Why do Sentinels exist no man's sky?

They are simply trying to maintain the balance of the universe. On some planets they patrol, keeping an eye out for anyone who kills creatures, carves out resources, or generally changes the environment. If you're just strolling around scanning things in, they leave you alone.
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Why are there Sentinels in no man's sky?

Sentinels act as the workhorse machines of The Atlas and as universal police, policing the actions of those who reside within the universe. They are, in essence, the "gardeners" of the No Man's Sky.
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Do Sentinels go away no mans sky?

Taking a page straight out of Grand Theft Auto's book, the Sentinels of NMS work on a wanted level system. Typically, they'll leave you be, but once you earn a bit of their ire, they'll start to come after you. However, stay out of their detection long enough and they'll leave you alone, for the most part.
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Are Sentinels evil NMS?

The Vy'Keen interpretation of the sentinels and the Atlas doesn't inherently make them evil however, namely because they would also be preventing a race such as the Gek from dominating the universe by instilling these limitations on larger, more complex civilizations.
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Do Sentinels stop spawning NMS?

Originally posted by WarMachine: If you wait for their capitol ship, and destroy it, they stop spawning. Once the capitol ship shows up, sentinels start dropping frigate upgrades.
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Is it possible to destroy a Sentinel freighter?

Once all the turrets are wiped out and the starships are destroyed, consider the job done, since you cannot entirely destroy the freighter. At this point you can fight the starships endlessly until you decide to fly away.
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How do you get rid of Sentinels in space?

If you are seen by a sentinel on the planet. STOP SHOOTING. it will scan you and then go away.
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Can you rid a planet of Sentinels?

Hide! Naturally, you're going to want to hide, but just hiding isn't a smart strategy, nor does it actually shake off Sentinels. No: The real solution to getting rid of Sentinels is to look for colonial outposts.
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Are Sentinels on every planet?

10 They're Everywhere

From every edge of each planet to any location in space, the sentinels will always be there, watching and ready to attack.
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Are Sentinels on every planet no man's sky?

Drone sentinel

They are active on basically every planet in the universe. When a sentinel drone is killed it can drop: 1-50 zinc, 1 neutrino module, 10-45 pugneum, blueprints. They are armed with 2 plasma cannons. Most of the time they are not a threat to an average player.
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Are there enemies in no mans sky?

No Man's Sky is getting its first update of the year on Wednesday, dubbed Sentinel, and developer Hello Games is promising some big changes to combat and enemies.
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Are Korvax robots?

While they're essentially robotic, they do have their vertebrae exposed and curved on the back of their suit with wires connected into their buttocks. The variation of helmets indicates their job and status within Korvax Convergence, and they are always shown using a touchscreen device.
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What is the lore of no man's sky?

The No Man's Sky Universe is a simulated universe run by The Atlas. According to in-game lore, many vastly different iterations of the universe existed, with very different histories and races. As the Atlas AI became more and more corrupted, the universes became more and more similar to each other.
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Can you destroy a space station in no mans sky?

While you can attack a station, it cannot actually be destroyed. If attacked long enough, eventually Sentinel starships will attack you. As an integral part of the game, it will always remain in orbit around its host star system.
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How many ships can you own in no man's sky?

Players can now own up to nine starships, giving ship hunters the opportunity to collect a more diverse fleet of ship classes, colours and designs. Additionally, players may now switch their primary starship while within their freighter hangar.
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What does 16 mean in no man's sky?

In-game, it's stated that there are 16 minutes before the simulation crashes, the Atlas dies, and the universe comes to an end. The player, the last Traveller, is given the choice to either start the simulation over or continue until the simulation reaches its inevitable destruction.
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Are Korvax alive?

Surviving Korvax became enslaved and dead Korvax were broken down into components for the war effort. But some of those who survived made a noble sacrifice after the First Spawn War.
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What is the Atlas NMS?

The Atlas is a ubiquitous entity represented by a red orb inside a black diamond. It is the main plot device of the Atlas Path. In some star systems, large Atlas Interfaces can be found.
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Is there a lot of combat in no mans sky?

Combat in No Man's Sky has never been particularly complex, mostly boiling down to a bunch of pew-pew laser battles, but the new Sentinel update aims to change that. "Combat has been significantly improved to create a faster-paced, more varied and dynamic experience," says Hello Games.
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