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== Facts ==
−=== Hostages ===
−Since objective A is so fundamental to all difficulties of frigate, it is worth having a thorough understanding of the hostages' logic.
−Each hostage is released when their hostage taker finishes [[fading out]]: As such the taker's [[Death Animation|death animation]] is very relevant. You must also injure the taker in time to prevent them from executing their hostage - see [[#Hostage takers|below]] for more detail. When they are released you will always see a <code>"Hostage released!"</code> appear on screen.
−At this point, the hostage '''randomly selects an escape point'''. There are 6 possible spots on the deck of the ship: 5 have a 15.6% chance of being selected, and the last has a 21.9% chance. Frigate has very poor [[pathing]], and so the (fixed) routes are far from optimal. In particular the '00a hostage' always goes right around the engine room, rather than up the stairs and through the roller door, or around the back. Moreover, all 3 lower hostages go through the 'boxes room' rather than short-cutting through the doorway.
−Despite the variety of hostage start positions, the order of escape points by speed is identical for all hostages.
−Hostages will reselect their escape point if a bullet passes near them after they've been released, and due to a [[scripting bug]] their choice is severely biased.
−Famously, this objective A can complete during the 1 second fade out before the level ends properly. The [[Time not saved|TNS glitch]] is not thought to be possible with this objective on any version.
−The largest factor affecting "Hostage odds", i.e. whether the hostage will escape in time or not, is their journey to the escape point. In particular if they reach the end of an [[Guard movement#reloading|segment unloaded]], and have to reload at the start because another NPC occupied the target.
−The bridge hostage always runs through the central corridor towards the middle of the ship. If he's selected the best escape point then he'll actually escape as he passes through his 2nd door (whether loaded or unloaded). On SA/00A, nearly all routes will leave the bridge until last, killing the taker and [[Pause|pausing]] to defuse the bomb. This allows more time for the other hostages to escape.
−Once hostages are in range of their escape points, they check to see if they have a line of sight on Bond. If so, they reselect an escape point (without [[??|bias]]). This can be an issue on the SA / 00A routes when heading to the bridge (with the best escape spot) or when heading to the ramp at the end of the level (with the worst escape spot in particular).
−Hostages can only escape at either of the 2 points by the helicopter if they are [[Guard movement#unloaded|unloaded]]. Otherwise they'll choose another escape point when they arrive. This is because the escape point is actually way up in the air.
−=== Hostage takers ===
−Hostage takers are found alongside hostages, pointing their D5Ks at their hostage who is surrendering.
−Hostage takers are alerted by a [[nearby bullet]], or when they have a [[line of sight]] on Bond. Once alerted, the amount of time that they wait varies depending on difficulty: 3s on Agent, 2.5s on SA, and 2s on 00A<ref>https://ryandwyer.gitlab.io/gepd-function-explorer/ge-frigate-0403.html</ref>. After that timer has elapsed they '''commit''' to executing the hostage. They then wait 5 [[game frames]] before shooting the hostage once in the head with their [[D5K]]. This can be a little frustrating as if you kill a taker during these 5 frames, he'll execute the hostage during his own death animation.
−Once hit (and alerted), the taker abandons his timer and becomes a [[Guards#0002_Guard|standard guard]] - the hostage is now safe (from the taker at least).
−If you shoot a hostage taker's hat off it registers as a hit and so they become a normal guard. The script is stuck waiting for their 'injury animation' to finish, but they are still doing their endless animation of pointing at the hostage, and will continue to do so until injured properly. <ref name="function explorer misc facts">{{cite web | url=https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=18518.msg455830#msg455830|title=the-elite Goldeneye facts topic post on miscellaneous function explorer facts|author=Icy|access-date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>
−=== Loading / Unloading NPCs ===
−See [[Frigate : Loading / Unloading NPCs]]
* The bridge and engine room bombs are in red.
* The bridge and engine room bombs are in red.
* There are 2 body armours: one upstairs near the bridge, and one inside the indestructible box near the pipes.
* There are 2 body armours: one upstairs near the bridge, and one inside the indestructible box near the pipes.
−== Tech ==
== Tech ==
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== Technical Details ==
== Technical Details ==
+
+=== Hostages ===
+
+Since objective A is so fundamental to all difficulties of frigate, it is worth having a thorough understanding of the hostages' logic.
+
+Each hostage is released when their hostage taker finishes [[fading out]]: As such the taker's [[Death Animation|death animation]] is very relevant. You must also injure the taker in time to prevent them from executing their hostage - see [[#Hostage takers|below]] for more detail. When they are released you will always see a <code>"Hostage released!"</code> appear on screen.
+
+At this point, the hostage '''randomly selects an escape point'''. There are 6 possible spots on the deck of the ship: 5 have a 15.6% chance of being selected, and the last has a 21.9% chance. Frigate has very poor [[pathing]], and so the (fixed) routes are far from optimal. In particular the '00a hostage' always goes right around the engine room, rather than up the stairs and through the roller door, or around the back. Moreover, all 3 lower hostages go through the 'boxes room' rather than short-cutting through the doorway.
+
+Despite the variety of hostage start positions, the order of escape points by speed is identical for all hostages.
+
+Hostages will reselect their escape point if a bullet passes near them after they've been released, and due to a [[scripting bug]] their choice is severely biased.
+
+Famously, this objective A can complete during the 1 second fade out before the level ends properly. The [[Time not saved|TNS glitch]] is not thought to be possible with this objective on any version.
+
+The largest factor affecting "Hostage odds", i.e. whether the hostage will escape in time or not, is their journey to the escape point. In particular if they reach the end of an [[Guard movement#reloading|segment unloaded]], and have to reload at the start because another NPC occupied the target.
+
+The bridge hostage always runs through the central corridor towards the middle of the ship. If he's selected the best escape point then he'll actually escape as he passes through his 2nd door (whether loaded or unloaded). On SA/00A, nearly all routes will leave the bridge until last, killing the taker and [[Pause|pausing]] to defuse the bomb. This allows more time for the other hostages to escape.
+
+Once hostages are in range of their escape points, they check to see if they have a line of sight on Bond. If so, they reselect an escape point (without [[??|bias]]). This can be an issue on the SA / 00A routes when heading to the bridge (with the best escape spot) or when heading to the ramp at the end of the level (with the worst escape spot in particular).
+
+Hostages can only escape at either of the 2 points by the helicopter if they are [[Guard movement#unloaded|unloaded]]. Otherwise they'll choose another escape point when they arrive. This is because the escape point is actually way up in the air.
+
+=== Hostage takers ===
+
+Hostage takers are found alongside hostages, pointing their D5Ks at their hostage who is surrendering.
+
+Hostage takers are alerted by a [[nearby bullet]], or when they have a [[line of sight]] on Bond. Once alerted, the amount of time that they wait varies depending on difficulty: 3s on Agent, 2.5s on SA, and 2s on 00A<ref>https://ryandwyer.gitlab.io/gepd-function-explorer/ge-frigate-0403.html</ref>. After that timer has elapsed they '''commit''' to executing the hostage. They then wait 5 [[game frames]] before shooting the hostage once in the head with their [[D5K]]. This can be a little frustrating as if you kill a taker during these 5 frames, he'll execute the hostage during his own death animation.
+
+Once hit (and alerted), the taker abandons his timer and becomes a [[Guards#0002_Guard|standard guard]] - the hostage is now safe (from the taker at least).
+
+If you shoot a hostage taker's hat off it registers as a hit and so they become a normal guard. The script is stuck waiting for their 'injury animation' to finish, but they are still doing their endless animation of pointing at the hostage, and will continue to do so until injured properly. <ref name="function explorer misc facts">{{cite web | url=https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=18518.msg455830#msg455830|title=the-elite Goldeneye facts topic post on miscellaneous function explorer facts|author=Icy|access-date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>
+
+=== Loading / Unloading NPCs ===
+
+See [[Frigate : Loading / Unloading NPCs]]
== Misconceptions ==
== Misconceptions ==
