Pixel Starships 2: Level 9 Whaler Telespam Setup and AI Guide

To run a successful Level 9 Whaler telespam build in Pixel Starships 2, position your Teleporter within two grid steps of your boarding crew, script boarder AI to immediately dismantle enemy Shield and Teleporter rooms, and synchronize ship weapons to fire directly into invaded compartments. This strategy relies on rapid boarder cycling supported by EMP or laser fire to suppress enemy repair crew before opposing systems can retaliate.

Teleporter Hull Placement and Layout Requirements

Boarding cycle speed depends on minimizing crew walking distance before each jump. The Whaler hull interior allows tight clustering between deployment points and propulsion systems.

Placement: Position the Teleporter (TLP) within one to two grid tiles of your primary assault squad's initial spawn point. Avoid placing lifts or long corridors between boarders and the teleporter pad.
Armor Distribution: Enclose the Teleporter room with heavy armor blocks. Opponents often target boarding modules early with focused laser strikes or EMP missiles to disable boarding capability.
Power Allocation: Assign dedicated power to the Teleporter from your highest-tier reactor. The module must remain fully energized from the start of the battle, even if outer hull modules take damage.

Boarder Crew Roles and Stat Priorities

At Level 9, generic crew members cannot survive automated defenses and fortified enemy defenders. A four-person boarding rotation should combine sustained melee durability with crowd control.

Frontline Brawlers (2 crew): Prioritize high base Attack and stamina. Equip gear that boosts melee attack power to burn through room health and enemy defenders.
Disruptor Units (2 crew): Deploy units with area-of-effect skills such as Poison Gas or Freeze. Gas drains defending crew health while they attempt repairs, and Freeze immobilizes defensive units.
Gear Focus: Avoid science or repair gear on your invading party. Maximize health, stamina, and combat stats to extend survival inside hostile rooms.

Boarder AI Targeting Hierarchy

Unscripted boarders risk wandering into traps or chasing retreating support units. Program your boarding party with a strict targeting sequence that eliminates core systems before clearing defensive personnel.

Priority	Condition Trigger	Command Action
1	Enemy Shield Room HP > 0	Target Enemy Shield Room
2	Enemy Teleporter HP > 0	Target Enemy Teleporter
3	Enemy Laser Room HP > 0	Target Enemy Laser Room
4	Enemy Crew in Room > 0	Attack Enemy Crew
5	None	Target Room with Highest System Power

This script forces boarders to neutralize the shield generator first. Once shields drop, the squad dismantles enemy teleporters and heavy weapons, attacking defending crew only when primary systems are offline.

Weapon Synchronization and Defensive Countermeasures

Crew boarding must operate in tandem with your ship's offensive weapons and internal security.

Weapon Fire Coordination

Direct your Whaler's primary laser batteries or EMP missiles into the specific compartment your boarding party enters. EMP hits disable module functions and reset repair timers, while focused lasers weaken defender health. Defending crew attempting to repair hull breaches will walk directly into your active Poison Gas and melee boarders, accelerating module destruction.

Protecting Your Own Ship

Committing four crew members to offensive boarding leaves your own hull vulnerable to mirror boarding tactics.

Station Defenders: Keep one or two dedicated defensive crew members permanently stationed inside your reactor or Teleporter rooms.
Defensive AI: Script defenders to attack invading enemy crew on sight to prevent opposing boarders from de-powering your ship.
Hazard Avoidance: If an opponent uses security gates or heavy hazard traps in their shield chamber, adjust condition priorities to route your boarders toward the enemy teleporter or weapon modules instead.