Who are the Silent Hostiles?
Silent Hostiles are powerful enemies introduced in Update 64, found in specific high-level systems. They are equipped with advanced combat buffs that make them some of the most dangerous opponents in the game. Their signature abilities include stacking critical damage, 100% critical hit chance, and the ability to apply a Burning status early in battle. Defeating them is crucial for progressing in the Temporal Artifact system and earning valuable Temporal Disruptor Parts, which can be exchanged for Reward Chests.

Where can I find Silent Hostiles?
Silent Hostiles appear in the Silent Nebula Systems, adjacent to the Delphic Expanse. Their level range is 40–65, and they are divided by player Operations level:

  • Level 41: Aethera Nova

  • Level 46: Orinthus Prime

  • Level 51: Valtara Minor

  • Level 55: Lyrae Nebula

What are the characteristics of Silent Hostiles?

  • Critical Hit Boost (Ruthless Pursuit): 100% critical hit chance during the first four rounds of combat.

  • Stacking Critical Damage (Deadly Strike): +350% critical damage per round, stacking with no reduction below 50% of base damage.

  • Burning Status: Applies Burn at the start of combat, causing ongoing hull damage for several rounds.

  • Weapons: Fire three shots per round using a mix of energy and kinetic weapons, with base 10% critical chance and 150% critical damage.

How can I effectively defeat silent hostiles?
Silent Hostiles are extremely challenging and require a strong fleet strategy:

  • Fight lower-level hostiles first: Choose the lowest-level Silent Hostile available to your Operations range to minimize risk.

  • Prioritize fast kills: Their critical damage increases every round, so focus on eliminating them quickly.Maximize damage and mitigation buffs: Use crews that enhance your damage output and damage reduction to offset their critical and burn effects.

  • Beware of crit damage reduction limits: Standard officer abilities that reduce critical damage will have limited effect, since Silent Hostiles’ damage cannot drop below 50% of base.

What rewards can I earn from Silent Hostiles?
By defeating Silent Hostiles, Commanders earn Temporal Disruptor Parts, which can be exchanged for Reward Chests in the corresponding store. These rewards contribute to your Temporal Artifact system progression and other advanced upgrade paths.