships guide Zoltan B Noether Shields-2 costs a whopping 100 scrap. Destroy the ship for medium Scrap and rewards. Kestrel B 4. Will fly around your ship and create a part of a zoltan shield. Each ship's layout B can be unlocked by earning any 2 of 3 ship. Lasers are general-purpose energy weapons. They are the most expensive race to hire in stores, and they work especially well when placed in the engine room or shield. Hail them to offer assistance. For ship achievements, see Ship Achievements. Check the FTL Wikia page for augmentations, it'll tell you. System Repair Drone. Sectors are zones in FTL: Faster Than Light, each containing between 19 and 24 beacons. Against the Flagship just Teleport two of your crew or Bombs into either the Missiles or the Mind Control and bam, taken out. Zoltan Peace Negotiations; Fight the Rebel Flagship (and activate any combat augments) FINAL SPOILER WARNING: DON'T SCROLL DOWN IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE. Systems and subsystems can be upgraded, but only. Mantis B’s nemesis is an Automated or Zoltan ship with a Small Bomb and Burst Laser 2. . They hail: "I carry no weapons or shielding and. Sectors are determined randomly, but there is a 48% chance for a sector to be. Zoltan Shields are also called Zoltan Super Shields, Zoltan Energy Shield or just Super Shields. The Mantis Cruiser. " To get to the secret sector ( Hidden Crystal Worlds ), the player must first encounter the Dense asteroid field distress call event and acquire the Damaged Stasis Pod. The Duskbringers practice utmost dedication to their beliefs, and rely on suicide bombing tactics with their. This random event occurs in: Rebel Stronghold The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect no ship presence. To unlock it, you'll need to help them, but keep in mind they only trust their own kind. Zoltan A Cruiser. I remember a few years ago when I was really into FTL, the Mantis cruiser was my favorite ship and I thought it was…(Zoltan Ship) You command a ship of the wise and diplomatic Zoltan. The Adjucator. I rank Huge Rebel Shipyard above Zoltan Peace Envoy. These are all the random events that occur in the game. There are also two "special" sectors: the Hidden Crystal Worlds (never shown on the map) and The Last Stand (final sector with unique mechanics). Augmentations (also known as augments) are items that provide benefits to your ship. I've also found the FTL Profile/SavedGame Editor v27 on Subset Games, but the recentmost version only seems to unlock the basic edition ships, not the advanced ones - the corresponding squares in. However the drawbacks start when you look at what the other weapon is. This event can occur only once per sector. Ship: random generic Free Mantis ship. The best ship by far (boarding or otherwise) is the Crystal B. However the drawbacks start when you look at what the other weapon is. Ion and beam weapons do double damage against the Zoltan Shield, as does the Beam Drone 2. On the sector map, there are three groups of sectors: Civilian, Hostile, Nebula. Ass Pull: One of the issues with the supershield / Zoltan Shield in FTL vanilla is that boarding parties can teleport into your ship as part of random events, and the game couldn't think of a good explanation for how the boarders managed to get past your Zoltan Energy Shield. 9 Federation A. One of them is the starter craft while the rest can be unlocked through in-game events and following specific quest lines. FTL jammer I would move to 3, as I usually hit piloting so my other shots hit more often. FTL: Faster Than Light. Zoltan ships are a worse threat but they should be rare in sector 1, and you can avoid jumping to Zoltan sectors if you want to. I already have the crystal cruiser unlocked so that's irrelevant. You arrive at a populated sector. At first I thought this was added difficulty for Normal, as I'm just now making the move from Easy up to Normal. All the other ships beforehand I completed first try, although it came down to the wire a few times. ☑️ Zoltan Shield + Low Scrap or Max'd Zoltan + High Scrap ☑️ No combat Can't choose rewards, 50/50 chance Occupies 2 jumps Huge Rebel Shipyard. The quickest fix is engines. I'd argue that the Zoltan B is. 8 Lanius A. For a detailed guide explaining how to unlock the ships, see Detailed Guide on Unlocking Ships Murder Mystery-Militia Encampment Recovering the Kasparov-Civilian Coreworlds Node 17. First. Each player ship can carry a maximum of eight crewmembers of various races, with an initial crew of between one and four members. " "This warship is designed to enhance its crew for close combat missions. 42 votes and 12 comments so far on RedditZoltan ships have the free shield and help greatly. Civilian sectors 03. Despite doing no hull damage, the Fire Beam and Anti-Bio Beam do 2 damage to Zoltan Shields. You fight a Zoltan ship (with standard rewards for winning) You receive a high amount of scrap; You loose 1 crew member. U. It's consistent, has a more than acceptable level of chaos potential (2x 30/20% fire/breach rate), it charges faster than the Breach Missile, and it. r/ftlgame A chip A close button A chip A close buttonFTL: Faster Than Light. The ship also begins with Long Range Scanners, the best non-Zoltan Shield augment in FTL, allowing the player to steer straight for the maximum number of encounters from the outset of the run. "While using the Federation Cruiser, use your crew in 4 special blue event choices by sector 5. I only encountered (and fled, of course) one Auto-Scout and one Zoltan Cruiser. OR. The carnelian early game can be a total pain, here you go, a burst laser 2, now have 4 auto scouts and 2 zoltan ships before you get enough scrap to get it online. Zoltans are sort of the economic race in FTL, fragile in any kind of straight up combat while providing free reactor power to systems. Drones perform tasks such as attacking enemy ships and crew, defending your ship and crew, and repairing your ship. Exactly how advanced are the Rebels? Computers Are Fast: Specifically when it comes to cloaking and drones. The Zoltan are a race of bright green creatures, that sport a very potent special ability. Zoltan C doesn't have a shield at all, and its reactor is crappy. As you approach, a kaleidoscope of colours fills the view-screen and one of your crew begins to age rapidly in reverse, eventually disappearing into nothingness. g. :) Award Favorite Share PRC numba wan Offline Introduction. Zoltan sectors 04. Backup Battery is a sub-system that can be activated to temporary increase power of your reactor, and becomes available for purchase in stores when Advanced Edition Content is enabled. . You can push L2 shields back quite a while thanks to that. The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect no ship presence. The Leto. This random event occurs in: Slug Controlled Nebula Slug Home Nebula Can also occur at an exit beacon and as a filler event in any sector. For augments I do a mix of aggressive and helping. In fact, three ships in FTL (Engi A, Engi C, and Zoltan C) all encourage a carrier build from the outset, and even the Engi B and Mantis B can be easily repurposed to become carriers should the necessity or opportunity arise. ". Zoltan A Tier 3 10. Only one ship starts without doors (Rock B), and only one starts without a. This is a quick and short guid about unlocking the Zoltan ship, which can be a big advantage because of its super shield, plus a few tips. Internal Upgrades. The default should be pairing the Halberd with Hacking, which guarantees 6 damage. They don't see many of your. It just beckons to be destroyed. • 2 yr. These ships can also get cloaking. Un Crystal rejoindra votre équipage et vous indiquera un passage secret dans le secteur natal des Rockmen. Danger rating (likelyhood of damage to your ship, from least to most): 01. Edit. Zoltan Homeworlds. "This random event occurs in: Zoltan Controlled Sector Zoltan Homeworlds The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect no ship presence. You pick up a Zoltan life raft floating in space. By now you’ve probably fought many Zoltan ships and are sick to death of their Super Zoltan shields… well now you get to start with one of your own! You basically get 5 points of damage negated by any weapon and block mind control, boarders and so on – A wonderful bubble to be sure. Gameplay The StartZoltan Research Stations occur at normal beacons (no ship, no hazard, no distress beacon, no store marker). Random Events. Ancient ancestors of the Rockmen. While the shield advice is generally good, Zoltan ships don't play exactly like the other ships. The lack of a shield often doesn't even come into play because you have the opportunity to disable beams/drones from around 9 seconds in - the very fastest enemy weapons fire at around 8 seconds for 1. Personally I rank all Zoltan ships as roughly equal with the Zoltan C being my favorite due to the ion + beam drone combo. 19. Keep your eye out for blue options which. Zoltan life raft. The Zoltan Ministry is one of the Federation's strongest allies, but their relationship is far from stable. In early sectors (1-2), enemy ships generally have 1 shield bubble so you dont need to use leto missile to destroy the shield because halberd can hit the ship even with 1 shield bubble. I could also see attacking the ship being fine if you're out of fuel and really don't want to fight a Rebel Elite for the fuel. Look into its depths and receive your just deserts. 3 Trivia. Global Achievements % of all players. First, go to the " Rock Homeworlds ", in a planet with " possible ship detected ", The " Rock Homeworlds " is a random red hostile sector, You can not get that area at every game. There are also distress signals that may come from different systems.