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-{{Work in Progress}}
+{{HistoricalDUST}}
+{{hatnote|[[DUST University|Back to DUST University]]}}
+== To Begin ==
-==To Begin==
-If you have played Eve then the process of Character Creation in Dust will be very familiar to you.
+As of the UPRISING update to DUST 514, we have a new streamlined character creation.
+If you're coming from EVE Online some of this will be very familiar.
-There are the four established races to choose from, Gallente, Caldari, Minmatar and Amarr. You can choose one of the three the bloodlines for each race and then the gender.
+Upon starting the Character Creation you will be given the choice of Male or Female, this is purely cosmetic and is up to personal preferences.
+Next, you will be given the choice of the four established races Gallente, Caldari, Minmatar and Amarr
+This will determine your starting Dropsuit Blueprints provided but has no effect on your skill. -1
+Next, you will need to select one of the three BloodLines for your chosen race, this again is cosmetic and is up to personal preferences.
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 '''Amarr''' Bloodlines are Amarr, Ni-Kunni and Khanid.
-==Specialties==
+Next, you will be asked to supply an in game name, this is what other players will be able to see. Only the First name is required.
+Upon completing the Character Creation you will be able to select your new Character from their portrait.
+You will be given one of three options:
+'''SELECT''' - Will log you into your Mercenary Quarters.
+'''ACTIVATE''' PASSIVE SP - Allows you to Activate Slow Skill Point tick to a single Character.
+'''TERMINATE''' - Will start the deletion process, this takes 10 hours and requires a second confirmation at the end of the 10 hours.
+  -1 The starting Dropsuits Blueprints provided have slight differences reflecting each race's personality but no racial bonus.
+'''Gallente Suits''' have high armor and low shields
+'''Caldari Suits''' have high shield and low armor with above average shield recharge rate
+'''Minmatar Suits''' have low armor and shields but are faster moving and have an armor recharge rate
+'''Amarr Suits''' have medium armor and shields but are slower moving than the other suits
-You are now given the choice of four starting specialties. These give you a starting skill set up but you are not limited to any particular form of career progression or skill progression and are the same across all races.
+== Mercenary Quarters ==
-==='''''Arbiter''''' (Sniper)===
+If this is your first time logging in with a new Mercenary you will be asked if you would like to complete the tutorial, this is suggested for new players.
-Dropsuit Command I
-Weaponry I
+This where you spend your time while not playing the game. You can walk around the room, and interact with the displays and devices or you can also call them up using the Neocom by pressing L1.
-Combat Engineering II
+== Neocom ==
-Sniper Rifle Operation I
-Shield Enhancements I
+The Neocom, like its counterpart in EVE Online is the hub for your Mercenary in New Eden. Once called up, you can use either the left stick or the D-pad to select the menus and tunnel in and out using the D-pad or the {{button|X}} and {{button|O}} buttons.
-Shield Boost Systems III
+The following sub-menus are available within UPRISING
-==='''''Enforcer''''' (Assault)===
+=== Battle ===
-Dropsuit Command I
+Here you will find the Battle Finder and STARMAP.
-Weaponry I
-Assault Rifle Operation I
+* The Battle Finder is split into three tabs.
+** Battle Finder allows you to find Instant Battles which are currently [[Dust 514: Ambush|Ambush]], [[Dust 514: Skirmish|Skirmish]], [[Dust 514: Ambush OMS|Ambush OMS]] and [[Dust 514: Domination|Domination]].
+** Mercenary is where you will find Faction Warfare contracts issued by NPC.
+** Corporation is where you'll find [[Dust 514: Corporate Contracts|Corporate Contract]] Battles, should a contract have been accepted by your Corporation.
-Circuitry III
-Nanocircuitry I
+* The STARMAP is split into three tabs.
+** Atlas shows a 2D representation of EVE Universe with all the Empires and Corporations' details on each Region
+** Faction Warfare shows a 2D representation of EVE Universe with Faction Warfare details which are affected by EVE Online players
+** Corporation shows a 2D representation of EVE Universe with your Corporation details and holdings
-Grenadier I
+=== Character ===
-Scrambler Pistol Operation I
+Here you will find your Character Sheet, [[Dust 514: Skill Points|Skills]], Wallet and Augmentations.
-==='''''Sentinel''''' (Heavy)===
-Dropsuit Command I
+=== Fitting ===
-Weaponry III
-Swarm Launcher Operation I
+Here you will find your Dropsuit and Vehicle [[Dust 514: Fitting|fittings]] and can created/edited existing fittings.
-Field Mechanics II
-Armour Upgrades I
+=== Market ===
-Armour Repair Systems I
+Here you will find the Marketplace and your Assets. This is where you buy everything you need for your [[Dust 514: Fitting|fittings]] and [[Dust 514: Skill Books|Skill Books]].
-==='''''Artificer''''' (Logistics/Medic)===
-Dropsuit Command I
+=== Social ===
-Weaponry I
-Circuitry III
+Chat, Contacts, Mail and Leader-boards can be found here.
-Nanocircuitry I
-Sub Machine Gun Operation I
+=== Corporation ===
-Field Mechanics II
+[[DUST University|My Corporation]], Search and Create Corporation can be found here.
-Now you are presented with a choice of four avatars for your Dust Merc to represent you to others and then decide on a name. Remember that this character will be searchable in Dust 514 and Eve so the usual rules apply. It will also have to be a unique name.
+=== System Operation ===
-Once this is done you'll arrive in a familiar looking room.
+Options. This is where you'll find all the settings for gameplay in Dust 514.
-[[File: MercQuarters.jpg]]
+=== Help ===
-==Mercenary Quarters==
+Instructions, Tutorials, the loading Movie and Legal notices are here.
-This where you spend your time while not playing the game. Like the Captains Quarters in Eve you can walk around the room and interact with the displays and devices. You can also call them up on the Neocom by pressing L1.
-[[file:DustNeocom.jpg]]
+== Social and Chat ==
-==Neocom==
-The Neocom, like its counterpart in Eve is the hub of your Merc's life in New Eden. Once called up, you can use either the left stick or the D-pad to select the menus and tunnel into them and out using the X and O buttons.
-It currently has the following submenus.
+Pressing the select button on your PS3 Controller will bring up your Chat Channels. Again use the left stick or D-Pad and using {{button|X}} and {{button|O}} to tunnel through the menus shown above.
-===Battle===
+Chat Channels work exactly the same as on Eve and are an important tool in constant use.
-Here you will find the Battle Finder. This lists the current game types available. Currently listed are just Instant Battles, Ambush and Skirmish.
-Mercenary and Corporation are unavailable at this time.
+=== Notifications ===
-===Character===
-Here is where your Character Sheet, Skills and Augmentations are found
+Mails, chat requests and when you've added someone to your Contacts a notification appears here.
-===Fitting===
-Both Dropsuit and Vehicle fittings are listed and can be created/edited
+=== Local ===
-===Market===
-The Marketplace is here. This is where you buy everything you need for your fittings. Your assets are also listed here.
+Talk to Merc's and EVE Online Capsuleers in Local.
+=== Corp ===
+Chat to your corp mates.
+=== Alliances ===
+DUST and EVE Online Alliances chat. Keep this channel clear unless told otherwise.
+=== Squad ===
+Allows the creation of a 6 man squad with you as Squad Leader. Invite up to 5 Mercenaries from your contacts list to join you in some mayhem.
+=== + ===
+This is where you add or create your own Chat Channels, Such as Chat.D-UNI. Any chat Channels you join or create will remain active till you close them, including shutting down the PS3. The channel will load back up automatically next time you play Dust.
+=== Voice Chat ===
+Voice chat is on by default.
-===Social===
-Chat, Contacts, Mail and Leader-boards can be found here.
-===Corporation===
+Assuming that your headset is set up correctly on your PS3 system settings before loading up DUST 514 you will be able to use voice by enabling '''Activate Voice''' on a chat channel.
-My Corporation, Search and Create Corporation can be found here.
+This can be done by pressing '''Select''' then choose the channel you want to have voice enabled on then press {{button|X}} and select '''Activate Voice'''.
-===System Operation===
-Options. This is where you'll find all the settings for gameplay in Dust 514.
+Even if you don't have a mic, enable '''Activate Voice'''. This ensures that you hear any orders given by your squad leader if in Squad chat or the whole team in Team Chat.
-===Help===
-Instructions, Tutorials, the loading Movie and Legal notices are here.
-==Social and Chat==
+{{hatnote|[[DUST University|Back to DUST University]]}}
-[[file:Chatchannels.jpg]]
+[[Category:DUST University]]