PursuitTerminated 6.969

Introducing Pursuit Terminated v6.9 - The Cinematic Failure Engine

High-fidelity mechanical attrition for the tactical pursuit officer.

In the standard Los Santos environment, every suspect vehicle seems to have an infinite fuel tank and a bulletproof engine. This lack of "vehicular decay" during high-stress chases often leads to broken immersion, where pursuits only end through high-speed collisions or physics-defying PIT maneuvers. Today, we are deploying Pursuit Terminated, an immersion engine that injects realistic mechanical fatigue and tactical interventions into your patrol, ensuring that every chase has a logical, high-stakes conclusion.

Pursuit Terminated adds RNG-based endings with a sophisticated attrition simulation. As a pursuit unfolds, the physical toll on the suspect's vehicle is calculated in real-time. By introducing a "7-second failure window," the script allows Dispatch to relay critical updates about the suspect's vehicle—such as visible smoke, sputtering engines, or shredding tires—before the car actually dies. This provides officers with the vital time needed to transition from a high-speed chase to a tactical high-risk stop.

🎥 Visual Field Reports

Check out these YouTube showcases to see PursuitTerminated in action:

• ⛽ YouTube: Fuel Starvation Showcase — Experience the engine sputter and stall.

• 🔧 YouTube: Mechanical Failure Showcase — Visual steam and catastrophic engine seizure.

• ⚡ YouTube: High-Tech Shutdown Showcase — The N.O.O.S.E. remote kill-switch in effect.

• ⛓️ YouTube: Multiple Failures Demonstration — When the luck of the suspect truly runs out.

• 🎮 YouTube: Manual Force Override — Tactical user-triggered High-Tech shutdown.

🛠️ The Core Engine: "The Attrition Logic"

The script operates via a robust background Watchdog Fiber that hooks into active LSPDFR pursuit events. Once a target is identified, the engine monitors the vehicle's state and applies a "Mechanical Audit" based on your specific agency's standards.

Smart Attrition Scanning: The system doesn't just kill engines at random. It calculates the likelihood of a breakdown based on customizable probability curves. If a failure is triggered, the system initiates a countdown. During this 7-second grace period, the Notification Engine selects from dozens of randomized dispatch callouts, alerting you to the specific nature of the failure so you can adjust your pursuit interval before the suspect loses all mobility.

🚦 Failure & Tactical Profiles

• 🔵 1. Fuel Starvation The suspect's engine begins to hesitate and surge. Dispatch may report the vehicle is "running on fumes" or "gasping for fuel" as the tank runs dry.

  • Roleplay Tip: Maintain a safe distance and prepare for a "stumble." Once the engine cuts, use the momentum to pin the vehicle before the suspect can flee on foot.
    

• 🔴 2. Mechanical Fatigue Simulates catastrophic internal failure, from blown head gaskets to oil pressure loss. Look for "light smoke" or "fluid leaks" reports.

  • Roleplay Tip: When Dispatch reports the engine is "knocking," notify secondary units to prepare for a stationary suspect. Treat steam as a sign of imminent seizure.
    

• ⚪ 3. Kinetic Tire Attrition Suspect vehicles lose stability as tires delaminate. You’ll receive reports of "rubber fragments" or "visible wobbles" before the suspect is down to the rims.

  • Roleplay Tip: Anticipate heavy weaving and a loss of traction. Back off to avoid "tread debris" on the roadway.
    

• 🟣 4. N.O.O.S.E. Remote Shutdown A high-tech tactical intervention. The National Office of Security Enforcement synchronizes a digital kill-switch or EMP burst to neutralize the ECU.

  • Roleplay Tip: Upon receiving "Shutdown command pending," advise all units to prepare for an immediate termination of the pursuit.

📦 Installation Guide

Prerequisites:

• LSPDFR 0.4.9 (or higher) is required for API hook integration.

• RAGE Plugin Hook latest version.

Deployment:

1. Drop PursuitTerminated.dll into your /Plugins/LSPDFR/ folder.

2. The mod will generate PursuitTerminated.ini on the first launch.

ACTION REQUIRED: An INI file is included in your download. We highly suggest you review and edit this file to customize the timers and chances to fit your gameplay style before loading the plugin. Adjust the FailureChance variable to ensure not every vehicle in Los Santos is a "lemon"—fine-tune the frequency of failures to match your desired level of realism.

Ensuring every pursuit reaches a logical conclusion.