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Starter-friendly explanations, practical baselines, and veteran notes that connect individual mechanics into complete activities and builds.
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Mongrel Field Manual
The squad's learning and reference library. Learn an activity, look up an exact mechanic, decode an acronym, or open the specialist tools we trust—without having to guess which part of the site owns the answer.
Reference & Glossary
Search exact mechanics, engineering details, activity rules, terminology, and acronyms when you need a specific answer instead of a lesson.
Mongrel Toolbox
Use curated specialist websites, companion apps, databases, and community knowledge bases when a dedicated external tool is better suited to the job.
Open Mongrel Toolbox →Guide Families
Choose an Activity
Engineering, BGS, Mining, Operations, and PvP now have full guide families. New guides will follow the same pattern: quick answers first, usable numbers and builds where possible, then deeper mechanics and edge cases.
Available
Operations
Operation Runner workflow, current scenarios, squad roles, ship and suit preparation, Merc Coin economics, MERC equipment, savings targets, and advanced run tactics.
Open Operations Field Manual → AvailableEngineering
Build philosophy, weapons, defenses, core modules, tradeoffs, PvE/PvP context, and links into the detailed engineering reference.
Open Engineering Guides → AvailableBackground Simulation
Influence distribution, board-shaping strategies, daily workload benchmarks, conflicts, expansion, retreat, ownership, and practical BGS operations.
Open BGS Operator Manual → AvailableMining
Laser, core, subsurface and Rhino surface mining; outfitting, hotspots, rigs, site scouting, selling, and carrier workflows.
Open Mining Field Manual → AvailableCombat & PvP
Open-play survival, pip management, movement, range control, weapon application, defenses, legitimate disengagement, duels, wing fighting, and PvP leadership.
Open PvP Field Manual → AvailableAX Combat
Scout and Interceptor identification, combat cycles, special attacks, heat control, solo and wing tactics, swarm discipline, and emergency reference.
Open AX Field Manual →Planned
Exploration & Exobiology
Route planning, ship preparation, scanning, biological sampling, safety, long-range expeditions, and field workflow.
Planned
Trade & Carriers
Route evaluation, pad limits, demand, loading/unloading, tritium planning, carrier support, and squadron logistics.
Planned
Colonization
System selection, construction logistics, economy planning, infrastructure, hauling strategy, and long-term colony development.
Planned
Powerplay & Other Activities
A home for additional systems and activities as the field manual expands.
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Open My Pathway →Field Manual
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