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{{hatnote|Various references to High Security, Low Security, Null Security, and Wormhole Space redirect here.  For the EVE University Campuses focused on student activities in each of these areas, see [[Hi Sec Campus]], [[Low-Sec Campus]], [[Null-Sec Campus]], or [[Wormhole Campus]], respectively.  Other campuses are listed at [[Campuses]].}}
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A star system's '''Security Level''' refers to the presence of NPC security forces such as faction police and CONCORD. It is a number ranging from -1 to 1. In the game, it's displayed as rounded to the first decimal point. Star systems are also grouped into security classes which define several game mechanics most importantly of player versus player engagements:
A star system's '''Security Level''' is a rough measure of how hazardous that particular system is.  Players also commonly use the terms Sec Level, System Sec, Security Rating, and Sec Rating. It is displayed in-game as a number with a single decimal place in the range -1.0 to 1.0. Security level should not be confused with [[Security Status]], which is an attribute attached to a player character.
 
  
The security level of a player's current system is always displayed in the System Information display on the upper left of the screen, both in space and while docked.
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* High security space (also highsec, high-sec, high) refers to space with a security level between 0.5 and 1.
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* Low security space (also lowsec, low-sec, low) refers to 0.1 to 0.4.
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* Null security space (also nullsec, null-sec, null) refers to -1 to 0.
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* Wormhole space and Pochven have the security level of -1.
  
=={{anchor|Known Space}}Known space==
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When players refer to the security of a system, they usually rather only refer to those classes. Therefore it's common to refer to the number itself as '''true sec'''. True sec doesn't only determine the security class but also things such as mission payouts or average PI quality. The security level of a player's current system is always displayed in the System Information display on the upper left of the screen, both in space and while docked.
  
There are three general classifications of systems based upon system security:  High Security, Low Security, and Null Security.
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Security level should not be confused with [[security status]], which is an attribute attached to a player character.
  
===Empire space===
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== {{anchor|Known Space}}Known space ==
  
Empire space is the name given to the regions which the four main NPC factions hold sovereignty (High Security and Low Security). In Empire space, whether high or low security, [[Frigate#Stealth Bombers|stealth bombers]] can't use [[bombs]] and players cannot deploy [[Gate Games#Bubbles|bubbles]].  
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There are three general classifications of systems in known space (also commonly referred to as k-space by players) based on system security: High Security, Low Security, and Null Security.
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=== Empire space ===
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Empire space is the name given to the regions in which the four main NPC factions hold sovereignty (High Security and Low Security). In Empire space, whether high or low security, [[stealth bomber]]s can't use [[bombs]] and players cannot deploy [[Tackling#Warp_disruption_fields|bubbles]].
  
 
==== High security ====
 
==== High security ====
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High Security systems are those with a security level of 0.5 to 1.0. [[CONCORD]] will react to hostile actions between pilots, with the response time ranging from almost instant in 1.0 space to up to 19 seconds in 0.5 space. Players also commonly use the terms High, HS, High-sec, Highsec, Hi-sec, and Hisec.
  
High Security systems are those with a security level of 0.5 to 1.0. [[CONCORD]] will react to hostile actions between pilots, with the response time ranging from almost instant in 1.0 space to up to 19 seconds in 0.5 space. Players also commonly use the terms High, High-sec, Highsec, Hi-sec, and Hisec.
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In these systems, stargates may be patrolled by NPC CONCORD, customs, faction police and/or faction navy ships who will fine or [[Security status|attack enemies of the faction and criminals]]. Stargates and stations will have sentry guns. Aggression (i.e. committing a [[Crimewatch|Criminal-level offense]]) will provoke a response from CONCORD and any nearby sentry guns. Aggression resulting in the destruction of another player's ship and/or pod will result in a loss of security status.
 
 
In these systems, stargates may be patrolled by NPC CONCORD, customs, and/or faction navy ships, and stargates and stations will have sentry guns. Aggression (i.e. committing a [[Crimewatch|Criminal-level offense]]) will provoke a response from CONCORD and any nearby sentry guns. Aggression resulting in the destruction of another player's ship and/or pod will result in a loss of security status.
 
  
 
==== Low security ====
 
==== Low security ====
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Low Security systems are those with a security level of 0.1 to 0.4. Players also commonly use the terms Low, LS, Low-sec, Lo-sec, Lowsec, and Losec.
  
Low Security systems are those with a security level of 0.1 to 0.4. Players also commonly use the terms Low, Low-sec, Lo-sec, Lowsec, and Losec. 
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In these systems, stargates and stations will have sentry guns (although fewer than in Highsec), but [[CONCORD]] will '''not''' react to hostile actions between pilots, although any nearby sentry guns will still open fire on the attacking player(s) and unprovoked attacks will cause losses of security status.
 
 
In these systems, stargates and stations will have sentry guns (although fewer than in Highsec), but [[CONCORD]] will '''not''' react to hostile actions between [[pilot]]s, although any nearby sentry guns will still open fire on the attacking player(s) and unprovoked attacks will cause losses of security status.
 
  
 
=== Null security ===
 
=== Null security ===
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Null Security systems are those with a security level of -1.0 to 0.0. Players also commonly use the terms Null, NS, Null-Sec, and 0.0 (pronounced "zero zero", "zero dot zero", or "oh dot oh"). The name originates from a time when instead of showing negative security status the displayed statuses were rounded to 0.0.
  
Null Security systems are those with a security level of -1.0 to 0.0. Players also commonly use the terms Null, Null-sec, Null-Sec, and 0.0 (pronounced "zero zero", "zero dot zero", or "oh dot oh"). The name originates from a time when instead of showing negative security status the displayed statuses were rounded to 0.0.
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These systems are essentially lawless and no NPC organizations will respond to aggression, nor will actions of any kind result in a loss of security status. In Null-Sec the gloves are off: [[stealth bomber]]s can use bombs and players can deploy [[Tackling#Warp_disruption_fields|bubbles]]; players frequently fly under not-blue-shoot-it ('NBSI') rules of engagement.
  
These systems are essentially lawless and no NPC organizations will respond to aggression, nor will actions of any kind result in a loss of security status. In Null-Sec the gloves are off: [[Frigate#Stealth Bombers|stealth bombers]] can use bombs and players can deploy [[Gate Games#Bubbles|bubbles]]; players frequently fly under not-blue-shoot-it ('NBSI') rules of engagement.
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Null security space can further be split into NPC Null-Sec and claimable sovereign Null-Sec.
  
Null security space can further be split to NPC null and claimable null.
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==== NPC Null-Sec space ====
 
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NPC Null-Sec is space where the sovereignty is claimed by NPC factions, similar to normal 'Empire' space, and therefore cannot be claimed by [[capsuleer]] alliances.
==== NPC null security space====
 
 
 
NPC Null-Sec is null-security space where the sovereignty is claimed by NPC factions, similar to normal 'Empire' space, and therefore cannot be claimed by [[capsuleer]] alliances.
 
  
 
Regions classified as NPC Null-Sec:
 
Regions classified as NPC Null-Sec:
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* '''Venal''', ''claimed by Guristas Pirates''
 
* '''Venal''', ''claimed by Guristas Pirates''
  
==== Claimable null security space====
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Individual constellations classified as NPC Null-Sec:
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* '''38G6-L''' within Pure Blind, ''claimed by Sisters of EVE''
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* '''N-K4Q0''' within Geminate, ''claimed by Society of Conscious Thought''
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* '''Phoenix''' within Fountain, ''claimed by Serpentis''
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* '''U-7RBK''' within Pure Blind, ''claimed by Mordus Legion''
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* '''XPJ1-6''' and '''6-UCYU''' within Delve, ''claimed by Blood Raiders''
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==== Claimable Null-Sec space ====
 
{{main|Sovereignty}}
 
{{main|Sovereignty}}
In the rest of Null-Sec sovereignty is claimed (or contested!) by capsuleer alliances. Any stations in claimable Null-Sec will be player-owned and will usually only allow their owners' allies to dock.
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In the rest of Null-Sec, sovereignty is claimed (or contested!) by capsuleer alliances. Any stations in claimable Null-Sec will be player-owned and will usually only allow their owners' allies to dock.
  
{{expansion past|1=University policy, until March 2014, was that University pilots were not allowed to enter claimable Null-Sec, unless in a fleet lead by an [[ILN]] Officer, in order to preserve the University's neurality. That changed in March 2014, after a successful 1-month experiment, and [[Azmodeus Valar]] mailed out "[O]ur month long test of increased Sov Null access has been a success. We will be continuing it indefinitely. This means that anyone can lead a fleet into sovereign null security space for PvP purposes. Do not engage in PvE activities in Sov Null space, and do not participate in structure or sovereignty battles."  See [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76988 this forum thread] for more details. This was later updated to allow PvE activities as well, see the '''Rules of Engagement''' page on [[ROE#Claimable_NullSec|claimable nullsec]].}}
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{{expansion past|1=University policy, until March 2014, was that University pilots were not allowed to enter claimable Null-Sec, unless in a fleet lead by an [[ILN]] Officer, in order to preserve the University's neutrality. That changed in March 2014, after a successful 1-month experiment, and [[Azmodeus Valar]] mailed out "[O]ur month long test of increased Sov Null access has been a success. We will be continuing it indefinitely. This means that anyone can lead a fleet into sovereign null security space for PvP purposes. Do not engage in PvE activities in Sov Null space, and do not participate in structure or sovereignty battles."  See [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76988 this forum thread] for more details. This was later updated to allow PvE activities as well, see EVE University's '''[[EVE_University_Rules|Rules of Engagement]]'''.}}
  
A regularly-updated map of player-owned territory is available [http://go-dl1.eve-files.com/media/corp/Verite/influence.png here].
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A regularly-updated map of player-owned territory is available on the external [https://sov.space/ SovMap website]
  
 
Regions classified as Claimable Null-Sec:
 
Regions classified as Claimable Null-Sec:
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Branch Branch]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Branch Branch]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cache Cache]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cache Cache]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Catch Catch]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Catch Catch]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cloud_Ring Cloud Ring]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cloud_Ring Cloud Ring]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cobalt_Edge Cobalt Edge]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Cobalt_Edge Cobalt Edge]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Deklein Deklein]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Deklein Deklein]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Delve Delve]''' ''(some systems owned by [[The Blood Raider Covenant]])''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Delve Delve]''' ''(some systems owned by [[The Blood Raider Covenant]])''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Detorid Detorid]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Detorid Detorid]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Esoteria Esoteria]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Esoteria Esoteria]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Etherium_Reach Etherium Reach]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Etherium_Reach Etherium Reach]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Fade Fade]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Fade Fade]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Feythabolis Feythabolis]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Feythabolis Feythabolis]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Fountain Fountain]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Serpentis]])''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Fountain Fountain]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Serpentis]])''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Geminate Geminate]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Society of Conscious Thought|The Society of Conscious Thought]])''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Geminate Geminate]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Society of Conscious Thought|The Society of Conscious Thought]])''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Immensea Immensea]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Immensea Immensea]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Impass Impass]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Impass Impass]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Insmother Insmother]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Insmother Insmother]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Malpais Malpais]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Malpais Malpais]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Oasa Oasa]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Oasa Oasa]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Omist Omist]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Omist Omist]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Outer_Passage Outer Passage]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Outer_Passage Outer Passage]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Paragon_Soul Paragon Soul]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Paragon_Soul Paragon Soul]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Period_Basis Period Basis]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Period_Basis Period Basis]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Perrigen_Falls Perrigen Falls]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Perrigen_Falls Perrigen Falls]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Providence Providence]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Providence Providence]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Pure_Blind Pure Blind]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Mordu's Legion]] and [[Sisters of Eve]])''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Pure_Blind Pure Blind]''' ''(some systems owned by [[Mordu's Legion]] and [[Sisters of EVE]])''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Querious Querious]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Querious Querious]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Scalding_Pass Scalding Pass]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Scalding_Pass Scalding Pass]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tenal Tenal]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tenal Tenal]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tenerifis Tenerifis]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tenerifis Tenerifis]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/The_Kalevala_Expanse The Kalevala Expanse]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/The_Kalevala_Expanse The Kalevala Expanse]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/The_Spire The Spire]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/The_Spire The Spire]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tribute Tribute]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Tribute Tribute]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Vale_of_the_Silent Vale of the Silent]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Vale_of_the_Silent Vale of the Silent]'''
* '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Wicked_Creek Wicked Creek]'''
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* '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Wicked_Creek Wicked Creek]'''
  
 
== Wormhole Space ==
 
== Wormhole Space ==
{{Main|Wormhole Space}}
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{{Main|Wormhole space}}
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{{:Wormhole Space}}
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In terms of security mechanics, Wormhole space ("w-space" or "j-space") is similar to Null-Sec: [[CONCORD]] does not monitor what happens in wormhole pockets, players can use bombs and bubbles at will and aggression will not impact player security status.
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In terms of security mechanics, Wormhole Space ("w-space" or "j-space") is similar to Null-Sec: [[CONCORD]] does not monitor what happens in wormhole pockets, players can use bombs and bubbles at will and aggression will not impact player security status.
 
  
 
W-space also functions differently from known space ("k-space") in that players do not appear in the Local chat channel until they speak in it. This means there could be 1 player or 100 players in a wormhole system and you would not be able to tell the difference just by looking at the local window.
 
W-space also functions differently from known space ("k-space") in that players do not appear in the Local chat channel until they speak in it. This means there could be 1 player or 100 players in a wormhole system and you would not be able to tell the difference just by looking at the local window.
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{{Main|Pochven}}
 
{{Main|Pochven}}
  
Following the [[Triglavian Invasion]], 27 systems were cut off from Empire Space, and connected to each other forming the new Triglavian-controlled Pochven region. The systems in this region have similar rules to Wormhole Space: [[CONCORD]] does not monitor activity, Bombs and Bubbles are allowed, Aggression does not impact Security status, and players do not appear in Local Chat until they speak.
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Following the [[Triglavian Invasion]], 27 systems were cut off from Empire Space, and connected to each other forming the new Triglavian-controlled Pochven region. The systems in this region have similar rules to Wormhole space: [[CONCORD]] does not monitor activity, Bombs and Bubbles are allowed, Aggression does not impact Security status, and players do not appear in Local Chat until they speak.
  
 
== Game Mechanics affected by System Security ==
 
== Game Mechanics affected by System Security ==
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* [[Asteroid]] types found in asteroid belts. More lucrative asteroids are generally found in lower-security systems.
 
* [[Asteroid]] types found in asteroid belts. More lucrative asteroids are generally found in lower-security systems.
* General difficulty of [[rat]] spawns, including belt and gate rats. More difficult rats are generally found in lower-security systems.
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* General difficulty of [[rat]] spawns, including [[Belt rat|belt]] and gate rats. More difficult rats are generally found in lower-security systems.
* General difficulty of [[Cosmic_Anomalies|cosmic anomalies]] and [[cosmic signatures]]. More difficult sites are generally found in lower-security systems.
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* General difficulty of [[Cosmic Anomalies|cosmic anomalies]] and [[cosmic signatures]]. More difficult sites are generally found in lower-security systems.
 
* Reward level of [[missions]]. Greater LP rewards for the same mission are given by agents in lower-security systems.
 
* Reward level of [[missions]]. Greater LP rewards for the same mission are given by agents in lower-security systems.
 
* Specific types of [[wormholes]] will only form in specific classes of space.
 
* Specific types of [[wormholes]] will only form in specific classes of space.
* In 0.5 space and below the moons can be mined with [[Upwell_structures#Refineries|refineries]].
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* In 0.5 space and below the moons can be mined with [[Upwell structures#Refineries|refineries]].
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* Extracting raw resources for [[Planetary Industry]]. Greater resource abundance is generally found in lower-security systems.
  
===High security space===
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=== High security space ===
 
* [[CONCORD]] destroys any criminal player.
 
* [[CONCORD]] destroys any criminal player.
* [[EVE Lexicon#NPC|NPC]] navies will chase players with very low [[NPC_standings#Faction_standings|faction standing]].
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* [[NPC]] navies will chase players with very low [[NPC standings#Faction standings|faction standing]].
* Player with a a sufficiently low security status (below -2.0) may be [[Security_Status_Details#Security_Status_and_Traveling_Restrictions|attacked by NPC faction navy ships]].
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* Player with a a sufficiently low security status (below -2.0) may be [[Security Status Details#Security Status and Traveling Restrictions|attacked by NPC faction navy ships]].
* True [[Capital Ship|capital ships]] (i.e. ships that specifically require the {{sk|Capital Ships}} skill) may not enter high security space.
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* True [[capital ships]] (i.e. ships that specifically require the {{sk|Capital Ships}} skill) may not enter high security space.
* [[Jump_drives#Cynosural_Fields|Cynosural fields]] cannot create beacons for jump drives.
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* [[Cynosural field]]s cannot create beacons for jump drives.
  
=== Low security space===
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=== Low security space ===
 
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* [[CONCORD]] no longer responds, however [[NPC]] guns on gates and stations will respond to illegal aggression.
* [[CONCORD]] no longer responds, however [[EVE Lexicon#NPC|NPC]] guns on gates and stations will respond to illegal aggression.
 
 
* [[Player-Owned Starbases]] do not require Empire Charters to operate.
 
* [[Player-Owned Starbases]] do not require Empire Charters to operate.
  
 
=== Null security space ===
 
=== Null security space ===
 
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* [[PvP]] aggression does not change player security status.
* [[EVE Lexicon#PVP|PVP]] aggression does not change player security status.
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* Items flagged with the Banned in Empire Space attribute can now be used, including launching [[bombs]], anchoring [[EVE Lexicon#Warp bubble|bubbles]], and firing doomsdays.
* Items flagged with the Banned in Empire Space attribute can now be used, including launching [[bombs]], anchoring [[EVE Lexicon#Warp_bubble|bubbles]], and firing doomsdays.
 
 
* Sentry guns do not take any actions towards players who aggress other players.
 
* Sentry guns do not take any actions towards players who aggress other players.
  
=== Wormhole space===
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=== Wormhole space ===
 
 
 
* Local chat does '''''not''''' display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
 
* Local chat does '''''not''''' display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
** Frequent and heavy use of the [[Directional Scanner Guide|Directional Scanner]] is recommended.
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** Frequent and heavy use of the [[directional scanner]] is recommended.
 
* No stargates are present, [[wormholes]] are the sole means of travel.
 
* No stargates are present, [[wormholes]] are the sole means of travel.
 
* As truesec -1.0, w-space has the highest concentrations of [[Planetary Commodities|planetary resources]].
 
* As truesec -1.0, w-space has the highest concentrations of [[Planetary Commodities|planetary resources]].
 
* Aggression [[timers]] do not restrict jumping through [[wormholes]] as they do with [[stargates]] and docking. However, every individual wormhole has a one-way 5-minute 'Polarization' timer on it, which restricts multiple repeated jumps through it.
 
* Aggression [[timers]] do not restrict jumping through [[wormholes]] as they do with [[stargates]] and docking. However, every individual wormhole has a one-way 5-minute 'Polarization' timer on it, which restricts multiple repeated jumps through it.
* [[Jump_drives#Cynosural_Fields|Cynosural fields]] cannot create links to other systems; jump drives cannot be used to enter or leave systems in wormhole space.
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* [[Cynosural field]]s cannot create links to other systems; jump drives cannot be used to enter or leave systems in wormhole space.
  
 
=== Pochven ===
 
=== Pochven ===
 
* Local chat does not display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
 
* Local chat does not display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
* The original stargates in the system are replaced by non-functional Disrupted Gates. A new set of Triglavian stargates exist, connecting to other systems within Pochven. These Stargates require positive Standings with the Triglavian Collective Faction to jump through them.
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* The original stargates in the system are replaced by non-functional Disrupted Gates. A new set of Triglavian stargates exist, connecting to other systems within Pochven.
 
* The region can only be entered or exited via Wormholes, or via Pochven Filaments. These Filaments cannot be activated by anyone with a Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer, and activating a filament triggers a 15-minute Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer.
 
* The region can only be entered or exited via Wormholes, or via Pochven Filaments. These Filaments cannot be activated by anyone with a Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer, and activating a filament triggers a 15-minute Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer.
 
* Systems are considered truesec -1.0.
 
* Systems are considered truesec -1.0.
 
* Stations and stargates do not have traditional gate guns. However, they may or may not have multiple Entropic Disintegrator Werposts, which will attack any pilots with negative Triglavian Collective standings.
 
* Stations and stargates do not have traditional gate guns. However, they may or may not have multiple Entropic Disintegrator Werposts, which will attack any pilots with negative Triglavian Collective standings.
 
* Aggression [[timers]] do not restrict jumping through [[wormholes]], however they do restrict stargates and docking.
 
* Aggression [[timers]] do not restrict jumping through [[wormholes]], however they do restrict stargates and docking.
* [[Jump_drives#Cynosural_Fields|Cynosural fields]] cannot be lit within Pochven and so jump drives cannot be used to enter the region. However, capital ships in Pochven can use their jump drives to ''leave'' the region.
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* [[Cynosural field]]s cannot be lit within Pochven and so jump drives cannot be used to enter the region. However, capital ships in Pochven can use their jump drives to permanently ''leave'' the region.
 
 
  
 
=== Anchoring ===
 
=== Anchoring ===
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The security level of a system may limit what may be [[Anchoring|anchored]] in that system. <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/starbase-changes-for-crius Dev blog: Starbase changes for Crius]</ref>
  
The security level of a system may limit what may be [[Anchoring|anchored]] in that system. <ref>[http://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/starbase-changes-for-crius/ Dev blog: Starbase changes for Crius]</ref>
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* 0.9 - 1.0: Containers may NOT be anchored. Starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sovereignty]].
 
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* 0.5 - 0.8: Containers, starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sovereignty]].
* 0.9 - 1.0: Containers may NOT be anchored. Starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sov]].
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* 0.0 - 0.4: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, except structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sovereignty]]. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4707013#post4707013</ref>
* 0.5 - 0.8: Containers, starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sov]].
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* -1.0 - 0.0: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, assuming that anchoring corp has system [[sovereignty]]. Player-built stations may be constructed in systems where the corp building the station has sovereignty (as of this writing, player-built stations are completely indestructible and are limited to one station per system).
* 0.0 - 0.4: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, except structures requiring anchoring corp to have system [[sov]]. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4707013#post4707013</ref>
 
* -1.0 - 0.0: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, assuming that anchoring corp has system [[sov]]. Player-built stations may be constructed in systems where the corp building the station has [[sov]] (as of this writing, player-built stations are completely indestructible and are limited to one station per system).
 
  
 
== True security ==
 
== True security ==
 
 
A given system's security level is actually a real number between -1.0 and 1.0 to 5 decimal places (this is known as the system's True Security Level, True-Sec, or Truesec). It is rounded and displayed as the system's security level according to the following rules.
 
A given system's security level is actually a real number between -1.0 and 1.0 to 5 decimal places (this is known as the system's True Security Level, True-Sec, or Truesec). It is rounded and displayed as the system's security level according to the following rules.
  
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Many security related mechanics use the true security instead of the rounded security status, however. A lower True-Sec system has better mission pay-outs than a higher True-Sec system, even if the displayed sec status is the same.
 
Many security related mechanics use the true security instead of the rounded security status, however. A lower True-Sec system has better mission pay-outs than a higher True-Sec system, even if the displayed sec status is the same.
  
The true security is not visible anywhere in game, instead it can be found in the [https://community.eveonline.com/community/fansites/toolkit/ official datadump] or from [https://esi.tech.ccp.is/latest/#/ ESI API]. Many third party mapping tools such as [http://evemaps.dotlan.net/ Dotlan] also show the true security.
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The true security is not visible anywhere in game, instead it can be found in the [https://community.testeveonline.com/community/fansites/toolkit/ official datadump] or from [https://esi.tech.ccp.is/latest/#/ ESI API]. Many third party mapping tools such as [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/ Dotlan] also show the true security.
  
{{expansion past|width=50%|1=In the past, truesec values in the range (0.0, 0.5) were rounded half up, i.e. rounded down to 0.0 because all numbers in that range are below 0.5.  This was a bug, because EVE considers all systems above a trusec rating of 0.0 to be lowsec but the game displayed their security level as "0.0".  This bug not only caused some confusion (there were sentry guns within apparently Null-Sec systems) but also some problems in the form of inadvertent security status loss in what seemed like Null-Sec.
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{{expansion past|width=50%|1=In the past, truesec values in the range (0.0, 0.5) were rounded half up, i.e. rounded down to 0.0 because all numbers in that range are below 0.5.  This was a bug, because EVE considers all systems above a truesec rating of 0.0 to be lowsec but the game displayed their security level as "0.0".  This bug not only caused some confusion (there were sentry guns within apparently Null-Sec systems) but also some problems in the form of inadvertent security status loss in what seemed like Null-Sec.
  
This bug was fixed in the [[Expansion#Revelations|Revelations expansion]] <ref name="Revelations I">[http://www.eveonline.com/updates/patchnotes.asp?patchlogid=99 Revelations I patch notes]</ref>, and the game now uses the rules above.  This ensures that any system displayed as "0.0" is truly Null-Sec.  Some third-party utilities may not know of the above rules, and so may incorrectly identify some lowsec systems as Null-Sec.}}
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This bug was fixed in the [[Expansions#Revelations|Revelations]] expansion <ref name="Revelations I">[https://www.eveonline.com/updates/patchnotes.asp?patchlogid=99 Revelations I patch notes]</ref>, and the game now uses the rules above.  This ensures that any system displayed as "0.0" is truly Null-Sec.  Some third-party utilities may not know of the above rules, and so may incorrectly identify some lowsec systems as Null-Sec.}}
  
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 5 September 2024

A star system's Security Level refers to the presence of NPC security forces such as faction police and CONCORD. It is a number ranging from -1 to 1. In the game, it's displayed as rounded to the first decimal point. Star systems are also grouped into security classes which define several game mechanics most importantly of player versus player engagements:

  • High security space (also highsec, high-sec, high) refers to space with a security level between 0.5 and 1.
  • Low security space (also lowsec, low-sec, low) refers to 0.1 to 0.4.
  • Null security space (also nullsec, null-sec, null) refers to -1 to 0.
  • Wormhole space and Pochven have the security level of -1.

When players refer to the security of a system, they usually rather only refer to those classes. Therefore it's common to refer to the number itself as true sec. True sec doesn't only determine the security class but also things such as mission payouts or average PI quality. The security level of a player's current system is always displayed in the System Information display on the upper left of the screen, both in space and while docked.

Security level should not be confused with security status, which is an attribute attached to a player character.

Known space

There are three general classifications of systems in known space (also commonly referred to as k-space by players) based on system security: High Security, Low Security, and Null Security.

Empire space

Empire space is the name given to the regions in which the four main NPC factions hold sovereignty (High Security and Low Security). In Empire space, whether high or low security, stealth bombers can't use bombs and players cannot deploy bubbles.

High security

High Security systems are those with a security level of 0.5 to 1.0. CONCORD will react to hostile actions between pilots, with the response time ranging from almost instant in 1.0 space to up to 19 seconds in 0.5 space. Players also commonly use the terms High, HS, High-sec, Highsec, Hi-sec, and Hisec.

In these systems, stargates may be patrolled by NPC CONCORD, customs, faction police and/or faction navy ships who will fine or attack enemies of the faction and criminals. Stargates and stations will have sentry guns. Aggression (i.e. committing a Criminal-level offense) will provoke a response from CONCORD and any nearby sentry guns. Aggression resulting in the destruction of another player's ship and/or pod will result in a loss of security status.

Low security

Low Security systems are those with a security level of 0.1 to 0.4. Players also commonly use the terms Low, LS, Low-sec, Lo-sec, Lowsec, and Losec.

In these systems, stargates and stations will have sentry guns (although fewer than in Highsec), but CONCORD will not react to hostile actions between pilots, although any nearby sentry guns will still open fire on the attacking player(s) and unprovoked attacks will cause losses of security status.

Null security

Null Security systems are those with a security level of -1.0 to 0.0. Players also commonly use the terms Null, NS, Null-Sec, and 0.0 (pronounced "zero zero", "zero dot zero", or "oh dot oh"). The name originates from a time when instead of showing negative security status the displayed statuses were rounded to 0.0.

These systems are essentially lawless and no NPC organizations will respond to aggression, nor will actions of any kind result in a loss of security status. In Null-Sec the gloves are off: stealth bombers can use bombs and players can deploy bubbles; players frequently fly under not-blue-shoot-it ('NBSI') rules of engagement.

Null security space can further be split into NPC Null-Sec and claimable sovereign Null-Sec.

NPC Null-Sec space

NPC Null-Sec is space where the sovereignty is claimed by NPC factions, similar to normal 'Empire' space, and therefore cannot be claimed by capsuleer alliances.

Regions classified as NPC Null-Sec:

  • Curse, claimed by Angel Cartel
  • Great Wildlands, claimed by Thukker Tribe
  • Outer Ring, claimed by Outer Ring Excavations (ORE)
  • Stain, claimed by Sansha's Nation
  • Syndicate, claimed by Intaki Syndicate
  • Venal, claimed by Guristas Pirates

Individual constellations classified as NPC Null-Sec:

  • 38G6-L within Pure Blind, claimed by Sisters of EVE
  • N-K4Q0 within Geminate, claimed by Society of Conscious Thought
  • Phoenix within Fountain, claimed by Serpentis
  • U-7RBK within Pure Blind, claimed by Mordus Legion
  • XPJ1-6 and 6-UCYU within Delve, claimed by Blood Raiders

Claimable Null-Sec space

Main article: Sovereignty

In the rest of Null-Sec, sovereignty is claimed (or contested!) by capsuleer alliances. Any stations in claimable Null-Sec will be player-owned and will usually only allow their owners' allies to dock.

A regularly-updated map of player-owned territory is available on the external SovMap website

Regions classified as Claimable Null-Sec:

Wormhole Space

Main article: Wormhole space

In terms of security mechanics, Wormhole space ("w-space" or "j-space") is similar to Null-Sec: CONCORD does not monitor what happens in wormhole pockets, players can use bombs and bubbles at will and aggression will not impact player security status.

W-space also functions differently from known space ("k-space") in that players do not appear in the Local chat channel until they speak in it. This means there could be 1 player or 100 players in a wormhole system and you would not be able to tell the difference just by looking at the local window.

Pochven

Main article: Pochven

Following the Triglavian Invasion, 27 systems were cut off from Empire Space, and connected to each other forming the new Triglavian-controlled Pochven region. The systems in this region have similar rules to Wormhole space: CONCORD does not monitor activity, Bombs and Bubbles are allowed, Aggression does not impact Security status, and players do not appear in Local Chat until they speak.

Game Mechanics affected by System Security

Various game mechanics are affected or limited by system security. These include:

  • Asteroid types found in asteroid belts. More lucrative asteroids are generally found in lower-security systems.
  • General difficulty of rat spawns, including belt and gate rats. More difficult rats are generally found in lower-security systems.
  • General difficulty of cosmic anomalies and cosmic signatures. More difficult sites are generally found in lower-security systems.
  • Reward level of missions. Greater LP rewards for the same mission are given by agents in lower-security systems.
  • Specific types of wormholes will only form in specific classes of space.
  • In 0.5 space and below the moons can be mined with refineries.
  • Extracting raw resources for Planetary Industry. Greater resource abundance is generally found in lower-security systems.

High security space

Low security space

  • CONCORD no longer responds, however NPC guns on gates and stations will respond to illegal aggression.
  • Player-Owned Starbases do not require Empire Charters to operate.

Null security space

  • PvP aggression does not change player security status.
  • Items flagged with the Banned in Empire Space attribute can now be used, including launching bombs, anchoring bubbles, and firing doomsdays.
  • Sentry guns do not take any actions towards players who aggress other players.

Wormhole space

  • Local chat does not display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
  • No stargates are present, wormholes are the sole means of travel.
  • As truesec -1.0, w-space has the highest concentrations of planetary resources.
  • Aggression timers do not restrict jumping through wormholes as they do with stargates and docking. However, every individual wormhole has a one-way 5-minute 'Polarization' timer on it, which restricts multiple repeated jumps through it.
  • Cynosural fields cannot create links to other systems; jump drives cannot be used to enter or leave systems in wormhole space.

Pochven

  • Local chat does not display all capsuleers currently in the system, only those that have recently spoken in Local.
  • The original stargates in the system are replaced by non-functional Disrupted Gates. A new set of Triglavian stargates exist, connecting to other systems within Pochven.
  • The region can only be entered or exited via Wormholes, or via Pochven Filaments. These Filaments cannot be activated by anyone with a Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer, and activating a filament triggers a 15-minute Capsuleer Combat Logoff Timer.
  • Systems are considered truesec -1.0.
  • Stations and stargates do not have traditional gate guns. However, they may or may not have multiple Entropic Disintegrator Werposts, which will attack any pilots with negative Triglavian Collective standings.
  • Aggression timers do not restrict jumping through wormholes, however they do restrict stargates and docking.
  • Cynosural fields cannot be lit within Pochven and so jump drives cannot be used to enter the region. However, capital ships in Pochven can use their jump drives to permanently leave the region.

Anchoring

The security level of a system may limit what may be anchored in that system. [1]

  • 0.9 - 1.0: Containers may NOT be anchored. Starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system sovereignty.
  • 0.5 - 0.8: Containers, starbases and starbase structures may be anchored except for structures requiring anchoring corp to have system sovereignty.
  • 0.0 - 0.4: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, except structures requiring anchoring corp to have system sovereignty. [2]
  • -1.0 - 0.0: All containers and starbase structures may be anchored, assuming that anchoring corp has system sovereignty. Player-built stations may be constructed in systems where the corp building the station has sovereignty (as of this writing, player-built stations are completely indestructible and are limited to one station per system).

True security

A given system's security level is actually a real number between -1.0 and 1.0 to 5 decimal places (this is known as the system's True Security Level, True-Sec, or Truesec). It is rounded and displayed as the system's security level according to the following rules.

  • If the true security is in between 0.0 and 0.05 the security is rounded up to precision.
  • Otherwise round to precision.

Many security related mechanics use the true security instead of the rounded security status, however. A lower True-Sec system has better mission pay-outs than a higher True-Sec system, even if the displayed sec status is the same.

The true security is not visible anywhere in game, instead it can be found in the official datadump or from ESI API. Many third party mapping tools such as Dotlan also show the true security.

References