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:''Not to be confused with [[Unidentified Signal Source]]s, which are a subcategory of System Signal Sources.'' | |||
While [[Supercruise|supercruising]] through a system various signal types can be seen overlaid on the view of space. These may be designated any of the following types: | While [[Supercruise|supercruising]] through a system various signal types can be seen overlaid on the view of space. These may be designated any of the following types: | ||
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* [[Resource Extraction Site]] | * [[Resource Extraction Site]] | ||
** The rewards here are higher but equally the NPC's are harder than the Nav Beacons. You DO NOT need to join a faction here. You simply target other ships, scan them and if one of them is wanted you take them out and, if they have cargo, steal their haul which you can sell on the black market. These areas, along with Nav Beacons, are full of pirates and bounty hunters. A Resource Extraction Site outside of a planetary ring is far less likely to contain NPCs. | ** The rewards here are higher but equally the NPC's are harder than the Nav Beacons. You DO NOT need to join a faction here. You simply target other ships, scan them and if one of them is wanted you take them out and, if they have cargo, steal their haul which you can sell on the black market. These areas, along with Nav Beacons, are full of pirates and bounty hunters. A Resource Extraction Site outside of a planetary ring is far less likely to contain NPCs. | ||
* [[Weak Signal Source]] | * [[Weak Signal Source]] | ||
** Weak signal sources *tend* to imply that few vessels are present. These most times contain [[Salvage|salvageable cargo]], almost always illicit and must be sold at black markets. Some missions require you to investigate these sites and locate specific items adrift in space. | ** Weak signal sources *tend* to imply that few vessels are present. These most times contain [[Salvage|salvageable cargo]], almost always illicit and must be sold at black markets. Some missions require you to investigate these sites and locate specific items adrift in space. | ||
* [[Strong Signal Source]] | * [[Strong Signal Source]] | ||
** Strong signal sources *tend* to imply that many vessels are present. Be aware of elevated risk when investigating strong signal sources. Flying as a wing may help: there’s normally safety in numbers. | ** Strong signal sources *tend* to imply that many vessels are present. Be aware of elevated risk when investigating strong signal sources. Flying as a wing may help: there’s normally safety in numbers. | ||
* [[Seeking Luxuries]] | * [[Seeking Luxuries]] | ||
** Traders in large freight ships can be found here. They will purchase any luxury goods (currently only [[Performance Enhancers]]) you have in your cargo bay. | ** Traders in large freight ships can be found here. They will purchase any luxury goods (currently only [[Performance Enhancers]]) you have in your cargo bay. | ||
* [[Seeking Meds]] | * [[Seeking Meds]] | ||
** At this location, [[Basic Medicines]] are sought and can be sold for a good price. "Seeking Meds" appear, if a faction is in state "Outbreak" (see also [[Faction State]]). | ** At this location, [[Basic Medicines]] are sought and can be sold for a good price. "Seeking Meds" appear, if a faction is in state "Outbreak" (see also [[Faction State]]). | ||
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* [[Convoy Beacon]] | * [[Convoy Beacon]] | ||
** Much like conflict zone where trade convoys have been interdicted and attacked | ** Much like conflict zone where trade convoys have been interdicted and attacked | ||
* [[Debris Field]] | * [[Debris Field]] | ||
** Lots of debris can be found here. | ** Lots of debris can be found here. | ||
*[[Seeking Weapons]] | *[[Seeking Weapons]] | ||
**Sometimes seen near conflict zones and in systems in a state of War or Civil War. Similar to 'Seeking Meds' only in this case weapons are the items being sought. Further investigation is needed to ascertain if armour and all weapon types can be sold at these locations | **Sometimes seen near conflict zones and in systems in a state of War or Civil War. Similar to 'Seeking Meds' only in this case weapons are the items being sought. Further investigation is needed to ascertain if armour and all weapon types can be sold at these locations. | ||
*[[Seeking Foods]] | *[[Seeking Foods]] | ||
**Minor factions affected by [[Famine]] are looking for [[Food Cartridges]] here. | **Minor factions affected by [[Famine]] are looking for [[Food Cartridges]] here. | ||
*[[Salvageable Wreckage]] | *[[Salvageable Wreckage]] | ||
**Contains canisters to be salvaged. | **Contains canisters to be salvaged. | ||
* [[Non-Human Signal Source]] | * [[Unidentified Signal Source]] | ||
** Once scanned, Unidentified Signal Sources will resolve into one of several subtypes. They may contain squadrons of pirates, large 'wanted' cargo vessels (which you can destroy and steal the cargo without becoming wanted yourself) and sometimes just empty space with low value cargo laying around. Typically these areas have more than one bad guy, so you can visit these locations without being attacked (as long as you don't have cargo) and have a look around, but bounty hunting or piracy at these sites may require a combat focused ship due to the random nature of the encounter (there may be Anacondas!). | |||
** Assassination missions require you to visit these sites in order to locate the target. Usually you will find a damaged trade convoy that will tell you the last known location of the target, but are usually no more specific than a system. | |||
** Beginning in 2.4, Unidentified Signal Sources can also become [[Non-Human Signal Source]]s, where [[Thargoids]] can usually be encountered. Non-Human Signal Sources are most common in the vicinity of the [[Pleiades Nebula]]. | |||
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[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 27 October 2017
- Not to be confused with Unidentified Signal Sources, which are a subcategory of System Signal Sources.
While supercruising through a system various signal types can be seen overlaid on the view of space. These may be designated any of the following types:
- Conflict Zone - can spawn as Low or High Intensity
- Powerplay Conflict Zones:
- Military Strike
- Zachary Hudson or Denton Patreus Expansion special conflict zone.
- Crime Sweep
- Arissa Lavigny-Duval's Expansion special conflict zone.
- Resistance Pocket
- Archon Delaine Expanson special conflict zone.
- Violent Protest
- Simguru Pranav Antal Expansion special conflict zone.
- Military Strike
- Checkpoint
- Spawns during Civil Wars with one party being a controlling minor faction.
- Nav Beacon
- These locations are located close to the primary star of every inhabited star system. These locations spawn a variety of NPCs. The most commonly spawned NPC types are traders, freighter convoys, smugglers, bounty hunters, pirates, wanted, and security vessels.
- Resource Extraction Site
- The rewards here are higher but equally the NPC's are harder than the Nav Beacons. You DO NOT need to join a faction here. You simply target other ships, scan them and if one of them is wanted you take them out and, if they have cargo, steal their haul which you can sell on the black market. These areas, along with Nav Beacons, are full of pirates and bounty hunters. A Resource Extraction Site outside of a planetary ring is far less likely to contain NPCs.
- Weak Signal Source
- Weak signal sources *tend* to imply that few vessels are present. These most times contain salvageable cargo, almost always illicit and must be sold at black markets. Some missions require you to investigate these sites and locate specific items adrift in space.
- Strong Signal Source
- Strong signal sources *tend* to imply that many vessels are present. Be aware of elevated risk when investigating strong signal sources. Flying as a wing may help: there’s normally safety in numbers.
- Seeking Luxuries
- Traders in large freight ships can be found here. They will purchase any luxury goods (currently only Performance Enhancers) you have in your cargo bay.
- Seeking Meds
- At this location, Basic Medicines are sought and can be sold for a good price. "Seeking Meds" appear, if a faction is in state "Outbreak" (see also Faction State).
- Convoy Beacon
- Much like conflict zone where trade convoys have been interdicted and attacked
- Debris Field
- Lots of debris can be found here.
- Seeking Weapons
- Sometimes seen near conflict zones and in systems in a state of War or Civil War. Similar to 'Seeking Meds' only in this case weapons are the items being sought. Further investigation is needed to ascertain if armour and all weapon types can be sold at these locations.
- Seeking Foods
- Minor factions affected by Famine are looking for Food Cartridges here.
- Salvageable Wreckage
- Contains canisters to be salvaged.
- Unidentified Signal Source
- Once scanned, Unidentified Signal Sources will resolve into one of several subtypes. They may contain squadrons of pirates, large 'wanted' cargo vessels (which you can destroy and steal the cargo without becoming wanted yourself) and sometimes just empty space with low value cargo laying around. Typically these areas have more than one bad guy, so you can visit these locations without being attacked (as long as you don't have cargo) and have a look around, but bounty hunting or piracy at these sites may require a combat focused ship due to the random nature of the encounter (there may be Anacondas!).
- Assassination missions require you to visit these sites in order to locate the target. Usually you will find a damaged trade convoy that will tell you the last known location of the target, but are usually no more specific than a system.
- Beginning in 2.4, Unidentified Signal Sources can also become Non-Human Signal Sources, where Thargoids can usually be encountered. Non-Human Signal Sources are most common in the vicinity of the Pleiades Nebula.