DIRECT ANSWER / FIELD-READY
The Living Spark is the player identity; named Outpost figures and rescued survivors support progression, but each role should be tied to current dialogue or official material.
RUN CARD / 03
Carry these into the next run.
- 01The Spark is distinct from the vessel.
- 02NPC roles can expand with Outpost progress.
- 03Avoid treating community nicknames as official names.
FIELD NOTE / 01
Build the cast from evidence
Record the displayed name, location, dialogue function and associated machine or quest. This creates a useful directory without inventing biography.
FIELD NOTE / 02
Characters as navigation
Link each NPC to the system they unlock or explain. A visitor usually needs the next action more than a long lore paragraph.
FIELD NOTE / FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the quick answer for Characters, NPCs & Outpost Roles?
The Living Spark is the player identity; named Outpost figures and rescued survivors support progression, but each role should be tied to current dialogue or official material.
What should a crew remember from Characters, NPCs & Outpost Roles?
The Spark is distinct from the vessel. NPC roles can expand with Outpost progress. Avoid treating community nicknames as official names.
EVIDENCE / SOURCE REGISTER
Source register
- officialOfficial developer site
- field-noteLocal field-research inventory