At present, you can't play Patrol any higher than Level 18... I think. Most of the enemies don't go higher than that level, so if you're Level 28 or higher, Patrol is a real cakewalk no matter what planet you're on.
Anybody think they should add higher difficulty levels for all the Patrol missions? You know; Level 20, 24, and 28 with the Heroic modifier active. Might be interesting.
There could be some added perks to playing on higher difficulties. For example:
[b]Better Loot:[/b] More Rare engram drops for playing Patrol on Hard Mode; playing on Level 28 Hard Mode would be nothing but Rare engram drops, with a slightly higher chance for Legendary engrams. Also, upgrade materials (Spinmetal, Relic Iron, etc.) would be found in larger quantities.
[b]More Vehicles:[/b] Parked Pikes would be found in certain areas in the Cosmodrome, on the Moon, and on Venus. Also, a couple of extra Interceptors would be added to Mars to help you deal with the higher-level enemies.
[b]Better Rewards:[/b] Completing Gold Tier public events on Hard Mode upwards of Level 24 guarantees a reward of Ascendant Materials, and even the occasional Rare or Legendary engram. You also receive more Vanguard marks for Public Events, and more Vanguard reputation for completing beacon missions.
So... what do you think?
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YES!!! We should earn double rep for the missions and better loot/rewards like you stated