Would background radiation, such as that from a star or quasar, interfere with readings? Would I be able to utilize "fighting with the sun at my back" to blind my opponent in the context of their radar rather than their eyes?asked by Raytheon
So, I would say that long term we're definitely thinking about radiation or interference from big celestial objects as actually part of aspects of the gameplay that will be in Squadron 42 that you guys will play towards the end of this year. It will affect scanning and radars. If you were in that situation, you would basically (maybe not literally the sun at your back) it would be that kind of aspect. There are certain areas, like in Squadron 42 there's the coil – I think we've shown some concept art for that. When you're in that, your scanners don't have nearly the same range or penetration and they can go haywire. There will definitely be areas that will affect what you read on your radar and what your scanners can penetrate.
starfarer.space · 10 for the Chairman: Episode 54 (2015.02.23)