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	- Node Scaling: Within a single Encounter, each cleared Node increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.		- Node Scaling: Within a single Encounter, each cleared Node increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.

	- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 Energy = +20% bonus).		- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 [[Energy]] = +20% bonus).

	- End Conditions: An Encounter ends when you defeat the Boss Node or your [[Ship]] is destroyed.		- End Conditions: An Encounter ends when you defeat the Boss Node or your [[Ship]] is destroyed.

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	- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every Node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.		- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every Node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.

	- Node Scaling: Within a single [[Encounter]], each cleared Node increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.		- Node Scaling: Within a single Encounter, each cleared Node increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.

	- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 Energy = +20% bonus).		- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 Energy = +20% bonus).

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Encounters are the core PvE mode of [[Outlaw Troopers]]. ~~By exploring~~ maps and ~~defeating~~ enemies~~, you~~ earn ~~the~~ resources ~~needed to~~ grow your [[Empire~~]] and climb the [[Leaderboards~~]].		Encounters are the core PvE mode of [[Outlaw Troopers]]. Explore maps and defeat enemies to earn resources and grow your [[Empire]]. By mastering Encounnter, you will:

	~~Encounters are the heart and soul of [[Outlaw Troopers]]!~~ By mastering ~~them~~, you will:

	- Earn [[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT Tokens]], [[Sacred Gene]], [[Radioactive Shards]] and [[Prestige]].		- Earn [[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT Tokens]], [[Sacred Gene]], [[Radioactive Shards]] and [[Prestige]].
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	- Complete [[A.R.C_Initiator_Quests]] for additional rewards.		- Complete [[A.R.C_Initiator_Quests]] for additional rewards.

	- Defeat [[Dominators]] to find [[Fragments]].		- Defeat [[Dominators]] to find [[Encounter Fragments]] for [[Limited Blends]].

	==Combat Mechanics==		==Combat Mechanics==
	For details on how damage, defense, and effects work during battles, see [[Encounter Combat Mechanic]].		For details on how damage, defense, and effects work during battles, see [[Encounter Combat Mechanic]].

	==How to Start ~~an Encounter~~==		==How to Start==
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	*[[Radiation Nodes]] are inaccessible.		*[[Radiation Nodes]] are inaccessible.

	==Encounter Rules & Reward ~~Scaling~~==		==Encounter Rules & Reward Mechanics==
	~~[[Outlaw Troopers]] uses~~ a "Node-Based" system that rewards you for every step you take.		Encounters use a "Node-Based" system that rewards you for every step you take.

	- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every Node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.		- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every Node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.
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	- Node Scaling: As you clear a Node within a single [[Encounter]], the difficulty increases by 20% and rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) increase by 10%.		- Node Scaling: As you clear a Node within a single [[Encounter]], the difficulty increases by 20% and rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) increase by 10%.

	~~Note:~~ Node Queue ~~System allows you to~~ select multiple Nodes at once. Your [[Ship]] will automatically travel to and process each Node ~~until the queue is empty~~.		- Node Queue: You can select multiple Nodes at once. Your [[Ship]] will automatically travel to and process each Node in order.

	- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the base [[Energy]] cost (before any discounts) of the Tier.		- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the base [[Energy]] cost (before any discounts) of the Tier.
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	2 [[Energy]] gives +10% bonus, 3 [[Energy]] gives +20% bonus, 4 [[Energy]] gives +30% bonus and so on.		2 [[Energy]] gives +10% bonus, 3 [[Energy]] gives +20% bonus, 4 [[Energy]] gives +30% bonus and so on.

	- An [[Encounter]] ends when you defeat the ~~final~~ Boss Node or if your [[Ship]] is destroyed.		- End Conditions: An Encounter ends when you defeat the Boss Node or if your [[Ship]] is destroyed.

	==Map Layouts & Rerolling==		==Map Layouts & Rerolling==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			Encounters are the core PvE mode of [[Outlaw Troopers]]. By exploring maps and defeating enemies, you earn the resources needed to grow your [[Empire]] and climb the [[Leaderboards]].

	Encounters are the heart and soul of [[Outlaw Troopers]]! By mastering them, you will:		Encounters are the heart and soul of [[Outlaw Troopers]]! By mastering them, you will:

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	==Encounter Rules & Reward Scaling==		==Encounter Rules & Reward Scaling==
			[[Outlaw Troopers]] uses a "Node-Based" system that rewards you for every step you take.

			- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every Node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.

			- Node Scaling: As you clear a Node within a single [[Encounter]], the difficulty increases by 20% and rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) increase by 10%.

			Note: Node Queue System allows you to select multiple Nodes at once. Your [[Ship]] will automatically travel to and process each Node until the queue is empty.

	- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the base [[Energy]] cost (before any discounts) of the Tier.		- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the base [[Energy]] cost (before any discounts) of the Tier.

	*This affects [[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT Tokens]], [[Reputation]], [[Prestige]] and [[Radioactive Shards]].		*This affects [[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT Tokens]], [[Reputation]], [[Prestige]] and [[Radioactive Shards]].

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	2 [[Energy]] gives +10% bonus, 3 [[Energy]] gives +20% bonus, 4 [[Energy]] gives +30% bonus and so on.		2 [[Energy]] gives +10% bonus, 3 [[Energy]] gives +20% bonus, 4 [[Energy]] gives +30% bonus and so on.

	~~- Node Scaling: Every time you clear a Node within an [[Encounter]], difficulty increases by 20% and rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) increase by 10%.~~

	~~Note: Node Queue System allows you to select multiple Nodes at once. Your [[Ship]] will automatically travel to and process each Node until the queue is empty.~~

	- An [[Encounter]] ends when you defeat the final Boss Node or if your [[Ship]] is destroyed.		- An [[Encounter]] ends when you defeat the final Boss Node or if your [[Ship]] is destroyed.

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	==Setup Mechanics==		==Setup Mechanics==
	- [[Ship]] Stacking: Owning multiple copies of the same [[Ship]] (virtual or permanent [[Assets]]) increases its level and base stats.		- [[Ship]] Stacking: Owning multiple copies of the same [[Ship]] (virtual or permanent [[Assets]]) increases its level and base stats automatically.

	- [[Trooper]] [[Boons]]: Each [[Trooper]] provides unique "Active Boons" that changes daily, visible during [[Troopers]] selection process.		- [[Trooper]] [[Boons]]: Each [[Trooper]] provides unique "Active Boons" that changes daily, visible during [[Troopers]] selection process.

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	==Map Layouts & Rerolling==		==Map Layouts & Rerolling==
	~~Once a Tier is cleared~~, you can ~~change~~ its Layout ~~using~~ Reroll.		If you don't like the rewards on your current map, you can Reroll its Layout. Reroll is only available for cleared Tiers.

	- Each Tier has its own saved Layout.		- Each Tier has its own saved Layout.
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	- Each Reroll costs [[Normal Access Keys]] equal to 3x the Tier’s [[Energy]] cost.		- Each Reroll costs [[Normal Access Keys]] equal to 3x the Tier’s [[Energy]] cost.

	- Free reroll (after completing an [[Encounter]]):		- Free reroll (granted after completing an [[Encounter]]):

	*Cannot roll [[Gene]] Nodes or [[OLT]] Nodes		*Cannot roll [[Gene]] Nodes or [[OLT]] Nodes

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	- [[Ship]] Stacking: Owning multiple copies of the same [[Ship]] (virtual or permanent [[Assets]]) increases its level and base stats.		- [[Ship]] Stacking: Owning multiple copies of the same [[Ship]] (virtual or permanent [[Assets]]) increases its level and base stats.

	- [[Trooper]] [[Boons]]: Each [[~~Troopers~~]] ~~provide~~ unique "Active Boons" (daily ~~variety and bonuses)~~ visible during [[Troopers]] selection.		- [[Trooper]] [[Boons]]: Each [[Trooper]] provides unique "Active Boons" that changes daily, visible during [[Troopers]] selection process.

	- [[Gear]] Score: Your total equipped [[Gear]] cannot exceed your [[Gear Score Limit]]. This limit can be increased via the [[Tech Tree]].		- [[Gear]] Score: Your total equipped [[Gear]] cannot exceed your [[Gear Score Limit]]. This limit can be increased via the [[Tech Tree]].

	- [[Default Skills]]: Choose 3 skills to bring into battle. These can be upgraded using [[Credits]] to increase their effectiveness.		- [[Default Skills]]: Choose 3 skills to bring into battle. These can be upgraded using [[Credits]] to increase their effectiveness.

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	==Tiers==		==Tiers==
	There are unlimited Tiers to explore. Defeat the boss ~~Node~~ to unlock the next Tier.		There are unlimited Tiers to explore. Defeat the boss node to unlock the next Tier.

	- Training Tiers (1–4): Free to enter. These are for learning the game and do not reward [[Reputation]] or [[Credits]]. Map rerolling is unavailable.		- Training Tiers (1–4): Free to enter. These are for learning the game and do not reward [[Reputation]] or [[Credits]]. Map rerolling is unavailable.
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	- Cleared Tiers: Boss defeated. These can be rerolled for new Layouts.		- Cleared Tiers: Boss defeated. These can be rerolled for new Layouts.

	- Uncleared Tiers: Boss not defeated. The Map Layout is fixed, [[Credit]] ~~Nodes~~ are unavailable, and [[Discount Access Key]] cannot be used.		- Uncleared Tiers: Boss not defeated. The Map Layout is fixed, [[Credit]] nodes are unavailable, and [[Discount Access Key]] cannot be used.

	==Map Layouts & Rerolling==		==Map Layouts & Rerolling==
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	- Cost: Each reroll costs [[Normal Access Keys]] (3x the Tier’s [[Energy]] cost).		- Cost: Each reroll costs [[Normal Access Keys]] (3x the Tier’s [[Energy]] cost).

	- Free Reroll: Granted after completing an Encounter. These always generate a 3x3 map and cannot contain [[Sacred Gene]] or [[OLT]] ~~Nodes~~.		- Free Reroll: Granted after completing an Encounter. These always generate a 3x3 map and cannot contain [[Sacred Gene]] or [[OLT]] nodes.

	- Minimum rerolled map size: 3 × 3		- Minimum rerolled map size: 3 × 3
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	- Maximum rerolled map size: 6 x 5		- Maximum rerolled map size: 6 x 5

	- Sacred Gene Safety: You cannot reroll a map that contains a [[Sacred Gene]]. Because these are rare and highly valuable on the [[Black Market]], this safety feature prevents you from accidentally rolling over a high-value ~~Node~~.		- Sacred Gene Safety: You cannot reroll a map that contains a [[Sacred Gene]]. Because these are rare and highly valuable on the [[Black Market]], this safety feature prevents you from accidentally rolling over a high-value node.

	==Encounter Rules & Reward Mechanics==		==Encounter Rules & Reward Mechanics==
	Encounters use a "~~Node~~-~~Based~~" system that rewards you for every step you take.		Encounters use a "node-based" system that rewards you for every step you take.

	- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every ~~Node~~ you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.		- Keep Your Loot: You earn rewards for every node you clear. Even if you fail the Encounter or die at the Boss, you keep all [[Reputation]] and items earned during the run.

	- Node Scaling: Within a single Encounter, each cleared ~~Node~~ increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.		- Node Scaling: Within a single Encounter, each cleared node increases difficulty by 20% and increases rewards ([[Credits]], [[Gears]], [[OLT]]) by 10%.

	- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 [[Energy]] = +20% bonus).		- Energy Scaling: Rewards scale based on the Tier's base [[Energy]] cost. Each point of [[Energy]] increases your reward bonus by 10% (e.g., 3 [[Energy]] = +20% bonus).

	- End Conditions: An Encounter ends when you defeat the Boss ~~Node~~ or your [[Ship]] is destroyed.		- End Conditions: An Encounter ends when you defeat the Boss node or your [[Ship]] is destroyed.

	==Node Queue==		==Node Queue==
	The Queue System lets you plan your path and automate combat.		The Queue System lets you plan your path and automate combat.

	- Automate Pathing: Click multiple ~~Nodes~~ to create a path. Your [[Ship]] will travel and process them in order.		- Automate Pathing: Click multiple nodes to create a path. Your [[Ship]] will travel and process them in order.

	- Unqueue: Click a numbered ~~Node~~ again to remove it from the queue.		- Unqueue: Click a numbered node again to remove it from the queue.

	- Pause/Resume: Use Pause Queue to stop between ~~Nodes~~. Click Resume Queue to continue.		- Pause/Resume: Use Pause Queue to stop between nodes. Click Resume Queue to continue.

	- Reliability: If a connection error occurs, the system retries automatically. If it fails, the queue pauses at your current location. Simply click Resume Queue to continue.		- Reliability: If a connection error occurs, the system retries automatically. If it fails, the queue pauses at your current location. Simply click Resume Queue to continue.