WEC - Encounters Reborn [MES]

WEC - Encounters Reborn - Ver. 1.4.2 / Oct. 2024 [hr][/hr]

Introduction:

WEC - Encounters Reborn is a PvE mod that adds neutral-hostile encounters to your world.

Is the mod alive?

Yes - please don't comment asking if the mod still works. It does! WEC Encounters Reborn still works as per October 14th 2024 (SE "Contact" Update), and I will continue to support it in case something breaks. New content is partially finished, but I lack motivation and incentive to continue working on it. Maybe when i find the time i'll finish them, maybe with some new stuff too.

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Encounter Information

This table provides information about what to expect with the encounters in this mod. Please note the following may not apply to every encounter. For more information on the attributes, click on the attribute name to view more information on the Modular Encounters Systems Wiki.

[table] [tr] [th]Attribute[/th] [th]Description[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Behavior Difficulty[/td] [td]★★★★☆ - Neutral unless provoked by Players or other NPCs. Drones attack any "hostile" targets that they detect, regardless of involvement.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]When provoked: Target Detection[/td] [td]★★★★☆ - Aggressive search-and-destroy algorithms. Drones will target: Beacon/Antenna Signals & fast grids in <10km, Line of sight in <1.6km. Drones will NOT target grids inside Safe Zones. Be stealthy, and use decoy torpedoes to lure them away![/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Grid Difficulty[/td] [td]★★★☆☆ - Moderately Difficult: Grid deadliness scaled with Threat Score[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Environments[/td] [td]Space, Atmosphere, Gravity[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Encounter Types[/td] [td]Space Cargo Ship, Planetary Cargo Ship, Planetary Installation, Static Encounter (Lore), Boss Encounter, Drone Encounter (Optional)[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Spawning Conditions[/td] [td]Chance, Threat Score, Weather/Time[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Special Abilities[/td] [td]Inhibitors (Larger Ships, Stations, Boss), Reinforcements, Reduced Salvage Loot (Ships, Drones), Self-Destruct System (Drones)[/td] [/tr] [/table]

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What is The Corporation?

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Following an unknown incident many years ago, this AI network has gone rogue, with every human having disappeared seemingly overnight. The ships they use come from different sources - such as the many rivaling corporations that were acquired in the past. They are now united under a distinct Neon/Cyan paint job, visible even in the darkest of nights.

The Corporation doesn't like wasting their combat assets - instead, they scramble together a fleet of drones, should something threaten their secretive operations. During such a scramble, The Corporation will also attack any other vessels nearby, since they may pose an additional threat.

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Difficulty & who this mod is for:

I have designed this mod with the majority of the SE playerbase in mind - that being engineers who want to see more NPCs in their world, and see them interact. The encounters have been optimised for exactly that, without being too overwhelming for beginner players.

This mod's "difficulty" is comparable to Meridius_IX's Reavers - Terror of the Verse, but you won't see direct conflict unless you (or other NPCs) attack CORP ships.

What can you expect from the mod?

[b]Engaging Dogfights:[/b]
In [b]WEC - Encounters Reborn[/b], you will be fighting against a variety of ships, stations and drones with specialised AI, both on planets and in space. Their advanced combat behaviour makes turrets slightly less effective, and thus encourages the use of dedicated fighters/drones for combat purposes.

[b]Exploration & Lore:[/b] [i][/i]
Whilst most of the encounters & ships in [b]WEC - Encounters Reborn[/b] are hostile, this mod encourages exploration.
You can occasionally find the log entries and supplies of employees and other survivors inside ships, structures and derelicts, with more being added throughout the development process. [i]Some of these logs may even offer tips on how to handle bigger threats...[/i]

[b]Dynamic Difficulty:[/b]
[b]The Corporation[/b] doesn't like wasting resources - However, the more you build up, the more assets they will deploy in your area. Whilst [b]CORP[/b] is generally dormant, you should only ever attack their assets if you are prepared to face the consequences.

[b]Anti-Cheese (aka "Anti-Hydroman"):[/b]
As a NPC modder, I'm aware that it is easy to cheese and capture massive ships with only a jetpack, hydrogen bottle and grinder. That's why I've added anti-cheese systems to almost all non-drone grids in the mod - you'll be in for quite a "shocking" surprise, unless you disarm the system first. Those new Warfare 2 weapons seem to work nicely for it.

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