Rules of Engagement

This topic discusses the mechanics of PvP and PvE combat.

Flags

Combat Flag

Combat flags do not appear on the Robot Status terrain window. This flag tracks recent engagement of any kind with NPC or player targets. Some actions are restricted in this flag.
These restrictions include:

• Follow/Approach
• AutoPilot

PvP Flag

PvP flag appears on your Robot status window when you engage in a PvP activity, or manually activate it on your Robot status window.

This flag lasts 5 minutes, regardless the action taken.
Activities restricted during this time:

• Docking in terminal
• Autopilot
• Approach/Follow
• Field Terminal use

Other notable changes to other behaviors;

• Molecular instability, when triggered with pvp-flag, will last 3 minutes, instead of 1.