Sensor Phalanx
The Sensor Phalanx is a long-range sensor array built on a moon. It can spy on fleet movements around planets in neighbouring systems — without sending Espionage Probes.
Base Stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base cost | 20,000 Metal · 40,000 Crystal · 20,000 Deuterium |
| Cost factor | 2× per level |
| Prerequisites | Lunar Base level 1 |
Cost Formula
Cost Table
| Level | Metal | Crystal | Deuterium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| 2 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 |
| 3 | 80,000 | 160,000 | 80,000 |
| 4 | 160,000 | 320,000 | 160,000 |
| 5 | 320,000 | 640,000 | 320,000 |
| 6 | 640,000 | 1,280,000 | 640,000 |
| 7 | 1,280,000 | 2,560,000 | 1,280,000 |
| 8 | 2,560,000 | 5,120,000 | 2,560,000 |
Range Formula
| Level | Systems Visible |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 (local moon only) |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 48 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 99 |
Each phalanx scan consumes deuterium. The cost depends on the distance to the scanned planet.
Capabilities
- Reveals all incoming and outgoing fleet movements around the target planet
- Shows fleet composition, cargo, speed, arrival time, and mission type
- Cannot be blocked by the target player
- Works through Shield Domes
Experienced players assume they are being phalanxed when flying slow fleets. They either:
- Fly at 100% speed to minimise the window
- Use the Jump Gate to teleport fleets between moons
- Vary fleet-save timings
Tips
A level 3 Phalanx covers 8 systems on each side — enough to monitor most nearby activity. Level 5 (24 systems) covers most practical raiding ranges.
Use your own phalanx to check if an attacker is incoming before your fleet lands. Knowing their timing lets you recall or adjust.
Place a Phalanx and a Jump Gate on the same moon. Spot a target, jump your fleet to the closest moon, launch immediately.
See Also
Lunar Base · Jump Gate · Espionage Probe · Espionage Technology