Sentinels
Of course, while you’re out exploring the universe, seeking the knowledge that will provide you the understanding you so desire, there are rules. One can choose to break those rules, but then that person would have to deal with the wandering Sentinels, the last line of protection the universe has against explorers who would destroy all for the sake of learning.
The Sentinels are tied to Atlas in some way, keeping order among the random chaos of evolution and destiny. They watch with a close eye as players move through each planet, mining, examining, and anything else they may get up to. If a player steps out of line by doing things such as:
- Needlessly killing wildlife.
- Mining a planet until it has nothing left to offer.
- Attacking innocent traders.
then they will trigger the wanted system. It works similarly to the one in the Grand Theft Auto series. There are five levels, and as you continue to break the rules, each level brings more powerful Sentinels and a lot more pressure. Outside of making sure you respect the universe, they won’t interfere. It’s interesting to see them roaming about, periodically scanning things for their databases as they maintain the status quo across the stars.
