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[[File:Space_Moth_Trap.png|thumb|right|A Space Moth Trap]]
[[File:Space_Moth_Trap.png|thumb|right|A Space Moth Trap]]
[[File:Space_Moth_Trapped.png|thumb|right|A Trapped Space Moth]]
[[File:Space Moth Traps Captured.png|thumb|right|Captured Space Moths]]
Space Moths are exactly what you think it is — a moth in space! It is speculated that Space Moths attack ships because they love to feed on the energy of your engines. Every 5 mins there is a 5% chance that someone traveling will have a Space Moth attack, this applies to every lane.


Space Moths are exactly what you think it is — a moth in space! It is speculated that Space Moths attack ships because they love to feed on the energy of your engines. The only interaction available is being able to trap Space Moths in a [[Space Moth Traps]]. In order to trap a Space Moth, you need to have a [[Space Moth Traps]] in your [[Cargo Space Attribute|cargo space]] when it attacks. If you are attacked by a Space Moth you are greeted with two different messages dependent on having a [[Space Moth Traps]] in your [[Cargo Space Attribute|cargo space]]:
== Interaction ==
=== Catching Space Moths ===
The only interaction available is being able to trap Space Moths in a [[Space Moth Traps]]. In order to trap a Space Moth, you need to have a [[Space Moth Traps]] in your [[Cargo Space Attribute|cargo space]] when it attacks. If you are attacked by a Space Moth you are greeted with two different messages dependent on having a [[Space Moth Traps]] in your [[Cargo Space Attribute|cargo space]].


=== Caught Space Moths ===
If a Space Moth is caught in your [[Space Moth Traps]], you can take it to [[Eris]] where it can be traded in for a [[Supercharged Fuel Cell]]. As [[Supercharged Fuel Cell]] are worth quite a hefty price on the [[Auction House]], it is advised to place it in your [[warehouse]] as soon as possible.
== Moth Mechanics ==
Every five minutes there is a 10% chance that a pilot flying will be attacked by a space moth.
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{{Spoiler|Header=If Successful|Text= '' "SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and attempted to drainyour engines. But being the intrepid pilot that you are, you're carrying a Space Moth Trap and you've caught them!" ''}}
{{Spoiler|Header=If Successful|Text= '' "SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and attempted to drainyour engines. But being the intrepid pilot that you are, you're carrying a Space Moth Trap and you've caught them!" ''}}
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{{Spoiler|Header=If Unsuccessful|Text= '' "SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and drained your engines, increasing your travel time by 4 minutes." ''}}
{{Spoiler|Header=If Unsuccessful|Text= '' "SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and drained your engines, increasing your travel time by 4 minutes." ''}}
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If a Space Moth is caught in your [[Space Moth Traps]], you can take it to [[Eris]] where it can be traded in for a [[Supercharged Energy Cell]]. As [[Supercharged Energy Cell]] are worth quite a hefty price on the [[Auction House]], it is advised to place it in your [[warehouse]] as soon as possible.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Space Moths started out as a joke in Gemini Station's Beta where buying and selling commodities would mention "space moths being scanned." Space Moths would later become a real nightmare.
* Space Moths started out as a joke in Gemini Station's Beta where buying and selling commodities would mention "space moths being scanned." Space Moths would later become a real nightmare.
* Space Moths will still attack your ship if you have no engine mods equipped.
* Space Moths will still attack your ship if you have no engine mods equipped.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 1 November 2022

A Space Moth Trap
Captured Space Moths

Space Moths are exactly what you think it is — a moth in space! It is speculated that Space Moths attack ships because they love to feed on the energy of your engines. Every 5 mins there is a 5% chance that someone traveling will have a Space Moth attack, this applies to every lane.

Interaction

Catching Space Moths

The only interaction available is being able to trap Space Moths in a Space Moth Traps. In order to trap a Space Moth, you need to have a Space Moth Traps in your cargo space when it attacks. If you are attacked by a Space Moth you are greeted with two different messages dependent on having a Space Moth Traps in your cargo space.

Caught Space Moths

If a Space Moth is caught in your Space Moth Traps, you can take it to Eris where it can be traded in for a Supercharged Fuel Cell. As Supercharged Fuel Cell are worth quite a hefty price on the Auction House, it is advised to place it in your warehouse as soon as possible.

Moth Mechanics

Every five minutes there is a 10% chance that a pilot flying will be attacked by a space moth.

If Successful

"SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and attempted to drainyour engines. But being the intrepid pilot that you are, you're carrying a Space Moth Trap and you've caught them!"


If Unsuccessful

"SPACE MOTH ALERT! Sensing the delicious frequencies of your ship's reactor, a space moth has honed in on your ship's location and drained your engines, increasing your travel time by 4 minutes."

Trivia

  • Space Moths started out as a joke in Gemini Station's Beta where buying and selling commodities would mention "space moths being scanned." Space Moths would later become a real nightmare.
  • Space Moths will still attack your ship if you have no engine mods equipped.