Enemy bases are very far from their borders and patrols are everywhere. The existing faction territories are massive.Your escape pod lands in the ocean which is unusual, but very “Cast Away”.Opportunity POI nearby, whether to scrap or occupy.There is a Crashed Shuttle to loot, but of the standard POIs, this one is the least beneficial.Ĭrash into the sea in your escape pod and hope you have enough oxygen left to make it to shore.Ore is scarce and a good distance away.The three nearest POIs you encounter are hostile creatures.The more you fight them, the more they hunt you.Ĭrashed space shuttles can be used for parts or for shelter. Tons of hostile faction territory on this map.
Several wreckages are available for scrapping.Mediocre start with high potential for combat and defense. The starting area has alien structures in three directions.Įnemy territories can be found everywhere on the map.HAVOC rescue ship nearby for scraps, or to utilize for a starting base.Looking to progress quickly? This one’s for you. Aliens are always hostile but can provide great loot if defeated. There is an alien structure nearby to explore.Two rare ore nodes are nearby and in unclaimed territory.The starting ore nodes are near one of the more friendly territories, including one of the rarer ores.Multiple small wrecks for scrapping materials.The player starts in an Opportunity ship with a few basic workstations.If you’re itching to fight sooner rather than later, this may be the place for you. Most of the map is already occupied by the three existing factions.A HAVOC rescue ship can be found nearby, which is arguably the best place to snatch for a starter base.Enough ore and wreckage to get you started quickly.Are you willing to risk it for the biscuit? Another rare ore is found on the same side of the planet, but in hostile territory.Crashed ship named Opportunity in the general vicinity which provides a few workstations that can either be utilized or scrapped.Slightly more challenging start, but that’s what makes it fun. Less hostile creature areas than normal.
More ore nodes than usual near the starting point, including a rarer mineral that is required to reach space (no spoilers!).