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The basic roles within the universe, as described by Frontier Developments in a dev diary video, are that of [[Roles#Trader|trader]], [[Roles#Explorer|explorer]], [[Roles#Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]] and [[Roles#Pirate|pirate]]. This information is not final; there may be more (miner?) and it may be possible to carry out two roles that have similar | The basic roles within the universe, as described by Frontier Developments in a dev diary video, are that of [[Roles#Trader|trader]], [[Roles#Explorer|explorer]], [[Roles#Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]] and [[Roles#Pirate|pirate]]. This information is not final; there may be more (miner?) and it may be possible to carry out two roles that have similar requirements. It has been stated that roles are defined by the player's ship and how it is configured, rather than by customising their character (and therefore creating a class system). | ||
Although the following roles have existed in previous games, Frontier Developments have stated that game progression is possible in any of these roles and they will be balanced so that no one role gives an advantage. | Although the following roles have existed in previous games, Frontier Developments have stated that game progression is possible in any of these roles and they will be balanced so that no one role gives an advantage. | ||
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===Trader=== | ===Trader=== | ||
In | In its simplest form, trading is simply buying commodities in one location and selling them at another, the difference in price is the profit. Although it has not yet been confirmed, [[Elite: Dangerous]] will most likely feature a black market and allow players to dabble in [[Smuggling|smuggling]] illegal goods. | ||
===Explorer=== | ===Explorer=== | ||
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Space is a rough place and there are plenty of pirates in the anarchy systems who need to be retired. The bounty hunter takes advantage of the in-game bounty system, earning credits and combat rank for destroying pirate ships. | Space is a rough place and there are plenty of pirates in the anarchy systems who need to be retired. The bounty hunter takes advantage of the in-game bounty system, earning credits and combat rank for destroying pirate ships. | ||
===Pirate=== | ===Pirate=== | ||
Pirates will naturally earn combat ranking by attacking and destroying other ships. Their primary motivation will be the precious cargo | Pirates will naturally earn combat ranking by attacking and destroying other ships. Their primary motivation will be the precious cargo carried by their prey, although new game mechanics (such as the ability to affect politics and supply and demand of commodities) will add an extra dimension to those who are willing to have a price on their head. | ||