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Espionage is the eyes of your fleet. Attacking blindly means losing ships, but with accurate intelligence, you strike only when you’re sure of success. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about espionage: how to gather intelligence on a target, how to break through an enemy fleet’s phalanx, and how to turn intelligence into a successful attack.
How Intelligence Works
Start with the mechanics of “Espionage and Reconnaissance”: how to send out a reconnaissance mission, what it reveals, and why accurate intelligence on the target determines the outcome of the battle even before it begins.
How to See Beyond the Phalanx
The "" Phalanx allows you to see the movements of an enemy fleet from a distance. This mechanic explains how to intercept the enemy in flight and prevent it from evading an attack.
How to Turn Reconnaissance into an Attack
Once the data has been collected, it's time to take action. The guide "How to Attack a Player" shows how to use intelligence to strike with maximum benefit and no losses.
What Happens During the Battle Itself
Reconnaissance leads to combat, and combat follows its own rules. The mechanics section “How Combat Works” explains rounds, damage, and defense—so you understand exactly what your attack will achieve.
Related Resources
- Mechanics: Espionage and Intelligence, How the Phalanx Works, How Combat Works
- Guides: How to Attack a Player
- Terms: [](/knowledge/glossary) Glossary]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is reconnaissance necessary before an attack? Attacking blindly means losing your fleet. Intelligence provides accurate information about the target, and that’s where any attack should begin.
What does the phalanx show? The Phalanx allows you to detect the movements of an enemy fleet from a distance—this way, you can intercept the enemy in flight and prevent it from evading the attack.
How can you use reconnaissance to launch an attack? Once the data has been collected, the guide “How to Attack a Player” shows you how to strike for maximum gain and without taking any damage.
How does reconnaissance help in combat? The battle is conducted according to its own rules—rounds, damage, and defense. By knowing the target's composition in advance, you understand exactly what your attack will achieve.
