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NPC Loadout Missing Fix² [8.00]

Requires game version 8.00 or later

I have completely rebuilt the previous mod, which in reality was not functioning as intended.

This new version fixes the issue where NPCs often spawn without proper turrets or shields, filling in the missing slots.

Why I made this mod:

When I first started playing X4, I had a strong question in mind:
“It makes sense that pirate ships might be poorly supplied and badly maintained, but why do the main factions’ capital fleets fail to equip their carriers and destroyers with sufficient weapons and shields?”

This behavior is not only visually unnatural, but it also prevents NPC fleets from showing their true firepower.
This mod should fix the problem

The patch works as follows, and it applies automatically to vanilla, DLC, and other mods.
Specifically, it will automatically patch up to 5,000 jobs that match the given conditions.

I sincerely regret that the previous version will be discontinued. To fix the folder name, I had to push an empty update and then retire it.
If you were subscribed to the old mod, please switch over to this one instead.
Doing so should not prevent you from loading your save.

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<quantity exact="1">
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<quantity exact="1">
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<add sel="( /jobs/job/ship/loadout[not(@ref) and not(@loadout) and (level or @level)] )[last()-etc]" if="( /jobs/job/ship/loadout[not(@ref) and not(@loadout) and (level or @level)] )[last()-3]">
<quantity exact="1">
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