diff --git a/actors/heroes/bounties/Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus.tres b/actors/heroes/bounties/Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus.tres
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4e7125b1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/actors/heroes/bounties/Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus.tres	
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="Hero" load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://dehs0xqbalevx"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://actors/heroes/hero.gd" id="1_6aguh"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_6aguh")
+name = "Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus"
+bounty_target = true
diff --git a/actors/heroes/bounties/Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn.tres b/actors/heroes/bounties/Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn.tres
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..54a27e6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/actors/heroes/bounties/Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn.tres	
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+[gd_resource type="Resource" script_class="Hero" load_steps=2 format=3 uid="uid://qlbnowlag2dr"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://actors/heroes/hero.gd" id="1_5sbmg"]
+
+[resource]
+script = ExtResource("1_5sbmg")
+name = "Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn"
+bounty_target = true
diff --git a/actors/heroes/hero.gd b/actors/heroes/hero.gd
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..89afbed6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/actors/heroes/hero.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+extends Resource
+class_name Hero
+
+## A "hero" is any named NPC.
+##
+## These are often used as a target or escort in missions.
+
+## The name of the hero.
+@export var name: String
+
+## Whether this hero is eligible to be targeted in bounty missions.
+@export var bounty_target: bool = false
+
+## Fires when this hero is killed in combat.
+signal killed(hero: Hero)
diff --git a/actors/heroes/hero_roster.gd b/actors/heroes/hero_roster.gd
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..39e4911c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/actors/heroes/hero_roster.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+extends Node3D
+class_name HeroRoster
+
+## Maintains a list of [Hero]s that are alive in the game.
+
+## Current heroes.
+##
+## NOTE: This array must not be mutated at runtime from outside this class!
+@export var heroes: Array[Hero] = []:
+    set(value):
+        if value == heroes:
+            return
+
+        self._unsubscribe_from_heroes()
+        heroes = value.duplicate()
+        self._subscribe_to_heroes()
+
+func _subscribe_to_heroes() -> void:
+    for hero in self.heroes:
+        hero.killed.connect(_on_hero_killed)
+
+func _unsubscribe_from_heroes() -> void:
+    for hero in self.heroes:
+        hero.killed.disconnect(_on_hero_killed)
+
+func _on_hero_killed(hero: Hero) -> void:
+    self.heroes.erase(hero)
+
+## Randomly picks a hero that is eligible to have a bounty, or returns null if none are available.
+func pick_random_bounty() -> Hero:
+    var eligible := self.heroes.filter(func(hero: Hero) -> bool: return hero.bounty_target)
+    if not eligible:
+        return null
+
+    return eligible.pick_random()
+
+## See [SaveGame].
+func save_to_dict() -> Dictionary:
+    var result := {}
+    result["heroes"] = SaveGame.serialize_array_of_resources(self.heroes)
+    return result
+
+## See [SaveGame].
+func load_from_dict(dict: Dictionary) -> void:
+    var heroes_array: Array = dict["heroes"]
+    self.heroes = SaveGame.deserialize_array_of_resources(heroes_array)
diff --git a/actors/player.gd b/actors/player.gd
index b77148c1..d4c42a26 100644
--- a/actors/player.gd
+++ b/actors/player.gd
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ class_name Player
 @export var bank_account: BankAccount
 @export var calendar: Calendar
 @export var mission_controller: MissionController
+@export var hero_roster: HeroRoster
 
 @onready var ship := get_parent() as Ship
 
@@ -44,10 +45,10 @@ var landing_target: PlanetInstance = null:
     set(value):
         if landing_target == value:
             return
-        
+
         if landing_target:
             landing_target.targeted_by_player = false
-        
+
         landing_target = value
         self.landing_target_changed.emit(self, landing_target)
 
@@ -101,7 +102,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
     if self.ship.hyperdrive:
         self._on_hyperdrive_changed()
         self.ship.hyperdrive.changed.connect(_on_hyperdrive_changed)
-    
+
     self.mission_controller.calendar = self.calendar
     self.mission_controller.cargo_hold = self.ship.cargo_hold
     self.mission_controller.bank_account = self.bank_account
@@ -166,7 +167,7 @@ func _closest_landing_target() -> PlanetInstance:
         if distance <= nearest_distance:
             nearest_planet_instance = planet_instance
             nearest_distance = distance
-    
+
     return nearest_planet_instance
 
 func _unhandled_key_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
@@ -196,15 +197,15 @@ func _on_broadcasted_input_event(receiver: Node, event: InputEvent) -> void:
     var mouse_button_event := event as InputEventMouseButton
     if not mouse_button_event:
         return
-    
+
     if mouse_button_event.button_index != MOUSE_BUTTON_LEFT or not mouse_button_event.pressed:
         return
-    
+
     var combat_object := receiver as CombatObject
     if combat_object:
         self.ship.targeting_system.target = combat_object
         return
-    
+
     var planet_instance := receiver as PlanetInstance
     if planet_instance:
         self.landing_target = planet_instance
@@ -213,7 +214,7 @@ func _on_broadcasted_input_event(receiver: Node, event: InputEvent) -> void:
 func _jump_to_hyperspace() -> void:
     if not self.ship.hyperdrive_system.jump_destination:
         return
-    
+
     if not self.hyperspace_scene_switcher.start_jump():
         return
 
@@ -227,7 +228,7 @@ func _land() -> void:
         self.landing_target = self._closest_landing_target()
         if not self.landing_target:
             return
-    
+
     # Run the following checks only after a target is selected, to avoid spamming the message log.
     if self.landing_target.global_transform.origin.distance_to(self.ship.global_transform.origin) > MAX_LANDING_DISTANCE:
         self.message_log.add_message("Too far away to land.")
@@ -254,7 +255,7 @@ func _land() -> void:
         landing.add_sibling(self.ship)
         landing.queue_free()
         self._depart_from_planet())
-    
+
     self.landed.emit(self, planet)
 
 func _depart_from_planet() -> void:
diff --git a/galaxy/map/galaxy_map_window.tscn b/galaxy/map/galaxy_map_window.tscn
index d53716a8..b2647e2c 100644
--- a/galaxy/map/galaxy_map_window.tscn
+++ b/galaxy/map/galaxy_map_window.tscn
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ own_world_3d = true
 handle_input_locally = false
 scaling_3d_scale = 2.0
 physics_object_picking = true
-size = Vector2i(793, 799)
+size = Vector2i(2, 2)
 render_target_update_mode = 4
 
 [node name="GalaxyMap3D" parent="PanelContainer/HSplitContainer/LeftContainer/SubViewportContainer/SubViewport" instance=ExtResource("1_rlhp4")]
diff --git a/galaxy/star_system/scenes/barnard's_star.tscn b/galaxy/star_system/scenes/barnard's_star.tscn
index 37cc32cf..1b0f27f2 100644
--- a/galaxy/star_system/scenes/barnard's_star.tscn
+++ b/galaxy/star_system/scenes/barnard's_star.tscn
@@ -1,18 +1,47 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=6 format=3 uid="uid://cghdtnx2qen2u"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=13 format=3 uid="uid://cghdtnx2qen2u"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://shiglva7yxl0" path="res://galaxy/star_system/star_systems/barnard's_star.tres" id="2_y4tl8"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://d27pdcik2lwf1" path="res://stars/main_sequence/star_class_m.tscn" id="3_cqasn"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://qlbnowlag2dr" path="res://actors/heroes/bounties/Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn.tres" id="5_lj2ck"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://ccdkamqw03rk7" path="res://fx/asteroids/multi_asteroid_field.tscn" id="5_x1i1i"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/combat/hull.gd" id="6_084xj"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/combat/shield.gd" id="7_tt2dl"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/power/battery.gd" id="8_qba8t"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://culoat6jnbwc8" path="res://actors/ai/pirate_frigate.tscn" id="9_xdjbl"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://fxemun7o6rix" path="res://galaxy/star_system/star_system_instance.tscn" id="star_system_instance"]
 
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_nv5hr"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("6_084xj")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_q3lvv"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("7_tt2dl")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+recharge_rate = 10.0
+power_efficiency = 1.0
+only_recharge_above = 0.2
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_vl342"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("8_qba8t")
+max_power = 300.0
+power = 300.0
+
 [node name="Barnard\'s Star" instance=ExtResource("star_system_instance")]
 star_system = ExtResource("2_y4tl8")
 
 [node name="Star Class M" parent="." index="0" instance=ExtResource("3_cqasn")]
 transform = Transform3D(1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2.65429, 2.08165e-12, 11.1402)
 
-[node name="PirateFrigate" parent="." index="1" instance=ExtResource("9_xdjbl")]
+[node name="Zora" parent="." index="1" instance=ExtResource("9_xdjbl")]
 transform = Transform3D(0.866897, -1.28496e-16, 0.498488, 3.48787e-16, 1, -3.48787e-16, -0.498488, 4.76228e-16, 0.866897, -8.39, 2.08165e-12, 1.15)
+hero = ExtResource("5_lj2ck")
+hull = SubResource("Resource_nv5hr")
+shield = SubResource("Resource_q3lvv")
+battery = SubResource("Resource_vl342")
 
 [node name="AsteroidField" parent="." index="2" instance=ExtResource("5_x1i1i")]
diff --git a/galaxy/star_system/scenes/wolf_359.tscn b/galaxy/star_system/scenes/wolf_359.tscn
index 5444ffd8..77e5e2b8 100644
--- a/galaxy/star_system/scenes/wolf_359.tscn
+++ b/galaxy/star_system/scenes/wolf_359.tscn
@@ -1,10 +1,56 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=5 format=3 uid="uid://d3qpe4ne3bgww"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=15 format=3 uid="uid://d3qpe4ne3bgww"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://di0bekcy5g0ya" path="res://galaxy/star_system/star_systems/wolf_359.tres" id="2_byjpf"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://d27pdcik2lwf1" path="res://stars/main_sequence/star_class_m.tscn" id="3_wjxxu"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://culoat6jnbwc8" path="res://actors/ai/pirate_frigate.tscn" id="4_tean3"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/combat/hull.gd" id="5_1fi2w"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/combat/shield.gd" id="6_fwcxa"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/power/battery.gd" id="7_el5w1"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://dehs0xqbalevx" path="res://actors/heroes/bounties/Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus.tres" id="8_25dnf"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://fxemun7o6rix" path="res://galaxy/star_system/star_system_instance.tscn" id="star_system_instance"]
 
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_p4pv3"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("5_1fi2w")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_yxo7w"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("6_fwcxa")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+recharge_rate = 10.0
+power_efficiency = 1.0
+only_recharge_above = 0.2
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_0pc4o"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("7_el5w1")
+max_power = 300.0
+power = 300.0
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_sq0sg"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("5_1fi2w")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_accbt"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("6_fwcxa")
+max_integrity = 100.0
+integrity = 100.0
+recharge_rate = 10.0
+power_efficiency = 1.0
+only_recharge_above = 0.2
+
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_cq7l1"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
+script = ExtResource("7_el5w1")
+max_power = 300.0
+power = 300.0
+
 [node name="Wolf 359" instance=ExtResource("star_system_instance")]
 star_system = ExtResource("2_byjpf")
 
@@ -13,6 +59,13 @@ transform = Transform3D(1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, -7.65186, 2.08165e-12, 2.2427
 
 [node name="PirateFrigate" parent="." index="1" instance=ExtResource("4_tean3")]
 transform = Transform3D(-0.287762, -2.33666e-16, -0.957702, 3.48787e-16, 1, -3.48787e-16, 0.957702, -4.34402e-16, -0.287762, -7.88217, 0, -3.99797)
+hull = SubResource("Resource_p4pv3")
+shield = SubResource("Resource_yxo7w")
+battery = SubResource("Resource_0pc4o")
 
-[node name="PirateFrigate2" parent="." index="2" instance=ExtResource("4_tean3")]
+[node name="Vex" parent="." index="2" instance=ExtResource("4_tean3")]
 transform = Transform3D(-0.69814, 4.9322e-16, 0.715961, 3.48787e-16, 1, -3.48787e-16, -0.715961, 6.21573e-18, -0.69814, 5.40376, 0, 0.771966)
+hero = ExtResource("8_25dnf")
+hull = SubResource("Resource_sq0sg")
+shield = SubResource("Resource_accbt")
+battery = SubResource("Resource_cq7l1")
diff --git a/mechanics/missions/mission.gd b/mechanics/missions/mission.gd
index 98797139..646b7fcf 100644
--- a/mechanics/missions/mission.gd
+++ b/mechanics/missions/mission.gd
@@ -49,7 +49,9 @@ enum Status {
         status = value
         self.emit_changed()
 
-## A dictionary of [Commodity] keys to [int] amounts that the player must deliver to complete the mission.
+## A dictionary of [Commodity] keys to [int] amounts that the player can deliver to complete the mission.
+##
+## If both this and [member assassination_target] are set, the player can choose which to complete the mission with.
 @export var cargo: Dictionary:
     set(value):
         if is_same(value, cargo):
@@ -90,6 +92,17 @@ enum Status {
         starting_cost.make_read_only()
         self.emit_changed()
 
+## A hero that the player can kill in combat in order to complete the mission.
+##
+## If both this and [member cargo] are set, the player can choose which to complete the mission with.
+@export var assassination_target: Hero:
+    set(value):
+        if value == assassination_target:
+            return
+
+        assassination_target = value
+        self.emit_changed()
+
 static var _credits: Currency = preload("res://mechanics/economy/currencies/credits.tres")
 
 ## The amount to charge in starting cost, relative to the cost of goods, for a randomly generated mission.
@@ -157,7 +170,7 @@ static func _randomly_walk_systems(galaxy: Galaxy, path_so_far: Array[StarSystem
         return not path_so_far.any(func(system: StarSystem) -> bool:
             return system.name == connection
         ))
-    
+
     if allowed_connections.is_empty():
         return []
 
@@ -179,7 +192,7 @@ static func _randomly_walk_systems(galaxy: Galaxy, path_so_far: Array[StarSystem
         if new_path.size() <= 1:
             # Back to the starting point, so give up.
             return []
-    
+
     return new_path
 
 ## Creates a random rush delivery mission.
@@ -197,7 +210,7 @@ static func create_rush_delivery_mission(origin_planet: Planet, calendar: Calend
     mission.deadline_cycle = calendar.get_current_cycle()
     for i in path.size() - 1:
         mission.deadline_cycle += HyperspaceSceneSwitcher.HYPERSPACE_APPROXIMATE_TRAVEL_DAYS * 24 * randf_range(_RUSH_DELIVERY_MIN_DEADLINE_BUFFER, _RUSH_DELIVERY_MAX_DEADLINE_BUFFER)
-    
+
     var destination_system: StarSystem = path[-1]
     assert(destination_system != origin_system, "Cannot create rush delivery to the system we started in")
 
@@ -235,18 +248,64 @@ static func create_rush_delivery_mission(origin_planet: Planet, calendar: Calend
 
     return mission
 
+const _BOUNTY_MIN_CREDITS_REWARD = 15000
+const _BOUNTY_MAX_CREDITS_REWARD = 40000
+
+## Creates a random bounty mission.
+##
+## Note: this may not succeed every time, so ensure that the return value is checked.
+static func create_bounty_mission(hero_roster: HeroRoster) -> Mission:
+    var mission := Mission.new()
+
+    mission.assassination_target = hero_roster.pick_random_bounty()
+    if not mission.assassination_target:
+        return null
+
+    mission.title = "Bounty on %s" % mission.assassination_target.name
+    mission.description = "%s has been raiding trading vessels in the area. A local trade union has scraped together a reward for whoever can put an end to their piracy." % mission.assassination_target.name
+
+    var reward_credits := randi_range(_BOUNTY_MIN_CREDITS_REWARD, _BOUNTY_MAX_CREDITS_REWARD)
+
+    mission.monetary_reward = {
+        _credits: reward_credits
+    }
+
+    return mission
+
 ## Creates a random mission of any type.
 ##
 ## Note: this may not succeed every time, so ensure that the return value is checked.
-static func create_random_mission(origin_planet: Planet, calendar: Calendar) -> Mission:
+static func create_random_mission(origin_planet: Planet, calendar: Calendar, hero_roster: HeroRoster) -> Mission:
     var generators := [
-        func() -> Mission: return Mission.create_delivery_mission(origin_planet),
+        func() -> Mission: return Mission.create_bounty_mission(hero_roster),
         func() -> Mission: return Mission.create_rush_delivery_mission(origin_planet, calendar),
     ]
 
+    # Lazy way of weighting the random generation
+    for i in range(2):
+        generators.append(
+            func() -> Mission: return Mission.create_delivery_mission(origin_planet),
+        )
+
     var generator: Callable = generators.pick_random()
     return generator.call()
 
+## Filters out any missions from [param proposed_missions] that are incompatible with [param current_missions] or one of the other proposed missions.
+static func filter_incompatible_missions(current_missions: Array[Mission], proposed_missions: Array[Mission]) -> Array[Mission]:
+    var bounties: Array[Hero] = []
+    for mission in current_missions:
+        if mission.assassination_target:
+            bounties.append(mission.assassination_target)
+
+    var filtered_missions: Array[Mission] = []
+    for mission in proposed_missions:
+        if mission.assassination_target and bounties.has(mission.assassination_target):
+            continue
+
+        filtered_missions.append(mission)
+
+    return filtered_missions
+
 # Overridden because dictionaries of resources do not serialize correctly.
 func save_to_dict() -> Dictionary:
     var result := {}
@@ -255,9 +314,13 @@ func save_to_dict() -> Dictionary:
 
     if is_finite(self.deadline_cycle):
         result["deadline_cycle"] = self.deadline_cycle
-    
+
     result["status"] = self.status
-    result["destination_planet"] = self.destination_planet.resource_path
+
+    if self.destination_planet:
+        result["destination_planet"] = self.destination_planet.resource_path
+    if self.assassination_target:
+        result["assassination_target"] = self.assassination_target.resource_path
 
     result["cargo"] = SaveGame.serialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(self.cargo)
     result["monetary_reward"] = SaveGame.serialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(self.monetary_reward)
@@ -271,8 +334,13 @@ func load_from_dict(dict: Dictionary) -> void:
     self.deadline_cycle = dict["deadline_cycle"] if "deadline_cycle" in dict else INF
     self.status = dict["status"]
 
-    var destination_planet_path: String = dict["destination_planet"]
-    self.destination_planet = ResourceUtils.safe_load_resource(destination_planet_path, "tres")
+    if "destination_planet" in dict:
+        var path: String = dict["destination_planet"]
+        self.destination_planet = ResourceUtils.safe_load_resource(path, "tres")
+
+    if "assassination_target" in dict:
+        var path: String = dict["assassination_target"]
+        self.assassination_target = ResourceUtils.safe_load_resource(path, "tres")
 
     var saved_cargo: Dictionary = dict["cargo"]
     self.cargo = SaveGame.deserialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(saved_cargo)
@@ -282,5 +350,5 @@ func load_from_dict(dict: Dictionary) -> void:
 
     var saved_cost: Dictionary = dict["starting_cost"]
     self.starting_cost = SaveGame.deserialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(saved_cost)
-    
+
     self.emit_changed()
diff --git a/mechanics/missions/mission_controller.gd b/mechanics/missions/mission_controller.gd
index c4c5bc82..43913942 100644
--- a/mechanics/missions/mission_controller.gd
+++ b/mechanics/missions/mission_controller.gd
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ var calendar: Calendar:
     set(value):
         if value == calendar:
             return
-        
+
         if calendar:
             calendar.changed.disconnect(_check_all_missions_failure)
         calendar = value
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ var cargo_hold: CargoHold:
     set(value):
         if value == cargo_hold:
             return
-        
+
         if cargo_hold:
             cargo_hold.changed.disconnect(_check_all_missions_failure)
         cargo_hold = value
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ func start_mission(mission: Mission) -> bool:
         var required_amount: float = mission.starting_cost[trade_asset]
         if trade_asset.current_amount(self.cargo_hold, self.bank_account) < required_amount:
             return false
-    
+
     var required_volume: float = 0.0
     for commodity: Commodity in mission.cargo:
         required_volume += mission.cargo[commodity] * commodity.volume
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ func start_mission(mission: Mission) -> bool:
         var required_amount: float = mission.starting_cost[trade_asset]
         var result := trade_asset.take_exactly(required_amount, self.cargo_hold, self.bank_account)
         assert(result, "Withdrawing mission starting cost should succeed after previous check")
-    
+
     for commodity: Commodity in mission.cargo:
         var amount: int = mission.cargo[commodity]
         var result := self.cargo_hold.add_exactly(commodity, amount)
@@ -79,6 +79,9 @@ func start_mission(mission: Mission) -> bool:
 
     self._missions.push_back(mission)
     mission.status = Mission.Status.STARTED
+    if mission.assassination_target:
+        mission.assassination_target.killed.connect(_on_assassination_target_killed)
+
     self.mission_started.emit(mission)
     return true
 
@@ -91,10 +94,12 @@ func _fail_mission(mission: Mission, failure_status: Mission.Status = Mission.St
     assert(mission in self._missions, "Cannot fail a non-current mission")
 
     mission.status = failure_status
+    if mission.assassination_target:
+        mission.assassination_target.killed.disconnect(_on_assassination_target_killed)
 
     # Ordering is important: do this before modifying cargo, so it doesn't participate in the update notification.
     self._missions.erase(mission)
-    
+
     # TODO: Don't remove cargo from a forfeited mission(?), maybe the player wants to sell it on. But check this makes sense economically.
     for commodity: Commodity in mission.cargo:
         var amount: int = mission.cargo[commodity]
@@ -112,6 +117,8 @@ func _succeed_mission(mission: Mission) -> void:
     assert(mission in self._missions, "Cannot succeed a non-current mission")
 
     mission.status = Mission.Status.SUCCEEDED
+    if mission.assassination_target:
+        mission.assassination_target.killed.disconnect(_on_assassination_target_killed)
 
     # Ordering is important: do this before modifying cargo, so it doesn't participate in the update notification.
     self._missions.erase(mission)
@@ -153,13 +160,18 @@ func _on_player_landed(_player: Player, planet: Planet) -> void:
     for mission: Mission in self._missions.duplicate():
         if mission.destination_planet != planet:
             continue
-        
+
         self._check_mission_failure(mission)
         if mission.status == Mission.Status.FAILED:
             continue
-        
+
         self._succeed_mission(mission)
 
+func _on_assassination_target_killed(hero: Hero) -> void:
+    for mission: Mission in self._missions.duplicate():
+        if mission.assassination_target == hero:
+            self._succeed_mission(mission)
+
 ## See [SaveGame].
 func save_to_dict() -> Dictionary:
     var result := {}
@@ -178,3 +190,6 @@ func load_from_dict(dict: Dictionary) -> void:
     )
 
     self._missions.assign(loaded_missions)
+    for mission: Mission in loaded_missions:
+        if mission.assassination_target:
+            mission.assassination_target.killed.connect(_on_assassination_target_killed)
diff --git a/planet/planet_instance.gd b/planet/planet_instance.gd
index 8eb9f56b..57969051 100644
--- a/planet/planet_instance.gd
+++ b/planet/planet_instance.gd
@@ -21,10 +21,11 @@ var targeted_by_player: bool:
 var _available_missions: Array[Mission] = []
 
 ## Creates or returns the missions currently available to pick up from this planet.
-func get_available_missions(calendar: Calendar) -> Array[Mission]:
+func get_available_missions(calendar: Calendar, hero_roster: HeroRoster) -> Array[Mission]:
     if not self._available_missions:
-        for i in randi_range(3, 5):
-            var mission := Mission.create_random_mission(self.planet, calendar)
+        var desired_count := randi_range(3, 5)
+        while self._available_missions.size() < desired_count:
+            var mission := Mission.create_random_mission(self.planet, calendar, hero_roster)
             if mission:
                 self._available_missions.push_back(mission)
 
diff --git a/screens/game/game.tscn b/screens/game/game.tscn
index 099d53a6..53b3a337 100644
--- a/screens/game/game.tscn
+++ b/screens/game/game.tscn
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=71 format=3 uid="uid://sunhu71swcs2"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=74 format=3 uid="uid://sunhu71swcs2"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Environment" uid="uid://b7t3opwr35xen" path="res://fx/environment.tres" id="1_pqled"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/hyperspace/hyperspace_scene_switcher.gd" id="4_yyrkm"]
@@ -16,11 +16,14 @@
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/combat/hull.gd" id="14_bcf1o"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/power/battery.gd" id="15_sjw8q"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://mechanics/hyperspace/hyperdrive_system.gd" id="16_6olqp"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://actors/heroes/hero_roster.gd" id="16_j7kx1"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://cxlg0yj8cjbrf" path="res://actors/player.tscn" id="16_lqltb"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://bksd1ida60ymi" path="res://galaxy/map/galaxy_map_window.tscn" id="17_4w17v"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://2mdsbbko7baw" path="res://galaxy/star_system/scenes/sol.tscn" id="17_wjgyf"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://b6tdj2tjqldnt" path="res://screens/game/game_over/game_over.tscn" id="17_yidh7"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://dehs0xqbalevx" path="res://actors/heroes/bounties/Vex 'Quantum' Cygnus.tres" id="17_yop8u"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://ca3awvk1a7xyi" path="res://screens/game/exit_dialog/exit_dialog.tscn" id="18_hl4w3"]
+[ext_resource type="Resource" uid="uid://qlbnowlag2dr" path="res://actors/heroes/bounties/Zora 'Starshiv' Blackburn.tres" id="18_wo2tf"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://screens/game/in_game_gui.gd" id="18_y74ml"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bphfuhdpceacb" path="res://mechanics/radar/images/radar_bg.png" id="19_vr47x"]
 [ext_resource type="Shader" path="res://screens/shared_ui/shaders/circular_mask.gdshader" id="20_wa4c1"]
@@ -99,7 +102,7 @@ script = ExtResource("11_ag0i7")
 max_volume = 10.0
 commodities = {}
 
-[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_82t4m"]
+[sub_resource type="Resource" id="Resource_0rcb3"]
 resource_local_to_scene = true
 script = ExtResource("13_q2g24")
 max_fuel = 6.0
@@ -180,7 +183,7 @@ hull = SubResource("Resource_ffax2")
 shield = SubResource("Resource_75c8j")
 battery = SubResource("Resource_xpwk4")
 cargo_hold = SubResource("Resource_bsv1l")
-hyperdrive = SubResource("Resource_82t4m")
+hyperdrive = SubResource("Resource_0rcb3")
 
 [node name="CombatObject" parent="HyperspaceSceneSwitcher/Sol/PlayerCorvette" index="3" node_paths=PackedStringArray("targeted_sound")]
 targeted_sound = NodePath("../Player/TargetedSound")
@@ -188,11 +191,12 @@ targeted_sound = NodePath("../Player/TargetedSound")
 [node name="HyperdriveSystem" type="Node3D" parent="HyperspaceSceneSwitcher/Sol/PlayerCorvette"]
 script = ExtResource("16_6olqp")
 
-[node name="Player" parent="HyperspaceSceneSwitcher/Sol/PlayerCorvette" node_paths=PackedStringArray("hyperspace_scene_switcher", "message_log") groups=["saveable"] instance=ExtResource("16_lqltb")]
+[node name="Player" parent="HyperspaceSceneSwitcher/Sol/PlayerCorvette" node_paths=PackedStringArray("hyperspace_scene_switcher", "message_log", "hero_roster") groups=["saveable"] instance=ExtResource("16_lqltb")]
 hyperspace_scene_switcher = NodePath("../../..")
 message_log = NodePath("../../../../InGameGUI/MarginContainer/HBoxContainer/MessageLog")
 bank_account = SubResource("Resource_j1y8s")
 calendar = SubResource("Resource_jc1pg")
+hero_roster = NodePath("../../../../HeroRoster")
 
 [node name="MinimapCameraRemoteTransform" parent="HyperspaceSceneSwitcher/Sol/PlayerCorvette/Player" index="0"]
 remote_path = NodePath("../../../../../MinimapViewport/MinimapCameraTransform")
@@ -218,6 +222,10 @@ script = ExtResource("10_w7kut")
 [node name="WorldEnvironment" type="WorldEnvironment" parent="."]
 environment = ExtResource("1_pqled")
 
+[node name="HeroRoster" type="Node3D" parent="." groups=["saveable"]]
+script = ExtResource("16_j7kx1")
+heroes = Array[Resource("res://actors/heroes/hero.gd")]([ExtResource("17_yop8u"), ExtResource("18_wo2tf")])
+
 [node name="StarfieldTransform" type="Node3D" parent="."]
 
 [node name="Starfield" type="MeshInstance3D" parent="StarfieldTransform"]
diff --git a/screens/landing/landing.gd b/screens/landing/landing.gd
index c38816b8..64d0bfda 100644
--- a/screens/landing/landing.gd
+++ b/screens/landing/landing.gd
@@ -66,7 +66,9 @@ func _on_trading_button_pressed() -> void:
 func _on_missions_button_pressed() -> void:
     if not self._missions_window:
         self._missions_window = self.missions_window_scene.instantiate()
-        self._missions_window.available_missions = self.planet_instance.get_available_missions(self.player.calendar)
+        self._missions_window.available_missions = Mission.filter_incompatible_missions(
+            self.player.mission_controller.get_current_missions(),
+            self.planet_instance.get_available_missions(self.player.calendar, self.player.hero_roster))
         self._missions_window.mission_controller = self.player.mission_controller
         self._missions_window.cargo_hold = self.player.ship.cargo_hold
         self._missions_window.bank_account = self.player.bank_account
@@ -108,7 +110,7 @@ func _on_refuel_button_pressed() -> void:
         var paid := self.star_system.refueling_money.take_up_to(full_refuel_cost, self.player.ship.cargo_hold, self.player.bank_account)
         var fuel_paid_for := paid / refueling_price
         self._hyperdrive.refuel(fuel_paid_for)
-    
+
     self._update_refuel_button()
 
 func _on_depart() -> void:
diff --git a/script/claude.py b/script/claude.py
index 41d9c13f..b2fae34d 100755
--- a/script/claude.py
+++ b/script/claude.py
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ def sample(
             "input_schema": {
                 "type": "object",
                 "properties": {
-                    "path": {"type": "string", "description": "File path to write to"},
+                    "path": {"type": "string", "description": "The relative filesystem path to write to"},
                     "content": {
                         "type": "string",
                         "description": "The full, new content for the file.",
diff --git a/ships/ship.gd b/ships/ship.gd
index 8fd33b3f..2ebaa5d3 100644
--- a/ships/ship.gd
+++ b/ships/ship.gd
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@ class_name Ship
 
 # NODES
 
+## The NPC hero piloting the ship, if any.
+@export var hero: Hero
+
 ## The [CombatObject] representing this ship.
 @export var combat_object: CombatObject
 
@@ -60,6 +63,11 @@ var save_node_path_override: NodePath
 func _ready() -> void:
     self.combat_object.hull = self.hull
     self.combat_object.shield = self.shield
+    if self.hero:
+        self.combat_object.combat_name = self.hero.name
+        self.hull.hull_destroyed.connect(func(_hull: Hull) -> void:
+            self.hero.killed.emit(self.hero))
+
     self.rigid_body_thruster.battery = self.battery
     self.rigid_body_direction.battery = self.battery
     self.power_management_unit.battery = self.battery
diff --git a/utils/save_game.gd b/utils/save_game.gd
index 0a10d9a0..0c620f86 100644
--- a/utils/save_game.gd
+++ b/utils/save_game.gd
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ func serialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(dict: Dictionary) -> Dictionary:
     var result := {}
     for resource: Resource in dict:
         result[resource.resource_path] = dict[resource]
-    
+
     return result
 
 func deserialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(dict: Dictionary) -> Dictionary:
@@ -245,5 +245,13 @@ func deserialize_dictionary_with_resource_keys(dict: Dictionary) -> Dictionary:
     for resource_path: String in dict:
         var resource := ResourceUtils.safe_load_resource(resource_path, "tres")
         result[resource] = dict[resource_path]
-    
+
     return result
+
+func serialize_array_of_resources(array: Array) -> Array:
+    return array.map(func(resource: Resource) -> String:
+        return resource.resource_path)
+
+func deserialize_array_of_resources(array: Array) -> Array:
+    return array.map(func(resource_path: String) -> Resource:
+        return ResourceUtils.safe_load_resource(resource_path, "tres"))