MES NPC Expanded Universe Encounters

Updated versions of every faction in this mod with Warfare 2 weapons is available in this collection https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2578229245

This mod utilises the Modular Encounters Spawner and Rival AI to create a universe of different NPC encounters, some more friendly than others.....

One of the main features of this mod is the anti-hydromen technology, which will zap any players who try to grind a large grid enemy grid until the Remote Control block is disabled. Vast majority of doors are set to Usable by All, if a main entrance door is access denied please let me know.

This mod utilises threat score for the vast majority of its spawns, any ships or bases that actively hunt players should not appear right at the start of a game.

Ground Bases that either don't spawn drones or spawn ones that can cope with the gravity/atmosphere will now spawn on Pertam (1.2g), Cargo Ships capable of handling Pertam will also spawn.

Factions

MODS-Mainframe Organised Domination Systems, an Evil AI that hates everything that isn't MODS,

THIE-Terran Heavy Industries and Engineering, Neutral to players to begin with but will not look kindly upon any would-be pirates.

LECC-Lunar Engineering and Construction Corporation, begins neutral with players but is more aggressive towards other NPC's, specialises in spacefaring vessels and stations.

MERC-Mercenaries- Usually operating in the vicinity of a MERC Space Station, they really don't appreciate any would be trespassers. Hostile and will target players first.

OIPC-Outer Independent Planets Consolidation, This group of mining corporations banded together after attacks from MODS and SPRT. Will only seek out players if provoked or broadcasting antenna signals.

SPRT-Space Pirates (Enhanced), these Space Pirates have got some upgrades over their vanilla counterparts, with superior firepower and top secret (stolen) construction methods producing grids that have structural integrity 5 times greater than normal. Those top secret construction methods may have drawbacks however......

WLYC- Weyland Yutani Corporation, Doesn't appreciate intruders in it's territory, will attack nearby players and NPC's.

ABOMINATION- UNKNOWN (?????)

Full spawns list is in the discussion page (minus Drones/Small Fighters)

Thanks to Spaceman Spiff, Waipa, Luverca, Faceless and Foltast for not only allowing me to use their creations but also for their input, ideas and testing of these encounters.

Thanks to Meridus IX/Lucas for creating MES and Rival AI and putting up with my questions as I got to grips with Rival AI.

Thanks to RogueCMDR for testing and feedback/suggestions for these encounters.

Thanks to: Spaceman Spiff, Foltast, Faceless, Luverca, Waipa, Luca the dry humored girlfriend, SNAZZY, Alzubar, Yogi005, JexiGalleta and SirMark23 for allowing me to use and modify their creations. (full list in the Discussion page)

Most Recent Update DD/MM/YYYY

21/12/2020- Moved Space Pirates Enhanced from SPRT to SPRTE. ABOMINATION and SPRTE explosions probability reduced to 50% and explosion range nerfed from 100m to 40m. Removed PPP Dependency (can still be used if you want). Target profiles now have 150 target value minimums (except for the small drones ones)

Don't republish this mod (unlisted for a server/personal use is fine) as I don't want the hassle of issuing a DMCA but I will if necessary.