Mechanic Zara
Mechanic Zara is the only truly faction-neutral commander available for hire in the known galaxy — an engineer of extraordinary battlefield competence who learned her trade repairing ships mid-engagement without the luxury of choosing sides. She accepts contracts from any faction, brings no loyalty beyond the job, and consistently delivers repair results that credentialed engineers describe as mechanically improbable and practically invaluable.
9 levels to max
Role
Engineer
Infrastructure bonuses — speeds up construction, repair, and defense systems
How to Obtain
Alliance Contract
Acquire via your alliance's contract exchange.
Skills
Battlefield Repair
Unlocks Lv. 1Restores hull integrity to damaged ships, extending combat endurance.
Emergency Hull Fabrication
Unlocks Lv. 3Reinforces defensive systems, reducing incoming damage and improving fleet survivability.
Cross-Faction Component Sourcing
Unlocks Lv. 7A specialised ability that enhances fleet performance in combat or support operations.
Passive Bonus
All ships in the assigned fleet regenerate 3% hull integrity per combat round passively. Module repair costs are reduced by 30% in any system where Zara operates. She can cannibalize destroyed enemy ships for components, generating resources after each victorious engagement.
Lore
“When asked which faction she supports, Zara pulls out a battered invoice ledger and shows you the last page. Every major faction appears in it. None of them are in the paid column.”