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AI Guide

2026-07-27T17:58:41Z

Nuir: /* AI Breakdown */

This page serves as a comprehensive, centralized reference manual. All AI-related mechanics, faction data, and ship indices are consolidated here to provide a streamlined experience for pilots navigating ''Horizon’s End.'' It is intended to serve new and old players alike.

This wiki page includes:

* What is AI? – A definition of what AI is on [[Horizon's End]].
* AI Hunting for New Players – This section serves as a guide to AI hunting, providing tips and strategies for dealing with AI effectively.
* AI Breakdown – How AI works in the game.
* AI Factions – Explains factions and their ships.
* World Event Index – A complete, indexed table of all world events.
* AI Ships Index – A digitized index of all AI ships currently on the server.
* AI Ships+ Index – Extra Mechanics Digitzed
* Heat Mechanic Index – Heat Mechanics Digitzed

== What is AI? ==
AI is AI Ships that spawn around the map. These ships are either civilian or militaristic the militaristic variants are hostile. Howewer, ai will not shoot you unless you get close. AI can be identified by the contact's bar.

== AI Hunting for New Players ==
[[Ruinati0n]] ''Note''

NOTE: THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE LEVEL 20. (A CORVETTE IS GENERALLY RECOMENDED)

For this stage, this guide assumes you already have basic starship knowledge. If you don't yet have a ship suitable for AI hunting, this guide recommends purchasing a Vulture, from an NPC Ship Dealer to begin. Once you have your ship and officially start AI hunting, you must first locate and destroy AI starships. All AI kills provide both XP and credits, making AI encounters a core source of progression and income. AI ships can spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period, so you don't always need a world event to find them. (For Reference all AI Ships are Tech 1 Ships and not Tech 2 ships until they are added.)

=== New Player Progression Path - 1 of 3 - Recommendation ===

==== Beginner Route ====

* Vulture
* Hunt Horizon Transit
* Hunt Tier 1 Pirates
* Learn evasion

==== Intermediate Route ====

* Upgrade to Gunship
* Hunt Privateers
* Learn shield angling
* Learn reinforcement control

==== Advanced Route ====

* Corvette/Frigate
* Hunt aliens
* Farm superconductors
* Fleet combat

=== AI Hunting Methods - 2 of 3 - Mechanics ===

==== AI World Events - 1 of 2 ====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

<code>/encounterstatus</code>

This command shows active or upcoming AI world events. These events spawn periodically across different systems and often contain groups of AI ships depending on the event tier. To scan for system AI, you will need a combat probe, and for locais you will need a scanner probe.
[[File:Encounterstatusimg.png|alt=<nowiki>This was by your's truly, Jp_ToasT ([[user:duckerduk]]</nowiki>|thumb|An in-game screenshot of an example of encounter status]]

===== Natural AI Spawning - 2 of 2 - =====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

AI ships can also spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period of time while piloting a ship.

This means:

* AI encounters are not always event-based
* Simply staying in space can eventually trigger AI presence
* Higher activity areas tend to produce more frequent encounters

=== AI Kill Streak / Heat Multiplier System - 3 of 3 - Mechanics ===
Horizon's End features a kill streak-based reward scaling system designed to reward sustained PvE combat activity.

Destroying AI ships consecutively increases a hidden streak multiplier, commonly referred to as “Heat.”

As the streak increases, AI combat becomes progressively more rewarding.Streak Behavior
* The streak increases with each confirmed AI kill
* Higher streak values result in greater reward multipliers
* Streak benefits apply primarily during sustained combat sessions
There is a max camp for how much money can be made off of AI once you hit that camp the values start to plummit.

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|}

==== Gameplay Impact ====
The Heat system significantly changes the profitability of AI hunting.

Low-level AI encounters may initially provide limited rewards, but extended hunting sessions can dramatically increase total earnings through streak scaling.

This system encourages:

* Long-duration PvE sessions
* Efficient AI farming routes
* Sustained survival
* Risk management
* Ship endurance planning

== AI Breakdown ==
NOTE: All current AI Ships are TECH 1 AI. There is currently no Tech 2 AI.

=== AI Spawns ===

* AI spawn in all space systems - Asteri, Regulus, Ilios, Sirius, Horizon, Trench, deepspace systems (formerly applied to AU-0821 pre Dominion)
** In the human populated systems being Asteri, Regulus, Ilios and Sirius, only specific AI factions can spawn
*** Horizon Transit ships (minhauls, sparrows, wayfinders, etc.)
*** Mining guild ships (Beaver, Badger which is the largest that can spawn, Type-V11, etc.)
*** Privateers (rare chance for resolutes, usual chance for daggers, bulwarks, pioneers, contractors etc.)
*** Pirates (Bloodstars, vendettas, wasps, etc.)
*** Tsaii (Only from bait ships - horizon transit, specifically the 3 explorer ships, as seen in /listships the ship piloted by a pirate colored pilot, or on the dynmap seeing a horizon transit bait ship with a pirate name)
*** Largest ships to spawn can be a tsaii bait trap reaver - 6.5k size frigate, or a privateer resolute ~8.1k destroyer
** In the Horizon, Trench and deep space systems, 3 extra factions can start naturally spawning, and in those systems all AI factions can spawn
*** Plant aliens (these are marked with a green unknown signal tag.)
*** Bread aliens (Chifanren)
*** Tsaii (spawns without bait ships, sometimes with a reaver as the capital)

=== AI Detection ===

* '''Singular AI Spawns:''' These function similarly to finding a player. When you are in the same system, you can identify them via '''chat signals''' (though be aware these may become less obvious in future updates). When in deep space or outside of your current system, you must use a '''Combat Probe''' (found on recon fighters) to track them.
* '''AI Loci (World Events):''' These are structured encounter groups. Unlike singular AI, these cannot be found via combat probes and must be pinpointed using a '''Scanner Probe'''

=== AI Movement, Behavior, and Tiers ===
The following tiers categorize AI performance, movement, and combat logic. Movement and behavior data is derived from community reporting and player observation, notably from Hextagon.

* '''Tier 1 - Novice [Tier name: EASY]''' These units exhibit limited combat logic; per Hextagon's observations, they utilize a 5th /dc slot for movement with minimal targeting prediction. They fire their weapons infrequently, making them ideal for new players to practice fundamental PvE mechanics.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Star (✦)
* '''Tier 2 - Mediocre [Tier name: NORMAL]''' These AI utilize the 9th /dc slot for movement and employ direct targeting without movement prediction (leading). While they fire their weapons frequently and represent a step up in difficulty from Tier 1, pilots can evade most fire by maintaining consistent distance.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Stars (✦✦)
* '''Tier 3 - Adept [Tier name: HARD]''' These AI display increased proficiency, incorporating target-leading and a "Fleeing" mechanic. They pose a significant threat in numbers and require consistent evasive maneuvering to engage effectively.
** ''Fleeing:'' When shields are depleted or the hull sustains damage, the AI attempts to retreat up to 500 blocks to allow for full shield regeneration.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Unique Faction Emoji
* '''Tier 4 - Expert [Tier name: BRUTAL]''' These AI are highly proficient and should be engaged with caution. They represent the strongest "fair-fighting" AI tier and utilize an early-fleeing mechanic. At this level, there is a 30–40% probability that the AI will target the player's weakest shield facet rather than the center of mass, increasing the lethality of these encounters.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Unique Faction Emojis
* '''Tier 5 - High-Performance [Tier name: INSANE]''' These AI via there raw states according to Hextagon are cheating. These AI operate at a significantly higher threshold, featuring a 1.1x (110%) speed buff to /directcontrol and the utilization of 60% powermodes that exceed standard player capabilities. Units typically initiate fleeing behavior before taking significant hull damage. Targeting logic is highly precise, with a 90–100% probability of striking the player's lowest-health shield facet, necessitating active shield angling. Evasion is considered extremely difficult for most pilots.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Rare Faction Emoji

=== AI Backup ===
Some larger AI ships can spawn reinforcement fleets when engaged. This system primarily applies to high-tier or capital-class vessels.

* Larger ships may spawn immediate escort AI upon engagement.
* Those escorts can themselves generate additional reinforcements.
* This can create a multi-layer escalation chain depending on the encounter.

For example:

* The Angle-class ship can spawn a Resolute-class vessel as backup.
* The Resolute may then deploy an additional squadron of smaller Privateer ships.

In some cases, reinforcement chains can stack further, resulting in:

* AI ships that spawn AI ships, which themselves spawn additional support units.

=== AI Bait Mechanic ===
The Wayfinder has two variants:

* Civilian Wayfinder (passive transport ship)
* Bait Variant (hostile ambush trigger)

The bait variant appears identical to the civilian version but is designed to initiate an ambush encounter.

Behavior

* Visually functions as a normal civilian Wayfinder
* When approached or engaged, it triggers a pirate reinforcement call
* Spawns a squadron of Pirate AI ships shortly after activation
* The initial Wayfinder itself may remain non-aggressive or act as a lure

Mechanics

* This is a hidden encounter trigger system, not a standard hostile spawn
* Reinforcements spawn after player proximity or engagement conditions are met
* Designed to punish players who assume all civilian ships are safe

=== Removed Mechanics ===

==== AI Chase Mechanics ====
'''Note:''' Prior to the ''Dominion Update'', AI utilized an aggressive "jump-chase" mechanic that allowed them to track players across multiple star systems. While this has since been replaced by the current removal of these mechanics, understanding this history is essential to recognizing how AI combat behavior has evolved.

During this era, it was common for players to be pursued across vast distances; for example, a Tier 5 Aerbolith could relentlessly chase a pilot from the formerly removed [[AU-0821]] region (contained super hard ai), to Trench, through Sirius, and eventually corner them in Regulus.

== AI Factions ==
=== Privateers ===
A fleet of armed military patrol ships these aligned ships patrol [[Horizon's End]].

Common ships:

* Dagger (Starfighter)
* Bulwark (Corvette)
* Pioneer (Speeder)
* Contractor (Gunship)
* Resolute (Destroyer)

Behavior:

* Patrols Systems

=== Minning Guild ===
Industrial mining fleets operating in wild space or asteroid-heavy sectors.
Common ships:

* Type-V11 (Starfighter)
* Beaver (Transport)
* Badger (Corvette)
* Ostrich (Light Freighter) (PLEASE NOTE: Ostriches' are increidbly dangerous to new players)
* Mining drones and escorts

Behavior:

* Flies around randomly as a natural spawn.

Rewards:

* The Angle tends to drop rewards for the one who kills it.

=== Horizon Transit Convoy ===
Civilian transport fleets traveling between systems.
Common ships:

* Minhaul
* Sparrow
* Wayfinder (NOTE: these are immobile ships, but they can also be bait ships for pirate convoys)
* Explorer variants

Behavior:

* Usually passive
* Certain Wayfinder variants may secretly be Pirate bait ships

Important:

Some Horizon Transit ships are disguised Tsaii ambush vessels. These can be identified by:

* Pirate pilot names in

Possible escalation:

* Tsaii ambush fleets
* Reaver-class frigates (~6.5k mass)

=== Pirates ===
Hostile raiding fleets that attack nearby ships on sight.
Common ships:

* Bloodstar (Gunship)
* Vendetta (Corvette)
* Wasp (Starfighter)
* Other fast attack craft

Behavior:

* Extremely aggressive

Danger:

Pirate fleets are among the most common combat-focused world events and can overwhelm inexperienced pilots quickly.

Rewards:

=== Unknown Signal (Green Aliens) ===
Also known as '''Watchers''' or plant aliens.

Marked by:

* Green Unknown Signal contact markers

Behavior:

* More common in Horizon, and Trench
** Locai spawns in Horizon and Trench (Breach) and single ai spawns can occur in deepspace.

Common traits:

* Organic-looking ships
* Unusual weapon effects
* Higher-tier AI can be extremely evasive

Ships:

* Verdolith (Frigate)
* Teralith (Frigate)
* Aerbolith (Destroyer)

Rewards:

* Superconductor

=== Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens) ===
Believed to be the '''吃饭人(''' Nicknamed the "Bread Aliens", but officially known as the Chifanren).

Behavior:

* Often appear in deep-space systems
* Can travel in organized fleets

Common traits:

* Yellow signal marker
* Unique ship designs
* Aggressive response to nearby players
Ships:
* Other Ships (Names need to still be added)
* Fashigun (Destroyer)

=== Abyssals (Event) ===
The Abyssals are a highly dangerous AI Faction that use weapons that no other ship use.

It is important to note that these ships do NOT spawn at all, and only spawned during a halloween event

Ships:

Dredge

Charm

Graft

Emperor

High Priestess

== World Event Index ==
AI World Events are scheduled encounters that spawn groups of AI ships at specific locations. Use <code>/encounterstatus</code> to view active events and <code>/listships ai</code> to track active AI vessels.
{| class="wikitable"
!Event Name
!Type
!Difficulty
!Locations
!Faction
!Risk Level
!Image
!Description
|-
|System Defense Forces Small Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_SmallPatrol.png
|Routine patrols securing core systems against minor threats.
|-
|System Defense Forces Medium Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_MediumPatrol.png
|Larger patrols in core systems, prepared to respond to moderate threats.
|-
|Horizon Transit Lines
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|None
|HorizonTransit.png
|Security and monitoring of inter-system transit routes for player safety.
|-
|Privateer Inspection
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_Inspection.png
|Privateers being inspected by authorities; potential for combat if rules are broken.
|-
|Privateer BootCamp
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_BootCamp.png
|Training exercises for privateer recruits; may involve simulated combat.
|-
|Pirate Disturbance
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Disturbance.png
|Local pirate activity threatening trade or patrols; dangerous for new players.
|-
|Increased Pirate Activity
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Increase.png
|Spike in pirate raids and attacks in the core systems; advanced threat.
|-
|Mining Guild Barge Convoy
|Patrol
|Universal (mostly tier 3)
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Mining Guild
|High
|MiningGuild.png
|Guild ships conducting routine patrols around mining operations.
|-
|Tsaii Warband
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Tsaii
|High
|Tsaii_Warband.png
|Raiding Tsaii forces appear in frontier zones; moderately challenging.
|-
|Privateer Naval Drills
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Privateers
|High
|Privateer_NavalDrills.png
|Privateer naval exercises in frontier systems; may engage nearby ships.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|吃饭人
|High
|Signal_YellowAliens.png
|Mysterious yellow alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Green Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Watchers
|High
|Signal_GreenAliens.png
|Mysterious green alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|}

== AI Ship Index ==
<blockquote>Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's capabilities, block count, threat level, faction, and ship class. This is intended to help document these ships digitally.</blockquote>
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship
!Image
!Faction
!Class
!Block Count
!Threat
!Armament / Notes
|-
|Sparrow
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Shuttle
|~???
|None
|Civilian transport ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship
|-
|Minhaul
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Freighter
|501
|None
|Civilian cargo vessel
Cheth and Titanium Variants
|-
|Wayfinder
|[[File:Wayfinder.png|thumb|The Wayfinder]]
|Horizon Transit
|Explorer
|1509
|None
|Can appear as Tsaii bait ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship it should be considered a medium level threat.
|-
|Type I-41
|[[File:Imagev.png|thumb|The Type I-41]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|271
|Very Low
|2 laser cannons, 1 torpedo, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type V-11
|[[File:Ty.png|thumb|The Type V-11]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|265
|Very Low
|Mining escort ship, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type A-21B
|[[File:Type a-21b.png|thumb|The Type A-21B]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|625
|Very Low
|Mining laser, ore storage, calls dagger escort
|-
|Woodpecker
|[[File:Woodpecker.png|thumb|The Woodpecker]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|267
|Very Low
|Recon vessel, torpedo armed, calls dagger reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|[[File:Beaver.png|thumb|The Beaver]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|1985
|Low
|Calls Dagger reinforcement
|-
|Badger
|[[File:Badger.png|thumb|The Badger]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|3998
|Low
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Ostrich
|[[File:Ostrich.png|thumb|The Ostrich]]
|Mining Guild
|Light Freighter
|3964
|High
|Fast jumper, dangerous to new players, calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Grouper
|[[File:Grouper.png|thumb|The Grouper]]
|Mining Guild
|Medium Freighter
|7996
|Medium
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Dunkleosteus
|[[File:Dunkle.png|thumb|The Dunkleosteus]]
|Mining Guild
|Heavy Freighter
|11991
|High
|Calls Bulwark + Contractor reinforcements
|-
|Angle
|[[File:Amgleai.png|thumb|The Angle]]
|Mining Guild
|Capital Mining Barge
|19939
|Extreme
|Heavy escort fleet, calls a Resolute for reinforcements
Note: the Angle in survival is always a tier 3
|-
|Teneta
|[[File:Teneta.png|thumb|The Teneta]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|444
|Low
|Light combat craft
|-
|Dagger
|[[File:Dagger2.webp|alt=A 475 block Starfighter|thumb|The Dagger]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|475
|Low
|Standard combat fighter
|-
|Bulwark
|[[File:Bulwork.png|thumb|The Bulwark]]
|Privateers
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Defensive escort vessel
|-
|Pioneer
|[[File:Pioneer.png|thumb|The Pioneer]]
|Privateers
|Intercepter
|153
|None
|A very small ship
NOTE: this ship is broken and cannot do damage
|-
|Contractor
|[[File:Contractor.png|thumb|The Contractor]]
|Privateers
|Gunship
|2000
|Medium
|Mid-tier support vessel
|-
|Resolute
|[[File:Resolute.webp|alt=A 8264 block Destroyer|thumb|The Resolute]]
|Privateers
|Destroyer
|8264
|Extreme
|High-tier capital destroyer
|-
|Bloodstar
|[[File:Imagebb.png|thumb|The Bloodstar]]
|Pirates
|Corvette
|3987
|Medium
|Aggressive raider craft
|-
|Comorant
|[[File:Como.png|thumb|The Cormorant]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1059
|Medium
|
|-
|Vendetta
|[[File:Vendetta.png|thumb|The Vendetta]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1113
|Medium
|Standard pirate combat ship
|-
|Wasp
|[[File:Wasp.png|thumb|The Wasp]]
|Pirates
|Interceptor
|249
|Nearly none
|Fast attack craft
|-
|Scythe
|[[File:Scythe.png|thumb|The Scythe]]
|Tsaii
|Starfighter
|374
|Medium
|Standard fighter
|-
|Swarmer
|[[File:Swarmer.png|thumb|The Swarmer]]
|Tsaii
|Light Fighter
|174
|Medium
|Dangerous in swarms
|-
|Raider
|[[File:Rad.png|thumb|The Raider]]
|Tsaii
|Gunship
|1695
|Medium
|Strong anti-player craft
|-
|Reaver
|[[File:Reaver.png|thumb|The Reaver]]
|Tsaii
|Frigate
|6502
|Extreme
|Capital ambush ship
|-
|Verdolith
|[[File:Terralith.png|thumb|The Verdolith]]
|Watchers
|Frigate
|6505
|High
|Can duplicate spawn
|-
|Terralith
|[[File:Verdolith.png|thumb|The Terralith]]
|Watchers
|Heavy Frigate
|7999
|Very High
|High durability capital ship
|-
|Arborealith
|[[File:Arbo.png|thumb|The Arborealith]]
|Watchers
|Destroyer
|12000
|Extreme
|Capital ship killer, calls Verdolith for reinforcements
|-
|Mianbaozha
|[[File:Mian.png|thumb|The Mianbaozha]]
|吃饭人
|Starfighter
|226
|High
|Extremely evasive
|-
|Loumai
|[[File:Louma.png|thumb|The Loumai]]
|吃饭人
|Gunship
|1753
|High
|Summons Mianbaozha
|-
|Mianbao
|[[File:Mianba.png|thumb|The Mianbao]]
|吃饭人
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Strong sub-capital ship, calls Malingshu for reinforcements
|-
|Malingshu
|[[File:Milangshu.png|thumb|The Malingshu]]
|吃饭人
|Light Frigate
|4895
|High
|Durable, sub-capital ship, calls Mianbao and Mianbaozha for reinforcements
NOTE: this frigate has a phaser
|-
|Fashigun
|(Insert Image)
|吃饭人
|Destroyer
|11994
|Extreme
|Strongest alien capital ship, calls Mianbaozhas for reinforcement
NOTE: the amount of mianbaozhas depends on how many people are in your fleet
|-
|Skuttle
|[[File:Image.png|thumb|The Skuttle]]
|Abyssals// Pumpkins
|Custom Ship
|285
|None
|A versatile shuttle-like custom ship which is unarmed
|-
|Dredge
|[[File:Dredge.png|thumb|The Dredge]]
|Abyssals
|Gunship
|2709
|Medium
|The Dredge is a gunship sized ship armed with a capital beam, gaze weapons. Not much is known about this ship.
|-
|Charm
|[[File:Charm Ingame.png|thumb|The Charm]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|11,465
|Extreme
|The Charm is a destroyer sized ship armed with Cthulu beams, Skull Throwers and gaze weapons.
Summons Dredge as reinforcment
|-
|Graft
|[[File:Graft Ingame.png|thumb|The Graft]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|12,312
|Extreme
|The Graft is a large, destroyer sized ship armed with cthulu beams, Skull throwers and gaze weapons. Summons Dredge as a reinforcment
|-
|Emperor
|[[File:Emperor Ingame.png|thumb|The Emperor]]
|Abyssals
|Cruiser
|13,574
|Extreme
|The Emperor is a large, Cruiser sized ship armed with a capital beam, cthulu beams and gaze weapons.
Summons 2x Dread as reinforcment
|-
|High Priestess
|[[File:High Priestess In game.png|alt=A picture of the High Priestess in space arena|400x400px]]
|Abyssals
|Custom Ship
|23,468
|Extreme
|The High Priestess is a HUGE ship being larger than the battlecruiser, Armed with various gaze and cthulu beam weapons with its main weapon being the capital beam.
Sumons 2x dread as reinforcment
|}

=== Ship Scaling ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship Class
!Typical Block Range
!Role
!Strengths
!Weaknesses
|-
|Interceptor
|150–350
|Anti-fighter
|Extremely agile
|Minimal durability
|-
|Starfighter
|350–500
|Strike craft
|High burst damage
|Fragile
|-
|Gunship
|500–2,000
|Skirmisher
|Versatile
|Limited endurance
|-
|Corvette
|2,000–4,000
|Multi-role combat
|Balanced combat capability
|Larger target profile
|-
|Frigate
|4,000–8,000
|Capital combat
|Heavy weapon access
|Reduced agility
|-
|Destroyer
|8,000–12,000
|Heavy capital
|Massive durability/firepower
|Slow and expensive
|-
|Cruiser+
|12,000+
|Fleet capital
|Extreme combat capability
|Strategic-scale loss risk
|}

=== AI Rewards ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Faction
!Difficulty
!Rewards
!Description
|-
|Nimble
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Light exploration shuttle; fast but fragile.
|-
|Minhaul
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c + 314 XP
|Small cargo vessel carrying valuable ores.
|-
|Striker
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Medium exploration shuttle allegedly armed with plasma cannons.
|-
|Wayfinder
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Medium exploration transport with weak defenses.
|-
|Amph
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Heavy exploration transport with moderate durability.
|-
|Exotran
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Sleek cargo freighter with decorative turrets.
|-
|Dessle
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Small ore freighter with little combat capability.
|-
|Iskat
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Pirate fighter armed with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Voss
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Rusty mining shuttle with a single laser cannon.
|-
|Hector
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Old shuttle equipped with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Hiro
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Modified fighter with dual torpedo launchers.
|-
|Wasp
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Armed shuttle fitted with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Frenz
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c + 299 XP
|Agile starfighter with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Tempest
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter armed with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Velasco
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Heavy assault fighter with triple plasma cannons.
|-
|Anaan
|Pirates
|Very easy
|1,250c
|Converted hauler functioning as a gunship.
|-
|Vendetta
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Light gunship with pulse cannons and heavy laser.
|-
|Cormorant
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Assault gunship with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Mantis
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and heavy lasers.
|-
|Hernstein
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c + 1,556 XP
|Medium assault gunship with pulse cannons.
|-
|Fyr
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Heavy assault gunship with plasma cannons and turrets.
|-
|Bloodstar
|Pirates
|Hard
|2,650c
|Heavy corvette equipped with tri-turrets.
|-
|Inflict
|Privateers
|Easy
|950c
|Standard privateer fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Furious
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Tough fighter armed with plasma cannon.
|-
|Teneta
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Patroller
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c + 1,809 XP
|Medium gunship with shields and pulse cannons.
|-
|Veteran
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c
|Anti-fighter gunship with heavy laser.
|-
|Protector
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Pseudo-gunship with dangerous plasma cannons.
|-
|Daybreak
|Privateers
|Hard
|2,650c + 3,988 XP
|Light corvette armed with heavy lasers.
|-
|Dagger
|Privateers
|Moderate
|2,650c + 967 XP
|Heavy fighter with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Contractor
|Privateers
|Hard
|3,750c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Bulwark
|Privateers
|Hard
|5,750c + 4,785 XP
|Heavy corvette with tri-turrets and shields.
|-
|Resolute
|Privateers
|Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown XP
|Light destroyer equipped with phasers.
|-
|Type I-41
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Old retired fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Type V-11
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Basic mining spacecraft with one laser cannon.
|-
|Type A-21B
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c + 881 XP
|Passenger shuttle converted into mining craft.
|-
|Woodpecker
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Armored scout shuttle with torpedoes.
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|1,850c + 2,121 XP
|Mining transport with heavy lasers.
|-
|Badger
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,560c
|Mining freighter armed with turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Ostrich
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,650c + 3,588 XP
|Mining freighter with light turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Grouper
|Mining Guild
|Medium
|Unknown
|Armed medium freighter miner.
|-
|Dunkle
|Mining Guild
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy combat-capable freighter miner.
|-
|Angle
|Mining Guild
|Unkillable
|~50,000c + Unknown XP
|Massive convoy barge with heavy escort support.
|-
|Swarmer
|Tsaii
|Easy
|1,550c
|Agile Tsaii scout craft.
|-
|Scythe
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|1,550c
|Standard Tsaii fighter with plasma cannons.
|-
|Raider
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|2,500c
|Attack gunship with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Reaver
|Tsaii
|Hard
|6,500c
|Attack frigate armed with phasers and heavy turrets.
|-
|Mianbaozha
|Aliens
|Medium
|Unknown
|Agile alien fighter difficult to target.
|-
|Loumai
|Aliens
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy gunship that summons reinforcements.
|-
|Mianbao
|Aliens
|Hard
|9,000c + 5,383 XP
|Fast alien corvette with tri-turrets.
|-
|Malingshu
|Aliens
|Very Hard
|9,000c + 6,263 XP
|Phaser frigate deadly at close range.
|-
|Verdolith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|9,000c
|Attack frigate with heavy turrets and phasers.
|-
|Teralith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 9,052 XP
|Heavy assault frigate with chetherite shield.
|-
|Arborealith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 12,270 HEXP
|Heavy destroyer with gravity well systems.
|-
|Fashigun
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown HEXP
|Massive destroyer capable of summoning swarms.
|}

=== Ship Tiers ===
Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's Tier, Fire Rate, movement, shield targeting, and identification on the contact bar along with the emoji used by the AI.
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
!Name
!Movement
!Aim Behavior
!Fire Rate
!Special Mechanics
!Shield Targeting
!Contacts Bar Identifier
!Image
|-
|1
|EASY
|5th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Poor, almost no aiming
|Very infrequent
|None
|Center of mass
|1 emoji (✦)
|[[File:1 starf.png|thumb]]Marked by 1 Star
|-
|2
|NORMAL
|9th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Direct aim, no leading
|Frequent
|None
|Center of mass
|2 emojis (✦✦)
|[[File:2 stars.png|thumb]]Marked by 2 Stars
|-
|3
|HARD
|Medium
|Leads target
|Frequent
|Fleeing when shields low
|Center of mass
|1 unique faction emoji
|[[File:Tier3.png|thumb]]
|-
|4
|BRUTAL
|Fast/Evasive
|Leads target, stronger
|Frequent
|Early fleeing
|30–40% lowest shield targeting
|2 unique faction emojis
|Identifiied by 2 Unique Emojis
|-
|5
|INSANE
|1.1× <code>/dc</code> slot
|Extremely precise leading
|Extremely high
|Powermodes, early fleeing
|90–100% lowest shield targeting
|1 rare faction emoji
|[[File:Tier5.png|thumb]]
|}

== AI Ships+ Index ==
Certain AI ships are capable of spawning reinforcement fleets when engaged or damaged. Some reinforcement ships are themselves capable of summoning additional support, creating escalation chains.

=== AI Reinforcements ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Calls Reinforcements
!Possible Reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|Yes
|Dagger
|-
|Badger
|Yes
|Bulwark
|-
|Loumai
|Yes
|2x Mianbaozha
|-
|Angle
|Yes
|Resolute
|-
|Resolute
|Yes
|Privateer Squadron
|-
|Fashigun
|Yes
|Massive Mianbaozha Swarm (depends on fleet size)
|-
|Reaver
|Yes
|Raider
|-
|Verdolith
|Yes
|Verdolith
|}

=== Salvage/Loot Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Notable Loot
!Salvage Value
!Rare Drops
|-
|Minhaul
|Ore
|Low
|Titanium
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Components
|Medium
|None
|-
|Mianbao
|Alien Components
|High
|Superconductors
|-
|Teralith
|Advanced Components
|Very High
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|-
|Arborealith
|Capital Salvage
|Extreme
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|}

=== AI Standard Agro Ranges Index ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Faction
!Typical Aggro Range
!Notes
|-
|Horizon Transit
|Passive
|Non-hostile civilian ships
|-
|Mining Guild
|~500m
|Escorts may respond aggressively
|-
|Pirates
|~750m
|Standard hostile patrol range
|-
|Privateers
|~650m
|Certain ships exceed this
|-
|Tsaii
|~1,000m
|Highly aggressive frontier faction
|-
|Unknown Signal (Aliens)
|~2,500m
|Extremely long detection radius
|-
|Abyssals (Event)
|Unknown / Variable
|Event-exclusive behavior
|}

=== CounterPlay ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Enemy Type
!Best Counter
!Avoid
|-
|Fighters
|Pulse Cannons
|Plasma dogfights
|-
|Gunships
|Distance control
|Close brawling
|-
|Corvettes
|Tri-turret kiting
|Static positioning
|-
|Frigates
|Phaser rush
|Shield trades
|-
|Destroyers
|Fleet focus fire
|Solo engagement
|}

=== Weapons Systems ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Weapon
!Type
!Effective Against
!Weak Against
!Typical AI Users
!Notes
|-
|Laser Cannon
|Primary
|Fighters
|Shields
|Pirates, Mining Guild
|Basic hitscan weapon, very bad
|-
|Plasma Cannon
|Primary
|Shields
|Evasive targets
|Tsaii, Pirates
|Extremely dangerous to starfighters
|-
|Pulse Cannon
|Omni-directional
|Fighters
|Capitals
|Gunships, Corvettes
|Near-unlimited firing arcs
|-
|Heavy Laser
|Heavy Weapon
|Slowing targets
|Shielded targets
|Contractors, Raiders
|Explosion-heavy finisher weapon
|-
|Tri-Turret
|Heavy Weapon
|Medium Ships
|Fighters
|Corvettes
|Long-range artillery
|-
|Heavy Turret
|Primary
|Capital-ships
|Agile ships
|Frigates, Destroyers
|High sustained DPS
|-
|Phaser
|Heavy Weapon
|Shields
|Small evasive ships
|Alien capitals
|Massive burst shield damage
|-
|Torpedoes
|Secondary
|Distracted targets
|PD/evasion
|Most factions
|Punishes predictable movement
|-
|Capital Beam
|Event Weapon
|Everything
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Event-exclusive weapon
|-
|Gaze Weapons
|Exotic
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Poorly documented
|}

== Heat Mechanic Index ==

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|-
|Server Reset Time
|The server will always reset around 4 - 5 AM EST
|}
[[Category:Guides]]

Ruination's Base Engineering Guide

2026-07-27T17:46:57Z

Nuir:

== Basics ==
For setting up your first base you're going to want to setup a location this location will serve all your needs. You can either setup a base in space utilizing /spacestation in core systems, or a /settlement claim on planets. The core principles to Basic Engineering:

* Wiring
* Pipping
* Multiblocks

=== Wiring Explanation (2026) ===
As of December 2025, wiring was updated to be less intuitive, and generally the purpose of wiring is to help optimize efficiency via different machines called [[Multiblocks]], and get rid of energy drain. There are ways to optimize wiring/pipping utilizing Redstone and lapis ([[Wiring]] has a more detailed breakdown of mechanics). That help to determine the direction of which way power flows.

General Rules of Wiring:

* Note Blocks take in power.
* Crafting tables extract power
* Sponges are only able to touch crafting tables.
* Wires/sponges can be used interchangeably to connect the connector points of crafting tables that need sponges to draw power from the system.

=== Pipping Explanation ===
Pipes are generally simpler and require more experimentation to find a functional setup. Crafting tables touching a container extract item from that container. Glass inputs items into a chest via touching a contiainer. Generally, you want to use different colored pipes for swapping from one storage system to another. Like --> Black Glass ---> Chest --> Crafting table --> white stained glass. This helps to prevent any weird setups. There are multiple different ways to setup bases and design them. There is advanced item fitlers, and hoppers which should be facing the direction you want them to flow. You can either input an item into a hopper which sorts the item, or utilize an advanced item filter to blacklist /whitelist items

Persistent Rules:

* Glass touching a chest leads the item being output into the containers.
* Crafting tables touching a container generally extract from the containers.
* hoppers, and advanced item filters can be used too
* Blacklist rejects all items selected
* Whitelist accepts only those items selected
* Item Hoppers/Advanced Item Filter facing the direction of flow.

=== Multiblock Explanation ===
Multiblock use signs which are their identifier. Each multiblock can be found across the wiki ([[Multiblocks]] for a more detailed explanation). You can pick a multiblock via shift crouching with a Wrench on the sign. This picks up the full item; it is very useful and handy. You can also utilize a multiblock workbench to build them. Both the wrench and multiblock workbench come with Kit Starter.

== Engineering the Base ==

=== Base Architecture Overview ===
Solar panels are detected via daylight detectors, a diamond block, and a crafting table, and they must be touching the sponge in order to receive power. Redstone is used to transmit and ensure the power can transfer cleanly to one side, with the goal of filtering all power to minimize energy waste. The redstone block takes in power from the sponge and then transmits it via end rods. Power is sucked in through the sponge and goes down the note block, which acts as the power intake, followed by double extraction points utilizing end rods.

=== Factory Setup Layout ===
For the factory setup modeled after the basic factory storage system at Wyoming (Personal station of Ruinati0n) there is a dump storage in the back, a chest that filters out items with a singular pipe, and a chest to act as a filter pipe between the items. A hopper placed before this allows manual item input and selection, while separate hoppers linked to the main storage automatically dump items in. The auto-crafters serve as an initial setup for mineral refining, and power furnaces are used to smelt raw ores.

=== Storage and Auto-Crafter Configuration ===
Typically, what you want to do with the autocrafters is have an input and an output chest, which is typical with any storage system. For the simplicity of this guide, the storage system is just a dump-off system, which basically means if you have six glass panes touching, six double chests, one hopper before that, between black stained glass and then white stained glass like in the image, you can have the chests sort the items automatically. Just input the items into the hopper that you want to have sorted, and only items will go from that into there. Alternatively, you can also use an advanced item filter if you are advanced at base engineering.

=== Power Management and Delegation ===
Typically for bases, you may want to delegate power. A lot of people typically stack power banks and have a small solar grid or have a large solar grid and just have a bunch of power banks, but if you are looking to be efficient with your power use, what you will need to look to do is have separate compartments and see and think, "Where am I going to wire the base energy?" That sort of thing.[[File:Solars.png|thumb]]

[[File:Power.png|thumb]]

[[File:Minningsetup.png|thumb]]

== Quick Fixes to Common Issues ==

=== Infinite Item Looping ===
You may be asking :"My Items are looping in my storage" This seems to be a common issue when either learning base engineering or creating a complex system that needs a solution. My Items are looping in my storage. If crafting tables and glass from the extractor pipping is touching the exit pipping system. And the input system to input item then the items will loop if they are close together. A common fix, I've found for this is to input the items together.

=== Power Distribution ===
You may be asking my power isn't flowing right. This issue happens when your power isn't optimized enough and drains one direction or flows weirdly. You generally need lapis and Redstone to help distribute the flow of power from your power collection area with power banks to your main system. This can help to optimize if you wanted to divide power between 2 different operations like either ship charger, or main base. Then you can also sub divide it further into printers, ship factory, etc. While since 2025, power is less intuitive there still is general purpose for using these subsystems to help optimize power distribution.

=== Solar's Not Working ===
A common fix for this is to invert solar if that isn't working have staff running /fixsolars command fixes this issue.

=== Pipe's Not Extracting Items ===
A common issue is when your printing ships, or whenever your storage system is destroyed. Your storage systems pipes when the blocks regen are out of sync. You can break and replace a crafting table to see if that fixes the issue, or ask if staff can run /fixextractors.
[[Category:Guides]]

Ruination's Base Engineering Guide

2026-07-27T17:46:41Z

Nuir:

Chat Guide

2026-07-27T17:45:46Z

Nuir:

== Chat Channels ==
Players can switch between different chat channels using the following commands:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
!Channel
!Primary Command
!Alias
!Requirements / Notes
|-
|'''Local'''
|<nowiki>/chat local</nowiki>
|/l
|Default nearby chat.
|-
|'''Global'''
|/chat global
|/g
|Server-wide chat.
|-
|'''System'''
|/chat system
|/sy
|Only works within your current star system.
|-
|'''Planet'''
|/chat planet
|/pc
|Only works while actively piloting on a planet.
|-
|'''Crew'''
|/chat crew
|/crew
|Only works while piloting a [[ship]].
|-
|'''Fleet'''
|/chat fleet
|/fc
|Requires being in an active fleet.
|-
|'''Settlement'''
|/chat settlement
|/sc
|Requires being a member of a settlement.
|-
|'''Nation'''
|/chat nation
|/nc
|Requires being a member of a nation.
|-
|'''Ally'''
|/chat ally
|/ac
|Requires being in a nation with active allies.
|}

== Direct Messaging & Mail ==
For private communication and offline messaging:

* '''Direct Message:''' <code>/msg <player> <message></code> — Sends a private whisper to an online player.
* '''Send Mail:''' <code>/mail send <player> <message></code> — Delivers a message to a player (works if they are offline).
* '''Archive Mail:''' <code>/mail archive</code> — Delists/archives a mail message from your active inbox.

== Broadcasts ==
High-visibility announcements sent to entire factions:

* '''Settlement Broadcast:''' <code>/settlement broadcast <message></code>
* '''Nation Broadcast:''' <code>/nation broadcast <message></code>
[[Category:Guides]]

2026-07-27T17:36:12Z

Nuir: /* Engineering the Base */

Ruination's Base Engineering Guide

2026-07-27T17:29:05Z

2026-07-23T01:42:38Z

Nuir:

test

Ruination's Base Engineering Guide

2026-07-23T01:41:04Z

Nuir: /* Engineering the Base */

File:Solars.png

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The first thing you want to do is setup a solar grid to collect power for your base.

AU-0821

2026-07-22T15:15:22Z

Nuir:

{{Defunct|description=Dominion Update}}{{Infobox system
| name = AU-0821
| image = au0821mapside.jpg
| caption = The AU-0821 system, viewed from the side
| size = 60000, 60000
}}

'''AU-0821''' was a deep sector in space filled with shipwrecks of unknown origin. Valuable materials can be found within chests aboard the wrecks, though they're often secured by lethal traps.

When it was in game it reset every Wednesday when the server restarts.

==Gates==
===Gates to Trench===
AU-0821 to [[Trench]] (5000, 15000) (to Trench to AU-0821)

==References==

{{Navbox_space}}
[[Category:Systems]]
[[Category:Geography]]

AI Guide

2026-07-22T15:14:44Z

Nuir: /* AI Chase Mechanics */

PLEASE NOTE: (Things like AI rewards may not be fully updated for Dominion yet feel free to update them if the current value isn't correct)

This page serves as a comprehensive, centralized reference manual. All AI-related mechanics, faction data, and ship indices are consolidated here to provide a streamlined experience for pilots navigating ''Horizon’s End.'' It is intended to serve new and old players alike.

This wiki page includes:

* What is AI? – A definition of what AI is on [[Horizon's End]].
* AI Hunting for New Players – This section serves as a guide to AI hunting, providing tips and strategies for dealing with AI effectively.
* AI Breakdown – How AI works in the game.
* AI Factions – Explains factions and their ships.
* World Event Index – A complete, indexed table of all world events.
* AI Ships Index – A digitized index of all AI ships currently on the server.
* AI Ships+ Index – Extra Mechanics Digitzed
* Heat Mechanic Index – Heat Mechanics Digitzed

== What is AI? ==
AI is AI Ships that spawn around the map. These ships are either civilian or militaristic the militaristic variants are hostile. Howewer, ai will not shoot you unless you get close. AI can be identified by the contact's bar.

== AI Hunting for New Players ==
[[Ruinati0n]] ''Note''

NOTE: THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE LEVEL 20. (A CORVETTE IS GENERALLY RECOMENDED)

For this stage, this guide assumes you already have basic starship knowledge. If you don't yet have a ship suitable for AI hunting, this guide recommends purchasing a Vulture, from an NPC Ship Dealer to begin. Once you have your ship and officially start AI hunting, you must first locate and destroy AI starships. All AI kills provide both XP and credits, making AI encounters a core source of progression and income. AI ships can spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period, so you don't always need a world event to find them. (For Reference all AI Ships are Tech 1 Ships and not Tech 2 ships until they are added.)

=== New Player Progression Path - 1 of 3 - Recommendation ===

==== Beginner Route ====

* Vulture
* Hunt Horizon Transit
* Hunt Tier 1 Pirates
* Learn evasion

==== Intermediate Route ====

* Upgrade to Gunship
* Hunt Privateers
* Learn shield angling
* Learn reinforcement control

==== Advanced Route ====

* Corvette/Frigate
* Hunt aliens
* Farm superconductors
* Fleet combat

=== AI Hunting Methods - 2 of 3 - Mechanics ===

==== AI World Events - 1 of 2 ====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

<code>/encounterstatus</code>

This command shows active or upcoming AI world events. These events spawn periodically across different systems and often contain groups of AI ships depending on the event tier. To scan for system AI, you will need a combat probe, and for locais you will need a scanner probe.
[[File:Encounterstatusimg.png|alt=<nowiki>This was by your's truly, Jp_ToasT ([[user:duckerduk]]</nowiki>|thumb|An in-game screenshot of an example of encounter status]]

===== Natural AI Spawning - 2 of 2 - =====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

AI ships can also spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period of time while piloting a ship.

This means:

* AI encounters are not always event-based
* Simply staying in space can eventually trigger AI presence
* Higher activity areas tend to produce more frequent encounters

=== AI Kill Streak / Heat Multiplier System - 3 of 3 - Mechanics ===
Horizon's End features a kill streak-based reward scaling system designed to reward sustained PvE combat activity.

Destroying AI ships consecutively increases a hidden streak multiplier, commonly referred to as “Heat.”

As the streak increases, AI combat becomes progressively more rewarding.Streak Behavior
* The streak increases with each confirmed AI kill
* Higher streak values result in greater reward multipliers
* Streak benefits apply primarily during sustained combat sessions
There is a max camp for how much money can be made off of AI once you hit that camp the values start to plummit.

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|}

==== Gameplay Impact ====
The Heat system significantly changes the profitability of AI hunting.

Low-level AI encounters may initially provide limited rewards, but extended hunting sessions can dramatically increase total earnings through streak scaling.

This system encourages:

* Long-duration PvE sessions
* Efficient AI farming routes
* Sustained survival
* Risk management
* Ship endurance planning

== AI Breakdown ==

=== AI Spawns ===

* AI spawn in all space systems - Asteri, Regulus, Ilios, Sirius, Horizon, Trench, deepspace systems (formerly applied to AU-0821 pre Dominion)
** In the human populated systems being Asteri, Regulus, Ilios and Sirius, only specific AI factions can spawn
*** Horizon Transit ships (minhauls, sparrows, wayfinders, etc.)
*** Mining guild ships (Beaver, Badger which is the largest that can spawn, Type-V11, etc.)
*** Privateers (rare chance for resolutes, usual chance for daggers, bulwarks, pioneers, contractors etc.)
*** Pirates (Bloodstars, vendettas, wasps, etc.)
*** Tsaii (Only from bait ships - horizon transit, specifically the 3 explorer ships, as seen in /listships the ship piloted by a pirate colored pilot, or on the dynmap seeing a horizon transit bait ship with a pirate name)
*** Largest ships to spawn can be a tsaii bait trap reaver - 6.5k size frigate, or a privateer resolute ~8.1k destroyer
** In the Horizon, Trench and deep space systems, 3 extra factions can start naturally spawning, and in those systems all AI factions can spawn
*** Plant aliens (these are marked with a green unknown signal tag.)
*** Bread aliens (Chifanren)
*** Tsaii (spawns without bait ships, sometimes with a reaver as the capital)

=== AI Detection ===

* '''Singular AI Spawns:''' These function similarly to finding a player. When you are in the same system, you can identify them via '''chat signals''' (though be aware these may become less obvious in future updates). When in deep space or outside of your current system, you must use a '''Combat Probe''' (found on recon fighters) to track them.
* '''AI Loci (World Events):''' These are structured encounter groups. Unlike singular AI, these cannot be found via combat probes and must be pinpointed using a '''Scanner Probe'''

=== AI Movement, Behavior, and Tiers ===
The following tiers categorize AI performance, movement, and combat logic. Movement and behavior data is derived from community reporting and player observation, notably from Hextagon.

* '''Tier 1 - Novice [Tier name: EASY]''' These units exhibit limited combat logic; per Hextagon's observations, they utilize a 5th /dc slot for movement with minimal targeting prediction. They fire their weapons infrequently, making them ideal for new players to practice fundamental PvE mechanics.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Star (✦)
* '''Tier 2 - Mediocre [Tier name: NORMAL]''' These AI utilize the 9th /dc slot for movement and employ direct targeting without movement prediction (leading). While they fire their weapons frequently and represent a step up in difficulty from Tier 1, pilots can evade most fire by maintaining consistent distance.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Stars (✦✦)
* '''Tier 3 - Adept [Tier name: HARD]''' These AI display increased proficiency, incorporating target-leading and a "Fleeing" mechanic. They pose a significant threat in numbers and require consistent evasive maneuvering to engage effectively.
** ''Fleeing:'' When shields are depleted or the hull sustains damage, the AI attempts to retreat up to 500 blocks to allow for full shield regeneration.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Unique Faction Emoji
* '''Tier 4 - Expert [Tier name: BRUTAL]''' These AI are highly proficient and should be engaged with caution. They represent the strongest "fair-fighting" AI tier and utilize an early-fleeing mechanic. At this level, there is a 30–40% probability that the AI will target the player's weakest shield facet rather than the center of mass, increasing the lethality of these encounters.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Unique Faction Emojis
* '''Tier 5 - High-Performance [Tier name: INSANE]''' These AI via there raw states according to Hextagon are cheating. These AI operate at a significantly higher threshold, featuring a 1.1x (110%) speed buff to /directcontrol and the utilization of 60% powermodes that exceed standard player capabilities. Units typically initiate fleeing behavior before taking significant hull damage. Targeting logic is highly precise, with a 90–100% probability of striking the player's lowest-health shield facet, necessitating active shield angling. Evasion is considered extremely difficult for most pilots.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Rare Faction Emoji

=== AI Backup ===
Some larger AI ships can spawn reinforcement fleets when engaged. This system primarily applies to high-tier or capital-class vessels.

* Larger ships may spawn immediate escort AI upon engagement.
* Those escorts can themselves generate additional reinforcements.
* This can create a multi-layer escalation chain depending on the encounter.

For example:

* The Angle-class ship can spawn a Resolute-class vessel as backup.
* The Resolute may then deploy an additional squadron of smaller Privateer ships.

In some cases, reinforcement chains can stack further, resulting in:

* AI ships that spawn AI ships, which themselves spawn additional support units.

=== AI Bait Mechanic ===
The Wayfinder has two variants:

* Civilian Wayfinder (passive transport ship)
* Bait Variant (hostile ambush trigger)

The bait variant appears identical to the civilian version but is designed to initiate an ambush encounter.

Behavior

* Visually functions as a normal civilian Wayfinder
* When approached or engaged, it triggers a pirate reinforcement call
* Spawns a squadron of Pirate AI ships shortly after activation
* The initial Wayfinder itself may remain non-aggressive or act as a lure

Mechanics

* This is a hidden encounter trigger system, not a standard hostile spawn
* Reinforcements spawn after player proximity or engagement conditions are met
* Designed to punish players who assume all civilian ships are safe

=== Removed Mechanics ===

==== AI Chase Mechanics ====
'''Note:''' Prior to the ''Dominion Update'', AI utilized an aggressive "jump-chase" mechanic that allowed them to track players across multiple star systems. While this has since been replaced by the current removal of these mechanics, understanding this history is essential to recognizing how AI combat behavior has evolved.

During this era, it was common for players to be pursued across vast distances; for example, a Tier 5 Aerbolith could relentlessly chase a pilot from the formerly removed [[AU-0821]] region (contained super hard ai), to Trench, through Sirius, and eventually corner them in Regulus.

== AI Factions ==
=== Privateers ===
A fleet of armed military patrol ships these aligned ships patrol [[Horizon's End]].

Common ships:

* Dagger (Starfighter)
* Bulwark (Corvette)
* Pioneer (Speeder)
* Contractor (Gunship)
* Resolute (Destroyer)

Behavior:

* Patrols Systems

=== Minning Guild ===
Industrial mining fleets operating in wild space or asteroid-heavy sectors.
Common ships:

* Type-V11 (Starfighter)
* Beaver (Transport)
* Badger (Corvette)
* Ostrich (Light Freighter) (PLEASE NOTE: Ostriches' are increidbly dangerous to new players)
* Mining drones and escorts

Behavior:

* Flies around randomly as a natural spawn.

Rewards:

* The Angle tends to drop rewards for the one who kills it.

=== Horizon Transit Convoy ===
Civilian transport fleets traveling between systems.
Common ships:

* Minhaul
* Sparrow
* Wayfinder (NOTE: these are immobile ships, but they can also be bait ships for pirate convoys)
* Explorer variants

Behavior:

* Usually passive
* Certain Wayfinder variants may secretly be Pirate bait ships

Important:

Some Horizon Transit ships are disguised Tsaii ambush vessels. These can be identified by:

* Pirate pilot names in

Possible escalation:

* Tsaii ambush fleets
* Reaver-class frigates (~6.5k mass)

=== Pirates ===
Hostile raiding fleets that attack nearby ships on sight.
Common ships:

* Bloodstar (Gunship)
* Vendetta (Corvette)
* Wasp (Starfighter)
* Other fast attack craft

Behavior:

* Extremely aggressive

Danger:

Pirate fleets are among the most common combat-focused world events and can overwhelm inexperienced pilots quickly.

Rewards:

=== Unknown Signal (Green Aliens) ===
Also known as '''Watchers''' or plant aliens.

Marked by:

* Green Unknown Signal contact markers

Behavior:

* More common in Horizon, and Trench
** Locai spawns in Horizon and Trench (Breach) and single ai spawns can occur in deepspace.

Common traits:

* Organic-looking ships
* Unusual weapon effects
* Higher-tier AI can be extremely evasive

Ships:

* Verdolith (Frigate)
* Teralith (Frigate)
* Aerbolith (Destroyer)

Rewards:

* Superconductor

=== Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens) ===
Believed to be the '''吃饭人(''' Nicknamed the "Bread Aliens", but officially known as the Chifanren).

Behavior:

* Often appear in deep-space systems
* Can travel in organized fleets

Common traits:

* Yellow signal marker
* Unique ship designs
* Aggressive response to nearby players
Ships:
* Other Ships (Names need to still be added)
* Fashigun (Destroyer)

=== Abyssals (Event) ===
The Abyssals are a highly dangerous AI Faction that use weapons that no other ship use.

It is important to note that these ships do NOT spawn at all, and only spawned during a halloween event

Ships:

Dredge

Charm

Graft

Emperor

High Priestess

== World Event Index ==
AI World Events are scheduled encounters that spawn groups of AI ships at specific locations. Use <code>/encounterstatus</code> to view active events and <code>/listships ai</code> to track active AI vessels.
{| class="wikitable"
!Event Name
!Type
!Difficulty
!Locations
!Faction
!Risk Level
!Image
!Description
|-
|System Defense Forces Small Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_SmallPatrol.png
|Routine patrols securing core systems against minor threats.
|-
|System Defense Forces Medium Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_MediumPatrol.png
|Larger patrols in core systems, prepared to respond to moderate threats.
|-
|Horizon Transit Lines
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|None
|HorizonTransit.png
|Security and monitoring of inter-system transit routes for player safety.
|-
|Privateer Inspection
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_Inspection.png
|Privateers being inspected by authorities; potential for combat if rules are broken.
|-
|Privateer BootCamp
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_BootCamp.png
|Training exercises for privateer recruits; may involve simulated combat.
|-
|Pirate Disturbance
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Disturbance.png
|Local pirate activity threatening trade or patrols; dangerous for new players.
|-
|Increased Pirate Activity
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Increase.png
|Spike in pirate raids and attacks in the core systems; advanced threat.
|-
|Mining Guild Barge Convoy
|Patrol
|Universal (mostly tier 3)
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Mining Guild
|High
|MiningGuild.png
|Guild ships conducting routine patrols around mining operations.
|-
|Tsaii Warband
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Tsaii
|High
|Tsaii_Warband.png
|Raiding Tsaii forces appear in frontier zones; moderately challenging.
|-
|Privateer Naval Drills
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Privateers
|High
|Privateer_NavalDrills.png
|Privateer naval exercises in frontier systems; may engage nearby ships.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|吃饭人
|High
|Signal_YellowAliens.png
|Mysterious yellow alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Green Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Watchers
|High
|Signal_GreenAliens.png
|Mysterious green alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|}

== AI Ship Index ==
<blockquote>Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's capabilities, block count, threat level, faction, and ship class. This is intended to help document these ships digitally.</blockquote>
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship
!Image
!Faction
!Class
!Block Count
!Threat
!Armament / Notes
|-
|Sparrow
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Shuttle
|~???
|None
|Civilian transport ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship
|-
|Minhaul
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Freighter
|501
|None
|Civilian cargo vessel
Cheth and Titanium Variants
|-
|Wayfinder
|[[File:Wayfinder.png|thumb|The Wayfinder]]
|Horizon Transit
|Explorer
|1509
|None
|Can appear as Tsaii bait ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship it should be considered a medium level threat.
|-
|Type I-41
|[[File:Imagev.png|thumb|The Type I-41]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|271
|Very Low
|2 laser cannons, 1 torpedo, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type V-11
|[[File:Ty.png|thumb|The Type V-11]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|265
|Very Low
|Mining escort ship, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type A-21B
|[[File:Type a-21b.png|thumb|The Type A-21B]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|625
|Very Low
|Mining laser, ore storage, calls dagger escort
|-
|Woodpecker
|[[File:Woodpecker.png|thumb|The Woodpecker]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|267
|Very Low
|Recon vessel, torpedo armed, calls dagger reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|[[File:Beaver.png|thumb|The Beaver]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|1985
|Low
|Calls Dagger reinforcement
|-
|Badger
|[[File:Badger.png|thumb|The Badger]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|3998
|Low
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Ostrich
|[[File:Ostrich.png|thumb|The Ostrich]]
|Mining Guild
|Light Freighter
|3964
|High
|Fast jumper, dangerous to new players, calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Grouper
|[[File:Grouper.png|thumb|The Grouper]]
|Mining Guild
|Medium Freighter
|7996
|Medium
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Dunkleosteus
|[[File:Dunkle.png|thumb|The Dunkleosteus]]
|Mining Guild
|Heavy Freighter
|11991
|High
|Calls Bulwark + Contractor reinforcements
|-
|Angle
|[[File:Amgleai.png|thumb|The Angle]]
|Mining Guild
|Capital Mining Barge
|19939
|Extreme
|Heavy escort fleet, calls a Resolute for reinforcements
Note: the Angle in survival is always a tier 3
|-
|Teneta
|[[File:Teneta.png|thumb|The Teneta]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|444
|Low
|Light combat craft
|-
|Dagger
|[[File:Dagger2.webp|alt=A 475 block Starfighter|thumb|The Dagger]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|475
|Low
|Standard combat fighter
|-
|Bulwark
|[[File:Bulwork.png|thumb|The Bulwark]]
|Privateers
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Defensive escort vessel
|-
|Pioneer
|[[File:Pioneer.png|thumb|The Pioneer]]
|Privateers
|Intercepter
|153
|None
|A very small ship
NOTE: this ship is broken and cannot do damage
|-
|Contractor
|[[File:Contractor.png|thumb|The Contractor]]
|Privateers
|Gunship
|2000
|Medium
|Mid-tier support vessel
|-
|Resolute
|[[File:Resolute.webp|alt=A 8264 block Destroyer|thumb|The Resolute]]
|Privateers
|Destroyer
|8264
|Extreme
|High-tier capital destroyer
|-
|Bloodstar
|[[File:Imagebb.png|thumb|The Bloodstar]]
|Pirates
|Corvette
|3987
|Medium
|Aggressive raider craft
|-
|Comorant
|[[File:Como.png|thumb|The Cormorant]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1059
|Medium
|
|-
|Vendetta
|[[File:Vendetta.png|thumb|The Vendetta]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1113
|Medium
|Standard pirate combat ship
|-
|Wasp
|[[File:Wasp.png|thumb|The Wasp]]
|Pirates
|Interceptor
|249
|Nearly none
|Fast attack craft
|-
|Scythe
|[[File:Scythe.png|thumb|The Scythe]]
|Tsaii
|Starfighter
|374
|Medium
|Standard fighter
|-
|Swarmer
|[[File:Swarmer.png|thumb|The Swarmer]]
|Tsaii
|Light Fighter
|174
|Medium
|Dangerous in swarms
|-
|Raider
|[[File:Rad.png|thumb|The Raider]]
|Tsaii
|Gunship
|1695
|Medium
|Strong anti-player craft
|-
|Reaver
|[[File:Reaver.png|thumb|The Reaver]]
|Tsaii
|Frigate
|6502
|Extreme
|Capital ambush ship
|-
|Verdolith
|[[File:Terralith.png|thumb|The Verdolith]]
|Watchers
|Frigate
|6505
|High
|Can duplicate spawn
|-
|Terralith
|[[File:Verdolith.png|thumb|The Terralith]]
|Watchers
|Heavy Frigate
|7999
|Very High
|High durability capital ship
|-
|Arborealith
|[[File:Arbo.png|thumb|The Arborealith]]
|Watchers
|Destroyer
|12000
|Extreme
|Capital ship killer, calls Verdolith for reinforcements
|-
|Mianbaozha
|[[File:Mian.png|thumb|The Mianbaozha]]
|吃饭人
|Starfighter
|226
|High
|Extremely evasive
|-
|Loumai
|[[File:Louma.png|thumb|The Loumai]]
|吃饭人
|Gunship
|1753
|High
|Summons Mianbaozha
|-
|Mianbao
|[[File:Mianba.png|thumb|The Mianbao]]
|吃饭人
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Strong sub-capital ship, calls Malingshu for reinforcements
|-
|Malingshu
|[[File:Milangshu.png|thumb|The Malingshu]]
|吃饭人
|Light Frigate
|4895
|High
|Durable, sub-capital ship, calls Mianbao and Mianbaozha for reinforcements
NOTE: this frigate has a phaser
|-
|Fashigun
|(Insert Image)
|吃饭人
|Destroyer
|11994
|Extreme
|Strongest alien capital ship, calls Mianbaozhas for reinforcement
NOTE: the amount of mianbaozhas depends on how many people are in your fleet
|-
|Skuttle
|[[File:Image.png|thumb|The Skuttle]]
|Abyssals// Pumpkins
|Custom Ship
|285
|None
|A versatile shuttle-like custom ship which is unarmed
|-
|Dredge
|[[File:Dredge.png|thumb|The Dredge]]
|Abyssals
|Gunship
|2709
|Medium
|The Dredge is a gunship sized ship armed with a capital beam, gaze weapons. Not much is known about this ship.
|-
|Charm
|[[File:Charm Ingame.png|thumb|The Charm]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|11,465
|Extreme
|The Charm is a destroyer sized ship armed with Cthulu beams, Skull Throwers and gaze weapons.
Summons Dredge as reinforcment
|-
|Graft
|[[File:Graft Ingame.png|thumb|The Graft]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|12,312
|Extreme
|The Graft is a large, destroyer sized ship armed with cthulu beams, Skull throwers and gaze weapons. Summons Dredge as a reinforcment
|-
|Emperor
|[[File:Emperor Ingame.png|thumb|The Emperor]]
|Abyssals
|Cruiser
|13,574
|Extreme
|The Emperor is a large, Cruiser sized ship armed with a capital beam, cthulu beams and gaze weapons.
Summons 2x Dread as reinforcment
|-
|High Priestess
|[[File:High Priestess In game.png|alt=A picture of the High Priestess in space arena|400x400px]]
|Abyssals
|Custom Ship
|23,468
|Extreme
|The High Priestess is a HUGE ship being larger than the battlecruiser, Armed with various gaze and cthulu beam weapons with its main weapon being the capital beam.
Sumons 2x dread as reinforcment
|}

=== Ship Scaling ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship Class
!Typical Block Range
!Role
!Strengths
!Weaknesses
|-
|Interceptor
|150–350
|Anti-fighter
|Extremely agile
|Minimal durability
|-
|Starfighter
|350–500
|Strike craft
|High burst damage
|Fragile
|-
|Gunship
|500–2,000
|Skirmisher
|Versatile
|Limited endurance
|-
|Corvette
|2,000–4,000
|Multi-role combat
|Balanced combat capability
|Larger target profile
|-
|Frigate
|4,000–8,000
|Capital combat
|Heavy weapon access
|Reduced agility
|-
|Destroyer
|8,000–12,000
|Heavy capital
|Massive durability/firepower
|Slow and expensive
|-
|Cruiser+
|12,000+
|Fleet capital
|Extreme combat capability
|Strategic-scale loss risk
|}

=== AI Rewards ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Faction
!Difficulty
!Rewards
!Description
|-
|Nimble
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Light exploration shuttle; fast but fragile.
|-
|Minhaul
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c + 314 XP
|Small cargo vessel carrying valuable ores.
|-
|Striker
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Medium exploration shuttle allegedly armed with plasma cannons.
|-
|Wayfinder
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Medium exploration transport with weak defenses.
|-
|Amph
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Heavy exploration transport with moderate durability.
|-
|Exotran
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Sleek cargo freighter with decorative turrets.
|-
|Dessle
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Small ore freighter with little combat capability.
|-
|Iskat
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Pirate fighter armed with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Voss
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Rusty mining shuttle with a single laser cannon.
|-
|Hector
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Old shuttle equipped with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Hiro
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Modified fighter with dual torpedo launchers.
|-
|Wasp
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Armed shuttle fitted with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Frenz
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c + 299 XP
|Agile starfighter with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Tempest
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter armed with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Velasco
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Heavy assault fighter with triple plasma cannons.
|-
|Anaan
|Pirates
|Very easy
|1,250c
|Converted hauler functioning as a gunship.
|-
|Vendetta
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Light gunship with pulse cannons and heavy laser.
|-
|Cormorant
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Assault gunship with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Mantis
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and heavy lasers.
|-
|Hernstein
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c + 1,556 XP
|Medium assault gunship with pulse cannons.
|-
|Fyr
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Heavy assault gunship with plasma cannons and turrets.
|-
|Bloodstar
|Pirates
|Hard
|2,650c
|Heavy corvette equipped with tri-turrets.
|-
|Inflict
|Privateers
|Easy
|950c
|Standard privateer fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Furious
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Tough fighter armed with plasma cannon.
|-
|Teneta
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Patroller
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c + 1,809 XP
|Medium gunship with shields and pulse cannons.
|-
|Veteran
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c
|Anti-fighter gunship with heavy laser.
|-
|Protector
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Pseudo-gunship with dangerous plasma cannons.
|-
|Daybreak
|Privateers
|Hard
|2,650c + 3,988 XP
|Light corvette armed with heavy lasers.
|-
|Dagger
|Privateers
|Moderate
|2,650c + 967 XP
|Heavy fighter with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Contractor
|Privateers
|Hard
|3,750c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Bulwark
|Privateers
|Hard
|5,750c + 4,785 XP
|Heavy corvette with tri-turrets and shields.
|-
|Resolute
|Privateers
|Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown XP
|Light destroyer equipped with phasers.
|-
|Type I-41
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Old retired fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Type V-11
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Basic mining spacecraft with one laser cannon.
|-
|Type A-21B
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c + 881 XP
|Passenger shuttle converted into mining craft.
|-
|Woodpecker
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Armored scout shuttle with torpedoes.
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|1,850c + 2,121 XP
|Mining transport with heavy lasers.
|-
|Badger
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,560c
|Mining freighter armed with turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Ostrich
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,650c + 3,588 XP
|Mining freighter with light turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Grouper
|Mining Guild
|Medium
|Unknown
|Armed medium freighter miner.
|-
|Dunkle
|Mining Guild
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy combat-capable freighter miner.
|-
|Angle
|Mining Guild
|Unkillable
|~50,000c + Unknown XP
|Massive convoy barge with heavy escort support.
|-
|Swarmer
|Tsaii
|Easy
|1,550c
|Agile Tsaii scout craft.
|-
|Scythe
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|1,550c
|Standard Tsaii fighter with plasma cannons.
|-
|Raider
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|2,500c
|Attack gunship with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Reaver
|Tsaii
|Hard
|6,500c
|Attack frigate armed with phasers and heavy turrets.
|-
|Mianbaozha
|Aliens
|Medium
|Unknown
|Agile alien fighter difficult to target.
|-
|Loumai
|Aliens
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy gunship that summons reinforcements.
|-
|Mianbao
|Aliens
|Hard
|9,000c + 5,383 XP
|Fast alien corvette with tri-turrets.
|-
|Malingshu
|Aliens
|Very Hard
|9,000c + 6,263 XP
|Phaser frigate deadly at close range.
|-
|Verdolith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|9,000c
|Attack frigate with heavy turrets and phasers.
|-
|Teralith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 9,052 XP
|Heavy assault frigate with chetherite shield.
|-
|Arborealith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 12,270 HEXP
|Heavy destroyer with gravity well systems.
|-
|Fashigun
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown HEXP
|Massive destroyer capable of summoning swarms.
|}

=== Ship Tiers ===
Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's Tier, Fire Rate, movement, shield targeting, and identification on the contact bar along with the emoji used by the AI.
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
!Name
!Movement
!Aim Behavior
!Fire Rate
!Special Mechanics
!Shield Targeting
!Contacts Bar Identifier
!Image
|-
|1
|EASY
|5th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Poor, almost no aiming
|Very infrequent
|None
|Center of mass
|1 emoji (✦)
|[[File:1 starf.png|thumb]]Marked by 1 Star
|-
|2
|NORMAL
|9th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Direct aim, no leading
|Frequent
|None
|Center of mass
|2 emojis (✦✦)
|[[File:2 stars.png|thumb]]Marked by 2 Stars
|-
|3
|HARD
|Medium
|Leads target
|Frequent
|Fleeing when shields low
|Center of mass
|1 unique faction emoji
|[[File:Tier3.png|thumb]]
|-
|4
|BRUTAL
|Fast/Evasive
|Leads target, stronger
|Frequent
|Early fleeing
|30–40% lowest shield targeting
|2 unique faction emojis
|Identifiied by 2 Unique Emojis
|-
|5
|INSANE
|1.1× <code>/dc</code> slot
|Extremely precise leading
|Extremely high
|Powermodes, early fleeing
|90–100% lowest shield targeting
|1 rare faction emoji
|[[File:Tier5.png|thumb]]
|}

== AI Ships+ Index ==
Certain AI ships are capable of spawning reinforcement fleets when engaged or damaged. Some reinforcement ships are themselves capable of summoning additional support, creating escalation chains.

=== AI Reinforcements ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Calls Reinforcements
!Possible Reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|Yes
|Dagger
|-
|Badger
|Yes
|Bulwark
|-
|Loumai
|Yes
|2x Mianbaozha
|-
|Angle
|Yes
|Resolute
|-
|Resolute
|Yes
|Privateer Squadron
|-
|Fashigun
|Yes
|Massive Mianbaozha Swarm (depends on fleet size)
|-
|Reaver
|Yes
|Raider
|-
|Verdolith
|Yes
|Verdolith
|}

=== Salvage/Loot Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Notable Loot
!Salvage Value
!Rare Drops
|-
|Minhaul
|Ore
|Low
|Titanium
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Components
|Medium
|None
|-
|Mianbao
|Alien Components
|High
|Superconductors
|-
|Teralith
|Advanced Components
|Very High
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|-
|Arborealith
|Capital Salvage
|Extreme
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|}

=== AI Standard Agro Ranges Index ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Faction
!Typical Aggro Range
!Notes
|-
|Horizon Transit
|Passive
|Non-hostile civilian ships
|-
|Mining Guild
|~500m
|Escorts may respond aggressively
|-
|Pirates
|~750m
|Standard hostile patrol range
|-
|Privateers
|~650m
|Certain ships exceed this
|-
|Tsaii
|~1,000m
|Highly aggressive frontier faction
|-
|Unknown Signal (Aliens)
|~2,500m
|Extremely long detection radius
|-
|Abyssals (Event)
|Unknown / Variable
|Event-exclusive behavior
|}

=== CounterPlay ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Enemy Type
!Best Counter
!Avoid
|-
|Fighters
|Pulse Cannons
|Plasma dogfights
|-
|Gunships
|Distance control
|Close brawling
|-
|Corvettes
|Tri-turret kiting
|Static positioning
|-
|Frigates
|Phaser rush
|Shield trades
|-
|Destroyers
|Fleet focus fire
|Solo engagement
|}

=== Weapons Systems ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Weapon
!Type
!Effective Against
!Weak Against
!Typical AI Users
!Notes
|-
|Laser Cannon
|Primary
|Fighters
|Shields
|Pirates, Mining Guild
|Basic hitscan weapon, very bad
|-
|Plasma Cannon
|Primary
|Shields
|Evasive targets
|Tsaii, Pirates
|Extremely dangerous to starfighters
|-
|Pulse Cannon
|Omni-directional
|Fighters
|Capitals
|Gunships, Corvettes
|Near-unlimited firing arcs
|-
|Heavy Laser
|Heavy Weapon
|Slowing targets
|Shielded targets
|Contractors, Raiders
|Explosion-heavy finisher weapon
|-
|Tri-Turret
|Heavy Weapon
|Medium Ships
|Fighters
|Corvettes
|Long-range artillery
|-
|Heavy Turret
|Primary
|Capital-ships
|Agile ships
|Frigates, Destroyers
|High sustained DPS
|-
|Phaser
|Heavy Weapon
|Shields
|Small evasive ships
|Alien capitals
|Massive burst shield damage
|-
|Torpedoes
|Secondary
|Distracted targets
|PD/evasion
|Most factions
|Punishes predictable movement
|-
|Capital Beam
|Event Weapon
|Everything
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Event-exclusive weapon
|-
|Gaze Weapons
|Exotic
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Poorly documented
|}

== Heat Mechanic Index ==

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|-
|Server Reset Time
|The server will always reset around 4 - 5 AM EST
|}

AI Guide

2026-07-22T15:13:47Z

Nuir:

PLEASE NOTE: (Things like AI rewards may not be fully updated for Dominion yet feel free to update them if the current value isn't correct)

This page serves as a comprehensive, centralized reference manual. All AI-related mechanics, faction data, and ship indices are consolidated here to provide a streamlined experience for pilots navigating ''Horizon’s End.'' It is intended to serve new and old players alike.

This wiki page includes:

* What is AI? – A definition of what AI is on [[Horizon's End]].
* AI Hunting for New Players – This section serves as a guide to AI hunting, providing tips and strategies for dealing with AI effectively.
* AI Breakdown – How AI works in the game.
* AI Factions – Explains factions and their ships.
* World Event Index – A complete, indexed table of all world events.
* AI Ships Index – A digitized index of all AI ships currently on the server.
* AI Ships+ Index – Extra Mechanics Digitzed
* Heat Mechanic Index – Heat Mechanics Digitzed

== What is AI? ==
AI is AI Ships that spawn around the map. These ships are either civilian or militaristic the militaristic variants are hostile. Howewer, ai will not shoot you unless you get close. AI can be identified by the contact's bar.

== AI Hunting for New Players ==
[[Ruinati0n]] ''Note''

NOTE: THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE LEVEL 20. (A CORVETTE IS GENERALLY RECOMENDED)

For this stage, this guide assumes you already have basic starship knowledge. If you don't yet have a ship suitable for AI hunting, this guide recommends purchasing a Vulture, from an NPC Ship Dealer to begin. Once you have your ship and officially start AI hunting, you must first locate and destroy AI starships. All AI kills provide both XP and credits, making AI encounters a core source of progression and income. AI ships can spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period, so you don't always need a world event to find them. (For Reference all AI Ships are Tech 1 Ships and not Tech 2 ships until they are added.)

=== New Player Progression Path - 1 of 3 - Recommendation ===

==== Beginner Route ====

* Vulture
* Hunt Horizon Transit
* Hunt Tier 1 Pirates
* Learn evasion

==== Intermediate Route ====

* Upgrade to Gunship
* Hunt Privateers
* Learn shield angling
* Learn reinforcement control

==== Advanced Route ====

* Corvette/Frigate
* Hunt aliens
* Farm superconductors
* Fleet combat

=== AI Hunting Methods - 2 of 3 - Mechanics ===

==== AI World Events - 1 of 2 ====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

<code>/encounterstatus</code>

This command shows active or upcoming AI world events. These events spawn periodically across different systems and often contain groups of AI ships depending on the event tier. To scan for system AI, you will need a combat probe, and for locais you will need a scanner probe.
[[File:Encounterstatusimg.png|alt=<nowiki>This was by your's truly, Jp_ToasT ([[user:duckerduk]]</nowiki>|thumb|An in-game screenshot of an example of encounter status]]

===== Natural AI Spawning - 2 of 2 - =====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

AI ships can also spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period of time while piloting a ship.

This means:

* AI encounters are not always event-based
* Simply staying in space can eventually trigger AI presence
* Higher activity areas tend to produce more frequent encounters

=== AI Kill Streak / Heat Multiplier System - 3 of 3 - Mechanics ===
Horizon's End features a kill streak-based reward scaling system designed to reward sustained PvE combat activity.

Destroying AI ships consecutively increases a hidden streak multiplier, commonly referred to as “Heat.”

As the streak increases, AI combat becomes progressively more rewarding.Streak Behavior
* The streak increases with each confirmed AI kill
* Higher streak values result in greater reward multipliers
* Streak benefits apply primarily during sustained combat sessions
There is a max camp for how much money can be made off of AI once you hit that camp the values start to plummit.

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|}

==== Gameplay Impact ====
The Heat system significantly changes the profitability of AI hunting.

Low-level AI encounters may initially provide limited rewards, but extended hunting sessions can dramatically increase total earnings through streak scaling.

This system encourages:

* Long-duration PvE sessions
* Efficient AI farming routes
* Sustained survival
* Risk management
* Ship endurance planning

== AI Breakdown ==

=== AI Spawns ===

* AI spawn in all space systems - Asteri, Regulus, Ilios, Sirius, Horizon, Trench, deepspace systems (formerly applied to AU-0821 pre Dominion)
** In the human populated systems being Asteri, Regulus, Ilios and Sirius, only specific AI factions can spawn
*** Horizon Transit ships (minhauls, sparrows, wayfinders, etc.)
*** Mining guild ships (Beaver, Badger which is the largest that can spawn, Type-V11, etc.)
*** Privateers (rare chance for resolutes, usual chance for daggers, bulwarks, pioneers, contractors etc.)
*** Pirates (Bloodstars, vendettas, wasps, etc.)
*** Tsaii (Only from bait ships - horizon transit, specifically the 3 explorer ships, as seen in /listships the ship piloted by a pirate colored pilot, or on the dynmap seeing a horizon transit bait ship with a pirate name)
*** Largest ships to spawn can be a tsaii bait trap reaver - 6.5k size frigate, or a privateer resolute ~8.1k destroyer
** In the Horizon, Trench and deep space systems, 3 extra factions can start naturally spawning, and in those systems all AI factions can spawn
*** Plant aliens (these are marked with a green unknown signal tag.)
*** Bread aliens (Chifanren)
*** Tsaii (spawns without bait ships, sometimes with a reaver as the capital)

=== AI Detection ===

* '''Singular AI Spawns:''' These function similarly to finding a player. When you are in the same system, you can identify them via '''chat signals''' (though be aware these may become less obvious in future updates). When in deep space or outside of your current system, you must use a '''Combat Probe''' (found on recon fighters) to track them.
* '''AI Loci (World Events):''' These are structured encounter groups. Unlike singular AI, these cannot be found via combat probes and must be pinpointed using a '''Scanner Probe'''

=== AI Movement, Behavior, and Tiers ===
The following tiers categorize AI performance, movement, and combat logic. Movement and behavior data is derived from community reporting and player observation, notably from Hextagon.

* '''Tier 1 - Novice [Tier name: EASY]''' These units exhibit limited combat logic; per Hextagon's observations, they utilize a 5th /dc slot for movement with minimal targeting prediction. They fire their weapons infrequently, making them ideal for new players to practice fundamental PvE mechanics.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Star (✦)
* '''Tier 2 - Mediocre [Tier name: NORMAL]''' These AI utilize the 9th /dc slot for movement and employ direct targeting without movement prediction (leading). While they fire their weapons frequently and represent a step up in difficulty from Tier 1, pilots can evade most fire by maintaining consistent distance.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Stars (✦✦)
* '''Tier 3 - Adept [Tier name: HARD]''' These AI display increased proficiency, incorporating target-leading and a "Fleeing" mechanic. They pose a significant threat in numbers and require consistent evasive maneuvering to engage effectively.
** ''Fleeing:'' When shields are depleted or the hull sustains damage, the AI attempts to retreat up to 500 blocks to allow for full shield regeneration.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Unique Faction Emoji
* '''Tier 4 - Expert [Tier name: BRUTAL]''' These AI are highly proficient and should be engaged with caution. They represent the strongest "fair-fighting" AI tier and utilize an early-fleeing mechanic. At this level, there is a 30–40% probability that the AI will target the player's weakest shield facet rather than the center of mass, increasing the lethality of these encounters.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Unique Faction Emojis
* '''Tier 5 - High-Performance [Tier name: INSANE]''' These AI via there raw states according to Hextagon are cheating. These AI operate at a significantly higher threshold, featuring a 1.1x (110%) speed buff to /directcontrol and the utilization of 60% powermodes that exceed standard player capabilities. Units typically initiate fleeing behavior before taking significant hull damage. Targeting logic is highly precise, with a 90–100% probability of striking the player's lowest-health shield facet, necessitating active shield angling. Evasion is considered extremely difficult for most pilots.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Rare Faction Emoji

=== AI Backup ===
Some larger AI ships can spawn reinforcement fleets when engaged. This system primarily applies to high-tier or capital-class vessels.

* Larger ships may spawn immediate escort AI upon engagement.
* Those escorts can themselves generate additional reinforcements.
* This can create a multi-layer escalation chain depending on the encounter.

For example:

* The Angle-class ship can spawn a Resolute-class vessel as backup.
* The Resolute may then deploy an additional squadron of smaller Privateer ships.

In some cases, reinforcement chains can stack further, resulting in:

* AI ships that spawn AI ships, which themselves spawn additional support units.

=== AI Bait Mechanic ===
The Wayfinder has two variants:

* Civilian Wayfinder (passive transport ship)
* Bait Variant (hostile ambush trigger)

The bait variant appears identical to the civilian version but is designed to initiate an ambush encounter.

Behavior

* Visually functions as a normal civilian Wayfinder
* When approached or engaged, it triggers a pirate reinforcement call
* Spawns a squadron of Pirate AI ships shortly after activation
* The initial Wayfinder itself may remain non-aggressive or act as a lure

Mechanics

* This is a hidden encounter trigger system, not a standard hostile spawn
* Reinforcements spawn after player proximity or engagement conditions are met
* Designed to punish players who assume all civilian ships are safe

=== Removed Mechanics ===

==== AI Chase Mechanics ====
'''Note:''' Prior to the ''Dominion Update'', AI utilized an aggressive "jump-chase" mechanic that allowed them to track players across multiple star systems. While this has since been replaced by the current removal of these mechanics, understanding this history is essential to recognizing how AI combat behavior has evolved.

During this era, it was common for players to be pursued across vast distances; for example, a Tier 5 Acrolith could relentlessly chase a pilot from the formerly removed [[AU-0821]] region (contained super hard ai), to Trench, through Sirius, and eventually corner them in Regulus.

== AI Factions ==
=== Privateers ===
A fleet of armed military patrol ships these aligned ships patrol [[Horizon's End]].

Common ships:

* Dagger (Starfighter)
* Bulwark (Corvette)
* Pioneer (Speeder)
* Contractor (Gunship)
* Resolute (Destroyer)

Behavior:

* Patrols Systems

=== Minning Guild ===
Industrial mining fleets operating in wild space or asteroid-heavy sectors.
Common ships:

* Type-V11 (Starfighter)
* Beaver (Transport)
* Badger (Corvette)
* Ostrich (Light Freighter) (PLEASE NOTE: Ostriches' are increidbly dangerous to new players)
* Mining drones and escorts

Behavior:

* Flies around randomly as a natural spawn.

Rewards:

* The Angle tends to drop rewards for the one who kills it.

=== Horizon Transit Convoy ===
Civilian transport fleets traveling between systems.
Common ships:

* Minhaul
* Sparrow
* Wayfinder (NOTE: these are immobile ships, but they can also be bait ships for pirate convoys)
* Explorer variants

Behavior:

* Usually passive
* Certain Wayfinder variants may secretly be Pirate bait ships

Important:

Some Horizon Transit ships are disguised Tsaii ambush vessels. These can be identified by:

* Pirate pilot names in

Possible escalation:

* Tsaii ambush fleets
* Reaver-class frigates (~6.5k mass)

=== Pirates ===
Hostile raiding fleets that attack nearby ships on sight.
Common ships:

* Bloodstar (Gunship)
* Vendetta (Corvette)
* Wasp (Starfighter)
* Other fast attack craft

Behavior:

* Extremely aggressive

Danger:

Pirate fleets are among the most common combat-focused world events and can overwhelm inexperienced pilots quickly.

Rewards:

=== Unknown Signal (Green Aliens) ===
Also known as '''Watchers''' or plant aliens.

Marked by:

* Green Unknown Signal contact markers

Behavior:

* More common in Horizon, and Trench
** Locai spawns in Horizon and Trench (Breach) and single ai spawns can occur in deepspace.

Common traits:

* Organic-looking ships
* Unusual weapon effects
* Higher-tier AI can be extremely evasive

Ships:

* Verdolith (Frigate)
* Teralith (Frigate)
* Aerbolith (Destroyer)

Rewards:

* Superconductor

=== Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens) ===
Believed to be the '''吃饭人(''' Nicknamed the "Bread Aliens", but officially known as the Chifanren).

Behavior:

* Often appear in deep-space systems
* Can travel in organized fleets

Common traits:

* Yellow signal marker
* Unique ship designs
* Aggressive response to nearby players
Ships:
* Other Ships (Names need to still be added)
* Fashigun (Destroyer)

=== Abyssals (Event) ===
The Abyssals are a highly dangerous AI Faction that use weapons that no other ship use.

It is important to note that these ships do NOT spawn at all, and only spawned during a halloween event

Ships:

Dredge

Charm

Graft

Emperor

High Priestess

== World Event Index ==
AI World Events are scheduled encounters that spawn groups of AI ships at specific locations. Use <code>/encounterstatus</code> to view active events and <code>/listships ai</code> to track active AI vessels.
{| class="wikitable"
!Event Name
!Type
!Difficulty
!Locations
!Faction
!Risk Level
!Image
!Description
|-
|System Defense Forces Small Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_SmallPatrol.png
|Routine patrols securing core systems against minor threats.
|-
|System Defense Forces Medium Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_MediumPatrol.png
|Larger patrols in core systems, prepared to respond to moderate threats.
|-
|Horizon Transit Lines
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|None
|HorizonTransit.png
|Security and monitoring of inter-system transit routes for player safety.
|-
|Privateer Inspection
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_Inspection.png
|Privateers being inspected by authorities; potential for combat if rules are broken.
|-
|Privateer BootCamp
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_BootCamp.png
|Training exercises for privateer recruits; may involve simulated combat.
|-
|Pirate Disturbance
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Disturbance.png
|Local pirate activity threatening trade or patrols; dangerous for new players.
|-
|Increased Pirate Activity
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Increase.png
|Spike in pirate raids and attacks in the core systems; advanced threat.
|-
|Mining Guild Barge Convoy
|Patrol
|Universal (mostly tier 3)
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Mining Guild
|High
|MiningGuild.png
|Guild ships conducting routine patrols around mining operations.
|-
|Tsaii Warband
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Tsaii
|High
|Tsaii_Warband.png
|Raiding Tsaii forces appear in frontier zones; moderately challenging.
|-
|Privateer Naval Drills
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Privateers
|High
|Privateer_NavalDrills.png
|Privateer naval exercises in frontier systems; may engage nearby ships.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|吃饭人
|High
|Signal_YellowAliens.png
|Mysterious yellow alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Green Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, Trench, and Deepspace
|Watchers
|High
|Signal_GreenAliens.png
|Mysterious green alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|}

== AI Ship Index ==
<blockquote>Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's capabilities, block count, threat level, faction, and ship class. This is intended to help document these ships digitally.</blockquote>
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship
!Image
!Faction
!Class
!Block Count
!Threat
!Armament / Notes
|-
|Sparrow
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Shuttle
|~???
|None
|Civilian transport ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship
|-
|Minhaul
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Freighter
|501
|None
|Civilian cargo vessel
Cheth and Titanium Variants
|-
|Wayfinder
|[[File:Wayfinder.png|thumb|The Wayfinder]]
|Horizon Transit
|Explorer
|1509
|None
|Can appear as Tsaii bait ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship it should be considered a medium level threat.
|-
|Type I-41
|[[File:Imagev.png|thumb|The Type I-41]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|271
|Very Low
|2 laser cannons, 1 torpedo, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type V-11
|[[File:Ty.png|thumb|The Type V-11]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|265
|Very Low
|Mining escort ship, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type A-21B
|[[File:Type a-21b.png|thumb|The Type A-21B]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|625
|Very Low
|Mining laser, ore storage, calls dagger escort
|-
|Woodpecker
|[[File:Woodpecker.png|thumb|The Woodpecker]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|267
|Very Low
|Recon vessel, torpedo armed, calls dagger reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|[[File:Beaver.png|thumb|The Beaver]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|1985
|Low
|Calls Dagger reinforcement
|-
|Badger
|[[File:Badger.png|thumb|The Badger]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|3998
|Low
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Ostrich
|[[File:Ostrich.png|thumb|The Ostrich]]
|Mining Guild
|Light Freighter
|3964
|High
|Fast jumper, dangerous to new players, calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Grouper
|[[File:Grouper.png|thumb|The Grouper]]
|Mining Guild
|Medium Freighter
|7996
|Medium
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Dunkleosteus
|[[File:Dunkle.png|thumb|The Dunkleosteus]]
|Mining Guild
|Heavy Freighter
|11991
|High
|Calls Bulwark + Contractor reinforcements
|-
|Angle
|[[File:Amgleai.png|thumb|The Angle]]
|Mining Guild
|Capital Mining Barge
|19939
|Extreme
|Heavy escort fleet, calls a Resolute for reinforcements
Note: the Angle in survival is always a tier 3
|-
|Teneta
|[[File:Teneta.png|thumb|The Teneta]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|444
|Low
|Light combat craft
|-
|Dagger
|[[File:Dagger2.webp|alt=A 475 block Starfighter|thumb|The Dagger]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|475
|Low
|Standard combat fighter
|-
|Bulwark
|[[File:Bulwork.png|thumb|The Bulwark]]
|Privateers
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Defensive escort vessel
|-
|Pioneer
|[[File:Pioneer.png|thumb|The Pioneer]]
|Privateers
|Intercepter
|153
|None
|A very small ship
NOTE: this ship is broken and cannot do damage
|-
|Contractor
|[[File:Contractor.png|thumb|The Contractor]]
|Privateers
|Gunship
|2000
|Medium
|Mid-tier support vessel
|-
|Resolute
|[[File:Resolute.webp|alt=A 8264 block Destroyer|thumb|The Resolute]]
|Privateers
|Destroyer
|8264
|Extreme
|High-tier capital destroyer
|-
|Bloodstar
|[[File:Imagebb.png|thumb|The Bloodstar]]
|Pirates
|Corvette
|3987
|Medium
|Aggressive raider craft
|-
|Comorant
|[[File:Como.png|thumb|The Cormorant]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1059
|Medium
|
|-
|Vendetta
|[[File:Vendetta.png|thumb|The Vendetta]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1113
|Medium
|Standard pirate combat ship
|-
|Wasp
|[[File:Wasp.png|thumb|The Wasp]]
|Pirates
|Interceptor
|249
|Nearly none
|Fast attack craft
|-
|Scythe
|[[File:Scythe.png|thumb|The Scythe]]
|Tsaii
|Starfighter
|374
|Medium
|Standard fighter
|-
|Swarmer
|[[File:Swarmer.png|thumb|The Swarmer]]
|Tsaii
|Light Fighter
|174
|Medium
|Dangerous in swarms
|-
|Raider
|[[File:Rad.png|thumb|The Raider]]
|Tsaii
|Gunship
|1695
|Medium
|Strong anti-player craft
|-
|Reaver
|[[File:Reaver.png|thumb|The Reaver]]
|Tsaii
|Frigate
|6502
|Extreme
|Capital ambush ship
|-
|Verdolith
|[[File:Terralith.png|thumb|The Verdolith]]
|Watchers
|Frigate
|6505
|High
|Can duplicate spawn
|-
|Terralith
|[[File:Verdolith.png|thumb|The Terralith]]
|Watchers
|Heavy Frigate
|7999
|Very High
|High durability capital ship
|-
|Arborealith
|[[File:Arbo.png|thumb|The Arborealith]]
|Watchers
|Destroyer
|12000
|Extreme
|Capital ship killer, calls Verdolith for reinforcements
|-
|Mianbaozha
|[[File:Mian.png|thumb|The Mianbaozha]]
|吃饭人
|Starfighter
|226
|High
|Extremely evasive
|-
|Loumai
|[[File:Louma.png|thumb|The Loumai]]
|吃饭人
|Gunship
|1753
|High
|Summons Mianbaozha
|-
|Mianbao
|[[File:Mianba.png|thumb|The Mianbao]]
|吃饭人
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Strong sub-capital ship, calls Malingshu for reinforcements
|-
|Malingshu
|[[File:Milangshu.png|thumb|The Malingshu]]
|吃饭人
|Light Frigate
|4895
|High
|Durable, sub-capital ship, calls Mianbao and Mianbaozha for reinforcements
NOTE: this frigate has a phaser
|-
|Fashigun
|(Insert Image)
|吃饭人
|Destroyer
|11994
|Extreme
|Strongest alien capital ship, calls Mianbaozhas for reinforcement
NOTE: the amount of mianbaozhas depends on how many people are in your fleet
|-
|Skuttle
|[[File:Image.png|thumb|The Skuttle]]
|Abyssals// Pumpkins
|Custom Ship
|285
|None
|A versatile shuttle-like custom ship which is unarmed
|-
|Dredge
|[[File:Dredge.png|thumb|The Dredge]]
|Abyssals
|Gunship
|2709
|Medium
|The Dredge is a gunship sized ship armed with a capital beam, gaze weapons. Not much is known about this ship.
|-
|Charm
|[[File:Charm Ingame.png|thumb|The Charm]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|11,465
|Extreme
|The Charm is a destroyer sized ship armed with Cthulu beams, Skull Throwers and gaze weapons.
Summons Dredge as reinforcment
|-
|Graft
|[[File:Graft Ingame.png|thumb|The Graft]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|12,312
|Extreme
|The Graft is a large, destroyer sized ship armed with cthulu beams, Skull throwers and gaze weapons. Summons Dredge as a reinforcment
|-
|Emperor
|[[File:Emperor Ingame.png|thumb|The Emperor]]
|Abyssals
|Cruiser
|13,574
|Extreme
|The Emperor is a large, Cruiser sized ship armed with a capital beam, cthulu beams and gaze weapons.
Summons 2x Dread as reinforcment
|-
|High Priestess
|[[File:High Priestess In game.png|alt=A picture of the High Priestess in space arena|400x400px]]
|Abyssals
|Custom Ship
|23,468
|Extreme
|The High Priestess is a HUGE ship being larger than the battlecruiser, Armed with various gaze and cthulu beam weapons with its main weapon being the capital beam.
Sumons 2x dread as reinforcment
|}

=== Ship Scaling ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship Class
!Typical Block Range
!Role
!Strengths
!Weaknesses
|-
|Interceptor
|150–350
|Anti-fighter
|Extremely agile
|Minimal durability
|-
|Starfighter
|350–500
|Strike craft
|High burst damage
|Fragile
|-
|Gunship
|500–2,000
|Skirmisher
|Versatile
|Limited endurance
|-
|Corvette
|2,000–4,000
|Multi-role combat
|Balanced combat capability
|Larger target profile
|-
|Frigate
|4,000–8,000
|Capital combat
|Heavy weapon access
|Reduced agility
|-
|Destroyer
|8,000–12,000
|Heavy capital
|Massive durability/firepower
|Slow and expensive
|-
|Cruiser+
|12,000+
|Fleet capital
|Extreme combat capability
|Strategic-scale loss risk
|}

=== AI Rewards ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Faction
!Difficulty
!Rewards
!Description
|-
|Nimble
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Light exploration shuttle; fast but fragile.
|-
|Minhaul
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c + 314 XP
|Small cargo vessel carrying valuable ores.
|-
|Striker
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Medium exploration shuttle allegedly armed with plasma cannons.
|-
|Wayfinder
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Medium exploration transport with weak defenses.
|-
|Amph
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Heavy exploration transport with moderate durability.
|-
|Exotran
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Sleek cargo freighter with decorative turrets.
|-
|Dessle
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Small ore freighter with little combat capability.
|-
|Iskat
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Pirate fighter armed with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Voss
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Rusty mining shuttle with a single laser cannon.
|-
|Hector
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Old shuttle equipped with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Hiro
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Modified fighter with dual torpedo launchers.
|-
|Wasp
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Armed shuttle fitted with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Frenz
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c + 299 XP
|Agile starfighter with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Tempest
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter armed with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Velasco
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Heavy assault fighter with triple plasma cannons.
|-
|Anaan
|Pirates
|Very easy
|1,250c
|Converted hauler functioning as a gunship.
|-
|Vendetta
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Light gunship with pulse cannons and heavy laser.
|-
|Cormorant
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Assault gunship with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Mantis
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and heavy lasers.
|-
|Hernstein
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c + 1,556 XP
|Medium assault gunship with pulse cannons.
|-
|Fyr
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Heavy assault gunship with plasma cannons and turrets.
|-
|Bloodstar
|Pirates
|Hard
|2,650c
|Heavy corvette equipped with tri-turrets.
|-
|Inflict
|Privateers
|Easy
|950c
|Standard privateer fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Furious
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Tough fighter armed with plasma cannon.
|-
|Teneta
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Patroller
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c + 1,809 XP
|Medium gunship with shields and pulse cannons.
|-
|Veteran
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c
|Anti-fighter gunship with heavy laser.
|-
|Protector
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Pseudo-gunship with dangerous plasma cannons.
|-
|Daybreak
|Privateers
|Hard
|2,650c + 3,988 XP
|Light corvette armed with heavy lasers.
|-
|Dagger
|Privateers
|Moderate
|2,650c + 967 XP
|Heavy fighter with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Contractor
|Privateers
|Hard
|3,750c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Bulwark
|Privateers
|Hard
|5,750c + 4,785 XP
|Heavy corvette with tri-turrets and shields.
|-
|Resolute
|Privateers
|Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown XP
|Light destroyer equipped with phasers.
|-
|Type I-41
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Old retired fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Type V-11
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Basic mining spacecraft with one laser cannon.
|-
|Type A-21B
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c + 881 XP
|Passenger shuttle converted into mining craft.
|-
|Woodpecker
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Armored scout shuttle with torpedoes.
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|1,850c + 2,121 XP
|Mining transport with heavy lasers.
|-
|Badger
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,560c
|Mining freighter armed with turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Ostrich
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,650c + 3,588 XP
|Mining freighter with light turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Grouper
|Mining Guild
|Medium
|Unknown
|Armed medium freighter miner.
|-
|Dunkle
|Mining Guild
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy combat-capable freighter miner.
|-
|Angle
|Mining Guild
|Unkillable
|~50,000c + Unknown XP
|Massive convoy barge with heavy escort support.
|-
|Swarmer
|Tsaii
|Easy
|1,550c
|Agile Tsaii scout craft.
|-
|Scythe
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|1,550c
|Standard Tsaii fighter with plasma cannons.
|-
|Raider
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|2,500c
|Attack gunship with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Reaver
|Tsaii
|Hard
|6,500c
|Attack frigate armed with phasers and heavy turrets.
|-
|Mianbaozha
|Aliens
|Medium
|Unknown
|Agile alien fighter difficult to target.
|-
|Loumai
|Aliens
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy gunship that summons reinforcements.
|-
|Mianbao
|Aliens
|Hard
|9,000c + 5,383 XP
|Fast alien corvette with tri-turrets.
|-
|Malingshu
|Aliens
|Very Hard
|9,000c + 6,263 XP
|Phaser frigate deadly at close range.
|-
|Verdolith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|9,000c
|Attack frigate with heavy turrets and phasers.
|-
|Teralith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 9,052 XP
|Heavy assault frigate with chetherite shield.
|-
|Arborealith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 12,270 HEXP
|Heavy destroyer with gravity well systems.
|-
|Fashigun
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown HEXP
|Massive destroyer capable of summoning swarms.
|}

=== Ship Tiers ===
Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's Tier, Fire Rate, movement, shield targeting, and identification on the contact bar along with the emoji used by the AI.
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
!Name
!Movement
!Aim Behavior
!Fire Rate
!Special Mechanics
!Shield Targeting
!Contacts Bar Identifier
!Image
|-
|1
|EASY
|5th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Poor, almost no aiming
|Very infrequent
|None
|Center of mass
|1 emoji (✦)
|[[File:1 starf.png|thumb]]Marked by 1 Star
|-
|2
|NORMAL
|9th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Direct aim, no leading
|Frequent
|None
|Center of mass
|2 emojis (✦✦)
|[[File:2 stars.png|thumb]]Marked by 2 Stars
|-
|3
|HARD
|Medium
|Leads target
|Frequent
|Fleeing when shields low
|Center of mass
|1 unique faction emoji
|[[File:Tier3.png|thumb]]
|-
|4
|BRUTAL
|Fast/Evasive
|Leads target, stronger
|Frequent
|Early fleeing
|30–40% lowest shield targeting
|2 unique faction emojis
|Identifiied by 2 Unique Emojis
|-
|5
|INSANE
|1.1× <code>/dc</code> slot
|Extremely precise leading
|Extremely high
|Powermodes, early fleeing
|90–100% lowest shield targeting
|1 rare faction emoji
|[[File:Tier5.png|thumb]]
|}

== AI Ships+ Index ==
Certain AI ships are capable of spawning reinforcement fleets when engaged or damaged. Some reinforcement ships are themselves capable of summoning additional support, creating escalation chains.

=== AI Reinforcements ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Calls Reinforcements
!Possible Reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|Yes
|Dagger
|-
|Badger
|Yes
|Bulwark
|-
|Loumai
|Yes
|2x Mianbaozha
|-
|Angle
|Yes
|Resolute
|-
|Resolute
|Yes
|Privateer Squadron
|-
|Fashigun
|Yes
|Massive Mianbaozha Swarm (depends on fleet size)
|-
|Reaver
|Yes
|Raider
|-
|Verdolith
|Yes
|Verdolith
|}

=== Salvage/Loot Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Notable Loot
!Salvage Value
!Rare Drops
|-
|Minhaul
|Ore
|Low
|Titanium
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Components
|Medium
|None
|-
|Mianbao
|Alien Components
|High
|Superconductors
|-
|Teralith
|Advanced Components
|Very High
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|-
|Arborealith
|Capital Salvage
|Extreme
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|}

=== AI Standard Agro Ranges Index ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Faction
!Typical Aggro Range
!Notes
|-
|Horizon Transit
|Passive
|Non-hostile civilian ships
|-
|Mining Guild
|~500m
|Escorts may respond aggressively
|-
|Pirates
|~750m
|Standard hostile patrol range
|-
|Privateers
|~650m
|Certain ships exceed this
|-
|Tsaii
|~1,000m
|Highly aggressive frontier faction
|-
|Unknown Signal (Aliens)
|~2,500m
|Extremely long detection radius
|-
|Abyssals (Event)
|Unknown / Variable
|Event-exclusive behavior
|}

=== CounterPlay ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Enemy Type
!Best Counter
!Avoid
|-
|Fighters
|Pulse Cannons
|Plasma dogfights
|-
|Gunships
|Distance control
|Close brawling
|-
|Corvettes
|Tri-turret kiting
|Static positioning
|-
|Frigates
|Phaser rush
|Shield trades
|-
|Destroyers
|Fleet focus fire
|Solo engagement
|}

=== Weapons Systems ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Weapon
!Type
!Effective Against
!Weak Against
!Typical AI Users
!Notes
|-
|Laser Cannon
|Primary
|Fighters
|Shields
|Pirates, Mining Guild
|Basic hitscan weapon, very bad
|-
|Plasma Cannon
|Primary
|Shields
|Evasive targets
|Tsaii, Pirates
|Extremely dangerous to starfighters
|-
|Pulse Cannon
|Omni-directional
|Fighters
|Capitals
|Gunships, Corvettes
|Near-unlimited firing arcs
|-
|Heavy Laser
|Heavy Weapon
|Slowing targets
|Shielded targets
|Contractors, Raiders
|Explosion-heavy finisher weapon
|-
|Tri-Turret
|Heavy Weapon
|Medium Ships
|Fighters
|Corvettes
|Long-range artillery
|-
|Heavy Turret
|Primary
|Capital-ships
|Agile ships
|Frigates, Destroyers
|High sustained DPS
|-
|Phaser
|Heavy Weapon
|Shields
|Small evasive ships
|Alien capitals
|Massive burst shield damage
|-
|Torpedoes
|Secondary
|Distracted targets
|PD/evasion
|Most factions
|Punishes predictable movement
|-
|Capital Beam
|Event Weapon
|Everything
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Event-exclusive weapon
|-
|Gaze Weapons
|Exotic
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Poorly documented
|}

== Heat Mechanic Index ==

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|-
|Server Reset Time
|The server will always reset around 4 - 5 AM EST
|}

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== Chat Channels ==
Players can switch between different chat channels using the following commands:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
!Channel
!Primary Command
!Alias
!Requirements / Notes
|-
|'''Local'''
|<nowiki>/chat local</nowiki>
|/l
|Default nearby chat.
|-
|'''Global'''
|/chat global
|/g
|Server-wide chat.
|-
|'''System'''
|/chat system
|/sy
|Only works within your current star system.
|-
|'''Planet'''
|/chat planet
|/pc
|Only works while actively piloting on a planet.
|-
|'''Crew'''
|/chat crew
|/crew
|Only works while piloting a ship.
|-
|'''Fleet'''
|/chat fleet
|/fc
|Requires being in an active fleet.
|-
|'''Settlement'''
|/chat settlement
|/sc
|Requires being a member of a settlement.
|-
|'''Nation'''
|/chat nation
|/nc
|Requires being a member of a nation.
|-
|'''Ally'''
|/chat ally
|/ac
|Requires being in a nation with active allies.
|}

== Direct Messaging & Mail ==
For private communication and offline messaging:

* '''Direct Message:''' <code>/msg <player> <message></code> — Sends a private whisper to an online player.
* '''Send Mail:''' <code>/mail send <player> <message></code> — Delivers a message to a player (works if they are offline).
* '''Archive Mail:''' <code>/mail archive</code> — Delists/archives a mail message from your active inbox.

== Broadcasts ==
High-visibility announcements sent to entire factions:

* '''Settlement Broadcast:''' <code>/settlement broadcast <message></code>
* '''Nation Broadcast:''' <code>/nation broadcast <message></code>

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PLEASE NOTE: This page is under construction as more info is being documented, and the wording revised. The current revision was made before the [[Horizon's End]]: [[Dominion Update]]. (Things like AI rewards may not be fully updated for Dominion yet feel free to update them if the current value isn't correct)

This page serves as a comprehensive, centralized reference manual. All AI-related mechanics, faction data, and ship indices are consolidated here to provide a streamlined experience for pilots navigating ''Horizon’s End.'' It is intended to serve new and old players alike.

This wiki page includes:

* What is AI? – A definition of what AI is on [[Horizon's End]].
* AI Hunting for New Players – This section serves as a guide to AI hunting, providing tips and strategies for dealing with AI effectively.
* AI Breakdown – How AI works in the game.
* AI Factions – Explains factions and their ships.
* World Event Index – A complete, indexed table of all world events.
* AI Ships Index – A digitized index of all AI ships currently on the server.
* AI Ships+ Index – Extra Mechanics Digitzed
* Heat Mechanic Index – Heat Mechanics Digitzed

== What is AI? ==
AI is AI Ships that spawn around the map. These ships are either civilian or militaristic the militaristic variants are hostile. Howewer, ai will not shoot you unless you get close. AI can be identified by the contact's bar.

== AI Hunting for New Players ==
[[Ruinati0n]] ''Note''

For this stage, this guide assumes you already have basic starship knowledge. If you don't yet have a ship suitable for AI hunting, this guide recommends purchasing a Vulture, from an NPC Ship Dealer to begin. Once you have your ship and officially start AI hunting, you must first locate and destroy AI starships. All AI kills provide both XP and credits, making AI encounters a core source of progression and income. AI ships can spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period, so you don't always need a world event to find them. (For Reference all AI Ships are Tech 1 Ships and not Tech 2 ships until they are added.)

=== New Player Progression Path - 1 of 3 - Recommendation ===

==== Beginner Route ====

* Vulture
* Hunt Horizon Transit
* Hunt Tier 1 Pirates
* Learn evasion

==== Intermediate Route ====

* Upgrade to Gunship
* Hunt Privateers
* Learn shield angling
* Learn reinforcement control

==== Advanced Route ====

* Corvette/Frigate
* Hunt aliens
* Farm superconductors
* Fleet combat

=== AI Hunting Methods - 2 of 3 - Mechanics ===

==== AI World Events - 1 of 2 ====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

<code>/encounterstatus</code>

This command shows active or upcoming AI world events. These events spawn periodically across different systems and often contain groups of AI ships depending on the event tier.
[[File:Encounterstatusimg.png|alt=<nowiki>This was by your's truly, Jp_ToasT ([[user:duckerduk]]</nowiki>|thumb|An in-game screenshot of an example of encounter status]]

===== Natural AI Spawning - 2 of 2 - =====
Use:

<code>/listships ai</code>

AI ships can also spawn naturally in space when a player remains in an area for a prolonged period of time while piloting a ship.

This means:

* AI encounters are not always event-based
* Simply staying in space can eventually trigger AI presence
* Higher activity areas tend to produce more frequent encounters

=== AI Kill Streak / Heat Multiplier System - 3 of 3 - Mechanics ===
Horizon's End features a kill streak-based reward scaling system designed to reward sustained PvE combat activity.

Destroying AI ships consecutively increases a hidden streak multiplier, commonly referred to as “Heat.”

As the streak increases, AI combat becomes progressively more rewarding.Streak Behavior
* The streak increases with each confirmed AI kill
* Higher streak values result in greater reward multipliers
* Streak benefits apply primarily during sustained combat sessions
There is a max camp for how much money can be made off of AI once you hit that camp the values start to plummit.

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|}

==== Gameplay Impact ====
The Heat system significantly changes the profitability of AI hunting.

Low-level AI encounters may initially provide limited rewards, but extended hunting sessions can dramatically increase total earnings through streak scaling.

This system encourages:

* Long-duration PvE sessions
* Efficient AI farming routes
* Sustained survival
* Risk management
* Ship endurance planning

== AI Breakdown ==

=== AI Spawns ===

* AI spawn in all space systems - Asteri, Regulus, Ilios, Sirius, Horizon, Trench, deepspace systems (formerly applied to AU-0821 pre Dominion)
** In the human populated systems being Asteri, Regulus, Ilios and Sirius, only specific AI factions can spawn
*** Horizon Transit ships (minhauls, sparrows, wayfinders, etc.)
*** Mining guild ships (Beaver, Badger which is the largest that can spawn, Type-V11, etc.)
*** Privateers (rare chance for resolutes, usual chance for daggers, bulwarks, pioneers, contractors etc.)
*** Pirates (Bloodstars, vendettas, wasps, etc.)
*** Tsaii (Only from bait ships - horizon transit, specifically the 3 explorer ships, as seen in /listships the ship piloted by a pirate colored pilot, or on the dynmap seeing a horizon transit bait ship with a pirate name)
*** Largest ships to spawn can be a tsaii bait trap reaver - 6.5k size frigate, or a privateer resolute ~8.1k destroyer
** In the Horizon, Trench and deep space systems, 3 extra factions can start naturally spawning, and in those systems all AI factions can spawn
*** Plant aliens (these are marked with a green unknown signal tag.)
*** Bread aliens (Chifanren)
*** Tsaii (spawns without bait ships, sometimes with a reaver as the capital)
*AI spawns, locations, and AI ship spawn coordinates are indicated by chat signals if you're in the same system. If you are not, you generally need a combat probe, which can be found on a recon fighter. AIs in deep space can be located using combat probes in deep space systems, or simply by being in the region where they spawn.

=== AI Movement, Behavior, and Tiers ===
The following tiers categorize AI performance, movement, and combat logic. Movement and behavior data is derived from community reporting and player observation, notably from Hextagon.

* '''Tier 1 - Novice [Tier name: EASY]''' These units exhibit limited combat logic; per Hextagon's observations, they utilize a 5th /dc slot for movement with minimal targeting prediction. They fire their weapons infrequently, making them ideal for new players to practice fundamental PvE mechanics.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Star (✦)
* '''Tier 2 - Mediocre [Tier name: NORMAL]''' These AI utilize the 9th /dc slot for movement and employ direct targeting without movement prediction (leading). While they fire their weapons frequently and represent a step up in difficulty from Tier 1, pilots can evade most fire by maintaining consistent distance.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Stars (✦✦)
* '''Tier 3 - Adept [Tier name: HARD]''' These AI display increased proficiency, incorporating target-leading and a "Fleeing" mechanic. They pose a significant threat in numbers and require consistent evasive maneuvering to engage effectively.
** ''Fleeing:'' When shields are depleted or the hull sustains damage, the AI attempts to retreat up to 500 blocks to allow for full shield regeneration.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Unique Faction Emoji
* '''Tier 4 - Expert [Tier name: BRUTAL]''' These AI are highly proficient and should be engaged with caution. They represent the strongest "fair-fighting" AI tier and utilize an early-fleeing mechanic. At this level, there is a 30–40% probability that the AI will target the player's weakest shield facet rather than the center of mass, increasing the lethality of these encounters.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 2 Unique Faction Emojis
* '''Tier 5 - High-Performance [Tier name: INSANE]''' These AI via there raw states according to Hextagon are cheating. These AI operate at a significantly higher threshold, featuring a 1.1x (110%) speed buff to /directcontrol and the utilization of 60% powermodes that exceed standard player capabilities. Units typically initiate fleeing behavior before taking significant hull damage. Targeting logic is highly precise, with a 90–100% probability of striking the player's lowest-health shield facet, necessitating active shield angling. Evasion is considered extremely difficult for most pilots.
** ''Contact Bar Identifier:'' 1 Rare Faction Emoji

=== AI Backup ===
Some larger AI ships can spawn reinforcement fleets when engaged. This system primarily applies to high-tier or capital-class vessels.

* Larger ships may spawn immediate escort AI upon engagement.
* Those escorts can themselves generate additional reinforcements.
* This can create a multi-layer escalation chain depending on the encounter.

For example:

* The Angle-class ship can spawn a Resolute-class vessel as backup.
* The Resolute may then deploy an additional squadron of smaller Privateer ships.

In some cases, reinforcement chains can stack further, resulting in:

* AI ships that spawn AI ships, which themselves spawn additional support units.

=== AI Bait Mechanic ===
The Wayfinder has two variants:

* Civilian Wayfinder (passive transport ship)
* Bait Variant (hostile ambush trigger)

The bait variant appears identical to the civilian version but is designed to initiate an ambush encounter.

Behavior

* Visually functions as a normal civilian Wayfinder
* When approached or engaged, it triggers a pirate reinforcement call
* Spawns a squadron of Pirate AI ships shortly after activation
* The initial Wayfinder itself may remain non-aggressive or act as a lure

Mechanics

* This is a hidden encounter trigger system, not a standard hostile spawn
* Reinforcements spawn after player proximity or engagement conditions are met
* Designed to punish players who assume all civilian ships are safe

== AI Factions ==
=== Privateers ===
A fleet of armed military patrol ships these aligned ships patrol [[Horizon's End]].

Common ships:

* Dagger (Starfighter)
* Bulwark (Corvette)
* Pioneer (Speeder)
* Contractor (Gunship)
* Resolute (Destroyer)

Behavior:

* Patrols Systems

=== Minning Guild ===
Industrial mining fleets operating in wild space or asteroid-heavy sectors.
Common ships:

* Type-V11 (Starfighter)
* Beaver (Transport)
* Badger (Corvette)
* Ostrich (Light Freighter) (PLEASE NOTE: Ostriches' are increidbly dangerous to new players)
* Mining drones and escorts

Behavior:

* Flies around randomly as a natural spawn.

Rewards:

* The Angle tends to drop rewards for the one who kills it.

=== Horizon Transit Convoy ===
Civilian transport fleets traveling between systems.
Common ships:

* Minhaul
* Sparrow
* Wayfinder (NOTE: these are immobile ships, but they can also be bait ships for pirate convoys)
* Explorer variants

Behavior:

* Usually passive
* Certain Wayfinder variants may secretly be Pirate bait ships

Important:

Some Horizon Transit ships are disguised Tsaii ambush vessels. These can be identified by:

* Pirate pilot names in

Possible escalation:

* Tsaii ambush fleets
* Reaver-class frigates (~6.5k mass)

=== Pirates ===
Hostile raiding fleets that attack nearby ships on sight.
Common ships:

* Bloodstar (Gunship)
* Vendetta (Corvette)
* Wasp (Starfighter)
* Other fast attack craft

Behavior:

* Extremely aggressive

Danger:

Pirate fleets are among the most common combat-focused world events and can overwhelm inexperienced pilots quickly.

Rewards:

=== Unknown Signal (Green Aliens) ===
Also known as '''Watchers''' or plant aliens.

Marked by:

* Green Unknown Signal contact markers

Behavior:

* More common in Horizon, and Trench
** Locai spawns in Horizon and Trench (Breach) and single ai spawns can occur in deepspace.

Common traits:

* Organic-looking ships
* Unusual weapon effects
* Higher-tier AI can be extremely evasive

Ships:

* Verdolith (Frigate)
* Teralith (Frigate)
* Aerbolith (Destroyer)

Rewards:

* Superconductor

=== Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens) ===
Believed to be the '''吃饭人(''' Nicknamed the "Bread Aliens", but officially known as the Chifanren).

Behavior:

* Often appear in deep-space systems
* Can travel in organized fleets

Common traits:

* Yellow signal marker
* Unique ship designs
* Aggressive response to nearby players
Ships:
* Other Ships (Names need to still be added)
* Fashigun (Destroyer)

=== Abyssals (Event) ===
The Abyssals are a highly dangerous AI Faction that use weapons that no other ship use.

It is important to note that these ships do NOT spawn at all, and only spawned during a halloween event

Ships:

Dredge

Charm

Graft

Emperor

High Priestess

== World Event Index ==
AI World Events are scheduled encounters that spawn groups of AI ships at specific locations. Use <code>/encounterstatus</code> to view active events and <code>/listships ai</code> to track active AI vessels.
{| class="wikitable"
!Event Name
!Type
!Difficulty
!Locations
!Faction
!Risk Level
!Image
!Description
|-
|System Defense Forces Small Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_SmallPatrol.png
|Routine patrols securing core systems against minor threats.
|-
|System Defense Forces Medium Patrol
|Patrol
|Universal
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|Low
|SD_MediumPatrol.png
|Larger patrols in core systems, prepared to respond to moderate threats.
|-
|Horizon Transit Lines
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|System Defense Forces
|None
|HorizonTransit.png
|Security and monitoring of inter-system transit routes for player safety.
|-
|Privateer Inspection
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_Inspection.png
|Privateers being inspected by authorities; potential for combat if rules are broken.
|-
|Privateer BootCamp
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Privateers
|Medium
|Privateer_BootCamp.png
|Training exercises for privateer recruits; may involve simulated combat.
|-
|Pirate Disturbance
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Disturbance.png
|Local pirate activity threatening trade or patrols; dangerous for new players.
|-
|Increased Pirate Activity
|Locai
|Tiered
|Core Systems
|Pirates
|Medium
|Pirate_Increase.png
|Spike in pirate raids and attacks in the core systems; advanced threat.
|-
|Mining Guild Barge Convoy
|Patrol
|Universal (mostly tier 3)
|Horizon, and Trench
|Mining Guild
|High
|MiningGuild.png
|Guild ships conducting routine patrols around mining operations.
|-
|Tsaii Warband
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, and
Trench
|Tsaii
|High
|Tsaii_Warband.png
|Raiding Tsaii forces appear in frontier zones; moderately challenging.
|-
|Privateer Naval Drills
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, andTrench
|Privateers
|High
|Privateer_NavalDrills.png
|Privateer naval exercises in frontier systems; may engage nearby ships.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Yellow Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon, and Trench
|吃饭人
|High
|Signal_YellowAliens.png
|Mysterious yellow alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|-
|Unknown Signal (Green Aliens)
|Locai
|Tiered
|Horizon and Trench
|Watchers
|High
|Signal_GreenAliens.png
|Mysterious green alien signal detected; exploratory or hostile encounters possible.
|}

== AI Ship Index ==
<blockquote>Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's capabilities, block count, threat level, faction, and ship class. This is intended to help document these ships digitally.</blockquote>
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship
!Image
!Faction
!Class
!Block Count
!Threat
!Armament / Notes
|-
|Sparrow
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Shuttle
|~???
|None
|Civilian transport ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship
|-
|Minhaul
|(Insert Image)
|Horizon Transit
|Freighter
|501
|None
|Civilian cargo vessel
Cheth and Titanium Variants
|-
|Wayfinder
|[[File:Wayfinder.png|thumb|The Wayfinder]]
|Horizon Transit
|Explorer
|1509
|None
|Can appear as Tsaii bait ship
NOTE: There is a pirate Bait version of this ship it should be considered a medium level threat.
|-
|Type I-41
|[[File:Imagev.png|thumb|The Type I-41]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|271
|Very Low
|2 laser cannons, 1 torpedo, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type V-11
|[[File:Ty.png|thumb|The Type V-11]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|265
|Very Low
|Mining escort ship, calls dagger escort
|-
|Type A-21B
|[[File:Type a-21b.png|thumb|The Type A-21B]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|625
|Very Low
|Mining laser, ore storage, calls dagger escort
|-
|Woodpecker
|[[File:Woodpecker.png|thumb|The Woodpecker]]
|Mining Guild
|Shuttle
|267
|Very Low
|Recon vessel, torpedo armed, calls dagger reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|[[File:Beaver.png|thumb|The Beaver]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|1985
|Low
|Calls Dagger reinforcement
|-
|Badger
|[[File:Badger.png|thumb|The Badger]]
|Mining Guild
|Transport
|3998
|Low
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Ostrich
|[[File:Ostrich.png|thumb|The Ostrich]]
|Mining Guild
|Light Freighter
|3964
|High
|Fast jumper, dangerous to new players, calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Grouper
|[[File:Grouper.png|thumb|The Grouper]]
|Mining Guild
|Medium Freighter
|7996
|Medium
|Calls Bulwark reinforcement
|-
|Dunkleosteus
|[[File:Dunkle.png|thumb|The Dunkleosteus]]
|Mining Guild
|Heavy Freighter
|11991
|High
|Calls Bulwark + Contractor reinforcements
|-
|Angle
|[[File:Amgleai.png|thumb|The Angle]]
|Mining Guild
|Capital Mining Barge
|19939
|Extreme
|Heavy escort fleet, calls a Resolute for reinforcements
Note: the Angle in survival is always a tier 3
|-
|Teneta
|[[File:Teneta.png|thumb|The Teneta]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|444
|Low
|Light combat craft
|-
|Dagger
|[[File:Dagger2.webp|alt=A 475 block Starfighter|thumb|The Dagger]]
|Privateers
|Starfighter
|475
|Low
|Standard combat fighter
|-
|Bulwark
|[[File:Bulwork.png|thumb|The Bulwark]]
|Privateers
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Defensive escort vessel
|-
|Pioneer
|[[File:Pioneer.png|thumb|The Pioneer]]
|Privateers
|Intercepter
|153
|None
|A very small ship
NOTE: this ship is broken and cannot do damage
|-
|Contractor
|[[File:Contractor.png|thumb|The Contractor]]
|Privateers
|Gunship
|2000
|Medium
|Mid-tier support vessel
|-
|Resolute
|[[File:Resolute.webp|alt=A 8264 block Destroyer|thumb|The Resolute]]
|Privateers
|Destroyer
|8264
|Extreme
|High-tier capital destroyer
|-
|Bloodstar
|[[File:Imagebb.png|thumb|The Bloodstar]]
|Pirates
|Corvette
|3987
|Medium
|Aggressive raider craft
|-
|Comorant
|[[File:Como.png|thumb|The Cormorant]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1059
|Medium
|
|-
|Vendetta
|[[File:Vendetta.png|thumb|The Vendetta]]
|Pirates
|Gunship
|1113
|Medium
|Standard pirate combat ship
|-
|Wasp
|[[File:Wasp.png|thumb|The Wasp]]
|Pirates
|Interceptor
|249
|Nearly none
|Fast attack craft
|-
|Scythe
|[[File:Scythe.png|thumb|The Scythe]]
|Tsaii
|Starfighter
|374
|Medium
|Standard fighter
|-
|Swarmer
|[[File:Swarmer.png|thumb|The Swarmer]]
|Tsaii
|Light Fighter
|174
|Medium
|Dangerous in swarms
|-
|Raider
|[[File:Rad.png|thumb|The Raider]]
|Tsaii
|Gunship
|1695
|Medium
|Strong anti-player craft
|-
|Reaver
|[[File:Reaver.png|thumb|The Reaver]]
|Tsaii
|Frigate
|6502
|Extreme
|Capital ambush ship
|-
|Verdolith
|[[File:Terralith.png|thumb|The Verdolith]]
|Watchers
|Frigate
|6505
|High
|Can duplicate spawn
|-
|Terralith
|[[File:Verdolith.png|thumb|The Terralith]]
|Watchers
|Heavy Frigate
|7999
|Very High
|High durability capital ship
|-
|Arborealith
|[[File:Arbo.png|thumb|The Arborealith]]
|Watchers
|Destroyer
|12000
|Extreme
|Capital ship killer, calls Verdolith for reinforcements
|-
|Mianbaozha
|[[File:Mian.png|thumb|The Mianbaozha]]
|吃饭人
|Starfighter
|226
|High
|Extremely evasive
|-
|Loumai
|[[File:Louma.png|thumb|The Loumai]]
|吃饭人
|Gunship
|1753
|High
|Summons Mianbaozha
|-
|Mianbao
|[[File:Mianba.png|thumb|The Mianbao]]
|吃饭人
|Corvette
|4000
|High
|Strong sub-capital ship, calls Malingshu for reinforcements
|-
|Malingshu
|[[File:Milangshu.png|thumb|The Malingshu]]
|吃饭人
|Light Frigate
|4895
|High
|Durable, sub-capital ship, calls Mianbao and Mianbaozha for reinforcements
NOTE: this frigate has a phaser
|-
|Fashigun
|(Insert Image)
|吃饭人
|Destroyer
|11994
|Extreme
|Strongest alien capital ship, calls Mianbaozhas for reinforcement
NOTE: the amount of mianbaozhas depends on how many people are in your fleet
|-
|Skuttle
|[[File:Image.png|thumb|The Skuttle]]
|Abyssals// Pumpkins
|Custom Ship
|285
|None
|A versatile shuttle-like custom ship which is unarmed
|-
|Dredge
|[[File:Dredge.png|thumb|The Dredge]]
|Abyssals
|Gunship
|2709
|Medium
|The Dredge is a gunship sized ship armed with a capital beam, gaze weapons. Not much is known about this ship.
|-
|Charm
|[[File:Charm Ingame.png|thumb|The Charm]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|11,465
|Extreme
|The Charm is a destroyer sized ship armed with Cthulu beams, Skull Throwers and gaze weapons.
Summons Dredge as reinforcment
|-
|Graft
|[[File:Graft Ingame.png|thumb|The Graft]]
|Abyssals
|Destroyer
|12,312
|Extreme
|The Graft is a large, destroyer sized ship armed with cthulu beams, Skull throwers and gaze weapons. Summons Dredge as a reinforcment
|-
|Emperor
|[[File:Emperor Ingame.png|thumb|The Emperor]]
|Abyssals
|Cruiser
|13,574
|Extreme
|The Emperor is a large, Cruiser sized ship armed with a capital beam, cthulu beams and gaze weapons.
Summons 2x Dread as reinforcment
|-
|High Priestess
|[[File:High Priestess In game.png|alt=A picture of the High Priestess in space arena|400x400px]]
|Abyssals
|Custom Ship
|23,468
|Extreme
|The High Priestess is a HUGE ship being larger than the battlecruiser, Armed with various gaze and cthulu beam weapons with its main weapon being the capital beam.
Sumons 2x dread as reinforcment
|}

=== Ship Scaling ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Ship Class
!Typical Block Range
!Role
!Strengths
!Weaknesses
|-
|Interceptor
|150–350
|Anti-fighter
|Extremely agile
|Minimal durability
|-
|Starfighter
|350–500
|Strike craft
|High burst damage
|Fragile
|-
|Gunship
|500–2,000
|Skirmisher
|Versatile
|Limited endurance
|-
|Corvette
|2,000–4,000
|Multi-role combat
|Balanced combat capability
|Larger target profile
|-
|Frigate
|4,000–8,000
|Capital combat
|Heavy weapon access
|Reduced agility
|-
|Destroyer
|8,000–12,000
|Heavy capital
|Massive durability/firepower
|Slow and expensive
|-
|Cruiser+
|12,000+
|Fleet capital
|Extreme combat capability
|Strategic-scale loss risk
|}

=== AI Rewards ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Faction
!Difficulty
!Rewards
!Description
|-
|Nimble
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Light exploration shuttle; fast but fragile.
|-
|Minhaul
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c + 314 XP
|Small cargo vessel carrying valuable ores.
|-
|Striker
|Horizon Transit
|None
|250c
|Medium exploration shuttle allegedly armed with plasma cannons.
|-
|Wayfinder
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Medium exploration transport with weak defenses.
|-
|Amph
|Horizon Transit
|None
|400c
|Heavy exploration transport with moderate durability.
|-
|Exotran
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Sleek cargo freighter with decorative turrets.
|-
|Dessle
|Horizon Transit
|None
|550c
|Small ore freighter with little combat capability.
|-
|Iskat
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Pirate fighter armed with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Voss
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Rusty mining shuttle with a single laser cannon.
|-
|Hector
|Pirates
|Very easy
|950c
|Old shuttle equipped with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Hiro
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Modified fighter with dual torpedo launchers.
|-
|Wasp
|Pirates
|Easy
|950c
|Armed shuttle fitted with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Frenz
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c + 299 XP
|Agile starfighter with lasers and torpedoes.
|-
|Tempest
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter armed with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Velasco
|Pirates
|Moderate
|950c
|Heavy assault fighter with triple plasma cannons.
|-
|Anaan
|Pirates
|Very easy
|1,250c
|Converted hauler functioning as a gunship.
|-
|Vendetta
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Light gunship with pulse cannons and heavy laser.
|-
|Cormorant
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Assault gunship with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Mantis
|Pirates
|Hard
|1,250c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and heavy lasers.
|-
|Hernstein
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c + 1,556 XP
|Medium assault gunship with pulse cannons.
|-
|Fyr
|Pirates
|Moderate
|1,250c
|Heavy assault gunship with plasma cannons and turrets.
|-
|Bloodstar
|Pirates
|Hard
|2,650c
|Heavy corvette equipped with tri-turrets.
|-
|Inflict
|Privateers
|Easy
|950c
|Standard privateer fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Furious
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Tough fighter armed with plasma cannon.
|-
|Teneta
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Strike fighter with dual plasma cannons.
|-
|Patroller
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c + 1,809 XP
|Medium gunship with shields and pulse cannons.
|-
|Veteran
|Privateers
|Hard
|1,850c
|Anti-fighter gunship with heavy laser.
|-
|Protector
|Privateers
|Moderate
|950c
|Pseudo-gunship with dangerous plasma cannons.
|-
|Daybreak
|Privateers
|Hard
|2,650c + 3,988 XP
|Light corvette armed with heavy lasers.
|-
|Dagger
|Privateers
|Moderate
|2,650c + 967 XP
|Heavy fighter with plasma cannons and torpedoes.
|-
|Contractor
|Privateers
|Hard
|3,750c
|Heavy gunship armed with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Bulwark
|Privateers
|Hard
|5,750c + 4,785 XP
|Heavy corvette with tri-turrets and shields.
|-
|Resolute
|Privateers
|Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown XP
|Light destroyer equipped with phasers.
|-
|Type I-41
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Old retired fighter with torpedoes.
|-
|Type V-11
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Basic mining spacecraft with one laser cannon.
|-
|Type A-21B
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c + 881 XP
|Passenger shuttle converted into mining craft.
|-
|Woodpecker
|Mining Guild
|Easy
|650c
|Armored scout shuttle with torpedoes.
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|1,850c + 2,121 XP
|Mining transport with heavy lasers.
|-
|Badger
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,560c
|Mining freighter armed with turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Ostrich
|Mining Guild
|Moderate
|2,650c + 3,588 XP
|Mining freighter with light turrets and plasma cannons.
|-
|Grouper
|Mining Guild
|Medium
|Unknown
|Armed medium freighter miner.
|-
|Dunkle
|Mining Guild
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy combat-capable freighter miner.
|-
|Angle
|Mining Guild
|Unkillable
|~50,000c + Unknown XP
|Massive convoy barge with heavy escort support.
|-
|Swarmer
|Tsaii
|Easy
|1,550c
|Agile Tsaii scout craft.
|-
|Scythe
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|1,550c
|Standard Tsaii fighter with plasma cannons.
|-
|Raider
|Tsaii
|Moderate
|2,500c
|Attack gunship with pulse cannons and lasers.
|-
|Reaver
|Tsaii
|Hard
|6,500c
|Attack frigate armed with phasers and heavy turrets.
|-
|Mianbaozha
|Aliens
|Medium
|Unknown
|Agile alien fighter difficult to target.
|-
|Loumai
|Aliens
|Hard
|Unknown
|Heavy gunship that summons reinforcements.
|-
|Mianbao
|Aliens
|Hard
|9,000c + 5,383 XP
|Fast alien corvette with tri-turrets.
|-
|Malingshu
|Aliens
|Very Hard
|9,000c + 6,263 XP
|Phaser frigate deadly at close range.
|-
|Verdolith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|9,000c
|Attack frigate with heavy turrets and phasers.
|-
|Teralith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 9,052 XP
|Heavy assault frigate with chetherite shield.
|-
|Arborealith
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|18,000c + 12,270 HEXP
|Heavy destroyer with gravity well systems.
|-
|Fashigun
|Aliens
|Extremely Hard
|~20,000c + Unknown HEXP
|Massive destroyer capable of summoning swarms.
|}

=== Ship Tiers ===
Note: This is a Ship Index meant to document each AI Ship's Tier, Fire Rate, movement, shield targeting, and identification on the contact bar along with the emoji used by the AI.
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
!Name
!Movement
!Aim Behavior
!Fire Rate
!Special Mechanics
!Shield Targeting
!Contacts Bar Identifier
!Image
|-
|1
|EASY
|5th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Poor, almost no aiming
|Very infrequent
|None
|Center of mass
|1 emoji (✦)
|[[File:1 starf.png|thumb]]Marked by 1 Star
|-
|2
|NORMAL
|9th <code>/dc</code> slot
|Direct aim, no leading
|Frequent
|None
|Center of mass
|2 emojis (✦✦)
|[[File:2 stars.png|thumb]]Marked by 2 Stars
|-
|3
|HARD
|Medium
|Leads target
|Frequent
|Fleeing when shields low
|Center of mass
|1 unique faction emoji
|[[File:Tier3.png|thumb]]
|-
|4
|BRUTAL
|Fast/Evasive
|Leads target, stronger
|Frequent
|Early fleeing
|30–40% lowest shield targeting
|2 unique faction emojis
|Identifiied by 2 Unique Emojis
|-
|5
|INSANE
|1.1× <code>/dc</code> slot
|Extremely precise leading
|Extremely high
|Powermodes, early fleeing
|90–100% lowest shield targeting
|1 rare faction emoji
|[[File:Tier5.png|thumb]]
|}

== AI Ships+ Index ==
Certain AI ships are capable of spawning reinforcement fleets when engaged or damaged. Some reinforcement ships are themselves capable of summoning additional support, creating escalation chains.

=== AI Reinforcements ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Calls Reinforcements
!Possible Reinforcement
|-
|Beaver
|Yes
|Dagger
|-
|Badger
|Yes
|Bulwark
|-
|Loumai
|Yes
|2x Mianbaozha
|-
|Angle
|Yes
|Resolute
|-
|Resolute
|Yes
|Privateer Squadron
|-
|Fashigun
|Yes
|Massive Mianbaozha Swarm (depends on fleet size)
|-
|Reaver
|Yes
|Raider
|-
|Verdolith
|Yes
|Verdolith
|}

=== Salvage/Loot Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
!AI Ship
!Notable Loot
!Salvage Value
!Rare Drops
|-
|Minhaul
|Ore
|Low
|Titanium
|-
|Beaver
|Mining Components
|Medium
|None
|-
|Mianbao
|Alien Components
|High
|Superconductors
|-
|Teralith
|Advanced Components
|Very High
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|-
|Arborealith
|Capital Salvage
|Extreme
|Guaranteed Superconductor
|}

=== AI Standard Agro Ranges Index ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Faction
!Typical Aggro Range
!Notes
|-
|Horizon Transit
|Passive
|Non-hostile civilian ships
|-
|Mining Guild
|~500m
|Escorts may respond aggressively
|-
|Pirates
|~750m
|Standard hostile patrol range
|-
|Privateers
|~650m
|Certain ships exceed this
|-
|Tsaii
|~1,000m
|Highly aggressive frontier faction
|-
|Unknown Signal (Aliens)
|~2,500m
|Extremely long detection radius
|-
|Abyssals (Event)
|Unknown / Variable
|Event-exclusive behavior
|}

=== CounterPlay ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Enemy Type
!Best Counter
!Avoid
|-
|Fighters
|Pulse Cannons
|Plasma dogfights
|-
|Gunships
|Distance control
|Close brawling
|-
|Corvettes
|Tri-turret kiting
|Static positioning
|-
|Frigates
|Phaser rush
|Shield trades
|-
|Destroyers
|Fleet focus fire
|Solo engagement
|}

=== Weapons Systems ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Weapon
!Type
!Effective Against
!Weak Against
!Typical AI Users
!Notes
|-
|Laser Cannon
|Primary
|Fighters
|Shields
|Pirates, Mining Guild
|Basic hitscan weapon, very bad
|-
|Plasma Cannon
|Primary
|Shields
|Evasive targets
|Tsaii, Pirates
|Extremely dangerous to starfighters
|-
|Pulse Cannon
|Omni-directional
|Fighters
|Capitals
|Gunships, Corvettes
|Near-unlimited firing arcs
|-
|Heavy Laser
|Heavy Weapon
|Slowing targets
|Shielded targets
|Contractors, Raiders
|Explosion-heavy finisher weapon
|-
|Tri-Turret
|Heavy Weapon
|Medium Ships
|Fighters
|Corvettes
|Long-range artillery
|-
|Heavy Turret
|Primary
|Capital-ships
|Agile ships
|Frigates, Destroyers
|High sustained DPS
|-
|Phaser
|Heavy Weapon
|Shields
|Small evasive ships
|Alien capitals
|Massive burst shield damage
|-
|Torpedoes
|Secondary
|Distracted targets
|PD/evasion
|Most factions
|Punishes predictable movement
|-
|Capital Beam
|Event Weapon
|Everything
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Event-exclusive weapon
|-
|Gaze Weapons
|Exotic
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Abyssals
|Poorly documented
|}

== Heat Mechanic Index ==

==== Core Mechanics ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Mechanic
!Description
|-
|Kill Streak
|Builds through consecutive AI ship destruction
|-
|Heat Multiplier
|Reward scaling tied to streak progression
|-
|Credit Scaling
|Credits earned increase at higher streaks
|-
|XP Scaling
|XP rewards increase with streak level
|-
|Sustained Combat Bonus
|Long PvE sessions become progressively more profitable
|}

==== Streak Behavior ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Behavior
!Description
|-
|Kill Confirmation
|Streak increases after confirmed AI destruction
|-
|Continuous Scaling
|Rewards continue increasing as streak rises
|-
|Combat Incentive
|Encourages prolonged PvE hunting sessions
|-
|Escalation Risk
|Longer streaks often expose players to increasingly dangerous encounters
|}

==== Persistent Rules ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Rule
!Description
|-
|Creative Mode
|Heat decay is paused while in Creative
|-
|Server Reset
|Streaks may persist until the daily reset cycle (~5 PM EST)
|-
|Session Continuity
|Players can maintain streaks across multiple encounters
|-
|Server Reset Time
|The server will always reset around 4 - 5 AM EST
|}