Occupations
Occupations are specialized career paths or playstyles that let players focus on certain activities—each with its own gear, ships, challenges, and rewards. They help shape your in-game identity and guide what you do during your sessions.
🔍 Common Occupations Include
Mining: Extracting raw resources from asteroids or planets.
Salvaging: Recovering materials and parts from shipwrecks.
Trading/Space Trucking: Buying and selling cargo for profit.
Bounty Hunting: Tracking and capturing or eliminating wanted targets.
Exploration: Discovering new systems, planets, and points of interest.
Combat Missions: Engaging in security contracts, dogfights, or military-style objectives.
Artifact Hunting: Searching for rare relics and valuable items.
Medical/Rescue: Providing aid, transport, or evacuation services.
Mission Running: Taking on various tasks for NPCs or organizations.
Racing: Participating in speed events for fame and prizes.
🛠️ How Occupations Work
Choose Your Role: Pick what suits your style or try them all.
Acquire Gear/Ships: Get the right tools—mining lasers, salvage rigs, bounty hunter weapons, or cargo haulers.
Take Jobs or Explore Freely: Accept missions or roam to find opportunities.
Earn aUEC and Reputation: Complete tasks, sell goods, or defeat foes to get paid and build your name.
Specialize or Diversify: Focus on one occupation or mix multiple roles as you see fit.
🌍 Why Occupations Matter
Player Identity: Occupations define how you interact with the universe.
Progression Path: Each occupation has growth through better ships, gear, and missions.
Community & Group Play: Many occupations encourage teamwork and org cooperation.
Economic Impact: Your actions influence local and universe-wide markets.
Dynamic Gameplay: Switching occupations keeps the game fresh and exciting.
⚠️ Key Considerations
No Strict Classes: Occupations are fluid; you’re free to switch anytime.
Equipment Investment: Some roles require significant money for specialized ships or gear.
Time & Patience: Mastery and profit grow with experience and commitment.
Risk vs Reward: Combat roles can be dangerous, while trading/mining may be safer but slower.