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~~{{Upcoming}}~~

There are a number of distinct '''roles''' that players can take on in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. Roles do not require prior experience or skills to take part in - by obtaining the necessary equipment anyone can perform any role. The six main [[Ships|ship]]-based roles are trading, smuggling, exploring, mining, bounty hunting, and pirating. The two main [[On Foot]]-based roles are mercenary work and exobiology. [[Frontier Developments]] have stated that they want all roles to be equally profitable.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMbLjUjs1w&feature=youtu.be Dev Diary 3 — Player Roles]</ref> [[Roleplaying]] denotes acting with unscripted situations.

There are a number of distinct '''roles''' that players can take on. Roles do not require prior experience or skills to take part in - by obtaining the necessary equipment anyone can perform any role. ~~Trading~~, smuggling, exploring, mining, bounty hunting, and pirating ~~are the six~~ main roles. [[Frontier Developments]] have stated that they want all roles to be equally profitable.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMbLjUjs1w&feature=youtu.be Dev Diary 3 — Player Roles]</ref> [[Roleplaying]] denotes acting with unscripted situations.

== Ship Roles ==

Most roles require the use of a [[Ships|ship]]. As a [[commander]] licensed by the [[Pilots Federation]], the player is an independent pilot and freelancer who can pursue whichever activities they deem to be the most rewarding. Their ability to pilot a ship allows commmanders to roam the galaxy with almost no restrictions and side with or against any faction.

~~== List of Roles ==~~

=== Courier ===

[[File:Courier-Role_2.jpg|thumb|200px|Courier role]]

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[[File:Mercenary_Cobra.jpg|thumb|200px|Mercenary Cobra]]

Mercenary work is found at starport bulletin boards which send the player to fight at [[Conflict Zone]]s and warzones. In zones with active fighting a mercenary can find near constant work~~. Mercenary work also entails [[On Foot]] combat and infiltration missions~~.

Mercenary work is found at starport bulletin boards which send the player to fight at [[Conflict Zone]]s and warzones. In zones with active fighting a mercenary can find near constant work.

=== Assassin ===

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The Search and Rescue role concerns providing assistance in emergency situations. Certain Legal Salvage items, such as escape pods (occupied or damaged), "black box" flight recorders, and personal effects, can be turned in to a station's [[Search and Rescue Agent]] contact for a reward. [[Station#Damaged State|Damaged stations]] offer passenger missions to evacuate refugees to the nearest [[Rescue Vessel]], and Rescue Vessels offer missions to salvage items from inside damaged stations.

== On Foot Roles ==

[[Commander]]s are also effective [[On Foot|outside of their ships]], and their services as guns-for-hire, infiltrators, scientists, and more are in high demand.

=== Mercenary ===

The Mercenary role involves taking on [[On Foot]] missions involving [[settlement]]s at [[Concourse]]s across the galaxy. Missions involving raids, infiltration, theft, and even simple repair work are available through Concourse Terminals, but commanders looking to make more credits can also accept shadier missions from recruiters. Mercenaries can also enlist with [[Frontline Solutions]] to participate in local [[Conflict Zone (On Foot)|Conflict Zones]] and help a faction expand its control.

=== Exobiologist ===

The Exobiologist role involves seeking out and cataloguing alien life forms. Exbiology work is performed [[On Foot]] using a [[Genetic Sampler]] to collect samples for sale to [[Vista Genomics]].

The Exobiologist role involves seeking out and cataloguing alien life forms. Exbiology work is performed [[On Foot]] using a [[Genetic Sampler]] to collect samples for sale to [[Vista Genomics]]. Commanders are not only paid for their work, but if they discover a previously unknown species, Vista Genomics will also credit them with the discovery.

== Videos ==

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-{{Upcoming}}
+There are a number of distinct '''roles''' that players can take on in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''. Roles do not require prior experience or skills to take part in - by obtaining the necessary equipment anyone can perform any role. The six main [[Ships|ship]]-based roles are trading, smuggling, exploring, mining, bounty hunting, and pirating. The two main [[On Foot]]-based roles are mercenary work and exobiology. [[Frontier Developments]] have stated that they want all roles to be equally profitable.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMbLjUjs1w&feature=youtu.be Dev Diary 3 — Player Roles]</ref> [[Roleplaying]] denotes acting with unscripted situations.
-There are a number of distinct '''roles''' that players can take on. Roles do not require prior experience or skills to take part in - by obtaining the necessary equipment anyone can perform any role. Trading, smuggling, exploring, mining, bounty hunting, and pirating are the six main roles. [[Frontier Developments]] have stated that they want all roles to be equally profitable.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMbLjUjs1w&feature=youtu.be Dev Diary 3 — Player Roles]</ref> [[Roleplaying]] denotes acting with unscripted situations.
+== Ship Roles ==
+Most roles require the use of a [[Ships|ship]]. As a [[commander]] licensed by the [[Pilots Federation]], the player is an independent pilot and freelancer who can pursue whichever activities they deem to be the most rewarding. Their ability to pilot a ship allows commmanders to roam the galaxy with almost no restrictions and side with or against any faction.
-== List of Roles ==
 === Courier ===
 [[File:Courier-Role_2.jpg|thumb|200px|Courier role]]
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 [[File:Mercenary_Cobra.jpg|thumb|200px|Mercenary Cobra]]
 {{main|Mercenary}}
-Mercenary work is found at starport bulletin boards which send the player to fight at [[Conflict Zone]]s and warzones. In zones with active fighting a mercenary can find near constant work. Mercenary work also entails [[On Foot]] combat and infiltration missions.
+Mercenary work is found at starport bulletin boards which send the player to fight at [[Conflict Zone]]s and warzones. In zones with active fighting a mercenary can find near constant work.
 === Assassin ===
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 {{main|Search and Rescue}}
 The Search and Rescue role concerns providing assistance in emergency situations. Certain Legal Salvage items, such as escape pods (occupied or damaged), "black box" flight recorders, and personal effects, can be turned in to a station's [[Search and Rescue Agent]] contact for a reward. [[Station#Damaged State|Damaged stations]] offer passenger missions to evacuate refugees to the nearest [[Rescue Vessel]], and Rescue Vessels offer missions to salvage items from inside damaged stations.
+== On Foot Roles ==
+[[Commander]]s are also effective [[On Foot|outside of their ships]], and their services as guns-for-hire, infiltrators, scientists, and more are in high demand.
+=== Mercenary ===
+{{main|Mercenary}}
+The Mercenary role involves taking on [[On Foot]] missions involving [[settlement]]s at [[Concourse]]s across the galaxy. Missions involving raids, infiltration, theft, and even simple repair work are available through Concourse Terminals, but commanders looking to make more credits can also accept shadier missions from recruiters. Mercenaries can also enlist with [[Frontline Solutions]] to participate in local [[Conflict Zone (On Foot)|Conflict Zones]] and help a faction expand its control.
 === Exobiologist ===
 {{main|Exobiologist}}
-The Exobiologist role involves seeking out and cataloguing alien life forms. Exbiology work is performed [[On Foot]] using a [[Genetic Sampler]] to collect samples for sale to [[Vista Genomics]].
+The Exobiologist role involves seeking out and cataloguing alien life forms. Exbiology work is performed [[On Foot]] using a [[Genetic Sampler]] to collect samples for sale to [[Vista Genomics]]. Commanders are not only paid for their work, but if they discover a previously unknown species, Vista Genomics will also credit them with the discovery.
 == Videos ==

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