Procedurally Generated Missions[edit | edit source]
"Proc-gen" Missions use a map from a set of reserved maps combined with a goal type. The base maps are not procedurally generated; they are handcrafted like all the other maps. But some features may be procedurally generated: start-points, exits, security devices, patrols, lockboxes, etc. Mixing and matching an Objective with a map layout produces a huge number of possible Missions, with further variety provided by alternative start- and end-points. Mission names are generated randomly from two lists of name parts, producing names like Maltese Strike and Chinatown Crash.
Proc-gen missions are offered by Contacts, usually for a cash fee. In addition, loot will be available from hacking or lockboxes. Some missions such as Raids are purely for the loot. Completing missions for Contacts will raise their Power Level, Influence, and Trust. All missions will also provide Experience Points.
Some types of proc-gen missions are available only in certain Eras.
At this time, the number of maps and types of proc-gen missions is quite limited. More mission goal types and maps are expected in the near future for proc-gen combinations.
Types of Proc-Gen Missions[edit | edit source]
TYPE | DESCRIPTION | POTENTIAL REWARD | PREREQISITES |
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Assassination | Kill a guarded VIP on their way to an exit | Cash fee | Power Level 2 |
Alpha Strike | Assault a guarded site and kill waves of reinforcements; pure combat | Cash fee | Treaty of '31 Era; Power Level 1, or Power Level 2 to target Brave Star |
Bodyguard | Escort a courier across a dangerous area | Cash fee | |
Boosted VIP | Extract a spy from their "protection" bodyguards | Favors, Influence | Power Level 4+ |
CPU Spike | Spike a CPU; this is a solo mission for a Hacker with a time limit | Cash fee | |
Debt Collection | LEGWORK: Collect a debt for a Contact | ||
Exfiltrate | Reach a stranded courier, then escort them away | Favors, Influence | |
Going Offworld | LEGWORK: Arrange for a crate to be smuggled to orbit | Favors, Influence | |
Hard Lean/Digital Lean | LEGWORK: strong-arm someone physically or by blackmail | Influence and Favors | |
Hardened Target | Assassinate a powerful VIP who willl stand and fight with their bodyguards | Cash fee | Power Level 5+ |
Infiltrate and Download | Infiltrate a location and find 3 to 4 Files on Matrix Hosts | Cash fee | Power Level 5+ |
Kill 3 Captains | Kill up to three designated high-level targets | Cash fee | |
Lootbox Hunt | Retrieve up to three Files from lockboxes | Cash fee | |
Matrix Hunt | Find three paydata files | Cash fee | |
Q-Gap Spike | Pass through a dangerous gang zone to spike a CPU | Cash fee | |
Raid | Steal as much loot as you can | Loot only | |
Siege | Kill waves of attackers from a defensive position; pure combat | Cash fee | Power Level 3+, or Power Level 5+ to target MilSec Factions |