Scavenger

Lore & Background

In the vast, decaying industrial complex that serves as The Company's primary hunting ground, the Scavenger is the engine of profit. These employees are sent to moons where civilization has long since collapsed, leaving behind rusted machinery and the creatures that now infest it. The lore suggests that no crew member enters these zones willingly; they are bound by debt or desperation, forced to trade their safety for the promise of a paycheck that may never come if they fail to meet the quota. The history of the Scavenger is written in blood and static. Countless employees have vanished after pushing too far into the darkness, lured by the glint of high-value scrap only to be ambushed by entities that thrive on fear and confusion. The Company does not mourn these losses; they are merely accounted for as 'operational expenses.' Yet, among the survivors, a grim tradition exists where the most experienced Scavengers share stories of close calls, warning novices that the monsters do not just hunt—they wait.

In Their Own Story

The radio crackled with static, cutting through the heavy silence of the abandoned foundry. 'Quota is at forty percent,' the voice on the other end whispered, tight with panic. The Scavenger tightened their grip on the flashlight, the beam slicing through dust motes that danced in the stagnant air. Ahead, a massive ventilation shaft loomed, its interior pitch black. They knew something was down there; the hair on their arms stood up, and the temperature had dropped ten degrees since they entered. 'Just need one more engine block,' they muttered to themselves, stepping over a pile of rusted gears. The sound of heavy breathing echoed from the shaft, not theirs. With a deep breath, they lunged forward, grabbing the scrap metal just as a shadow detached itself from the wall behind them. They didn't look back; they ran, the weight in their arms heavy but necessary, knowing that every second counted.

Reader's Guide

The Scavenger is responsible for locating and collecting scrap items to meet the contract quota while avoiding lethal entities. This role requires constant situational awareness, as carrying too much loot slows movement, making escape from monsters nearly impossible. Crew coordination is vital; a Scavenger should never operate alone in high-risk areas. Teammates must act as spotters or distractions, using radios to communicate monster locations and coordinate retreats. If one member is compromised, the rest must balance saving them with securing the loot. Within The Company, there is no formal hierarchy among employees; all are equal in their expendability. However, an informal leadership often emerges based on experience. Veterans guide novices through dangerous sectors, ensuring that the team's collective survival outweighs individual greed.

Did You Know?

• The term 'Scavenger' is a fan descriptor for any employee collecting scrap; The Company refers to all workers simply as employees or by their contract ID.
• Carrying heavy items significantly reduces movement speed, making the Scavenger role uniquely vulnerable to fast-moving monsters like the Bracken or Thumper.
• Many players believe that certain moons have a higher density of valuable scrap but also a correspondingly higher threat level from aggressive entities.
• The radio is the most critical tool for a Scavenger, as it allows them to warn teammates of danger even when they cannot see each other.