Editing Spawn System Info (section)

== The Spawn Cycle ==
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The ESD breaks the spawn cycle of Enemies into 4 phases: '''Tension, Wave,''' '''Breather''' and '''Swarm.'''

=== Tension Phase ===
The Tension Phase is the first phase the ESD goes through. During this phase players should be preparing themselves to enter combat. You will mostly encounter Minoris, and Majoris Enemies that will "Patrol" the area. Extremis enemies can spawn, though it is rare.

=== Wave Phase ===
The Wave phase is the big one. During this phase players will have to actively fight through a wave of incoming enemies. You will encounter everything from Minoris enemies to Terminus Enemies. Mini Bosses can only spawn during this phase.

=== Swarm Phase ===
The Swarm phase is a rare possibility during a ''Wave'' phase. It is basically the wave phase but 2 times harder. Enemies will come in extremely large numbers, and Extremis enemy spawns will be more frequent than in any other phase. this is the only other Phase Mini Bosses can Spawn in.

=== Breather Phase ===
The Breather Phase is the calm at the ''end'' of the storm. This phase is designed to give players time to stand around and gather resources like Stim Packs, Grenades, and Ammo Boxes. Zero enemies will spawn during this phase but you may have to pick off one or two that are left behind by the wave phase. At the end of this phase the whole Spawning process resets and begins again in the ''Tension'' phase.