Fleetsaving

Fleetsaving is the most important defensive technique in MWarfare. It protects your fleet and resources from being destroyed while you're offline, asleep, or away from the game.

What is Fleetsaving?

Fleetsaving means sending your fleet on a mission that keeps it in transit (moving between locations) during times when you can't actively defend it.

The key principle: A fleet that is moving through space cannot be attacked. Only fleets that are stationed on a planet or moon can be targeted.

Why is Fleetsaving Essential?

The Danger of Leaving Fleet on Planets

When your fleet is parked on a planet:

Enemy scouts you - They send espionage probes to see exactly what ships and resources you have
They calculate attack time - They figure out when you're usually offline (sleeping, working, etc.)
They launch a perfectly timed attack - The attack arrives exactly when you can't respond
You lose everything - Your entire fleet is destroyed and resources are stolen

This can happen in a single night. Months of building can be wiped out in minutes.

How Fleetsaving Protects You

When your fleet is in motion:

It cannot be attacked by anyone
Resources loaded in cargo ships are completely safe
You control exactly when the fleet returns
You can be online and ready when it arrives

Understanding Mission Types for Fleetsaving

Different mission types work differently for fleetsaving. Here's what you need to know:

Deploy Mission (Recommended for Beginners)

How it works: You send your fleet to station at another planet or moon you own.

Step-by-step:

Go to the Launch Pad
Select ALL your ships
Load resources into cargo (as much as fits)
Enter coordinates of your own planet/moon (far away is better)
Choose "Deploy" mission
Set speed to 10% (this makes the trip take 10x longer!)
Launch the fleet

Why it's good for beginners:

Simple to set up
You can recall the fleet at any time if plans change
The fleet will station at the destination if you forget to recall

The downside: Enemies with a Sensor Phalanx can see deploy missions.

Transport Mission

How it works: You send resources to another planet. The fleet goes there and comes back automatically.

Step-by-step:

Select your fleet
Load resources
Choose a distant target (your own planet works)
Select "Transport" mission
Set low speed for longer flight time
Launch

Why use it:

Automatic round trip - no need to recall
Good when you know exactly how long you'll be away

The downside: Fixed return time - less flexible than deploy.

Harvest/Recycle Mission

How it works: Send recyclers to collect a debris field, bringing other ships along.

Why it's useful:

Very hard for enemies to time an attack
The recyclers do their job while protecting the fleet

The downside: Requires an existing debris field at the target location.

Calculating Your Fleetsave Time

This is crucial! Your fleet must return AFTER you're back online.

The Basic Formula

Flight Time Needed = Time You'll Be Away + Safety Buffer

Example:

You're going to sleep for 8 hours
Add 1 hour safety buffer
You need at least 9 hours of flight time (4.5 hours each way for round trips)

Using Speed to Control Time

The speed setting is your most powerful tool:

Speed	Flight Duration	When to Use
100%	Normal time	Quick trips when online
50%	2x normal	Short breaks
30%	~3x normal	Work/school
10%	10x normal	Overnight sleep

Important: Slower speeds use less fuel. At 50% speed you spend about half the fuel, but the trip takes twice as long.

Fuel and Cargo Requirements

Your fleet can only travel as far as its cargo can carry fuel:

Maximum range = limited by cargo capacity vs fuel cost

Key points:

Fuel is stored in cargo during travel
Long-distance fleetsaves need more cargo ships
The game blocks missions where fuel exceeds cargo
Available cargo for resources = Total cargo - Fuel required

Example: Cross-galaxy fleetsave with 10 Large Cargo:

Cargo capacity: 500,000
Fuel for 2 galaxies: ~26,000,000
Result: BLOCKED - need more cargo ships or shorter distance!

Solution for long fleetsaves:

Add more cargo ships to increase capacity
Choose a closer destination
Split into multiple shorter fleetsaves

Step-by-Step Time Calculation

Check the flight time shown in the Launch Pad
For deploy missions: This is one-way time. If you recall immediately upon return, double it.
For transport missions: The shown time is one-way. Total trip = 2x the displayed time.
Adjust speed until the time exceeds your away period

Example Calculation:

Flight to target at 100% speed: 1 hour
At 10% speed: 10 hours
Transport mission total: 20 hours round trip
Perfect for a full day at work + good night's sleep!

The Sensor Phalanx Threat

What is the Phalanx?

The Sensor Phalanx is a moon building that lets enemies see fleet movements to and from planets (not moons!) in range.

What Enemies Can See

With a Phalanx, they can see:

Every fleet going TO your planets
Every fleet coming FROM your planets
Exact arrival and return times
Fleet composition

What They CANNOT See

Any fleet movement involving moons
Fleet going FROM a moon
Fleet going TO a moon
Moon-to-moon movements

Protecting Yourself from Phalanx

If you have a moon:

Always fleetsave FROM your moon
Send fleets TO your moon
Moon-to-moon is completely invisible

If you don't have a moon yet:

Use very distant targets (longer range = harder to Phalanx)
Vary your fleetsave times randomly
Use deploy missions (recall timing is unpredictable)
Save up for moon-forming attacks!

Complete Fleetsave Tutorial for Beginners

Before You Go Offline

Follow these steps every time:

Step 1: Gather Your Resources

Click on your planet
Note your current Metal, Crystal, and Deuterium

Step 2: Calculate Cargo Space

Small Cargo holds 5,000 resources
Large Cargo holds 25,000 resources
Total capacity = (Small Cargo count × 5,000) + (Large Cargo count × 25,000)

Step 3: Open the Launch Pad

Go to Launch Pad page
Select ALL your ships (click "Select All" if available)

Step 4: Load Resources

Enter resources to transport (fill your cargo capacity!)
Priority order: Crystal > Deuterium > Metal

Step 5: Choose Your Destination

Enter coordinates of a distant location
Your own planet/moon is safest
Further away = longer flight time

Step 6: Select Mission Type

Choose "Deploy" for flexibility
Choose "Transport" for automatic return

Step 7: Set Your Speed

Calculate how long you'll be away
Set speed so flight time exceeds your away time
10% speed is usually best for overnight

Step 8: Launch and Verify

Click Launch/Send
Go to Missions page
Confirm your fleet is in transit
Note the return time

When You Return Online

Step 1: Check for Danger

Look at incoming attacks (red alerts)
Check galaxy for suspicious activity nearby
Make sure it's safe

Step 2: Recall or Let Arrive

If using Deploy: Recall the fleet when you're ready
If using Transport: Fleet returns automatically

Step 3: Be Present for Arrival

This is when you're vulnerable!
Stay online until fleet lands safely
Be ready to react if attacked

Advanced Fleetsaving Techniques

Split Fleetsaving

Instead of one big fleetsave, send multiple smaller fleets:

Advantages:

If one gets caught, you don't lose everything
Harder for enemies to time attacks on all fleets
More flexibility in return times

How to do it:

Divide your fleet into 2-3 groups
Send each to different destinations
Stagger return times by 15-30 minutes

The Delayed Recall Technique

Perfect for unpredictable schedules:

Send a deploy mission with very long flight time (24+ hours)
When you return online, recall the fleet
Fleet returns in half the remaining flight time
Gives you flexibility without commitment

Double-Back Fleetsave

For maximum paranoia:

Send fleet on a mission
Shortly after, recall it
While returning, send it out again
Creates confusing movement pattern

Common Fleetsaving Mistakes

Mistake 1: Predictable Timing

The problem: Returning at exactly the same time every day (e.g., always at 7 AM)

Why it's dangerous: Enemies learn your patterns and time attacks perfectly

The fix: Vary your return times by 1-2 hours randomly

Mistake 2: Not Enough Time

The problem: Fleet returns while you're still asleep

Why it's dangerous: Fleet sits vulnerable for hours

The fix: Always add a safety buffer. Better to wait than to lose everything.

Mistake 3: Forgetting to Load Resources

The problem: Fleet is safe but resources are stolen from planet

Why it's dangerous: You lose resources that could have been protected

The fix: Always fill your cargo capacity before fleetsaving

Mistake 4: Not Verifying Launch

The problem: Mission failed to launch and you didn't notice

Why it's dangerous: Fleet sits on planet all night

The fix: Always check Missions page to confirm fleet is in transit

Mistake 5: Going AFK Right Before Return

The problem: Fleet lands and you step away from computer

Why it's dangerous: Prime attack window

The fix: Stay online for 10-15 minutes after fleet arrives

Fleetsave Checklist

Print this out or memorize it:

Before Going Offline

All ships selected
Maximum resources loaded
Distant destination chosen
Speed set appropriately (usually 10%)
Flight time exceeds away time
Mission launched
Confirmed in Missions page

When Returning

Check for incoming attacks
Scan galaxy for threats
Recall fleet (if Deploy)
Stay online until fleet lands
Verify all ships returned safely

Quick Reference: Fleetsave Speeds

Away Duration	Recommended Speed	Mission Type
1-2 hours	30-50%	Deploy or Transport
4-6 hours	20-30%	Deploy
8-10 hours	10%	Deploy
12+ hours	10% to very distant target	Deploy
24+ hours	10% maximum distance	Deploy (recall when ready)