I'm trying to design fast ships that can jump in and out of a system to find out if there is a presence there, they are purely non-combat scouting vessels. I have some queries.
Firstly, Do these ships require active sensors to detect alien ships/colonies, if not is it worth having them on? I've read somewhere that having an alien ship on active sensors negatively affects your relations with them.
Secondly, How do I react once I find an alien race, do they mind me sticking around or should I bolt out of there as soon as?
Thirdly, Whats the usual size for EM and Thermal Sensors on a vessel such as this?
Thanks in advance.