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A '''lifebuster''' is an explosive weapon of mass destruction used by the [[Superiority|Krell]] to subdue the human population of [[Detritus]].{{book ref|Skyward|10}} |
A '''lifebuster''' is an explosive weapon of mass destruction used by the [[Superiority|Krell]] to subdue the human population of [[Detritus]].{{book ref|Skyward|10}} |
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== Krell Usage and Tactics == |
== Krell Usage and Tactics == |
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− | While very powerful, lifebusters seem to be of a certain scarcity and Krell forces would not risk to let the bomber carrying it get destroyed, which would detonate the bomb. Krell tactics are centered around how to carry the lifebuster close enough to destroy either the [[Alta Base]] or the caverns underneath. Krell |
+ | While very powerful, lifebusters seem to be of a certain scarcity and Krell forces would not risk to let the bomber carrying it get destroyed, which would detonate the bomb. Krell tactics are centered around how to carry the lifebuster close enough to destroy either the [[Alta Base]] or the caverns underneath. Krell Interceptors are sent to protect the less agile bombers, and if the [[DDF]] manages to pose a risk of destroying the bomber, the Krell forces would retreat. |
== History == |
== History == |
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− | The first time it was used was when the leaders and scientists of the [[ |
+ | The first time it was used was when the leaders and scientists of the [[Defiant]] fleet all gathered in one cavern to discuss plans after the Defiant Fleet crashed landed on [[Detritus]]. The [[varvax|Krell]] dropped a lifebuster bomb to destroy all of the computers and humans in the cavern hoping to set back the Defiant fleet indefinitely.{{book ref|skyward|17}} |
− | During the [[Battle of Alta Second]] the Krell attempted to drop another lifebuster onto Alta Base, after the attention of the DDF fighters had been diverted by falling wreckage.{{book ref|skyward|53}} The Krell were given permission to completely destroy the human settlement on the prison planet Detritus.{{book ref|skyward|epilogue}} |
+ | During the [[Battle of Alta Second]] the Krell attempted to drop another lifebuster onto Alta Base, after the attention of the DDF fighters had been diverted by falling wreckage.{{book ref|skyward|53}} The Krell were given permission to completely destroy the human settlement on the prison planet Detritus.{{book ref|skyward|epilogue}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |