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''' | A '''NPC''' ('''N'''on-'''P'''layer '''C'''haracter) is any character that is generated by the [[Background Simulation]] and controlled by artificial intelligence (AI). These can be encountered and interacted with in-game. NPCs are either [[independent]] or affiliated with a particular [[:Category:Factions|faction]] and [[:Category:Power|power]]. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
They are usually found in inhabited systems. NPCs may also be in [[Anarchy]] systems less frequently. Most NPCs are neutral and will attack when triggered. Fewer NPCs do not respond to attacks. NPCs can spawn around various signal sources or randomly in normal space. | They are usually found in inhabited systems. NPCs may also be in [[Anarchy]] systems less frequently. Most NPCs are neutral and will attack when triggered. Fewer NPCs do not respond to attacks. NPCs can spawn around various signal sources or randomly in normal space. | ||
[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] added [[On Foot|on-foot]] human NPCs. They are mainly at ground [[Settlement|Settlements]], planetary [[Unidentified Signal Source#USS types|Unidentified Signal Sources]], [[Concourse]] and [[Station|Stations]]. Interactions with them are limited. | |||
==NPC types== | ==NPC types== | ||
[[File:Security Guard with TK Aphelion.jpg|thumb|250px|Independent security guard with a TK Aphelion]] | |||
A list of NPC types: | |||
=== Civilian === | === Civilian === | ||
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[[File:On-Foot_NPC_Nameplate.png|alt=Nameplate of an On-Foot NPC|thumb|269x269px|Nameplate of an On-Foot NPC.]] | [[File:On-Foot_NPC_Nameplate.png|alt=Nameplate of an On-Foot NPC|thumb|269x269px|Nameplate of an On-Foot NPC.]] | ||
The combatants have combat ranks which improve their shields, armor and weapons. You can find out the rank of an NPC, by pointing your mouse on it and looking either at the amount of their shield sections, or the rank icon to the left of their nameplate. | The combatants have combat ranks which improve their shields, armor and weapons. You can find out the rank of an NPC, by pointing your mouse on it and looking either at the amount of their shield sections, or the rank icon to the left of their nameplate. | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | |||