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NPC Encounter Exploration Cargo Ships

This mod will allow Encounter-Type ships to spawn in the game like regular NPC Cargo Ships.

In honor of their "Exploration" origins I've updated these ships with some patrol functionality. Once they reach their [EndWaypoint] marker, they will park for a bit, then slowly spin around and pick a random direction to patrol off in. After a time, they will reset their autopilots and attempt to make their way back to their [EndWaypoint]. Be very wary if a pirate ship decides to idle near your location.

:::Encounter Corvette::: <<>A.O.E. Virtue-Class<>>

V-17E Exploration Corvette "Virtue-Class"
*25mm Gatling Turrets (2) - 2,500 m/range
**Drops Nav Buoys - Nav Buoy A: Mine Beacon, Nav Buoy B: Secret Stash, Nav Buoy C: False Station Signal + Minefield
++Corvette Patrol Protocol 15 Min [Patrol+HardBurn]

V-17X Interceptor Corvette "Valiant-Class"
*155mm Assault Cannon Turrets (2) - 4,500 m/range
*40mm Quad Autocannon Turrets (2) - 3,000 m/range
*25mm Rapid-Fire Gatling Turrets (4) - 2,500 m/range
++Corvette Patrol Protocol 15 Min [Patrol+HardBurn]

V-17X Raider Corvette "Pirate Raider"
*155mm Assault Cannon Turrets (2) - 5,000 m/range
*40mm Quad Autocannon Turrets (2) - 4,000 m/range
*25mm Rapid-Fire Gatling Turrets (4) - 2,500 m/range
++Corvette Patrol Protocol 15 Min [Patrol+HardBurn]

Interceptor Corvette is retro-fitted with Warfare II weaponry and upgraded engagement ranges. It's a Military-Type ship, so it will fire "warning shots" with it's sentry turrets at neutral targets that stray to close. This variant lacks the Nav Buoy Printing System and forgoes some of the original ship's communication & sensory upgrades for additional weaponry.

:::Encounter Ghoul Corvette::: <<>GH-0(UL) Light Corvette<>>
*200mm Rocket Launchers (2) - ?? m/range
*25mm Gatling Turret - 2,500 m/range
++GH-0(UL) Evasion Protocol 2.1 [Berserker]
++GH-0(UL) Patrol Protocol 1.0 [Seeker]

GH-A(ST) Light Corvette
*200mm Rocket Launchers (2) - ?? m/range
*25mm Rapid-Fire Gatling Turrets (2) - 2,500 m/range
++GH-A(ST) Evasion Protocol 1.3 [Berserker] <Multiple parameters can trigger [Berserker] in these older models>

:::Encounter Mining Vessel::: <<>A.O.E. Ardent-M Mining Vessel<>>
(Renamed: Ardent-M23 Mining Prospector)
*4 MR-50A Sentry Turrets
++Prospector Evasion Protocol 1.1 [BurnSpiral]

:::Encounter Small Cargo Vessel::: <<>A.O.E. Torus Small Cargo Vessel<>>
(Renamed: Taurus LCS-8 Light Container Ship)
*5 MR-50A Sentry Turrets
++Freighter Evasion Protocol 1.9 [ShakeDatAss]
++Freighter EndPatrol Protocol 1.0 Hour [HardBurn]

Ursus HCS-18 Heavy Container Ship <<>A.O.E. Urus Medium Cargo Vessel<>>
*155mm Assault Cannon Turrets (2) - 3,000 m/range
*25mm Rapid-Fire Gatling Turrets (4) - 2,500 m/range
*6 MR-50A Sentry Turrets
++Heavy Freighter Evasion Protocol 1.2 [HeavyBurnSpiral]
++Freighter EndPatrol Protocol 1.0 Hour [HardBurn]
***This is a Treasure Ship, if you can capture it, you will have enough supplies for a good long while. IF.***

:::Encounter Stingray II::: <<>Aragath's Stingray Scout II<>>
*25mm Gatling Turrets (4) - 2,500 m/range <Target Weapons>
*6 MR-50A Sentry Turrets
++Scout Evasion Protocols [Barrage,Evade,ReGroup]

The Stingray II is not looking for a fight, but if it gets to close to hostile targets, it will fire to disable any weapon systems in range and call for backup with it's Scanning Antenna. If the Stingray II detects a target lock or takes enough damage, it will go into a spinning barrage attack with rockets and then execute [HardBurn] to get out of the area fast. After it has put enough distance between it's enemies, it will run [ReGroup] and attempt to get back to it's scouting patrol mission.

:::Encounter Imp::: <<>Imp-Class Patrol Ship Mk.2<>>
*200mm Rocket Launcher - 3,000 m/range <At Will>
*25mm Gatling Turrets (4) - 2,500 m/range <Target Propulsion & Weapons>
*3 MR-50A Sentry Turrets <Target Weapons>

The Imp Patrol Ship is a fairly standard low-cost patrol ship utilized by many outer system authorities for customs enforcement. It's hydrogen based thruster design gives it incredible maneuverability and speed for overtaking pirates and smugglers alike while it's four 25mm gatling turrets allow it to handle most low-mid level threats. A Customs Enforcement Officer's primary mission is not to engage hostile threats directly, but to scan, identify and report back to HQ any findings. Because of this directive, many Imp Patrol Ships have AI-controlled protocols that limit targeting to hostile enemy weapons and propulsion systems only.

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