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You can (usually) run from a PvE mission. This makes survivability a strategic objective and means that you can use fancy ships and equipment, as you do not expect to lose them. (''Other players may attack you, however, and accidents do happen – so [[Insuring_your_ship|insurance]] is always a good idea''.) | You can (usually) run from a PvE mission. This makes survivability a strategic objective and means that you can use fancy ships and equipment, as you do not expect to lose them. (''Other players may attack you, however, and accidents do happen – so [[Insuring_your_ship|insurance]] is always a good idea''.) | ||
Each mission has a primary objective, given to you by the mission agent. | Each mission has a primary objective, given to you by the mission agent. While you will probably use the same ship for all missions on a given level, you may want to change the fittings, and your tactics should definitely take the mission objectives into account. Bottom line: read the mission statement carefully - you may need to pick something up, kill a specific NPC or destroy a structure - so be sure you know what you need to accomplish. | ||
=== Mining, Distribution, and Research Missions=== | === Mining, Distribution, and Research Missions=== | ||
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== General Fitting Preferences == | == General Fitting Preferences == | ||
You should choose your fittings, and plan your tactics, based on the mission objective. For example, if the mission calls for you to "investigate" an area without necessarily killing any NPCs, you will likely want a faster, more defensive oriented fitting. On the other hand, if the objective says "clear the area of pirates", you will want to bring your best offense to the party. | |||
Dead mission NPCs can be looted. Assuming you want the loot, and that you do not have a friend who will do the looting for you, you will need to fit a salvager or carry a salvage drone or two. (You can also bring two ships, one to complete the mission and one to clean up afterwards - but this is usually not worth the effort until you get to Level IV missions.) | Dead mission NPCs can be looted. Assuming you want the loot, and that you do not have a friend who will do the looting for you, you will need to fit a salvager or carry a salvage drone or two. (You can also bring two ships, one to complete the mission and one to clean up afterwards - but this is usually not worth the effort until you get to Level IV missions.) | ||