Introduction to EVE University

From UniWiki

This is a syllabus for the "Introduction to EVE University" class, taught periodically for new members to the UNI.

Contents 1 Class Information 1.1 General Information 1.2 Notes for the Teacher 2 Class Contents 2.1 Introduction 2.2 EVE University and Our Mission 2.3 EVE University Rules 2.4 EVE University Management and Structure 2.5 Communications in Eve University 2.6 University Services 2.7 Missioning Around Aldrat 2.8 Joining Fleets 2.9 EVE University During Wartime 2.10 Titles Within EVE University 2.11 A Final Note

Class Information

This section contains the standard information of this class pertaining to scheduling and class contents. The General Information should be sufficient to create a proper class topic for scheduling on the EVE University forum. Additional information relevant to the teacher is listed under Notes for the Teacher.

General Information

Illustration link for class description on the EVE University forum: http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/w/images/1/1f/Orientation1.jpg

This class is a general orientation for new (or relatively new) members, and anyone else that isn't sure they know exactly what they can do in EVE University.

This class shall be on xxxx, xxx of xxxx, and will start at xx:00 EVE time. It should last 90 minutes to two hours, depending on how many questions are asked.

Topics covered:

• Our Mission
• EVE University Rules
• University Management and Structure
• Purposes of Chat Channels
• UNI communications: Forum/Calendar/Wiki/Mumble
• University Services and Benefits
• Joining UNI Fleets
• Missioning Around Aldrat
• E-UNI During Wartime
• Titles
• Q&A - bring your questions about the UNI and how to get the most from your experience here

Student requirements:

• Mumble registration and access - please have your Mumble access sorted out well in advance of the class! (Use this guide NOW to set up your Mumble: http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Mumble
• Access to the Class.E-UNI in-game chat channel

If you have any questions or would like further information, post here in this thread.

Notes for the Teacher

Required materials:

• Class.E-UNI chat channel, to receive questions and post relevant links from this syllabus.
• An Adobe Acrobat file of a presentation to accompany this class can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/IntrotoEUNI (full address)

There is a lot of material to cover here, so keep the program going briskly. Post the links in the syllabus into Class.E-UNI chat, so that participants can click for more details in their areas of interest. Encourage questions posted in Class.E-UNI chat, and try to answer them as you go along. Keep an eye on the clock - it is all too easy to go beyond two hours with this material.

Class Contents

Introduction

Welcome! This class is designed primarily for new members of EVE University, or for those who have been around a while but aren't sure that they know all that they should about the UNI.

Over the next 90 minutes or so, we shall cover some important information about UNI polices, organization, services and benefits. This class is also your opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the UNI.

Open the following file to see my presentation: http://tinyurl.com/IntrotoEUNI - this is an online slide show of the class notes in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

(Instructor should then introduce himself or herself - covering relevant experience level and background.)

We have a few ground rules for this class:

• You should be docked up safely in a station. Don't get distracted by this class and get blown up by evil gankers.
• Please configure your Mumble settings for "Push to Talk" if you have not already done so.
• Feel free to type any questions in the Class.E-UNI chat channel as we proceed - I will try to answer your questions as they come during the class. At the end of my lecture, we'll open Mumble for any further questions or general discussion.

Everyone ready? OK, then - let's begin....

EVE University and Our Mission

• Welcome to the UNI!
• If you are new to EVE, you are in the right place!
• We are a non-profit training corporation whose mission is to help new pilots in New Eden and prepare them for their future careers.
• We do not mind if you move on once you have learned everything you wish to learn from us - that is what the UNI is all about!
• Once you become a member of the UNI, you are really a member of our extended family forever, even if you leave. You'll see UNI alumni and friends in our Chat.E-UNI channel, for example - even some with negative standing to the UNI! They are welcome to contribute to our chat and forum discussions, because they can be very helpful to our members.
• Our original founder, Morning Maniac, founded the UNI to provide a safe place for new players to learn. He's since turned over the UNI to our current management team, though he checks in from time to time to see how the UNI is doing. We are proud to continue Morning Maniac's original vision, which has since grown into one of the most successful Corporations in the game.

EVE University Rules

Be sure to read our policies - you will be expected to know and follow them!

• Code of Conduct - there are five general rules that every UNI is expected to follow at all times:
  • Honesty. Yes, it is possible to be a pirate or scammer in this game, but that is not permitted while you are a student of Eve University. What you do with the skills you learn here once you leave is up to you, but while you are in the UNI, you will be expected to treat fellow members, and other players in EVE, with honesty and openness.
  • Respect. We will not tolerate members making personal attacks on or "talking smack" to anyone in the EVE community. Respect the property rights of others.
    • Post no inappropriate content in public channels. You may be an adult, but not everyone in the UNI is also.
  • Follow the EULA. We all agreed to it. You can find the EULA here: Eve Online EULA
  • Freedom. Nobody requires you to fight, mine, mission or engage in UNI events. What you do is up to you - all we ask is that while you are a member of the UNI, you will comply with our policies and rules.
  • Balance "self" with "service". Once you get more experience in the game, you are more than welcome to join us in passing that wisdom onto others. Our community of members helping each other is what makes the UNI strong. If it was not for volunteers, there would be no EVE University. If you want to contribute but do not yet have the experience, consider editing the wiki, contributing to our forum discussions, or applying to be a Personnel Officer.
• Movement. The UNI has specific rules about where and how you can travel in the game:
  • High Security Space (0.5+) is fine. Avoid autopilot if carrying cargo you can not afford to lose.
  • Low Security Space (0.1-0.4)- do not use autopilot to fly your ship.
  • NPC Nullsec (0.0) - Great Wildlands, Curse, Syndicate and Outer Ring are okay. Venal and Stain are not as you have to travel through claimable nullsec. Get a good map, and learn where these regions are located: Ombeve's Eve in 2d Map and Dotlan Evemaps
  • Claimable Nullsec (0.0) - held by other player corporations. Do NOT go there!
  • Wormhole Space - enter at your own risk. If you find that your only exit leads to Claimable Nullsec space, you are allowed to leave on the shortest path towards Empire space (low-sec or hi-sec), but report to the UNI Director of Public Relations, Irdalth Delrar afterward. When in doubt, contact a UNI director first before ever traveling through Claimable Nullsec space.
  • Note that we have more restricted rules for movement during wartime - I'll explain our wartime policies towards the end of this class.
• You must have set up your overview as per the Overview Guide - be sure to set this up after this class, if you have not already done so.
• Read our Rules of Engagement carefully!
  • Everywhere except NPC 0.0 and w-space, the UNI operates under an NRDS rule of engagement - "Not Red, Don't Shoot". In other words, if it isn't red on your overview (assuming you've set it up to UNI standards), don't shoot at it.
  • In NPC 0.0 and wormhole space, the UNI operates under an NBSI rule of engagement - "Not Blue, Shoot It" - a more aggressive policy. In NPC nullsec and w-space, you may shoot ships neutral to the UNI, except non-combat ships like industrials and freighters, and we also do not attack neutral player-owned starbases (POS structures).
  • When in doubt, assume that our rule of engagement is NRDS, not NBSI.
• Communications. Because the UNI is a neutral institution, we have strict rules about how we communicate with outside parties:
  • No contact with hostile parties - no talking to War Targets, no talking in Local chat unless directed by an Fleet Commander or Director. Report hostiles attempting contact to a UNI Director.
  • Postings on any blogs or forums must never mention a past or current conflict that involves the UNI. This especially applies to the official EVE Online forums: https://forums.eveonline.com/ - be smart, don't post anything that will provoke people!
  • Speaking of the the official EVE Online forums, no UNI (except our CEO, Kelduum Revaan) is allowed to ever post anything to the "Corporations, Alliances and Organizations Center" forum: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=topics&f=266 - (Note: you must be logged into EVE Gate to use this link.)
  • Consequences may range from an unpleasant talk with a member of University management to destruction of your ship, podding, suspension, or expulsion. You do not want to become part of Ubercado's corpse collection!

EVE University Management and Structure

• The UNI is split into five departments, each headed by a director, who are in turn assisted by managers and staff.
• Our benevolent CEO is Kelduum Revaan. Please note that the UNI is not a democracy. While Keld always listens to the opinions and advice of his directors, managers and students, when he makes a decision on policy for the UNI, that decision is final.
• Personnel - Responsible for recruitment, student relations, and titles.
  • Student Relations Manager - The Student Relations Manager is the first point of contact if you have any issue with another member of the University that you need help with, including Management or Directors.
• Education - Responsible for organizing classes such as this one! Also responsible for assigning mentors, and setting up university-wide events. Check the in-game calendar for the latest schedule of events and classes - click the date in the lower left corner to see the calendar.
  • Mentor Program - Apply to get one-on-one instruction and help from experienced UNI Graduates.
• Logistics - Responsible for organizing UNI mining ops, operating our POS (player owned starbase), managing our research labs, supervising our ship-building programs, and looking after the UNI hangars - as well as producing items to keep them stocked.
  • If you've never seen our POS, fly out to Aldrat IX, Moon IX - go through the shield and be sure to bookmark the tower. This location is used by our fleet commanders as a rallying point, so be sure to record its location.
• Public Relations - Responsible for maintaining relations with other corporations, and for managing our forums, wiki and website.
  • Irdalth Delrar is our Director of Public Relations, and is our main diplomatic contact with outside parties. Contact Irdalth if you ever have a diplomatic question, or an issue with non-UNI players or corporations, or as mentioned previously, if you get stuck in claimable nullsec space.
• Ivy League Navy - New Eden is a dangerous place, even in high-sec, so the UNI maintains a standing defense force. Everyone that joins the UNI is automatically a member of the ILN.
  • When you joined the UNI, you automatically became a member of our standing defense force, the Ivy League Navy - congratulations!
  • The ILN is capably run by our Fleet Admiral Silentbrick, and assisted by Vice Admirals Ubercado, Smurfprime, and Gibson Thunderbird.
  • During peacetime, ILN officers have no direct control over students, but during war a command from them is to be obeyed without question. They cannot order you to fight, but they can order you to dock up and stay there for your own protection - if they do, dock up or you will be added to Ubercado's corpse collection.
  • The ILN is a great team to interact with, if you are interested in learning more about player vs. player (PvP) combat. Check out the ILN chat channel, Mess.ILN, to discuss fittings and combat tactics.
  • ILN details and how to get involved.

Communications in Eve University

The UNI provides a number of ways to converse and communicate with the corporation membership:

• Chat Channels and Mailing Lists
  • The UNI maintains a number of special interest channels - check the wiki list for those that may be of interest to you.
  • There are three chat channels of special importance: Alliance, Corp and Chat.E-UNI
    • Alliance - Used for forming fleets, or for important announcements by uni management. Keep it clear...
    • Corp - Used by students to make official requests. For example: to request skillbook reimbursement, or requesting items from the hangars. It can be tempting to raise other conversations here but please do not.
      • Flashy Alliance and Corp usually means something important. Please do not dilute it with chatter, requests for comments on your fittings, and saying hi.
    • Chat.E-UNI - Use this channel for everything else, including saying hi, bye, general chat and questions about Eve, not continuing memes.
  • Wartime Note - Other than forming fleets in Alliance, during wartime there is to be no talk of UNI fleets or tactical information on any channel outside of the fleet itself. With around 2,000 members, we cannot be sure if there are spies in corp (actually we are fairly certain there are....). Suspicion is a part of Eve, get used to it - the larger nullsec corps will likely be far stricter on this than we are, so consider this a part of your training :)
• Forums
  • Divided into public discussion, UNI discussion, ILN, events and education, Q&A topics, and staff areas. Be sure to note where you are posting, and whether it is a public forum (open to non-members) or restricted to UNI members.
• Calendar
  • We use the in-game calendar for posting all classes and UNI events.
  • You can access the calendar either by clicking in-game on the date in the lower left corner, or by viewing it on EVE Gate.
  • Check this for class and event schedules (and cancellations!)
• UniWiki
  • The Eve University wiki (a.k.a, the "UniWiki") is a great resource for information about the UNI and about EVE, in general.
  • All Eve University documentation can be found here. Note that the Wiki is always the source of the definitive version of our current policies.
• Mumble - Obviously there is no need to tell you how to set it up, because you would not be in this class otherwise!
  • You do not need a microphone, unless you are a Fleet Commander, Wing Commander, or Squad Commander in a fleet.
  • Generally during classes, only the teaching staff will be talking. You should post any questions in Class.E-UNI chat.
  • Do not join fleet channels unless you are in that fleet. Do not idle in the Docking Bay.
  • The Public Lounge section on Mumble is a great place to get answers to EVE questions from experienced UNI Mentors, such as Seamus Donohue (a.k.a, "Encyclopedia Donohue").
    • Speaking of Seamus, he has created a great series of tutorial videos about all things EVE on YouTube - check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/user/SeamusDonohueEVE#p/a
• Where to find passwords for Chat, etc: Corporation button in the NeoCom (on the left) > Alliances > Bulletins
  • Never give anyone our passwords - direct them to Corporation > Alliances > Bulletins - if they can't get access to this, they have no business getting our passwords anyway!

University Services

• Classes and Events
  • Most classes are organized by UNI Teachers, Professors and Guest Lecturers, but anyone who has the time and inclination can run one. Read Joining The Faculty if you have an interest in teaching.
  • Check the in-game calendar for the current schedule of classes and events.
  • The Class Library - contains recording of past classes and lectures.
• Mentor Program
  • At your request, you can get one-on-one guidance and coaching from experienced UNI Graduates, to help you learn aspects of the game.
  • Mentorships last up to three months. We match Mentors with students based on compatible faction, playing times, and game interests.
• The Skillbook Program
  • We will reimburse the cost of any skillbook that retails at under one million ISK for the NPC price. If in doubt of the NPC price, it is the one at the "school" stations (e.g. Pator Tech School) - HQ will always have the definitive price. We will reimburse up to a maximum of 1M ISK of skillbook purchases per day - that is, 1M worth of skillbooks per 24 hour period.
  • Any skillbook that is above 1M in price is up to you to fund - by the time you need these, you should be able to generate enough income to afford it! If you want more info about how to generate ISK in EVE, attend our EVE Careers 101 class.
  • To request a reimbursement, post it in Corp chat - be sure to include a link to the skillbook name, and the amount for you need to be reimbursed. Please be patient when making reimbursement requests. Once you have the Freshman title, you can get to the skillbook wallet yourself and will be expected to help with reimbursement requests.
• Corporation Hangar
  • You need an approved hangar-access title to be able to open hangars - we'll talk more about titles later. In the meantime, you can request items via Corp chat. You will need to be at Pator Tech School in Aldrat to receive items from the hangars.
  • The Alpha hangar contains meta 0 modules, ammo, tech I frigates, and introductory-level skillbooks. The Theta hangar includes modules and ammo for cruisers and battlecruisers, and related skillbooks. The Psi hangar includes modules and ammo for battleships, and advanced-level skillbooks.
  • Don't abuse the hangar! Follow the policies on the wiki: Corporation Hangar
  • Contributions to the UNI hangars are always welcome! Drop your contributed items into the "UNI Contributions" storage container in the Alpha hangar. For more information about other kinds of donations to the UNI, see this link: http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=168
• Jump Clones
  • The UNI has 8.0+ standings with Wiyrkomi Peace Corps and Khanid Innovation, and you can use these to obtain jump clones. You cannot obtain jump clones in or near Aldrat unless you grind 8.0 standings with a corporation yourself.
  • Note that corporate standings are the average of standings for all members that spoke with a corporation's agents - those members who do not talk to a corporation's agents do not count towards the average. Therefore, DO NOT EVER speak to any agent in Wiyrkomi Peace Corps or Khanid Innovation at any time! If you do, you will instantly drag the UNI average down and prevent everyone from being able to get new Jump Clones. This will most likely result in your being removed from UNI until you have an 8.0 standing to maintain required standings.
• Mining Loaner Fleet
  • The UNI provides free use of industrial ships and mining vessels, with suitable fittings, to aspiring haulers and miners.
• Ship Replacement Program
  • Ships of Frigate, Destroyer and Cruiser size lost during wartime or official Uni Ops may be replaced by making a request through the Ship Replacement Program. This covers the hull only, no modules.
• Ship Building Programs
  • The UNI provides programs for you to acquire ships at lower prices:
    • BYOM Ship Production - Bring Your Own Minerals - if you provide your own minerals, the UNI will build a ship hull for you. Check the Corp Hangar under the Store tab for blueprints of ships available.
    • PYOS Ship Production - Purchase Your Own Ship - if you have the ISK, you can buy ships directly from the UNI at cost.
    • Freighter Production - The UNI will build an Obelisk freighter for you at a specially discounted rate.
• UNI Research POS
  • When you earn the Sophomore title, you also gain access to the UNI Research POS.
  • You can use the POS to improve material and time efficiency of blueprints, reducing the costs of manufacturing
  • For more information on using our POS: UNI POS Research

Missioning Around Aldrat

• Comprehensive list of agents within 10 jumps at Mission Guide to Aldrat
• Minmatar Mining Corporation - lots of agents, no jump clone facilities.
• Caldari Business Tribunal - does offer jump clones!
  • Both offer a selection of L1-L4 agents in the near vicinity.
• Also consider missioning elsewhere, and having a Jump Clone for getting to Aldrat fast.

Joining Fleets

• The UNI has specific protocols for joining and operating in fleets.
• Please make sure you have read The Rookie's Guide To Fleet Ops
• If you are new to EVE, consider joining fleets as a Tackler or an EWAR pilot, both of which require a low level of skills and equipment, yet are very valuable additions to fleet operations.
  • Tackler guide: http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Tackling_101_Guide
  • EWAR guide: http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/EWar_101_Guide

EVE University During Wartime

• Read the Wartime Standard Operating Procedures. Know it, live by it, or prepare for severe consequences.
• The UNI WSOP used to be very restrictive, but we have since relaxed many of the rules. This puts more responsibility on your shoulders as a member of the UNI. The key things to remember are: during wartime, don't make yourself an easy target, don't fly anything expensive and shiny, and don't do anything that will make the war fun in any way for our enemies.
• If you undock during wartime, you must be in a fleet and you must be on Mumble. This means that you can undock in a fleet of one, by yourself, but you must be in a fleet. The reason for this is that if you are attacked, people can quickly join your fleet and come to your aid.
• They types of ships you can fly during wartime are limited: no covert ops ships, no Tech 2 battlecruisers or battleships, no mining ships, no haulers or industrials, no Tech 3 strategic cruisers, and no faction ships - in other words, nothing easy to kill and nothing shiny and expensive.
• You may fleet with a neutral or positive standing (+5 light blue or +10 dark blue) out-of-corp alt, who can then run missions (while your UNI character stays in station), and you can share mission rewards, but you may not actually participate directly in missions with your UNI member character during wartime.
• For PvP wartime fleets, the only people you can fleet with are UNI members, or if you're hunting WTs, with +10s (dark blue) alliance standings.
• Do not communicate with any war targets! If they communicate with you, do not respond, and tell the Director of Public Relations, Irdalth Delrar.
• Violation of Wartime SOP can result in you being podded or expelled from the UNI.
• If you would rather continue with unrestricted, "normal" activities during wartime, please drop corp. There are no negative repercussions for doing this, and you will be welcome back into the UNI with open arms.
• Please consider staying with the UNI during wartime, however. Wars can be a lot of fun, and the UNI provides ships and modules to reimburse your losses, so why not give it a try?

Titles Within EVE University

• Three titles in the UNI are of special significance: Freshman, Sophomore and Graduate. These designate your tenure and level of participation in the UNI.
• In addition, there are three sub-titles that provide access to additional UNI resources: Alpha, Theta and Psi - each level provides more access.
• Only the Freshman title is automatically applied. Note that you must apply to receive additional titles - they are not automatically recorded. Kaein Soturus is the current UNI Title Manager. He and his staff review and verify all title applications, so it can take up to a couple of weeks to process - please be patient when you apply for your titles.
• There are other titles in the University (e.g., Personnel Officer, Teacher, Professor, Mentor, ILN Officer, Manager, Director, CEO, etc.), awarded when you join certain UNI programs or promoted in various departments. Check the wiki for the requirements and information on other titles.

A Final Note

• Thanks for attending this class!
• EVE University offers many opportunities for fun and learning. This class is just an example of what is available. Get involved, read the wiki, join a class or event, browse the forums and ask questions. That is what the University is here for.
• That is the way you will find your path to success in EVE.
• Good luck, and fly safe!