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Revision as of 18:32, 23 March 2024
Zarzakh (dotlan) is a system added shorly before Havoc expansion that has 4 static gates to 4 systems on different cardinal directions, increasing connectivity of the k-space. The system features several unique mechanics tied to its role in the new Pirate Factional Warfare system.
Mechanics
The intent behind addition of Zarzakh was to make it a sort of pirate safe haven which would be the base for the pirate-aligned players operations. Currently there is evidence[1][2][3] that it does not surve this purpose: empire-aligned players can easily camp the system denying safe haven for pirate-aligned players.
Gates
Zarzakh is connected to
- Alsavoinen (Placid) on the west
- Turnur (Metropolis) on the east
- H-PA29 (Venal) on the north
- G-0Q86 (Curse) on the south
Gate toll
Passing through a gate to Zarzakh incurs a prompt listing a fee to pass through the gate and asking confirmation. The fee starts at 10k ISK for smaller ships and presumably goes as high as 100m ISK for capitals.[4][5] The pirate-enlisted players are exempt from the fee.
Restrictions
Use of D-scan is disabled in Zarzakh. Moreover, bookmarks are impossible to create. In other terms Zarzakh functions similarly to null-sec space, including the possibility of warp bubbles deployment.
Station
Zarzakh contains one station (Fulcrum) controlled by NPC corporation The Deathless.
This station has all services and features a special bonus of 6% ME and 70% TE for any sub-capital Angel Cartel or Guristas Pirates ship manufacturing. Moreover, for pirate enlisted players there is an additional bonus that reduces SCC surcharge by 90%.
Deathless Shipcaster
The system also features a shipcaster, allowing pirate-enlisted players to jump from it directly to their faction FOB in the current Insurgency.
Lore
Zarzakh is a system cloaked in the dust, gas and assorted other bits of matter that are being drawn towards the black hole known as "Point of No Return" to most of New Eden, and "Duzna Kah" to the Amarr. The location of Zarzakh places it deep in the void of Divinity's Edge, or "Yasna Zakh", and somewhat notably essentially at the center of the New Eden cluster by virtue of the astronomical co-ordinate system used by CONCORD. Given this system was proposed by the Jove in the early days of CONCORD, it is suggestive that the dominating features of Zarzakh are the ancient Jovian gates and the ancient Jovian outpost known as "The Fulcrum".
Etymology
Etymology of the names Zarzakh (system), Duzna (constellation) and Yasna (region) is unclear. There is a collection of versions by players available at reddit post.
References
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/184l4j6/is_this_what_ccp_intended_for_zarzakh/
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/18c39af/seriously_ccp_remove_bubbles_and_abilty_to_camp/
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/18gz3tu/is_havoczarzakh_worth_investing_in_yet/
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/16mqwfn/costs_about_100_mil_for_a_capital_to_take_the/
- ^ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEFRLNS8COdRsJpxHDnlunls6payveyFRfgeXiCdxFA/edit
