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There are 5 known Drifters [[wormhole]] systems that are similar to shattered C2 wormholes with certain system effects. Although they are named by the typical J-type designations, they are often informally named after their predominant structure:

Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In each system, both the main hive site and a Sisters of EVE Flotilla appear as beacons on the overview.

All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (~~more than 60 have been observed in Sentinel in 2019 and more than 73 were seen in Redoubt in 2021~~) to known space (k-space) plus ~~a C2~~-~~C2 static~~. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however:

All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (between 50-70) to known space (k-space) plus 6 static wormholes to C1-6 space. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however:

* On the K-space side the wormhole is marked by a beacon called "Unidentified Wormhole" and is thus visible on the default overview.

* On the wormhole side the connections carry the usual K162 designation after being opened, but are deadspaced, so you will ~~always warp in~~ at 80km distance.

* On the wormhole side the connections carry the usual K162 designation after being opened, but are deadspaced, so you will land at an 80km distance. Warping at range, will land you that distance from the 80km warp in point. This can land you closer or farther away from the Drifter wormhole if the wormhole is aligned with or agaisnt the warp in direction.

* Drifter battleships regularly visit these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended.

* Drifter battleships regularly visit the k-space side of these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended. The k-space beacon will decloak anyone warping at 0.

* The k-space side connections carry unique signatures that are related to the type of wormhole:

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=== Drifter Statics ===

All five Drifter wormholes have 6 static wormhole connections to each of the C1-6 types of J-space. These wormholes are: Z647, D382, O477. Y683, N062, and R474. Unlike the Drifter wormholes, these holes are not deadspaced and function identically to similarly named wormholes in other parts of J-space. No Drifters spawn or visit these holes (The high class wormhole roaming Drifter will be able to warp to the incoming connection on the other side).

=== Combat Anomalies ===

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 There are 5 known Drifters [[wormhole]] systems that are similar to shattered C2 wormholes with certain system effects. Although they are named by the typical J-type designations, they are often informally named after their predominant structure:
 Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In each system, both the main hive site and a Sisters of EVE Flotilla appear as beacons on the overview.
-All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (more than 60 have been observed in Sentinel in 2019 and more than 73 were seen in Redoubt in 2021) to known space (k-space) plus a C2-C2 static. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however:
+All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (between 50-70) to known space (k-space) plus 6 static wormholes to C1-6 space. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however:
 * On the K-space side the wormhole is marked by a beacon called "Unidentified Wormhole" and is thus visible on the default overview.
-* On the wormhole side the connections carry the usual K162 designation after being opened, but are deadspaced, so you will always warp in at 80km distance.
+* On the wormhole side the connections carry the usual K162 designation after being opened, but are deadspaced, so you will land at an 80km distance. Warping at range, will land you that distance from the 80km warp in point. This can land you closer or farther away from the Drifter wormhole if the wormhole is aligned with or agaisnt the warp in direction.
-* Drifter battleships regularly visit these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended.
+* Drifter battleships regularly visit the k-space side of these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended. The k-space beacon will decloak anyone warping at 0.
 * The k-space side connections carry unique signatures that are related to the type of wormhole:
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 | '''Conflux''' || C414 || J200727 || Pulsar
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+=== Drifter Statics ===
+All five Drifter wormholes have 6 static wormhole connections to each of the C1-6 types of J-space. These wormholes are: Z647, D382, O477. Y683, N062, and R474. Unlike the Drifter wormholes, these holes are not deadspaced and function identically to similarly named wormholes in other parts of J-space. No Drifters spawn or visit these holes (The high class wormhole roaming Drifter will be able to warp to the incoming connection on the other side).
 === Combat Anomalies ===