Drifters

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Drifters

The Drifters were added in Tiamat, with the Coming To EVE In Tiamat dev blog saying:

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Smarter and more cunning adversaries will begin to appear after the release of Tiamat. You should make sure that you keep an eye on what they're up to, and make sure that you stay locked and loaded whenever you come into contact with them. Things are moving in New Eden, be sure to follow in-game news and uncover these features in-game.

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A picture of Drifters released with the expansion highlights

Drifter Battleship concept art.

Unidentified Structure concept art.

Drifters

The actual Drifters faction, an organization similar to that of a player alliance, is simply called Drifters.

Drifters Emerging from the ruins of the Sleeper civilization spread throughout Anoikis – otherwise known as 'W-space' – the Drifters represent a tremendous challenge and perhaps a dire threat to the empires and capsuleers alike. Seemingly the inheritors of a legacy left behind by some of the most ancient Jove, the Drifters are unafraid to wield tremendous power in response to any who get in their way. In this regard, the Drifters are a very different conundrum than the relatively benign presence that was the Jove Empire.

Vigilant Tyrannos

The Drifters faction has one member, the Vigilant Tyrannos corporation. Their CEO is Tyrannos Strategos.

Vigilant Tyrannos CONCORD intelligence reports indicate that Drifter military formations are operating under a single command structure represented by an enclave level organization with the designation 'Vigilant Tyrannos'. Despite monitoring the movements of ships broadcasting the identifier of this organization, no further information as to the motivation or goals of this force has been gleaned.

Ships

Little is known about the Drifters' ships, but so far capsuleers has encountered the following ship:

Drifter Battleship

Drifter Battleship 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

Encounters with these ships have revealed several unique mechanics related to them alone. One such mechanic is that of an "overshield" - an additional layer of shielding coloured blue on the targeting display. When this blue shield has been depleted, target locks on the Drifter break, in the manner of ECM. Many have also reported that the Drifters' weapons deal massive amounts of damage, difficult for any sub-capital ship to tank without a specialised fit. Even capital ships are not immune, with many carriers being lost to Drifters, many by players attempting to test their capabilities. It has been stated by CCP that the Drifters will not drop loot.

If you are attempting to take down a Drifter, a recommended tactic is to have a ship with a powerful active tank, such as a Marauder or Command Ship. Then, use a carrier to assign fighters to the ship, and use these to kill the Drifter. Another viable tactic is to fly a fast, long ranged ship. Many have reported success with this tactic, as the Drifters' weapons appear to have a maximum range.

Related links

Below are a few links to related pages about these Drifters.

• CONCORD Assembly Lowers Alert Status as Capsuleer Encounters with "Drifters" Raise Questions
• Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"
• Drifters - An Overview