Barter's Bounty

Lore & Background

The Dwarf Coalition's expansion into Hoxxes IV requires more than just raw ore; it demands specialized technology and equipment to survive the alien ecosystem. The Mission Board serves as the central hub where contracts are posted, acting as a digital ledger of trust between the miners and their support network on the surface. These missions are not merely jobs but essential economic lifelines that allow squads to customize their loadouts for increasingly hostile environments.

Over time, the reputation of these contracts has grown among the guilds. Completing them signals a squad's competence and reliability. The resources gathered—whether it be rare salvage or specific samples—are used to purchase weapon modifications at the Equipment Terminal or unlock perks with perk points, not traded directly for drinks or enhancements. Drinks are bought with gold at the Abyss Bar.

This system ensures that the Coalition remains adaptable in the face of evolving alien threats. The concept reinforces the community-driven nature of the operation; every crate collected and every sample secured contributes to the greater good of the mining guilds. It is a testament to the Dwarves' resilience, turning the harsh reality of extraterrestrial survival into a structured economy of progress.

Reader's Guide

The primary goal involves completing specific Contract objectives assigned via the Barter Terminal interface before deploying. These often require collecting a set number of samples or eliminating targets within a time limit. Success is achieved by fulfilling all listed criteria before extraction begins. Failure occurs if the squad is wiped out, the timer expires without meeting quotas, or critical items are destroyed during combat. Completing these objectives advances the player's progression by unlocking new weapon variants, perks, and drink recipes. It also increases the Barter Terminal's inventory, allowing for more strategic customization of future missions.

Did You Know?

• Upgrades are purchased with credits and resources at the Equipment Terminal, and they apply to all characters of a given class, not per individual character.
• Contract objectives often change daily or weekly, requiring squads to adapt their strategies constantly.
• Some rare resources can only be obtained through specific mission types like Salvage or Escort.