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{{Update| | {{Update|Homefronts, new Drifter Characters, and more information on the new state of the Drifter Hive systems}} | ||
[[File:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | [[File:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | ||
The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious | The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious faction that appeared in [[New Eden]] in early YC117 (2015). So far all attempts at communication with them have failed. | ||
They are seen by most as invaders and after attacking the Amarr empire and killing empress Jamyl I, the Amarr empire declared war on them. The behavior, fighting tactics and capabilities of the Drifters have been changing continuously since their appearance, so be wary of any changes to the status described here. | They are seen by most as invaders and after attacking the Amarr empire and killing empress Jamyl I, the Amarr empire declared war on them. The behavior, fighting tactics and capabilities of the Drifters have been changing continuously since their appearance, so be wary of any changes to the status described here. | ||
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* Hyleus Tyrannos | * Hyleus Tyrannos | ||
* Hypnos Tyrannos | * Hypnos Tyrannos | ||
* Ladon Tyrannos | |||
* Metis Tyrannos | * Metis Tyrannos | ||
* Orion Tyrannos | * Orion Tyrannos | ||
* Orpheus Tyrannos | * Orpheus Tyrannos | ||
* Tyrannos Basileus | |||
* Tyrannos Navarkos | * Tyrannos Navarkos | ||
* Tyrannos Polemos (CEO) | * Tyrannos Polemos (CEO) | ||
* Tyrannos Strategos (Dreadnaught Pilot) | |||
Hikanta is only found in Drifter wormholes, Arithmos only in C5 and C6 wormhole escalations. Cassandra has only been recorded in a Drifter Cruiser. As the Drifters have been found to harvest capsuleer, Jove and sleeper corpses, one speculation is that all identically named Drifters are clones of each other. | Hikanta is only found in Drifter wormholes, Arithmos only in C5 and C6 wormhole escalations. Cassandra has only been recorded in a Drifter Cruiser. Strategos is the Dreadnaught pilot from the Nexus Point. As the Drifters have been found to harvest capsuleer, Jove and sleeper corpses, one speculation is that all identically named Drifters are clones of each other. | ||
The name '''Tyrannos''' points to the long lost 2nd Jove Empire, which was erected by the so called 1st '''Tyrant''' Miko Bour and later reigned by so-called '''Tyrants''', powerful but not really tyrannical leaders. | The name '''Tyrannos''' points to the long lost 2nd Jove Empire, which was erected by the so called 1st '''Tyrant''' Miko Bour and later reigned by so-called '''Tyrants''', powerful but not really tyrannical leaders. | ||
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== Ships == | == Ships == | ||
Little is known about the Drifters' ships, but so far capsuleers have encountered the following ships: | Little is known about the Drifters' ships, but so far capsuleers have encountered the following ships: | ||
=== Drifter Dreadnaught === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
| style="padding: 0;" |[[File:Strategos_Dreadnaught.jpg|alt=drifter dreadnaught|128x128px]] | |||
| style="padding: 10px;" |CONCORD's analysis of this battleship has been hampered by its advanced hull and shielding. The propulsion system is unfamiliar but tentative theories have suggested that the vessel somehow directly interacts with the fabric of space-time while moving. The standard weapon systems of this ship appear to be semi-autonomous and effective against a range of targets. | |||
DED contact briefings suggest the free floating turrets are a secondary weapon, with an extremely dangerous primary weapon held in reserve against those this ship's commander considers a significant threat. | |||
Threat level: Critical | |||
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=== Drifter Battleship === | === Drifter Battleship === | ||
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There are 3 different types of Drifter battleships: | There are 3 different types of Drifter battleships: | ||
* The type flown by Apollo and Artemis features an overshield and a doomsday weapon, but has a relatively poor tank. It can be found in known space and in Drifter wormholes. | * The type flown by Apollo and Artemis features an overshield and a doomsday weapon, but has a relatively poor tank. It can be found in known space and in Drifter wormholes. | ||
* The Hikanta type is similar but more dangerous. It | * The Hikanta type is similar but more dangerous. It was only found inside the Drifter hive sites in Drifter wormholes. | ||
** Ladon and Strategos are now found in those systems, with Ladon having a doomsday weapon and Strategos flying a Dreadnaught | |||
* Finally the Arithmos type has no overshield or doomsday, but has a very strong tank, neuts with an impressive 200GJ/s and is warp core stabilized with 5 points. It can only be found in C5 and C6 wormholes, where it spawns in site escalations. It holds high-value loot, but does not despawn and will roam the system until destroyed. Spawning multiple Arithmos in a system affords interesting challenges and opportunities. | * Finally the Arithmos type has no overshield or doomsday, but has a very strong tank, neuts with an impressive 200GJ/s and is warp core stabilized with 5 points. It can only be found in C5 and C6 wormholes, where it spawns in site escalations. It holds high-value loot, but does not despawn and will roam the system until destroyed. Spawning multiple Arithmos in a system affords interesting challenges and opportunities. | ||
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== Drifters Wormhole Systems == | == Drifters Wormhole Systems == | ||
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 | 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 were initially 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. | Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In the past 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 (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: | 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 K-space side the wormhole is marked by a beacon called "Unidentified Wormhole" and is thus visible on the default overview. | ||
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* 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. | * 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: | * The k-space side connections carry unique signatures that are related to the type of wormhole: | ||
In the [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] the systems were updated, after a capsuleers event to determine which 5 NPC factions would get to inhabit the Drifter Systems. The original structures and sites in the drifter systems "Reconfigured"<ref>Drifters Advance as New Eden Fights Back [https://universe.eveonline.com/new-eden-news/drifters-advance-as-new-eden-fights-back New Eden News YC127-04-17]</ref> into new sites, and an additional "Nexus Point" site formed into their own deadspace pockets. The 5 NPC Factions that received the most support during the Race to the Hives<ref>Latest Results in Race for Drifter Hives as Harmonics Come Into Effect [https://universe.eveonline.com/new-eden-news/latest-results-in-race-for-drifter-hives-as-harmonics-come-into-effect New Eden News YC127-03-19]</ref>, that completed directly before the Drifter Crisis, renamed each system as they took control | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Drifter System Name !! K-space signature !! J-Type !! System Effect | ! Drifter System Name !! K-space signature !! J-Type !! System Effect !! NPC Faction | ||
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| '''Vidette''' || V928 || J164710 || Magnetar | | '''Sanctified Vidette''' || V928 || J164710 || Magnetar || Amarr | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Redoubt''' || R259 || J174618 || Wolf-Rayet | | '''Azdaja Redoubt''' || R259 || J174618 || Wolf-Rayet || Triglavian | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Sentinel''' || S877 || J055520 || Red Giant | | '''Sentinel MZ''' || S877 || J055520 || Red Giant || EDENCOM | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Barbican''' || B735 || J110145 || Cataclysmic Variable | | '''Liberated Barbican''' || B735 || J110145 || Cataclysmic Variable || Minmatar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Conflux''' || C414 || J200727 || Pulsar | | '''Conflux Eyrie''' || C414 || J200727 || Pulsar || Caldari | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Drifter Statics === | === 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). | 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 === | === Combat Anomalies === | ||
''For the old combat anomalies, before the Drifter Crisis, see [[Original Drifter Combat Anomalies]]'' | |||
After the npc factions took control of the Drifter's Hive systems, the sites within underwent radical changes as the Drifters took defensive measures. | |||
{{Past content|These sites were available during the Capsuleer Day 2025 event, and do not spawn anymore}} | |||
==== Labyrinth Complex ==== | |||
An ever changing maze that randomizes each time it is run. Drifters will either already be in rooms, or temporary wormholes will open spawning the drifters before they close. Materials for turning into to the various NPC factions that took control to advance the Attack on the Hive, as well as drifter based drugs. They also drop cipher's to access the Nexus Point | |||
''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD0HKc1fhC4 Video] of the site by Wadd Enderas on Youtube'' | |||
==== Nexus Point ==== | |||
The Nexus Point can only be accessed after receiving a Cipher from Labyrinth Complex. There is a Drifter Dreadnaught to be fought here, in a single room. | |||
''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_eWAnBEi40 Video] of the site by Wadd Enderas on Youtube'' | |||
== Drifters in C5 and C6 wormholes == | == Drifters in C5 and C6 wormholes == | ||
Arithmos Tyrannos<ref>EVE forum post from CCP Fozzie, [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/476010 announcing Arithmos Tyrannos]</ref>, also known as the Drifter Response Battleship, spawns at end of sleeper site escalations in C5 and C6 wormholes. He needs to be pointed (with at least 4 points of scramble strength) to keep him from warping away and his ship contains most of the value of the escalation. Arithmos Tyrannos does '''not''' use a doomsday weapon but has a lot of HP and heavy energy neutralizing. In the past, Arithmos Tyrannos was commonly killed by luring him into attacking an anti-capital fit Astrahus, however as of early 2020 this strategy is no longer viable as his targeting priorities were updated. However, his extremely large signature radius leaves him vulnerable to other anti-capital weaponry. | Arithmos Tyrannos<ref>EVE forum post from CCP Fozzie, [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/476010 announcing Arithmos Tyrannos]</ref>, also known as the Drifter Response Battleship, spawns at end of sleeper site escalations in C5 and C6 wormholes. He needs to be pointed (with at least 4 points of scramble strength) to keep him from warping away and his ship contains most of the value of the escalation. Arithmos Tyrannos does '''not''' use a doomsday weapon but has a lot of HP and heavy energy neutralizing. In the past, Arithmos Tyrannos was commonly killed by luring him into attacking an anti-capital fit Astrahus, however as of early 2020 this strategy is no longer viable as his targeting priorities were updated. However, his extremely large signature radius leaves him vulnerable to other anti-capital weaponry. | ||
After an update in | After an update in January 2025<ref>Patch notes: [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-22-02 Version 22.02 Release 2025-01-16.1 - Wormhole Capital Escalations]</ref>, Arithmos can only be triggered by having a capital ship on site when the DST is triggered. Failure to have a capital on site results in the Drifter Recon Battleship, piloted by Hyleus Tyrannos and is identical in behavior to the Drifter Response Battleship, with smaller stats and a smaller payout. | ||
== Related links == | == Related links == | ||
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* [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/405079 Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"] | * [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/405079 Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"] | ||
* [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | * [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | ||
* [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| [[File:drifters_unidentified_structure.jpg|thumb|Unidentified Structure concept art.]] | | [[File:drifters_unidentified_structure.jpg|thumb|Unidentified Structure concept art.]] | ||
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