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	'''Survival''' is an alternate ~~gameplay mode~~ that challenges players to survive, explore, and evacuate civilians from a galaxy threatened by an expanding [[Anomaly]]. It features a dynamic story, unique contracts known as '''Special Missions''', escalating difficulty, and a growing sense of urgency. Survival can be accessed from the main menu and operates separately from the campaign.		'''Survival''' is an alternate [[Gamemodes\|gamemode]] that challenges players to survive, explore, and evacuate civilians from a galaxy threatened by an expanding [[Anomaly]]. It features a dynamic story, unique contracts known as '''Special Missions''', escalating difficulty, and a growing sense of urgency. Survival can be accessed from the main menu and operates separately from the campaign.

	== Objective ==		== Objective ==

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Contract]]		* [[Contract]]
	* [[Story Contract]]
	* [[Anomaly]]		* [[Anomaly]]
	* [[Stargate]]		* [[Stargate]]
	* [[Fleet]]		* [[Fleet]]
	* [[Recycling]]		* [[Recycling]]
			* [[Hydroponics]]
	* [[Shipyard]]		* [[Shipyard]]

	[[Category:Game Modes]]		[[Category:Game Modes]]

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	Ships that are capable of sustaining themselves with little or no external trade will thrive. Those that aren’t will quickly fail.		Ships that are capable of sustaining themselves with little or no external trade will thrive. Those that aren’t will quickly fail.

	== ~~Logistic~~ Drones ==		== Logistics Drones ==
	[[~~Logistic~~ Drone]]s are vital for autonomous operations:		[[Logistics Drone]]s are vital for autonomous operations:

	* Mining, salvaging, and gas collection		* Mining, salvaging, and gas collection

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	Ships that are capable of sustaining themselves with little or no external trade will thrive. Those that aren’t will quickly fail.		Ships that are capable of sustaining themselves with little or no external trade will thrive. Those that aren’t will quickly fail.

	== Drones ==		== Logistic Drones ==
	[[Drone]]s are vital for autonomous operations:		[[Logistic Drone]]s are vital for autonomous operations:

	* Mining, salvaging, and gas collection		* Mining, salvaging, and gas collection
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	* [[Stargate]]		* [[Stargate]]
	* [[Fleet]]		* [[Fleet]]
	* [[Drone]]
	* [[Recycling]]		* [[Recycling]]
	* [[Shipyard]]		* [[Shipyard]]

	[[Category:Game Modes]]		[[Category:Game Modes]]

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	* [[Ice Comet]]s are more common and yield 5× more water ice per shot.		* [[Ice Comet]]s are more common and yield 5× more water ice per shot.
	* Hostile systems are permanently cleared — enemies do not respawn.		* Hostile systems are permanently cleared — enemies do not respawn.
	* [[~~Hydroponics~~ Garden]]s can now be manufactured via [[Assembly Table]] with proper research.		* [[Hydroponic Garden]]s can now be manufactured via [[Assembly Table]] with proper research.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	== New Sector and Special Missions ==		== New Sector and Special Missions ==
	After the first jump, three '''Special Missions''' become available. These narrative-driven contracts resemble [[Contract#Story Contracts\|Story Contract]]s and persist throughout the playthrough.		After the first jump, three '''[[Contract#Special Missions\|Special Missions]]''' become available. These narrative-driven contracts resemble [[Contract#Story Contracts\|Story Contract]]s and persist throughout the playthrough.

	=== Analysis: Anomaly ===		=== Analysis: Anomaly ===
	The [[Institute]] tasks the player with collecting scientific data on the moving anomaly. Upon accepting this mission, the player receives two [[Hyperspace Sensor]]s to install.		The [[Institute]] tasks the player with collecting scientific data on the moving anomaly. Upon accepting this mission, the player receives two [[Hyperspace Sensor]]s to install.

	* Data is gathered automatically during [[FTL]] jumps.		* Data is gathered automatically during FTL jumps.
	* Jumps closer to the anomaly yield more data.		* Jumps closer to the anomaly yield more data.
	* The Institute contacts the player with goals and rewards:		* The Institute contacts the player with goals and rewards:
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	The player must help evacuate civilians from endangered systems before they are lost to the anomaly.		The player must help evacuate civilians from endangered systems before they are lost to the anomaly.

	* Each completed [[~~Passenger Transport~~ Contract]] counts toward mission progress.		* Each completed [[Contract#Urgent passenger transport request\|Urgent passenger transport request]] counts toward mission progress.
	** 10 passengers → $10,000		** 10 passengers → $10,000
	** 100 passengers → $200,000		** 100 passengers → $200,000
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	This mission challenges the player to develop a self-sufficient mobile fleet capable of long-term survival.		This mission challenges the player to develop a self-sufficient mobile fleet capable of long-term survival.

	* Rewards are based on the fleet’s concurrent total population (including temporary passengers):		* Rewards are based on the fleet’s concurrent total population (including crew, civilians, and temporary passengers):
	** 10 population → $10,000		** 10 population → $10,000
	** 100 population → $100,000		** 100 population → $100,000
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	* The gate may be damaged, demand a fee, or be under pirate control.		* The gate may be damaged, demand a fee, or be under pirate control.
	* To use it, move your fleet into range and activate it via the [[FTL]] tab.		* To use it, move your fleet into range and activate it via the FTL tab.
	* The jump screen displays the number of civilians in your fleet — this will become your final score.		* The jump screen displays the number of civilians in your fleet — this will become your final score.

	== Contracts ==		== Contracts ==
	Alongside Special Missions, players can accept ~~standard~~ [[Contract]]s.		Alongside Special Missions, players can accept the usual [[Contract#Procedural Contracts\|Procedural Contracts]] as well as a sector-wide [[Hostile]] clearance mission and a protect mission.

	=== Sector-wide Hostile Clearance ===		=== Sector-wide Hostile Clearance ===
	A sector may also include a mission to destroy all ~~[[Hostile]]~~ ships:		A sector may also include a mission to destroy all hostile ships:

	* Defeating all enemies in the sector grants a large cash bonus.		* Defeating all enemies in the sector grants a large cash bonus.

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	== New Sector and Special Missions ==		== New Sector and Special Missions ==
	After the first jump, three '''Special Missions''' become available. These narrative-driven contracts resemble [[Story Contract]]s and persist throughout the playthrough.		After the first jump, three '''Special Missions''' become available. These narrative-driven contracts resemble [[Contract#Story Contracts\|Story Contract]]s and persist throughout the playthrough.

	=== Analysis: Anomaly ===		=== Analysis: Anomaly ===

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	All starting configurations receive a "starter kit" with essential components and supplies not already included in the chosen hull — such as [[Reactor]]s, [[FTL Drive]]s, [[Airduct]]s, [[Engine]]s, [[Loader]]s, [[Crew Member\|Crew]], and consumables.		All starting configurations receive a "starter kit" with essential components and supplies not already included in the chosen hull — such as [[Reactor]]s, [[FTL Drive]]s, [[Airduct]]s, [[Engine]]s, [[Loader]]s, [[Crew Member\|Crew]], and consumables.

	A short, guided tutorial introduces the player to basic ship operations and initiates the first [[FTL]] ~~jump~~.		A short, guided tutorial introduces the player to basic ship operations and initiates the first [[FTL Jump]].

	== New Sector and Special Missions ==		== New Sector and Special Missions ==

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	Alternatively, players can choose the '''Build New Ship''' option and begin at a [[Shipyard]] with $1.5M in budget to construct their own vessel.		Alternatively, players can choose the '''Build New Ship''' option and begin at a [[Shipyard]] with $1.5M in budget to construct their own vessel.

	All starting configurations receive a "starter kit" with essential components and supplies not already included in the chosen hull — such as [[Reactor]]s, [[FTL Drive]]s, [[Airduct]]s, [[Engine]]s, [[Loader]]s, [[Crew]], and consumables.		All starting configurations receive a "starter kit" with essential components and supplies not already included in the chosen hull — such as [[Reactor]]s, [[FTL Drive]]s, [[Airduct]]s, [[Engine]]s, [[Loader]]s, [[Crew Member\|Crew]], and consumables.

	A short, guided tutorial introduces the player to basic ship operations and initiates the first [[FTL]] jump.		A short, guided tutorial introduces the player to basic ship operations and initiates the first [[FTL]] jump.

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	Before starting a Survival run, the player selects a starting ship from the library. Ships may cost up to $1.5M and must contain at least one [[Docking Port]] and one [[Cabin]].		Before starting a Survival run, the player selects a starting ship from the library. Ships may cost up to $1.5M and must contain at least one [[Docking Port]] and one [[Habitation Deck\|Cabin]].

	Alternatively, players can choose the '''Build New Ship''' option and begin at a [[Shipyard]] with $1.5M in budget to construct their own vessel.		Alternatively, players can choose the '''Build New Ship''' option and begin at a [[Shipyard]] with $1.5M in budget to construct their own vessel.