Newcomer / Intro What determines NPC Pirate strength in RES fields?

[SoulsSin]

So I was wondering how the game decides what type of ships and how many it spawns for the NPC pirates in RES fields. Is it random or are there any factors like nearby warzones anarchy systems etc that have an influence ?

Sincerely
SoulsSin

 

[Dommarraa]

It appears to be simply random, as can be inferred when you get security even in an anarchy res.

 

[Dark Skies]

For me it's mainly random three ish scenarios of small ships, big ships and all ships.
however I have recently travelled to the outer edge of the civilised space to a to a new hunting site which has a high tec world attached. Now I have only farmed two RES this and one near the starter systems. The latest one has considerably higher bounties often I get Anaconders at 230k where before highest was 120k
unfortunatly there are too many variables that have changed ie ship, rank and system. But it does hint at a base mechanic that effects bounty price.

 

[UnKle]

The latest one has considerably higher bounties often I get Anaconders at 230k where before highest was 120k
unfortunatly there are too many variables that have changed ie ship, rank and system. But it does hint at a base mechanic that effects bounty price.

I think (but Im not sure) that how 'pristine' the reserves are might make a difference to the bounty in the RES.