how do I target engines

[AlanHawk]

I know you have to get a lock on the ship then press R to opening up the targeting screen. but that's as far as I can get. It defaults to targeting sheilds and I can't figure out how to move it to engines. I've tried everything I can think of. So, what keys do I press, on a PC to move from shields to engines? Thanks

[Deadpoetic6]

same way you move your ship energy around

[Tenoshii]

A and D to move the selector to the part of the ship you want to target.

[AlanHawk]

I'm almost positive I tried that and nothing happened. But I'll try it again next time I'm shooting a ship.

[Tenoshii]

Originally posted by AlanHawk:

I'm almost positive I tried that and nothing happened. But I'll try it again next time I'm shooting a ship.

Keep in mind there's a blue bar when you open the targeting UI and once it's depleted the target lock is lost and you have to acquire it again.

If the ship is moving too fast or you approach at an awkward angle when you get the lock, it can break much sooner. Not sure if that's contributing to the issue or not.