Engineers

It is well-established that engineering is a big part of the game, by unlocking the engineers, engineering your modules and ships, it completely changes the game (for the better!). This list of information and requirements for all of the engineers will help you with this task.

This will be a hard work. But again - absolutely worth it!

The list is roughly ordered by the ones you unlock first. Also pay extra attention to the last 4 as they are in Colonia which is about 22,000LY away from the bubble. Before doing the trip there it is suggested to plan ahead all that is needed to unlock them. Maybe even catching a ride with a fleet carrier, there are plenty going back and forth.

List Of Engineers

Felicity Farseer

Felicity Farseer is an engineer who specialises in propulsion systems.

She is a well known explorer although she is rumoured to have once been a deadly assassin before heading out into black. Some have claimed she needed to 'cool off' after a particularly high profile case, so went exploring, but Elvira denies it. She is fascinated by all things alien, and has become expert at spotting human fakes. Her reputation is such that her base is rarely troubled by freebooters. She believes in being self-sufficient, and her tight-knit group grows all their own food. Develop your relationship with her to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Deciat, Farseer Inc. [~155Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Felicity Farseer's whereabouts are public knowledge.

Meeting Requirements

Exploration rank Scout or higher.

Unlock Requirements

1 unit of Meta Alloy.

Meta-Alloy can be acquired in a few ways:

Reputation Gain

Elvira Martuuk

Elvira Martuuk is an engineer who specialises in propulsion systems and shields.

She is a legendary explorer, who engineered her own improvements to her Asp Explorer early in her career. She is willing to share some of that knowledge with fellow explorers and also operates an extensive training programme for technicians and mechanics heading out into the black. She based herself here at her father's mining and refinery facility, though in fact her operation is separate. Develop your relationship with her to learn about another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Khun, Long Sight Base [~165Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Elvira Martuuk's whereabouts are public knowledge.

Meeting Requirements

Travel at least 300LY from the start system.

Unlock Requirements

3 units of Soontill Relics.

Soontill Relics are rare goods which can be bought from Cheranovsky City at NGURII system.

Reputation Gain

Tod "The Blaster" McQuinn

Tod "The Blaster" McQuinn is an engineer who specialises in kinetic weapons.

He earned his nickname from a successful season in the CQC Arena. Since then he's garnered further fame as a bounty hunter, flying a Fer-de-Lance with seriously overpowered multi-cannons. He's always happy to help fellow bounty hunters. For his current venture he's teamed up with some of his old CQC friends to form a a custom modification enterprise. Develop your relationship with him to learn about another Engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Wolf 397, Trophy Camp [~65Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Tod "The Blaster" McQuinn's whereabouts are public knowledge.

Meeting Requirements

Earn 15 or more Bounty Vouchers.

Bounty Vouchers can be received by killing wanted ships.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 100,000 credits worth of Bounty Vouchers.

Reputation Gain

The Dweller

The Dweller is an engineer who specialises in thermal weapons and Power Distributors.

He is a mysterious contact in the Aganippe underworld. No-one knows his background, and he and his small group of mysterious like-minded individuals closely guard his identity, and that of their best customers. He is renowned for custom modifications for local criminal elements. He is known to help outsides who have the right contacts and operates an extensive workshop facility. They are also said to grow their own variant of Onionhead for private consumption. Rumour has it they did a deal with Georgio Algeria or one of his entourage to help them in their fight against the Federation. Develop your relationship with him to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Wyrd, Black Hide [~20Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

The Dweller's whereabouts are public knowledge.

Meeting Requirements

Sell commodities at at least 5 unique Black Markets.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 500,000 Credits.

Reputation Gain

Liz Ryder

Liz Ryder is an engineer who specialises in explosive weapons.

Liz Ryder is a demolitions expert who used to work for Devastator and Sons, but left to work for a crime syndicate known as the Blue Mafia. Some claim she had a personal relationship with a member of the syndicate and was forced to leave Devastator and Sons when the connection was discovered, starting Demolition Unlimited. The crime organisation quickly saw the merits of her ability and have helped her developed her team into something much bigger. Developing your relationship with her will lead to an invitation from another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Eurybia, Demolition Unlimited [~130Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Liz Ryder's whereabouts are public knowledge.

Meeting Requirements

At least Cordial reputation with Eurybia Blue Mafia minor faction.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 200 units of Landmines.

Landmines are a commodity that can be bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Juri Ishmaak

Juri Ishmaak is an engineer who specialises in explosive weapons.

Juri Ishmaak is an ambitious combat specialist whose father was a pilot in a mercenary wing. He followed in his father's footsteps operating with the wing. He believes in careful preparation before any combat. After retiring from combat he set up a base of operations to focus on his passion for engineering. Develop your relationship with him to learn about another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Giryak, Pater's Memorial [~115Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Felicity Farseer.

Meeting Requirements

Earn 50 Combat Bonds.

Combat Bonds are received for fighting in Combat Zones.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 100,000 - 1,000,000 credits worth of Combat Bonds (the amount needed varies depending on whether meeting requirement was fulfilled with Federation combat bonds or not).

Reputation Gain

Zacariah Nemo

Zacariah Nemo is an engineer who specialises in projectile weapons.

Zacariah has been at the centre of a small cult-like commune for decades now, the Nemo Cyber Party. Rumour has it that he has a cyber-enhanced brain, and can take vast information dumps directly to it. His skill with weapons manufacturing and modification is made available to those favoured by the Party. He has attracted a growing group of "cyber-freaks" who are usually shunned in normal society. He has a vast collection of automata. Develop your relationship with him to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Yoru, Cyber Party Base [~190Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Elvira Martuuk.

Meeting Requirements

At least Friendly reputation with Party of Yoru minor faction to receive an invitation mission.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Xihe Biomorphic Companions.

Xihe Biomorphic Companions are rare goods which can be bought from Zhen Dock at XIHE system.

Reputation Gain

Lei Cheung

Lei Cheung is an engineer who specialises in shields and Sensors.

Lei Cheung grew up in a trade clan of tramp traders. He learned engineering on the job and discovered that he possessed an affinity for shield technology. Even though he receives regular offers, he won't leave his family. He is willing to help fellow traders though and has built a large operation over the years from this work, with other family members running a scrapping and rebuilding business on the same site. Develop your allegiance with him to learn about another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Laksak, Trader's Rest [~130Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with The Dweller.

Meeting Requirements

Trade at at least 50 unique markets.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 200 units of Gold.

Gold is a metal that can be either mined or bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Colonel Bris Dekker

Colonel Bris Dekker is an engineer who specialises in Frame Shift Drive technology.

Colonel Bris Dekker retired with full honours a decade ago. He served as a Federal Navy officer as part of an elite recon squadron and has an almost natural affinity for frame shift technology. Even though he is retired, the navy call on him to evaluate any changes or upgrades. His facility has recently been vastly upgraded to support the training courses that he provides as well as his regular workshops. Develop your relationship with him to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Sol, Dekker's Yard [~50Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Juri Ishmaak.

Meeting Requirements
Unlock Requirements

Provide 100,000 - 1,000,000 credits worth of Combat Bonds (the amount needed depends on the currently unknown conditions).

Reputation Gain

Selene Jean

Selene Jean is an engineer who specialises in hull reinforcements and armour.

A former miner, Selene has a talent for improving a ship's hull defence, although she only offers her services to fellow prospectors. She's rumoured to be the daughter of a rock hermit, but she rarely talks about her childhood. As almost a counterpoint to her secluded upbringing she has gathered a robust and trusted team, mostly fellow ex-prospectors, who work alongside her. Her eccentricity extends to her diet, growing a wide range of exotic vegetables to eat, in a wonderfully natural setting. Develop your relationship with her to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Kuk, Prospector's Rest [~25Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Tod "The Blaster" McQuinn.

Meeting Requirements

Mine and refine at least 500 tons of ore.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 10 units of mined Painite.

Painite is a metal that can be either mined or bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Hera Tani

Hera Tani is an engineer who specialises in Power Plants and Power Distributors.

Hera Tani's talent with power-management systems was evident from an early age. She grew up with the Jet Rats gang, keeping in close communication with them at all times, but she will also help those who are friendly with the gang. In turn they have responded to her talents by assigning anyone with sufficient technical ability to work and learn from her. Since their demise she has found favour with a mysterious imperial benefactor. She can put you in contact with another engineer if you develop your relationship with her. [In-game description]

Location

Kuwemaki, The Jet's Hole [~315Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Liz Ryder.

Meeting Requirements

Imperial Navy rank of at least Outsider.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Kamitra Cigars.

Kamitra Cigars are rare goods which can be bought from Hammel Terminal at KAMITRA system.

Reputation Gain

Marco Qwent

Marco Qwent is an engineer who specialises in Power Plants and Power Distributors.

Marco Qwent is an ex Sirius Corp. tech guru. Such is his technical talent he's allowed some latitude with what he works on and who he works with, as long as Sirius Corp, receive the appropriate recognition. They support his efforts by maintaining a significant base for him to operate from. Develop your relationship with him to discover another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Sirius, Qwent Research Base [~55Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Elvira Martuuk.

Meeting Requirements

Sirius system permit required - Allied reputation with Sirius Corporation minor faction to recieve invitation mission.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Modular Terminals.

Modular Terminals can be received as mission reward or (sometimes) bought at fleet carriers.

Reputation Gain

Ram Tah

Ram Tah is an Engineer who specialises in Limpets and utilities.

Ram Tah has traveled as far as it is possible to go in the galaxy. Over the years he has collected many strange and unusual items, and he's always eager to acquire something new and unknown from the black. On his travels he learned the value of limpets and various defense mechanisms, and so spent many years perfecting his craft in improving them. [In-game description]

Location

Meene, Phoenix Base [~200Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Lei Cheung.

Meeting Requirements

Exploration rank Surveyor or higher.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Classified Scan Databanks.

Classified Scan Databanks are encoded materials and can be gathered from scans or traded from other encoded materials at an encoded material traders.

Reputation Gain

The Sarge

The Sarge is an ex-Federal Navy specialist and engineer who specialises in cannons and limpets.

No one knows The Sarge's real name and he won't reveal it, even to close friends. He's an ex-Federal Navy specialist who worked closely with the now defunct Colonial Drones Corporation, and later with the drone division of Core Dynamics, in tweaking drone controllers and long range patrol support systems. His reputation is such that he's attracted followers who learn from him and have built up a range of facilities around his initially modest operations. [In-game description]

Location

Beta-3 Tucani, The Beach [~120Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Juri Ishmaak.

Meeting Requirements

Imperial Navy rank of at least Midshipman.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Aberrant Shield Pattern Analysis.

Aberrant Shield Pattern Analysis are encoded materials and can be gathered from scans or traded from other encoded materials at an encoded material traders.

Reputation Gain

Didi Vatermann

Didi Vatermann is an engineer who specialises in shields and shield boosters.

Didi's father died several decades ago as a result of a shield-booster malfunction. Since then, Didi has dedicated her life to making shield boosters safer. In recent years her success has been such that she now lives in luxury and has a team of dedicated mechanics helping to implement her designs. Developing a relationship with her will introduce you to another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Leesti, Vatermann LLC [~115Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Selene Jean.

Meeting Requirements

Trade rank Merchant or higher.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Lavian Brandy.

Lavian Brandy is a rare good which can be bought from Lave Station at LAVE system.

Reputation Gain

Broo Tarquin

Broo Tarquin is an engineer who focuses on laser weapons.

Broo Tarquin was the founder of Dead-Eye Defence Systems, now part of the Thule Industries. Since he retired from his role as chief designer, he spends his days tinkering in his workshop and drinking exotic tea. Since then, others have joined him in his work and his workshop has expanded into a wider operation, making components from their own smelted alloys. Developing your relationship with him will lead to an invitation to another engineer. [In-game description]

Location

Muang, Broo's Legacy [~225Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Hera Tani.

Meeting Requirements

Combat rank Competent or higher.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Fujin Tea.

Fujin Tea is a rare good which can be bought from Futen Spaceport at FUJIN system.

Reputation Gain

Professor Ishmael Palin

Professor Palin is skilled in the improvement of Thrusters and Frame Shift Drives, and is also one of the foremost experts on Thargoids and their technologies.

Professor Palin spent the early part of his career in the Federation, but in 3301 he decided to establish an independent institute dedicated to studying the Thargoids. The following year, he set up a research base in the Maia system focused on the development of new defence technologies. He continues to research the Thargoids in Arque, and is considered one of the galaxy's foremost experts on Thargoid technology. [In-game description]

Location

Arque, Abel Laboratory [~105Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Marco Qwent.

Meeting Requirements

Travel at least 5,000LY from the start system.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Sensor Fragments.

Sensor Fragments are manufactured materials and can be gathered from Non-Human Signal Sources, destroyed Thargoid sensors, scavengers, Thargoid surface sites or alien crash sites or even traded from other encoded materials at an encoded material traders.

Reputation Gain

Lori Jameson

Lori Jameson is an engineer who specialises in scanners and utilities.

Lori Jameson is one of the great granddaughters of John Jameson, the most famous Pilots Federation member ever. She is an accomplished explorer in her own right and has developed various techniques for improved automated systems. Her facility is popular with those seeking to prepare their ships for extended operations in deep space, and she makes sure they have pleasant surroundings while they await their upgrades. [In-game description]

Location

Shinrarta Dezhra, Jameson Base [~85Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Marco Qwent.

Meeting Requirements
Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Kongga Ale.

Kongga Ale are rare goods which can be bought from Laplace Ring at KONGGA system.

Reputation Gain

Chloe Sedesi

Chloe Sedesi is an engineer who specialises in Thrusters and Frame Shift Drives.

Chloe Sedesi served a number of artificer apprenticeships before joining Professor Ishmael Palin's staff as a mechanic. She swiftly became a vital team member, displaying a remarkable aptitude for a variety of technical disciplines. When the Witch Head enclave was established, Chloe resigned from Palin's team and, with his blessing, traveled to Cinder Dock to offer the techniques she had learned at the Palin Research Institute. [In-game description]

Location

Shenve, Cinder Dock [~905Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Marco Qwent.

Meeting Requirements

Travel at least 5,000LY from the start system.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Sensor Fragments.

Sensor Fragments are manufactured materials and can be gathered from Non-Human Signal Sources, destroyed Thargoid sensors, scavengers, Thargoid surface sites or alien crash sites or even traded from other encoded materials at an encoded material traders.

Reputation Gain

Bill Turner

Bill Turner is an engineer who specialises in Plasma Accelerators and utilities.

Bill Turner claims to be the son of the famous but elusive late Mic Turner, and despite his young age he's reputed to be a wizard with utilities and plasma accelerators. [In-game description]

Location

Alioth, Turner Metallics Inc [~35Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Selene Jean.

Meeting Requirements
Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Bromellite.

Bromellite is a metal that can be either mined or bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Tiana Fortune

Tiana Fortune is an engineer who specialises in scanners, Sensors, and utilities.

Tiana Fortune is an electronic-engineering genius who is rumoured to be the illegitimate child of an Imperial Guard officer. Her own military career was cut short when the circumstances surrounding her birth were revealed, resulting in her expulsion from the guard. Many in her unit demonstrated their loyalty by joining her once they'd complete their service, attracted to the comfortable living Tiana is able to offer them. [In-game description]

Location

Achenar, Fortune's Loss [~190Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Hera Tani.

Meeting Requirements
Unlock Requirements

Provide 50 units of Decoded Emission Data.

Decoded Emission Data is an encoded material and can be gathered from scans or traded from other encoded materials at an encoded material traders.

Reputation Gain

Mel Brandon

Mel Brandon specialises in laser weapons, utility modules, thrusters, and shield generators.

Mel Brandon is a specialist in laser-based weaponry, shields, frame shift drives and engines. He was dishonourably discharged from the Federal Defence Force for disobeying a senior officer who ordered a combat strike on a labour protest, but he was popular in the service, and retains some useful contacts. Many of his comrades-in-arms have since joined him in his business. [In-game description]

Location

Luchtaine, The Brig [~22,000Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Elvira Martuuk.

Meeting Requirements

At least Cordial reputation with Colonia Council minor faction to receive an invitation mission.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 100,000 credits worth of bounty vouchers.

Reputation Gain

Marsha Hicks

Marsha Hicks specialises in projectile weapons and limpet controllers.

Marsha Hicks has been in and out of more penitentiaries than she can count. She decided to go straight and move out to Colonia after the death of her daughter, when the Thargoids attacked Bhal. She doesn't like dealing with people, but everyone has to make a living and working as an engineer is better than going back to jail. [In-game description]

Location

Tir, Watchtower [~22,000Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with The Dweller.

Meeting Requirements

Explorer rank of at least Surveyor.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 10 units of mined Osmium.

Osmium is a metal that can be either mined or bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Petra Olmanova

Petra Olmanova specialises in weapons and utility modules.

Petra Olmanova was a specialist combat technician who was believed killed in an explosion at Consolidated Plasma Corp's primary research facility. However, she survived the disaster relatively unscathed and resurfaced some time later as a freelancer. Her base has since become a sanctuary, and she spurns social interaction unless business is involved. [In-game description]

Location

Asura, Sanctuary [~22,000Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Tod "The Blaster" McQuinn.

Meeting Requirements

Combat rank of at least Expert.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 200 units of Progenitor Cells.

Progenitor Cells are a commodity that can be bought at markets.

Reputation Gain

Etienne Dorn

Etienne Dorn specialises in scanners and core internal modules.

Etienne Dorn used to be the lead shield engineer for Kraken Shield Specialists, but these days he’s mostly self employed. He still shares his developments with his former employers, but he usually offers products to private clients first...for the right price. His burgeoning success has led him to develop state-of-the-art facilities, but he prefers to work with robots to maintain his seclusion. [In-game description]

Location

Los, Kraken's Retreat [~22,000Ly from Meliae]

Modules
How to discover

Unlock Grade 3 access and at least 1/3 progress towards Grade 4 with Liz Ryder.

Meeting Requirements

Trade rank of at least Dealer.

Unlock Requirements

Provide 25 units of Occupied Escape Pods.

Occupied Escape Pods are a salvage commodity they can be found in System Signal Sources, Unidentified Signal Sources, Points of Interest, and other locations.

Reputation Gain