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We are superior!

We are free from flesh pleasures!

We are free from bodily filth!

We are free from the grasping mind!

We. Are. Skeletons.

–Elder's propaganda

The Elder is the leader of the Skeleton Bandits faction. Talking to him at Iron HQ allows you to join his faction regardless of race with the right dialogue choices.

He is also notable for his Meitou-grade Ringed Sabre as well as a valuable AI Core.

Death Items
Removing these items from the creature will kill it instantly.

Item Quantity Average Price
AI Core
AI Core 1 25,000


Statistics[]

  • P4 Unit
Statistics

Attributes Level
Strength 60
Toughness 75
Dexterity 10
Perception 1
Weapon Skills Level
Katanas 60
Sabres 75
Hackers 75
Heavy Weapons 75
Blunt 75
Polearms 75
Combat Skills Level
Melee Attack 75
Melee Defence 75
Dodge 6
Martial Arts 7.5
Ranged Skills Level
Turrets 75
Crossbows 1
Precision Shooting 75
Thievery Skills Level
Stealth 8
Lockpicking 10
Thievery 8
Assassination 10
Athletic Skills Level
Athletics 75
Swimming 75
Science Skills Level
Field Medic 12
Engineer 1.2
Robotics 1.2
Science 1.2
Trade Skills Level
Weapon Smith 1.2
Armour Smith 1.2
Crossbow Smith 1
Labouring 1
Farming 1
Cooking 1

The Statistics here are taken from FCS.
Skills will be multiplied by the racial multiplier. Players should also be aware that non-player characters also level up while fighting.

World States[]

If The Elder is killed or imprisoned, it will cause the Iron HQ to be taken over by the Southern Hive. Furthermore, the patrols of Skeleton Bandits in the areas surrounding The Crags that once consisted of an Upgraded Skeleton Bandit and 10-15 Skeleton Bandits become broken, turning to a small squad of 1-5 Broken Skeleton Bandits.

If Savant is alive and free while The Elder is killed/imprisoned, it will cause Skin Bandits patrols of 8-20 individuals to start patrolling in The Pits and The Crags.

The smaller Skeleton Bandit presence in the area also cause patrols of Southern Hive consisting of a Prince and 8 Droneguards to start appearing in Stobe's Garden and The Crags.

Equipment[]

Weapons[]

Manufacturer Model Chance
Cross [Meitou] 100%

Back slot[]

Name Chance
Ringed Sabre Ringed Sabre 100%

Apparel[]

This character spawns with no apparel.

Inventory[]

Item Quantity Price each
Skeleton Repair Kit Skeleton Repair Kit 1 c.4,341
AI Core AI Core 1 c.25,000

Tips[]

  • Looting the AI Core from Elder's inventory will immediately kill him.

Trivia[]

  • Elder is the only NPC who has an AI Core as a death item that is counted as "stolen" when looted.
  • As Elder has his stealth category level set to 10, his Dexterity is only 10 as well. If he had no stealth stat set, his Dexterity would be 75.
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