Suggestion] Personal Transponder Codes (PTCs) – Custom Ship ID System for Roleplay

[Deity]

probably not possible?
it would probably be a character rename command

You're right that it might resemble a rename on the surface, but the idea isn't to replace the character name — just to add an extra displayed layer of identification (like a "fake callsign" shown in scan data or chat, not in the actual character name).

It wouldn’t need to change the actual character name at all — that’s important for sanctions and tracking. Technically, this could be handled similarly to how cloaks, cargo scanners, or nomad cloaks already alter what you see during scans, but without affecting the base mechanics. Just a cosmetic + RP feature.

If a rename-level change were required, then yeah — it would be too heavy-handed. But as a temporary override or display tag, especially through a custom item or scan message tweak, it should be feasible within FLHook or plugin logic.

Would love to hear from someone on the dev team if that’s within the mod’s current limits.

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