When I say "Build A Base" I don't mean literally.
But simply the concept of building up a team to do specific tasks.
Where you find talented NPCs to fill specific roles which unlocks new functionality in the game by doing so.


1. Comms Officer \ Communication Relays
Until you find a Comms officer you will be unable to intercept enemy transmissions. You won't be able to know when enemy reinforcements are coming, how many, or different squawks happening unless you are close by or using your drone to spy on enemy transmissions

Communication Relays
In order for the Comm officer to provide you intel in the area you will need to infiltrate the Communications outpost in the region. There you will need to install a hijack device to let your comm officer to listen in. This will allow your comms officer to listen into all communications and be aware of patrol locations and reinforcements in that area

2. Intel Officer
The intel officer is found after the comms officer. He \ She is able to find high-value targets \ goods \ locations by constantly providing them with "intel points" Instead of random people telling you about blueprints for weapons magically. The Intel Officer will reveal locations of various high-value items and you spend intel points to get the location at which point that area gets loaded as a "special quest area" where there may be more heavily guarded or special events happening ( Skell Inspection by High Ranking Officer ). This makes finding items a lot more interesting.

3. Quartermaster \ Supply Chief
Here you turn in all your excessive scrap. Uses them to buy upgrades to your equipment as well as handle modifications.
Later on when you have an Extraction and Recovery specialist you are able to order equipment to a biovac for you to pickup.

4. Extraction and Recovery Specialist.
You can order an "Evac" at a specific site and drop off site. This will call an NPC that either comes by Car or Helicopter to come pick you up.
Then will evac you to safety. Based on how hot the area is - you may have to place the evacuation site away further than the hot zone.

They will also handle supply requisitions at Biovacs. You order the supplies you need and it will appear at the biovac of your choice in a supply chest.
This includes having vehicles delivered to specific biovacs. ( No more magic summoning )

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These small additions will essentially add more life to the game, where you feel like you are actually part of a team, and not some super hero that can solo the entire island alone with no help.