Forum:How to use tractor beams?

How do I engage the tractor beams?

I have been trying to complete the Void research mission where you need to obtain parts of their ships. Although I had picked up a tractor beam before leaving the station I discovered my first purchased ship could not support it.

Next I earned money to buy a new ship that will support it but nothing happens when I fly by Void kill wreckage. Well nothing other than endless additional void attacks after thinking you cleared the area.

It seems all I can do is keep fighting till I eventually suffer too much damage and die....very frustrated.

Are you pointing at and locking on to the target? Moreover, do you have a scanner equiped?

Namj13 (talk) 20:15, July 31, 2012 (UTC)