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Description
This is a collection of current mods that will greatly enhance your PvE experience. The more of these you add, the more populated and alive your world will become. If you add ALL of them, expect a big fight early and often. If you want to start with a more relaxed environment, I recommend starting with the bare minimum and slowly adding more when you think you are ready.

IMPORTANT - to get this working without errors, you will need to disable "Cargo Ships" and "Random Encounters" in your world settings.

Minimum number of mods I recommend here (then add more as you see fit):
+ Modular Encounters Spawner - required for new NPCs to appear
+ NPC Programming Extender - improves and creates more randomized AI behavior
Items (53)
Corruption PvE Combat
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction This mod adds several new pirate drones to provide a more challenging Player vs Environment (PvE) experience. Many of the drones included make use of custom behaviors, making t...
Modular Encounters Systems
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. What is Modular Encounters Systems? This mod was designed to be a flexible framework that will handle nearly all spawning of NPC grids in your game world. It also includes a behavior system...
More NPC Encounters - Hard Ai
Created by superhappyalien
This is a new Version More encounter 3.0 but with NPCs trying to kill each other as well as trying to hunt you down as well. If you Want No Ai And Fighter Drones unsub from this mod and resub to this More NPC Encounters - Basic If you Want Ai And Fighter D...
NPC Programming Extender
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod adds several new custom methods that NPC owned drones can use to expand their functionality. This includes the ability to assign itself to a custom faction, get all nea...
NPC Weapon Upgrades
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction The aim of this mod is to increase the challenge in your PvE worlds by turning your advantages against you. This mod will randomize the weapon loadout of NPC grids, and can eve...
Reavers: Terror of the Verse
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description Reavers is a PvE mod that adds hostile encounters to your game world. Encounter Information This table provides information about what to expect with the encounters in this mod....
Reduced Signals
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Description This mod will disable antennas and beacons from certain drones in the Corruption: PvE Combat mod. Drones Affected - Fighter Drone - Gravity Cannon Drone - Horsefly Drone-Gatling - Horsefly Drone-Missile - Kamikaze Drone-Gatling - Kamikaze Drone...
Terminator T-600 Replaces Wolves ( Admin Controls )
Created by Skallabjorn
Dont want wolves ? Think Zombie "Dave's" make no sense showing up on some worlds ? Well here it is, an "Arnold" ... the Terminator T-600, something you actually feel GOOD about getting tech-parts from after blasting it ! Built by combining 2 of Sektans fan...
Parallax Concepts
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction Parallax Concepts adds several NPC Grid Encounters to your game. This includes Space and Planetary Cargo Ships, and Planetary Installations. Encounter Information This table pr...
Corruption: PvE (Drone Collection)
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
A world with all drones featured in Corruption: PvE Combat All the drones are loaded with their behavior scripts, however they will not run unless owned by an NPC character (ex: SPRT)...
OKI NPC Expansion Mod
Created by Okim
This mod is an attempt to shift the difficulty level of vanilla survival into much more dangerous gameplay by introducing various industrial and military cargo ships armed with OKI Grand Weapons Bundle stuff and expanding harmless vanilla drone set with mu...
Wave Spawner (Space)
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction This mod is an Add-On for the Modular Encounters Spawner that enables a new spawn mode called the Wave Spawner. How It Works The Wave Spawner sets a random timer that goes off ...
Bot_spawner
Created by Chipstix213
List of available Bot types Robots Drone_Bot Boss_Bot Police_Bot Target_Dummy Humonoids Space_Skeleton Space_Zombie Ghost_Bot Animals RoboDog DO NOT USE THIS MOD IS FOR DEPENDENCY NOT FOR USE Please go to AiEnabled for the correct mod. This workshop item c...
AiEnabled v1.9
Created by jTurp
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif v1.9.7 published April 9, 2025 Please refer to the changelog for patch notes. Check the Discussions for details on items commonly asked about https://i.imgur.com/cdhLXnQ.png AiEnabled is a total NPC inclusion mod that aims t...
rearth NPC's
Created by rearth
This mod adds non-player characters to the game. They can walk around and attack nearby enemies, making space feel much more alive. Update: The NPCs now also work in artificial gravity, now it's time to bring them to your space stations. Multiplayer has no...
Crew Enabled
Created by Patrick
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Populates NPC Vessels and Stations This adds a crew of robots and astronauts to all NPC ships. This works with vanilla cargo ships NPC mods (including MES), and the economy ships and stations. Featured in Reclamation Project...
MES Wreckage
Created by TheFinalEvent97
Mod features 668 different grids such as small drones, crashed ships, damaged outposts and rotating ring space stations. 99% of grids are damaged in some way, from light rocket damage to being pratically ripped in half. Designed for a salvage style of game...
Small Spiders
Created by Chipstix213
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif https://i.imgur.com/cdhLXnQ.png This mod Spawns Smaller Sabaroids that are even more dangerous than the regular ones! just remember to keep the doors shut! to be used in conjunction with other bot mods like Alien Animals req...
Infestation Enabled
Created by Patrick
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Populates NPC Vessels and Stations with a Spider Infestation This adds a spider infestation to random NPC ships. This is compatible with vanilla cargo ships, and all NPC mods (including MES). "An infested ship is a dead ship...
Populated Worlds Creatures Ai Enabled NPCs
Created by Ryukki
=Important= ADMIN CONTROL FOR NPCS: https://github.com/MeridiusIX/Modular-Encounters-Systems/wiki/Admin-&-Configuration:-Creatures If you got npcs in your safezone. Make sure to setup your safezone to kick out SPRT and SPID. Keen sets this off by default. ...
Assertive Combat Systems
Created by Splitsie
Assertive Combat Systems brings life and challenge to your world. This mod includes cargoships and bases for planets, moons and space. It will progressively increase in challenge as you grow in threat. So, how does it work? - cargoships will spawn in the l...
Assertive Loot
Created by gruzzob
This here is a set of improved thrusters for use as loot in Splitsie's Assertive Combat Systems mod. Now with thrusters you can pickup and store in your inventory. Variants have been made of all Vanilla and DLC thrusters that produce 115% peak thrust, at 9...
More Encounters Faction Wars Npc Vs NPC vs player
Created by superhappyalien
DS/MP Server and Single player Harder Surival of More Encounters If you Want No Ai And Fighter Drones unsub from this mod and resub to this More NPC Encounters - Basic If you Want Ai And Fighter Drones unsub from this mod and resub to this More NPC Encount...
More Encounters - Content
Created by superhappyalien
This Is a Content Mod for use as a sub dependence For the More NPC Encounter Mods or for other NPC Modders to use as a sub dependence. Part of a Rework for More Encounters Mods **Done** More Encounters - Content = the Content - "This Mod" -Main Mods to Sub...
Reanimation
Created by Patrick
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif When a player dies, a zombie raises to take it's place. Have fun! Whenever a player dies, a monster will rise. Whenever a monster dies, there is a chance another will rise. Bugs, Suggestions, Questions, and Comments -> Disco...
Suppress Vanilla Cargo Ships
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod will attempt to suppress the appearance of Vanilla Cargo Ship Encounters. It sets their spawning frequency to 0.001 (the default values are usually between 1-5), so it'...
Suppress Vanilla Encounters
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod will remove all vanilla Random Encounters (mayday signals, etc) from the Spawning Roster in MES. If another mod adds the vanilla encounters back however, this mod will ...
Pirate Raiders - Spawning Waves
Created by Splitsie
This is a script that was written by Rich_27 after my first draft of it was less than pretty :P The script is set up for use on pirate bases, it gradually increases the range of the antenna responsible for spawning drones up to a preset maximum range then ...
NPC Defense Shields Provider
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod adds Defense Shields to nearly all NPC Grids spawned through the Modular Encounters Spawner! How it Works The mod works by scanning each grid before it spawns, and if i...
Perpetually Perturbed Pirates
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod will force all players reputation with the Space Pirate Faction (SPRT) to always be hostile. If at any time a player's reputation with the pirates is higher than -600, ...
Bring Back Cyberhounds
Created by Nikolas March
Update: removed the other planet definitions from the mod, it was only supposed to contain the earthlike, now it does. Update: added new definition entry (its been programmed in the game code for a while, but also has to be added to the defintiion to use i...
Meteor Menace
Created by Patrick
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif Meteors hit. Spiders crawl from the craters. What could be more fun? Attention all personnel in the area, a meteor storm is approaching. These meteors may contain unknown and potentially hazardous substances. You are advised...
Populated Worlds Ai Enabled NPCs
Created by Ryukki
Check "Changed notes" for information on newly added stuff. For Creature Encounters : https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2747715235 =Important= > > > Enable jetpack npcs to fly by typing this ingame in chat "botai EnemyFlight true" < < ...
Robot Raider Pods
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Description This mod adds NPC Drop pods that will spawn on planets. When a pod is spawned, it will attempt to land near a player. Upon successful landing, it will deploy 4 robot raiders tha...
Imber Corporation
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction Imber Corporation adds several NPC Grid Encounters to your game. This includes Space and Planetary Cargo Ships, Random Encounters, and Planetary Installations. Encounter Inform...
Planetary Derelicts [Reworked]
Created by QBFreak
A collection of abandoned structures that spawn on planets. Requires Modular Encounters System. At present it is comprised of the vanilla economy stations typically found on planetary surfaces, as well as a few buildings from the Lost Colony scenario. Othe...
Pravda Heavy Industries
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction Pravda Heavy Industries adds several large grid encounters as Space Cargo Ships. These encounters may appear neutral initially, however they will quickly become hostile if appr...
ACS Assertive Bunkers
Created by Pav
ACS Assertive Bunkers adds additional bases to further expand the life and challenge in your world. This mod currently include underground bases for planets, and will progressively increase in challenge as your threat increases inline with other ACS bases....
Independent Contractors
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction Independent Contractors adds several NPC Grid Encounters to your game. This includes Space and Planetary Cargo Ships, and Planetary Installations. Encounter Information This ta...
More NPC Encounters - Basic Ai
Created by superhappyalien
More NPC Encounters - Basic Ai This Mod adds More Ground Encounters and Air Traffic for planets If you Want No Ai And Fighter Drones unsub from this mod and resub to this More NPC Encounters - Basic If you Want Harder Ai And Fighter Drones unsub from this ...
Abandoned Settlements [v2]
Created by Dan
Mining Optional Abandoned Settlements is an expansion for the Modular Encounters mod by MeridiusIX. This mod provides an alternative route to bootstrap your survival start on atmospheric planets. No longer do you need to mine for resources, you can salvage...
Trade Operators Coalition
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction Trade Operators Coalition adds several Economy-Driven Neutral NPC Grid Encounters to your game. This includes Space and Planetary Cargo Ships, and Planetary Installations. Enco...
Smugglers
Created by Solnakar
Smuggler - someone who takes goods or people into or out of a country illegally. - Cambridge dictionary This mod adds hostile faction SMUGGLERS that consists of cargo ships filled with legal cargo, but also some more rare goods in hidden contraband compart...
Cooperative NPC Takeover
Created by nevcairiel
Getting frustrated by taking over NPC grids, one block at a time? Look no further! Cooperative NPC Takeover allows you to capture grids with ease - once you fought past the defenses and are on board, in any case! The challenge of capturing an enemy ship sh...
SandWorm
Created by Chipstix213
https://i.imgur.com/fVVaDCS.gif https://i.imgur.com/cdhLXnQ.png Beware the treacherous sands, for beneath the serene surface of the desert lies a dangerous threat—the sandworms. Such serpentine creatures, these predators pose both a physical danger to trav...
Planet Creature Spawner
Created by Meridius_IX / Lucas
Meridius_IX has retired from modding. Click Here for more details. Introduction This mod is an add-on for the Modular Encounters Spawner that expands its spawning ability to be able to handle Creatures/Bots such as Spiders and Wolves. Using the features in...
SEDivers - NPC Framework
Created by Flatulent_Moth™
Ever wanted to have NPCs manage dynamic territory? Ever wanted to be able to tell your ship to remove something? If that's the case, then this framework is for you! (Huge Thank You to KSH for putting this in the community spotlight) Check out our getting s...
NPC Provider (BB)
Created by BookBurner
NPC Provider was originally developed for my SE server. At the start it was only a wrapper containing NPC behaviour so I could move away from the programmable blocks. The potential was there to do more however, and over time we added more functionality by ...
More NPC Encounters V6 - Rival Ai (Now with NPCs for Water Mod)
Created by superhappyalien
DS/MP Server and Single player Harder Surival of More Encounters Multi-player and Coop designed and recommend to get the best of this mod Tips: Do not Put all you Eggs in one basket spread out your Base and ships over the solar system. ***Features*** 1 Spa...
Ai Enabled Vanilla npcs
Created by Ryukki
This mod makes it so the default npcs Wolves and Spiders run off of Ai enabled which works way better than the standard Ai. This only features the TWO species in the entire solar system Wolves and Spiders no modded npcs will be added. Just add this to the ...
[AiEnabled] Quest and Merchant [WIP]
Created by jTurp
This is a WIP / Dev version of my upcoming mod, Quest and Merchant, designed for use with AiEnabled. The final version will also require MES for use with the Quest Giver bot. Current Features: Provides the ability to spawn one of several Merchant bots at a...
Unknown Signals 2024
Created by _jo.nat_
Updated vanilla Unknown Signals with modern SE textures and blocks. Added a few more possible loot items to make securing them more worthwhile. If you notice anything odd like missing blocks or functions, please let me know, thanks :)...
Hostile Takeover
Created by Thraxus
DESCRIPTION TLDR: NPC ship takeovers with a bit more flare, some fun, a little challenge, and a lot less hassle. Enjoy a new take on a tedious vanilla mechanic. I don't know about you, but I find taking over a grid is either way too easy, or way too time c...