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[[ | {{Update|Homefronts, new Drifter Characters, and more information on the new state of the Drifter Hive systems}} | ||
The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious | |||
[[File:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | |||
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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Evidence points to various connections of the Drifters to New Eden's factions: | Evidence points to various connections of the Drifters to New Eden's factions: | ||
* Jove observatories have been decloaking in k-space and Jove corpses are floating in the Drifter wormhole systems. | * [[Jove Observatory|Jove observatories]] have been decloaking in k-space and Jove corpses are floating in the Drifter wormhole systems. | ||
* Sleeper ships and installations also appear together with the Drifters in wormholes. | * Sleeper ships and installations also appear together with the Drifters in wormholes. | ||
* Fleets of Sisters of | * Fleets of Sisters of EVE ships can be seen as well in those wormholes and the alpha clone technology pioneered by the SoE may be connected to the Drifters as well. | ||
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| | | [[File:logo faction drifters.png|Drifters]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 10px;" | '''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. | 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. | ||
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== Vigilant Tyrannos (Corp) == | == Vigilant Tyrannos (Corp) == | ||
The '''Drifters''' faction has one member corp, the '''Vigilant Tyrannos''' corporation. Their CEO is '''Tyrannos Strategos''' and so far | The '''Drifters''' faction has one member corp, the '''Vigilant Tyrannos''' corporation. Their CEO is '''Tyrannos Strategos''' and so far fourteen other pilot names (fifteen total) have been encountered: | ||
* Agreus Tyrannos | |||
* Apate Tyrannos | * Apate Tyrannos | ||
* Apollo Tyrannos | * Apollo Tyrannos | ||
* Arithmos Tyrannos | * Arithmos Tyrannos | ||
* Artemis Tyrannos | * Artemis Tyrannos | ||
* Cassandra Tyrannos | |||
* Cephisso Tyrannos | |||
* Hikanta Tyrannos | * Hikanta Tyrannos | ||
* Hypnos | * Hyleus Tyrannos | ||
* Orion | * Hypnos Tyrannos | ||
* Tyrannos Polemos | * Ladon Tyrannos | ||
* | * Metis Tyrannos | ||
* Orion Tyrannos | |||
* Orpheus Tyrannos | |||
* Tyrannos Basileus | |||
* Tyrannos Navarkos | |||
* 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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| | | [[File:Logo faction drifters.png|96px|link=|Vigilant Tyrannos]] | ||
| | | style="padding:10px;" | '''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. | 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. | ||
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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 Battleship=== | === Drifter Dreadnaught === | ||
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| 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 | |||
|} | |||
=== Drifter Battleship === | |||
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| style="padding: 0;" | [[File:drifter_battleship.jpg|128px|Drifter Battleship]] | |||
| 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.<br> | 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.<br> | ||
Threat level: Critical | Threat level: Critical | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Drifter Cruiser=== | === Drifter Cruiser === | ||
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| style="padding:0px;" | [[File:Drifter_cruiser.jpg|128px|Drifter Cruiser]] | |||
| style="padding: 10px;" | CONCORD's analysis of this cruiser 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 a primary strike weapon held in reserve against those this ship's commander considers a significant threat.<br> | DED contact briefings suggest the free floating turrets are a secondary weapon, with a primary strike weapon held in reserve against those this ship's commander considers a significant threat.<br> | ||
Threat level: Critical | 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 colored 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 | 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 colored 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 specialized fit. Even capital ships are not immune, with many carriers being lost to Drifters, many by players attempting to test their capabilities. Drifters drop blue loot and Antikythera Elements. | ||
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. | ||
* Finally the Arithmos type has no overshield or doomsday, but has a very strong tank, neuts with an impressive | ** 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. | |||
Drifter battleships can reach up to 3500m/s and do about 1300dps of omni damage with their standard Lux Kontos suspended weapon system. Their additional doomsday-like weapon that does about | Drifter battleships can reach up to 3500m/s and do about 1300dps of omni damage with their standard Lux Kontos suspended weapon system. Their additional doomsday-like weapon that does about 750,000 damage. | ||
Note that both the stats and the engagement tactics of Drifter ships have changed several times and can not be relied upon. | Note that both the stats and the engagement tactics of Drifter ships have changed several times and can not be relied upon. | ||
Detailed - but possibly outdated - stats can be found at [http://games.chruker.dk/eve_online/item.php?type_id=34495 Drifter Battleship (chruker)]. | Detailed - but possibly outdated - stats can be found at [http://games.chruker.dk/eve_online/item.php?type_id=34495 Drifter Battleship (chruker)]. | ||
===Autothysian Lancer=== | === Autothysian Lancer === | ||
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{| class="wikitable | | style="padding: 0;" | [[File:Circadian_Seeker.jpg|128px|Circadian Seeker]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 10px;" | The Autothysian Lancer is a Drifter-allied drone with a similar base design to the Circadian Seekers but is much more dangerous, sporting an upgraded array of defenses and weapons. Though highly militarized in response to capsuleer resistance, the drone still explores New Eden with the mechanical indifference seen in previous, weaker variants. | ||
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These appear to be cruiser sized scout drones that operate in groups of four or five and scan all installations and ships in New Eden. They appear in all systems that have Jove Observatories in them and are generally not hostile unless attacked. There are exceptions to this: if you're near a Jove Observatory or a [[Wormholes#Known_Space_to_Drifter_Wormholes|Drifter Wormhole]] and Autothysian Lancers or Drifter Battleships show up, they are likely to aggress you if you don't leave quickly. Once this happens, the drifters in that system can aggress you anywhere | These appear to be cruiser sized scout drones that operate in groups of four or five and scan all installations and ships in New Eden. They appear in all systems that have Jove Observatories in them and are generally not hostile unless attacked. There are exceptions to this: if you're near a Jove Observatory or a [[Wormholes#Known_Space_to_Drifter_Wormholes|Drifter Wormhole]] and Autothysian Lancers or Drifter Battleships show up, they are likely to aggress you if you don't leave quickly. Once this happens, the drifters in that system can aggress you anywhere<ref>EVE support: [https://support.eveonline.com/hc/en-us/articles/212103929-Autothysian-Lancers-and-Drifters Autothysian Lancers and Drifters]</ref> | ||
When engaged they usually warp in another wave of Autothysian Lancers but there is also a chance a drifter battleship will warp in. Note that they - unlike other NPCs - will pod players. | When engaged they usually warp in another wave of Autothysian Lancers but there is also a chance a drifter battleship will warp in. Note that they - unlike other NPCs - will pod players. | ||
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They do about 76dps (EM/Thermal) at ranges up to 100km, have about 10kHP with high resists (73%-85% shield resists, weakest is EM). Their max speed is 1240m/s and they try to orbit at 10km. | They do about 76dps (EM/Thermal) at ranges up to 100km, have about 10kHP with high resists (73%-85% shield resists, weakest is EM). Their max speed is 1240m/s and they try to orbit at 10km. | ||
Because of their sturdy tank but relatively moderate dps, they can e.g. be hunted in active tanked cruisers with short range weapons equipped with a web and a prop mod. | Because of their sturdy tank but relatively moderate dps, they can e.g. be hunted in active tanked cruisers with short range weapons equipped with a web and a prop mod. | ||
* Tip- Preliminary investigations show the Autothysian Lancers will continue to aggress you until they destroy a ship your character owns. If you accidentally engage them and survive the initial encounter board a cheap frigate and let them destroy it. Authothysian lancers cannot be scanned down but they can be attracted to your position if you enter within 50km of a Jove Observatory (only do this to sacrifice a ship). Once they destroy your ship that character will be cleared from aggressor status and you will no longer be targeted by roaming patrols. A frigate or larger ship is suggested as a corvette is not typically engaged by Autothysian lancers, even if your character is on their aggro table. | |||
= | Detailed statistics can be found at [http://games.chruker.dk/eve_online/item.php?type_id=34337 Autothysian Lancer (Chruker)] | ||
{| class="wikitable | === Circadian Sleeper === | ||
| | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[File:Circadian_Seeker.jpg|128px|Circadian Seeker]] | ||
| style="padding: 10px;" | The design of this Sleeper drone is unlike anything that has been seen to date. The drone explores with a mechanical indifference to the monotony of its task, executing each new maneuver with a flawless, unthinking precision. | |||
|} | |} | ||
Since the Ascension expansion, Circadian Seekers only appear during the initial tutorial storyline for new players. They have only 20 HP and do minimal damage, so they can be defeated in a Corvette. | Since the Ascension expansion, Circadian Seekers only appear during the initial tutorial storyline for new players. They have only 20 HP and do minimal damage, so they can be defeated in a Corvette. | ||
= | Detailed statistics can be found at [http://games.chruker.dk/eve_online/item.php?type_id=42692 Circadian Sleeper (Chruker)] | ||
[[File:drifter-bb-under-attack. | === Fighting Drifters === | ||
There are currently 3 tactics to take down Apollo, Artemis and Hikanta Drifter battleships including their possible Autothysian Lancer and sleeper support: | [[File:drifter-bb-under-attack.jpg|540px|thumb|Drifter battleship under attack by capsuleer fleet]] | ||
There are currently 3 tactics to take down Apollo, Artemis, and Hikanta Drifter battleships including their possible Autothysian Lancer and sleeper support: | |||
* Capitals and a few subcapitals (e.g. Paladin, Abaddon) are able to tank the doomsday at full health. This requires a very blingy tank on the primary and a support fleet with dps and logi. | * Capitals and a few subcapitals (e.g. Paladin, Abaddon) are able to tank the doomsday at full health. This requires a very blingy tank on the primary and a support fleet with dps and logi. | ||
* A swarm of cheap high burst dps ships (with webs) will take a Drifter down easily, but lose at least one ship in the process. | * A swarm of cheap high burst dps ships (with webs) will take a Drifter down easily, but lose at least one ship in the process. | ||
* Since the doomsday weapon has tracking and signature limits it is possible to survive the doomsday in a fast close orbit with a small signature radius. Often logistics ships with Halo implants are used. A fleet of 20-30 ships (dps cruisers with logistics, tracking disruption and webbing support) can take down a drifter in seconds with careful piloting and timing and (mostly) without losses. | * Since the doomsday weapon has tracking and signature limits it is possible to survive the doomsday in a fast close orbit with a small signature radius. Often logistics ships with Halo implants are used. A fleet of 20-30 ships (dps cruisers with logistics, tracking disruption and webbing support) can take down a drifter in seconds with careful piloting and timing and (mostly) without losses. | ||
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For more details on (slightly outdated) ships and tactics see [ | For more details on (slightly outdated) ships and tactics see [https://dl.eve-files.com/media/1607/SeyCon5_04_-_Drifter_Hive_Doctrines.pdf Drifter Hive Doctrines : History and Evolution (pdf)] dead link? Error message: The specified key does not exist.--> | ||
There are groups organizing public fleets to run sites in wormholes: | There are groups organizing public fleets to run sites in wormholes: | ||
* | * Arataka Research Consortium (ingame channel "Consortium Operations") runs intermittent open fleets in Drifter wormholes, with a doctrine of T3 Destroyers ([[Confessor]]s) with various support cruisers. These fleets are PvE focused and newbie-friendly. ARC's lead corporation, IKAME, are also responsible for much of the research on Drifter activity and structures. ARC are also highly active in the roleplay community, and work out of the channel "Arataka Communications Router". | ||
* | * [https://vulfpeck.space Vulfpeck] runs public fleets into specific C5/C6 wormholes, to run Sleeper combat sites. These sites end in an escalation by Arithmos Tyrannos, a much larger and more dangerous Drifter battleship (although not equipped with a doomsday weapon). Vulfpeck also use T3 Destroyer doctrines (mainly Confessors), supported by Guardians. Most Vulfpeck fleets focus on ISK making, as hunting Arithmos Tyrannos can be very profitable. | ||
== Drifters in Known Space == | == Drifters in Known Space == | ||
[[File:Jove Observatory-540x540.jpg|thumb|Jove Observatory]] | |||
[[File:Jove Observatory-540x540. | |||
In a large number of k-space systems huge Jove Observatories can be found. They are visible on the Overview as a beacon. | In a large number of k-space systems huge Jove Observatories can be found. They are visible on the Overview as a beacon. | ||
These Observatories seem to have fallen into disrepair. k-space entries to Drifter Wormhole systems seem to only appear in systems with a Jove Observatory. | These Observatories seem to have fallen into disrepair. k-space entries to Drifter Wormhole systems seem to only appear in systems with a Jove Observatory. | ||
Systems with a Jove Observatory are the only systems where Autothysian Lancers are seen, and when Drifter Wormholes appear, the systems are are also roamed by Apollo Tyrannos and Artemis Tyrannos battleships. | Systems with a Jove Observatory are the only systems where Autothysian Lancers are seen, and when Drifter Wormholes appear, the systems are are also roamed by Apollo Tyrannos and Artemis Tyrannos battleships. | ||
The battleships and seekers seem to roam the system and guard the Jove Observatories and the Unidentified Wormhole sites, attacking any ships that get too close. | The battleships and seekers seem to roam the system and guard the Jove Observatories and the Unidentified Wormhole sites, attacking any ships that get too close. | ||
== Drifters in Pochven == | |||
{{Main|Triglavian Invasion special NPCs}} | |||
Drifters in [[Pochven]] differ in many ways to their K-Space counterparts. There are currently six types of Drifters that have been encountered in Pochven. | |||
* Agreus Tyrannos (Drifter Scout Cruiser) | |||
* Metis Tyrannos (Drifter Assault Cruiser) | |||
* Tyrannos Navarkos (Drifter Navarkos Cruiser) | |||
* Orpheus Tyrannos (Drifter Raider Battleship) | |||
* Cephisso Tyrannos (Drifter Strike Battleship) | |||
* Tyrannos Polemos (Drifter Polemarkos Battleship) | |||
Agreus and Orpheus Tyrannos lack superweapons, while all other Drifters retain superweapons that fire on their currently aggressed target when the overshield is depleted. | |||
All Drifters warp scramble at 7-14 km range, web at around 20 km, and neut at long ranges. | |||
'''''These Drifters all deal very high damage and should be avoided with extreme caution unless the pilot has a support fleet to back them up and are adequately prepared to take on Drifters. Inexperienced pilots will find taking on these Drifters to be extremely dangerous; engaging these ships often costs many players their own ships.''''' | |||
== Drifters in Sov Space == | == Drifters in Sov Space == | ||
Reports have started arriving that Drifters are now roaming 0.0 security systems and are reinforcing and destroying Upwell structures.<br /> | Reports have started arriving that Drifters are now roaming 0.0 security systems and are reinforcing and destroying Upwell structures.<br /> | ||
Drfiters reinforcing a station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFoLs9dlg0 <br | Drfiters reinforcing a station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFoLs9dlg0 <br> | ||
Drifters destroying an Upwell jump gate: https://zkillboard.com/kill/77498342/ <br | Drifters destroying an Upwell jump gate: https://zkillboard.com/kill/77498342/ <br> | ||
== 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 | 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 | 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. | ||
* On the wormhole side the connections carry the usual K162 designation after being opened, but are deadspaced, so you will | * 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: | * 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 | |||
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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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''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 === | ||
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 === | ||
''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 == | |||
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 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. | |||
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== Related links == | == Related links == | ||
Below are links to related pages about Drifters. The IKAME research reports are highly detailed but note their date as there may have been changes in Drifter behavior and sites since then. | Below are links to related pages about Drifters. The IKAME research reports are highly detailed but note their date as there may have been changes in Drifter behavior and sites since then. | ||
* [ | * [https://eve-files.com/media/1507/Report-Drifter-Site-Overview.pdf Drifter Complexes Overview (pdf)] | ||
* [ | * [https://eve-files.com/media/1602/Drifter_Hive_Analysis_YC116-02-01.pdf Analysis of Materials Salvaged from Drifter Hives (pdf)] | ||
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* [ | * [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/concord-assembly-lowers-alert-status-as-capsuleer-encounters-with-drifters-raise-questions/ CONCORD Assembly Lowers Alert Status as Capsuleer Encounters with "Drifters" Raise Questions ] | ||
* [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | * [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/405079 Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"] | ||
* [https://forums.eveonline.com/ | * [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | ||
* [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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| [[File:drifters_design.jpg|thumb|Drifter Battleship concept art.]] | |||
| [[File:drifters_unidentified_structure.jpg|thumb|Unidentified Structure concept art.]] | |||
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