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Appendix B2: Major Specifics

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FAQ (IOS) by light_rock_zz

Version: 4.5 | Updated: 01/08/2025
FAQ of the Month Winner: January 2020 | Highest Rated Guide

Glossary

Appendix B2: Major Specifics

Specialist Mission Cycle for Major rank

The specialist missions for Major rank follows the cycle as shown below.

To find out the correct sequence number for the corresponding details of a specific specialist mission, use the formula (Specialist Mission Number) % 80.

  • The % symbol means modulo. This means take the Specialist Mission Number, and use long division to divide it by 80. The result is the remainder, not the quotient.
  • For example, if the mission number is #3347, then the sequence number is 67.
Sequence NoMission VenueMission TypeSpecialist Mission DifficultyThemeShip #1Ship #2Ship #3Ship #4Ship #5
00. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Laser Storm ShipsFujinBuhlooElyonOgon
01. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Phoenix HD ShipsPhoenixCorsairTrinityShogunMirage
02. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Laser Storm ShipsElyonOgonEssinLokieScuuxun
03. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken Mega Laser ShipsHavocArietisEx04239ExarchNeni
04. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang Missile Swarm ShipsProxymarEx04239CorsairKibarrax
05. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Point Defence ShipsWrackrArietisProteusAB8/KlynLuna
06. Gau PrimeDart/MIRV Stun EMP ShipsNC-150Mist StarOranCzarTorrent
07. Zhey AunaShuriken/Boomerang TeleportersTillat'OrAuroraVani-VithBarretClaymore
08. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Vorpal Lance ShipsExarchWraithNeniNaya
09. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Barrier ShipsJn'DurRazor VIKada VeniQhelqodStinger
10. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Chrono Field ShipsBaqlorHimeYigothuNjörunTrinity
11. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Phalanx Ships502-Q8ValkyrieLorilouEsperon
12. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Ion Cannon ShipsBarretSonahNC-271Polaris
13. Arcology CQ-6Dart/Boomerang/Pellet Kappa Drive ShipsOranOgonVon BraunZephyrMarauder
14. Gau PrimeGeneral BoooomVeilJn'DurProxymarValkyrie
15. Ceres MajorGeneral Reflex EMP ShipsYigothuScuuxunStarlessZimitrJeria
16. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Shields up!GeistGorthaurTorrentCenturion
17. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Spray & PrayPhoturiusArietisDragonflyAB8/Klyn
18. Zhey AunaShuriken/Boomerang Fire and ForgetCinnriHeechiReaperClaymore
19. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Speedy ShipsProxymarEx04239ShogunKibarraxNaya
20. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Powerful ShipsRazor VICinnriPhoturiusAurora
21. Zhey AunaDart/Boomerang/Pellet BoooomKrillouKada VeniJuggernautMistral
22. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Fire and ForgetMist StarVuxineVon BraunHeechiGladius
23. Dovacoon ForgeShuriken/Boomerang Mega Laser ShipsFujinTempestCinnriLorilou
24. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang TeleportersXanieaPrime XVani-VithIcarusClaymore
25. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Vorpal Lance ShipsVani-VithSaberAntiochIcarusJeria
26. Arcology CQ-6Dart/Pellet/Laser Kappa Drive ShipsShinovaMist StarVuxineGladiusPolaris
27. Zhey AunaShuriken/Boomerang Missile Swarm ShipsGeistCorsairUhbKibarrax
28. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Point Defence ShipsWrackrOrionAB8/KlynWidgetLuna
29. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Barrier ShipsTillat'OrGorthaurHeechiSakuraPredator
30. Ceres MajorDart/Boomerang/Pellet Reflex EMP ShipsSaberSonahShogunPredator
31. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Shields up!GeistAtlasEssinAntiochCenturion
32. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang BoooomWrackrBuhlooBaqlorDragonflyQhelqod
33. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken Bullet EMP ShipsVeilTempestPhoenixJuggernautMirage
34. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang Laser Storm ShipsFujinBuhlooHavocXanieaReaper
35. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Stun EMP ShipsKrillouCinnriCzarPhoturiusNimbus
36. Gau PrimeDart/MIRV Ion Cannon ShipsDragonflyBarretX-81PolarisXavis
37. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Fire and ForgetVon BraunGladiusReaperClaymoreBanshee
38. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Speedy ShipsTriremeExarchWraithIcarusCenturion
39. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Mega Laser Ships502-Q8HimeProteusX-81Lorilou
40. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers TeleportersTriremeAuroraPrime XIcarusClaymore
41. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Vorpal Lance ShipsExarchWraithIcarusJeriaNaya
42. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Kappa Drive ShipsMist StarOranElyonOgonMarauder
43. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken BoooomProxymarBuhlooWraithKibarraxMistral
44. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang Missile Swarm ShipsGeistAtlasVon BraunPrime XUhb
45. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Point Defence ShipsTar'CahYoth-HolaVuxineZephyrWidget
46. Arcology CQ-6Dart/Boomerang/Pellet Barrier ShipsKada VeniSakuraPredatorStinger
47. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Chrono Field ShipsYigothuNjörunTrinity
48. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Phalanx ShipsHunterBoxerMarauderZhetass
49. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Reflex EMP ShipsBoxerUhbAB8/KlynLyovaNimbus
50. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Shields up!NC-150PhoenixEssinGorthaurNjörun
51. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Spray & PrayJn'DurXanieaGorthaurLokie
52. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Fire and ForgetKada VeniCinnriHimeX-81Esperon
53. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken Powerful ShipsPhoenixAuroraTrinityAB8/KlynMirage
54. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang BoooomProxymarBuhlooBaqlorWraithKibarrax
55. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Mega Laser ShipsRazor VICinnriArietisEx04239Exarch
56. Gau PrimeDart/MIRV TeleportersTillat'OrAuroraSakuraHunterTrinity
57. Zhey AunaDart/Boomerang/Pellet Vorpal Lance ShipsSaberAntiochIcarusNeni
58. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Kappa Drive ShipsVuxineHeechiZephyrGladiusPolaris
59. Gau PrimeDart/Pellet/Laser Bullet EMP ShipsShinovaVeilPhoenixMirage
60. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Laser Storm ShipsFujinBuhlooElyonOgon
61. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/MIRV(A) Stun EMP ShipsNC-150TorrentNimbusZimitr
62. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser Ion Cannon ShipsDragonflyBarretX-81PolarisXavis
63. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken Fire and ForgetYoth-HolaMist StarOrionSonahClaymore
64. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang Speedy ShipsBuhlooBaqlorCorsairQhelqodNimbus
65. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet BoooomVeilKrillouJn'DurJuggernautValkyrie
66. Gau PrimeDart/MIRV Missile Swarm ShipsTriremeGeistVon BraunPrime XCorsair
67. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Point Defence ShipsTar'CahZephyrAB8/KlynWidgetLuna
68. Arcology CQ-6Laser/Shuriken Barrier ShipsRazor VISakuraPredatorQhelqodStinger
69. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Reflex EMP ShipsUhbShogunNimbusStarlessJeria
70. Ceres MajorGeneral - No Lasers Shields up!JerichoYoth-HolaGorthaurWidgetZhetass
71. Dovacoon ForgeDart/Boomerang/Pellet Mega Laser ShipsFujinTempestHavocPhoturiusNeni
72. Gau PrimeDart/Boomerang/Laser TeleportersSakuraHunterBarretTrinityLuna
73. Dovacoon ForgeLaser/Shuriken Vorpal Lance ShipsVani-VithGladiusSaberAntiochNeni
74. Dovacoon ForgeGeneral/Boomerang Kappa Drive ShipsTar'CahOgonVon BraunZephyrGladius
75. Gau PrimeLaser/Pellet Fire and ForgetJerichoVuxineHeechiYigothuMarauder
76. Zhey AunaLaser/Shuriken BoooomKada VeniBaqlorDragonflyValkyrieMistral
77. Blight, Sector[3,84]Shuriken/Boomerang Chrono Field ShipsBaqlorHimeYigothuNjörunTrinity
78. Zhey AunaDart/Boomerang/Pellet Vorpal Lance ShipsSaberAntiochIcarusNeni
79. Ceres MajorShuriken/MIRV(A) Speedy ShipsBuhlooBaqlorCorsairQhelqodNimbus
Summary of group specialist missions for Major rank

The group type distribution table is as shown below in order to help you prioritize which group types to upgrade next.

Group TypeOccurrences
Bullet EMP Ships2
Stun EMP Ships3
Barrier Ships4
Laser Storm Ships4
Missile Swarm Ships4
Point Defence Ships4
Chrono Field Ships3
Vorpal Lance Ships6
Phalanx Ships2
Ion Cannon Ships3
Kappa Drive Ships5
Mega Laser Ships5
Boooom7
Teleporters5
Reflex EMP Ships4
Shields up!4
Phoenix HD Ships1
Spray & Pray2
Fire and Forget6
Speedy Ships4
Powerful Ships2

The number of times where each mission type appears is as shown below:

Mission TypeOccurrences
Shuriken/MIRV(A) 7
Dart/MIRV 4
Dart/Boomerang/Pellet 12
General - No Lasers 7
Shuriken/Boomerang 12
Dart/Boomerang/Laser 7
General/Boomerang 7
General 16
Dart/Pellet/Laser 2
Laser/Shuriken 13
Laser/Pellet 7

The total number of times where each ship appears in any group specialist mission is shown below:

Ship

Occurrences in
Group Specialist

Shinova

2

NC-150

3

Tar'Cah

3

Veil

4

Krillou

3

Jericho

2

Fujin

5

Jn'Dur

4

Tempest

3

Yoth-Hola

3

Razor VI

4

Mist Star

5

Proxymar

5

Oran

3

Kada Veni

5

Wrackr

3

Trireme

3

Cinnri

6

Phoenix

5

Buhloo

8

Czar

2

Havoc

3

Geist

5

Juggernaut

3

Tillat'Or

3

Elyon

4

Ogon

6

Vuxine

5

Photurius

4

Xaniea

3

Arietis

4

Atlas

2

Essin

3

Ex04239

4

Aurora

5

Von Braun

6

Gorthaur

5

Heechi

5

Prime X

4

Sakura

5

Vani-Vith

4

Zephyr

5

Baqlor

7

502-Q8

2

Dragonfly

5

Hime

4

Hunter

3

Gladius

6

Lokie

2

Barret

5

Saber

5

Valkyrie

4

Proteus

2

Yigothu

5

Torrent

3

Orion

2

Exarch

5

Njörun

4

Boxer

2

Sonah

3

Corsair

6

Antioch

5

Uhb

4

Trinity

7

Wraith

5

X-81

4

Scuuxun

2

Shogun

4

NC-271

1

Predator

4

Lorilou

3

AB8/Klyn

6

Polaris

5

Icarus

7

Mirage

4

Marauder

4

Lyova

1

Qhelqod

5

Nimbus

6
Widget4
Reaper3
Luna4
Zhetass2
Neni6
Xavis2
Claymore6
Starless2
Kibarrax5
Banshee1
Zimitr2
Jeria4
Centurion3
Stinger3
Mistral3
Esperon2
Naya3
Pandora-
Monsoon-
Warden-
Disaris-

With the list of all specialist missions that can appear, as well as the ships that are available for use in these specialist missions, we can find the ships to upgrade such that we upgrade the least number of ships to cover ALL group specialist missions.

  • Finding the solution to this is a Set Covering Problem which is an NP-hard problem. I will not bore you with the details of these 2 terms, but you can read up what is the Set Covering Problem.
    • For the Numerical Example in the website below, replace Camera Location with the ships, and Stadium Areas with the different combinations of group specialist missions):
      https://optimization.cbe.cornell.edu/index.php?title=Set_covering_problem
  • If you didn't read that, or didn't understand anything out of that article, it doesn't matter, because what you really need to know is that the least amount of ships that you need to upgrade is 19 ships.
    • While a few solutions of 19 ships exist, so far I have found these 19 ships to be acceptable (based on their survivability as a whole).
  • If you upgrade these 19 ships in order (the top few ships appear more times), then it is guaranteed that you would be able to comfortably attempt all group specialist missions.
    • Note that there will be weapon affinity mismatches so you may not always be able to complete the specialist mission comfortably.
    • At the very least, you are able to get a decent number of credits by being able to attempt the specialist mission in the first place with a well upgraded ship.

Here are the 19 ships to upgrade, in order of what to upgrade first to cover as many group specialist missions first.

  • Note that these 19 ships may not be the most economical approach, as you may have already upgraded a couple of other ships that may be able to replace some of these ships.
  • You may not have many of these ships unlocked, thus necessitating the need to buy them from the shop and waste credits.

Once you have upgraded these 19 ships, it becomes safe for you to say that you can attempt all specialist missions quite comfortably.

  1. Buhloo - 8 times
  2. Trinity - 7 times
  3. Icarus - 7 times
  4. AB8/Klyn - 6 times
  5. Cinnri - 6 times
  6. Gladius - 6 times
  7. Neni - 6 times
  8. Proxymar - 5 times
  9. Barret - 5 times
  10. Kada Veni - 5 times
  11. Geist - 5 times
  12. Veil - 4 times
  13. Predator - 4 times
  14. Marauder - 4 times
  15. NC-150 - 3 times
  16. Yoth-Hola - 3 times
  17. Lorilou - 3 times
  18. Lokie - 2 times
  19. Starless - 2 times

For the most economical approach, I have created a Google Spreadsheet that allow you to input the current upgrade level of all your ships and use the sheet to get advice on which ships to fully upgrade. There is a couple of steps that you need to do if you really want to use this spreadsheet to achieve the most optimum credit-optimizing option, which are detailed in Appendix C. A fair bit of heads-up, the steps may be quite cumbersome.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Oebtve_fYCKZNCUjicbm5CjrE1gWfhaICngXzO_RmXU/