Hidden Space Combat Bonus Objectives

[Auhfel]

All 8 of my characters have ships, and I do the Space Combat Dailies with all of them. (This is my preferred grind, don't hate!) I notice that there are some very worthwhile hidden objectives, such as "Crippling the Republic Communications" on the Cartel Listening station mission, which nets you roughly 2.5k xp/credits. Because I spend a lot of time grinding these missions out, knowing where the hidden bonuses are would be a great boost in credits/xp for me. I ask you, can you list the ones you know?

 

I know, so far (These are the Sith names):

 

Cartel Listening Station : Cripple communications, tower sticking out at the bottom of the station. (This takes 20 missiles to destroy -- keep firing and you will get it! I have done this with level 11 characters with 0 upgrades.. so trust me)

 

Nez Peron Sweep : Destroy the command center on the carrier

 

Sarapin Assault : Destroy the command center on the carrier.

 

List of bonuses, Credit DarthDemens. He has a list he keeps updated on page 2.

 

As these bonuses are hidden in nature, this list is likely not complete.

 

 

Jabiim Escort:

Main: Protect the Shuttle - 330 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (25) - 120 credits - Enable by destroying a fighter

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) - 847 credits - enable by destroying a frigate turret

 

 

Saleucami Fleet Action (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Ace and Red Talon Fighters -

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters and Frigate Turrets (50) - 198 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (8) - 847 credits - enable by destroying a frigate shield generator

 

 

Cartel Listening Station (6:35 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the various targets on the station - 330 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (60) - 198 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) and Defense Satellites (4) - 847 credits

Bonus 3: Destroy the communications spike on the bottom of the station - 2538 credits - Not level locked

 

 

Nez Peron Sweep

Main: Destroy Fighters (60) - 645 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Capital Ship Turrets (12) - 198 credits

(You have destroying the bridge here, I'll need to add that)

 

 

Serapin Assault (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the capital ship's shield generators and turrets - 645 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Enemy Fighters and Frigate Turrets - 386 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Escort Shield Generators (5) and Engines (6) - 1158 credits

Bonus 3: Destroy the Capital Ship Bridge - 2538 credits

 

 

Ezran Outpost (6:35 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the various targets on the station - 1413 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (60) - 847 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) and Defense Satellites (4) - 1526 credits - (Lvl 38 min)

Bonus 3: Destroy the communications spike on the bottom of the station - 2538 credits - Not level locked

 

 

Taspan Ambush

Main: Escort the Shuttle - 1413 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy fighters (60?) - 386 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets - 1526 credits - (lvl ~38 min)

 

 

Mugaar Ice Field (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Ace and Red Talon Fighters - 2227 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Enemy Fighters and Frigate Turrets (65) - 712 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (10) - 1837 credits (lvl ~38 min)

 

 

Skaross Fortification (5:20 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Bombers - 2227 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (4) - 1335 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Fighters (30) - 1837 credits

 

 

Polith Minefield (8:02 Minutes) (Lvl 40)

Main: Destroy Mine Layer Engines (2), Mine Layer Bays (1), and Mines (150) - 5196 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Tender Engines (4) - 1950 credits

 

 

Sullust Interception (4:06 Minutes) (Lvl 40)

Main: Destroy Fighters (60) - 5196 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Capital Ship Turrets (12) - 386 credits

 

 

 

Edit to add: Some of them seem to have a level requirement. For example, I can get the bonus to destroy shield generators on a level 35 in Skaross, but not the Fighter bonus

Edited January 9, 2012 by Auhfel

[voigtboy]

Wow.. someone who does the missions more than once.... nice..

[Tim_H]

Thanks, never noticed those ones, pretty rare seeing as I do space combat everyday for 3 of my characters.. That with the pvp daily quest make a pretty good exp/some credit/commission grind.

[Auhfel]

I want to level all 8 of my characters quickly and still get credits for them, so this is my strategy. So far it's working great, but I dunno how much space xp drops off later. Right now, I get like 1/2 a level on every character doing all the missions once each day except for my highest which is only like 22. I plan to do these weekly, and then burn the near 100% full rested bar for each charactr on the weekends. Right now, all of my characters are level 15+ and I've only been playing for like, a little over a week.

[Tahana]

There currently is no forum search option.. However if Google has crawled the site you can do this..

 

1. Go to Google

2. In the search put site:http://www.swtor.com/community <- no spaces

3. hit space bar

4. put in your search terms

 

Example: site:http://www.swtor.com/community FPS Issue

 

You should come up with some results.. may not be the most current as in the last several hours, but you should find something if it has been discussed.

[Spynnal]

All 8 of my characters have ships, and I do the Space Combat Dailies with all of them. (This is my preferred grind, don't hate!) I notice that there are some very worthwhile hidden objectives, such as "Crippling the Republic Communications" on the Cartel Listening station mission, which nets you roughly 2.5k xp/credits. Because I spend a lot of time grinding these missions out, knowing where the hidden bonuses are would be a great boost in credits/xp for me. I ask you, can you list the ones you know?

 

I know, so far (These are the Sith names):

 

Cartel Listening Station : Cripple communications, tower sticking out at the bottom of the station.

 

Nez Peron Sweep : Destroy the command center on the carrier

 

Sarapin Assault : Destroy the command center on the carrier.

 

Also, is there a serach button for this forum?

 

I got my first cripple communication bonus last night. Been wasting missiles on that thing for days, glad to find out it DOES actually do something.

 

Definitely been looking for others since then.

[Auhfel]

Thanks, never noticed those ones, pretty rare seeing as I do space combat everyday for 3 of my characters.. That with the pvp daily quest make a pretty good exp/some credit/commission grind.

 

They are highly worthwhile.. I've only got the first 5 space missions on my highest char, lvl 22, but the 3 bonuses I have so far total out to about 8k more xp/credits (only from the bonuses) each day, which is not bad..

[United_Strafes]

So far for the republic missions I've always got ones like "destroy the capitol ships engines" or "expose the capitol ships" which means to take down the shield generators. Also taking out the satellites on the station missions comes up as well.

[Auhfel]

I got my first cripple communication bonus last night. Been wasting missiles on that thing for days, glad to find out it DOES actually do something.

 

Definitely been looking for others since then.

 

I'm not 100% on if this is right.. but I know it takes 20 missiles to destroy it. I *think* that perhaps the shield generators on the top make a difference in killing the communications tower. I'm paranoid though, because I swear once I fired all 20 missiles at it and it didn't blow up while all 3 generators were alive. Because that one time, I make sure to always take out the 3 generators and then use the 20 missiles on the communications tower. I'm probably crazy, but I don't fail that bonus anymore.

Edited January 9, 2012 by Auhfel

[Chimeran]

At level 50 , the missions are all the same just harder.

The mine sweeper is quite good fun.

 

Most people forget that shields do not recharge while shooting.

 

I never managed to destroy those shielded areas on the stations and battle ships, how do we destroy them?

Do we use the torpedoes from commendation awards?

 

Or just keep firing missiles.

 

My ship has all the top gear, purples that I crafted.

[Cameirus]

I want to level all 8 of my characters quickly and still get credits for them, so this is my strategy. So far it's working great, but I dunno how much space xp drops off later. Right now, I get like 1/2 a level on every character doing all the missions once each day except for my highest which is only like 22. I plan to do these weekly, and then burn the near 100% full rested bar for each charactr on the weekends. Right now, all of my characters are level 15+ and I've only been playing for like, a little over a week.

 

Get 1 to 35 ish, to get your legacy, so you are working on legacy experience as you level the others.

[RymahFett]

how many missels does it take to kill that spike i always try to kill it but im never able to

[Auhfel]

how many missels does it take to kill that spike i always try to kill it but im never able to

 

For the station, it takes 20, exactly.

[Vassaggo]

its refreshing to see someone else enjoys space combat as much as I, even if it is contrived and railed, its pretty fun. I mean if you want a real challenge, do it with below spec ship parts.

 

I dream of the day my sith is alone on an asteroid with nothing but bad intentions and a lazer-guided mining pick.

[Thlaylie]

Same here.

 

I have yet to kill the spikes or the command bridges even though I pump all my spare missiles into them.

[PopPunkRocker]

I wish it wasnt so linear and more of free flight, you have this much time to complete, go for it. However, that being said, I do still find it quite enjoyable.

[Wager]

Before the bug patch, I used to intentionally crash my game twice a night by blowing up space stations. It just seemed funny to me. Like, did nobody do this in beta? (To be fair, I was able to fly space combat missions about once every twenty tries in beta. Sometimes it would just be my character standing in empty space flying in a straight line.)

[Auhfel]

At level 50 , the missions are all the same just harder.

The mine sweeper is quite good fun.

 

Most people forget that shields do not recharge while shooting.

 

I never managed to destroy those shielded areas on the stations and battle ships, how do we destroy them?

Do we use the torpedoes from commendation awards?

 

Or just keep firing missiles.

 

My ship has all the top gear, purples that I crafted.

 

I know I'm nowhere near you.. but for the Cartel listening station (3rd sith space combat mission you get along with Jabiim escort ans Salusuar, right when you get your ship) all you do is fire nonstop at the tower with missiles. It takes 20 missiles to destroy it. Blasters have no effect on blue shielded things. I don't have the proton torpedos so I have no clue, but you could test that. That mission requires 20 missiles, so if you use a proton on it and then count how many missiles it takes after that, you could figure out proton torpedo damage.

[DarthDemens]

All 8 of my characters have ships, and I do the Space Combat Dailies with all of them. (This is my preferred grind, don't hate!) I notice that there are some very worthwhile hidden objectives, such as "Crippling the Republic Communications" on the Cartel Listening station mission, which nets you roughly 2.5k xp/credits. Because I spend a lot of time grinding these missions out, knowing where the hidden bonuses are would be a great boost in credits/xp for me. I ask you, can you list the ones you know?

 

I know, so far (These are the Sith names):

 

Cartel Listening Station : Cripple communications, tower sticking out at the bottom of the station.

 

Nez Peron Sweep : Destroy the command center on the carrier

 

Sarapin Assault : Destroy the command center on the carrier.

 

Also, is there a serach button for this forum?

 

These are the ones I've found so far, with the approximate credit reward.

 

All missions use Imperial names, but I imagine the bonuses are the same for Republic if you can figure out which names change.

 

Massive Edit: I have created a guide HERE that will always be the most currently updated one.

Edited January 9, 2012 by DarthDemens

[Matthaeum]

I also like the space combat. If anything it's a quick way to get some xp/cash plus while in my ship I get the rested state thing. it reminds me a bit of rebel assault - great game. But I also agree that it gets a bit easy once you purchase a few ship upgrades. I'm looking forward to a few tweaks to enhance the system.

 

I'd love to see some republic bonus missions. Most of the ones I've found are destroy x number of fighters/turrets... pretty standard fare.

[Nautius]

All 8 of my characters have ships, and I do the Space Combat Dailies with all of them. (This is my preferred grind, don't hate!) I notice that there are some very worthwhile hidden objectives, such as "Crippling the Republic Communications" on the Cartel Listening station mission, which nets you roughly 2.5k xp/credits. Because I spend a lot of time grinding these missions out, knowing where the hidden bonuses are would be a great boost in credits/xp for me. I ask you, can you list the ones you know?

 

I know, so far (These are the Sith names):

 

Cartel Listening Station : Cripple communications, tower sticking out at the bottom of the station.

 

Nez Peron Sweep : Destroy the command center on the carrier

 

Sarapin Assault : Destroy the command center on the carrier.

 

Also, is there a serach button for this forum?

 

Do you have to use photons on the Cartel communications or just a LOT of missles?

[darthbored]

They arent repeatable. Once you complete the hidden bonus quest then you cant again.

[Auhfel]

These are the ones I've found so far, with the approximate credit reward.

 

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Jabiim Escort:

Main: Protect the Shuttle - 330 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (25) - 120 credits - Enable by destroying a fighter

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) - 847 credits - enable by destroying a frigate turret

 

 

Saleucami Fleet Action (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Ace and Red Talon Fighters -

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters and Frigate Turrets (50) - 198 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (8) - 847 credits - enable by destroying a frigate shield generator

 

 

Cartel Listening Station (6:35 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the various targets on the station - 330 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (60) - 198 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) and Defense Satellites (4) - 847 credits

Bonus 3: Destroy the communications spike on the bottom of the station - 2538 credits - Not level locked

 

 

Nez Peron Sweep

Main: Destroy Fighters (60) - 645 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Capital Ship Turrets (12) - 198 credits

(You have destroying the bridge here, I'll need to add that)

 

 

Serapin Assault (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the capital ship's shield generators and turrets - 645 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Enemy Fighters and Frigate Turrets - 386 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Escort Shield Generators (5) and Engines (6) - 1158 credits

Bonus 3: Destroy the Capital Ship Bridge - 2538 credits

 

 

Ezran Outpost (6:35 Minutes)

Main: Destroy the various targets on the station - 1413 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Fighters (60) - 847 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets (20) and Defense Satellites (4) - 1526 credits - (Lvl 38 min)

Bonus 3: Destroy the communications spike on the bottom of the station - 2538 credits - Not level locked

 

 

Taspan Ambush

Main: Escort the Shuttle - 1413 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy fighters (60?) - 386 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Turrets - 1526 credits - (lvl ~38 min)

 

 

Mugaar Ice Field (4:45 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Ace and Red Talon Fighters - 2227 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Enemy Fighters and Frigate Turrets (65) - 712 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (10) - 1837 credits (lvl ~38 min)

 

 

Skaross Fortification (5:20 Minutes)

Main: Destroy Bombers - 2227 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Frigate Shield Generators (4) - 1335 credits

Bonus 2: Destroy Fighters (30) - 1837 credits

 

 

Polith Minefield (8:02 Minutes) (Lvl 40)

Main: Destroy Mine Layer Engines (2), Mine Layer Bays (1), and Mines (150) - 5196 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Tender Engines (4) - 1950 credits

 

 

Sullust Interception (4:06 Minutes) (Lvl 40)

Main: Destroy Fighters (60) - 5196 credits

Bonus 1: Destroy Capital Ship Turrets (12) - 386 credits

 

 

DarthDemens, you are awesome. FYI, for destroying the brige in Nez Peron sweep, you will see the carrier a total of 3 times, and for me, I always just barely destroy it on the third time. The 3 chances to fire on the bridge are when the first bonus objective pops up (destroy 12 of it's turrets), then after that you'll swing around to fire at it again, and then finally it will reappear at the end of the mission. Like I said, it takes me all 3 times of nonstop firing at it to destroy it.. because I'm firing at the bridge I usually don't ahve enough time to take out the turrets for the other bonus. This one is particularly annoying because the short time to take it out, and because at one point the are targets behind the bridge, giving you a chance to accidently use a missile on something else.

[Auhfel]

Do you have to use photons on the Cartel communications or just a LOT of missles?

 

Seeing how I do this every day and I don't even have photons... it just takes a lot of missiles. It takes 20 missiles. Lemme update the op because this keeps gettign asked.

[Auhfel]

They arent repeatable. Once you complete the hidden bonus quest then you cant again.

 

Sorry darthbored, but they are repeatable. They are repeatable once daily, though, not once every mission. Like I said, I do these missions every day with 8 characters.. so I definitely have tested this.