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Kyros Xero is a mentor with EVE University. To learn more about the [[Mentor]] program and how you can take advantage of it to accelerate your own EVE learning curve, feel free to contact me in-game or [[Mentor|click here]] to read up.

= Useful resources for new pilots and/or new UNI members =

== Common E-UNI policy clarifications ==

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The War SOP is there for a reason as it helps ensure that the vast majority of the wars declared on the UNI end after the first week and allow us to return to normal operations (mining, missioning, hauling, etc) ASAP. However, E-UNI recognizes that new pilots may want to continue non-war activities, which is why it is officially allowed (and incredibly painless) for you to leave the UNI during war and easily rejoin afterwards.

~~[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/War_Time_Policy '''Complete War SOP''']~~

'''Optional:''' [[Leaving EVE University#Leaving for the war|How to temporarily leave for the duration of the war]]'''

~~[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Dos_and_Don%27ts_During_War '''Do's and Dont's during wartime''']~~

'''Optional:''' [~~http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/So,_You_Want_to_Leave_for_the_War%3F '''~~How to temporarily leave for the duration of the war''']

=== How do I find out if there is a war fleet I can join? ===

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* In Mumble, join the 'Combat Lounge' or 'PVP Waiting Room' and listen for "Alliance flashy" notifications.

* Form your own fleet! Newbies are allowed and encouraged to form fleets - all you need is three people and a willingness to get ''dangerous''.

** Read up on the basics: [~~http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/~~The_Rookie%27s_Guide_To_Fleet_Ops The Rookie's Guide to Fleet Ops]

** Read up on the basics: [[The_Rookie%27s_Guide_To_Fleet_Ops|The Rookie's Guide to Fleet Ops]]

** Feel free to tell people you're a first-time FC and starting out with a simple high-sec roam or local patrol.

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=== Can we do incursions during War? ===

Nope, not even during ~~[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/War_Time_Policy#During_Relaxed_SOP_Only~~ Relaxed SOP].

Nope, not even during Relaxed SOP.

== Free Utilities ==

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== Helpful Websites ==

=== Huge compendiums of information ===

'''[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Eve_University_Class_Library EVE University classes:]''' A huge selection of recorded audio classes for download or streaming. Goes from basics such as 'Eve Careers 101' or 'Fitting 101' into more advanced and specialized topics such as 'Wormholes 102' and 'Capital Ships'.

'''[http://isktheguide.com/ ISK 3.0:]''' A huge source of info covering all different areas. You can download the free PDF, or buy a hardcopy.

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'''[http://eve.battleclinic.com/browse_loadouts.php BattleClinic fittings:]''' a great place to look for ship-fitting inspiration.

'''[[Eve_University_Class_Library|EVE University classes:]]''' A huge selection of recorded audio classes for download or streaming. Goes from basics such as 'Eve Careers 101' or 'Fitting 101' into more advanced and specialized topics such as 'Wormholes 102' and 'Capital Ships'.

'''[[Main_Page|UniWiki:]]''' EVE University's own Wiki

'''[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Main_Page EVElopedia:]''' The official EVE Wiki from CCP.

=== Maps ===

'''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Metropolis/Aldrat DotLan 2D maps for the IGB (in-game browser)]'''

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'''[http://store.eveonline.com/EVE-Strategic-Maps-Edition-4-P184.aspx EVE Strategic Maps: very nice printed spiral-bound 2D map book.]'''

=== Other helpful links ===

'''[http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43877 Basic Skills for New Pilots, by Nathan Whedon:]''' A fellow Unista put together a great skills overview, highlighting the skills most immediately useful to new pilots.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PLB9A647F3121DFC21 EVE Survival Guide videos, by Seamus Donahue:]''' Extensive youtube video tutorials going from character creation through the tutorial agents. Created by another Unista.

'''[http://eve-central.com Eve-Central.com for price checks:]''' Wondering if it's worth hauling those nanoribbons to Jita rather than Hek? Want to know how much something is ''really'' worth?

'''[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6781003/EvE/Quick%20Reference%20Sheet%20by%20Korgan%20Nailo.pdf EVE Quick Reference Sheet:]''' One page double-sided of drone/ammo/mining/dmg type/exploration data.

== Operating in LowSec ==

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Each of these things has saved my bacon at one time or another. Ultimately you need to weigh the risks vs the reward to decide if a given trip is worth attempting, but there are definitely steps you can take to up your odds.

== Exploration and Wormholes ==

=== Wormhole resources ===

* [http://fiercewebs.com/arcdragon/joomla/index.php/the-guide Everything Wormhole:] A comprehensive website aggregating lots of wormhole information

* [http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1060651 Wormhole Facts:] A thread accumulating lots of specific factoids about wormholes in bullet-list form for rapid consumption

* [http://www.staticmapper.com StaticMapper.com:] One of several sites that allow you to lookup detailed information from a wormhole ID (eg B274) or wormhole system name (eg [http://staticmapper.com/index.php?system=J124358 J124358]).

* [http://www.tigerears.org/2011/04/24/wormhole-colours/ Wormhole Colors:] It is actually possible to identify the class of a wormhole, without even going in, just by looking at it closely. Amaze your friends at parties.

* [http://www.wormnav.com/base/sighelp.php Wormhole sig sizes:] Identify or narrow down a wormhole type ''without'' even warping to it. Crazy sig voodoo.

* [http://www.ellatha.com/eve/news/93/Wormhole-Exploration-Sites Wormhole Exploration sites:] Possible WH sites, broken down by WH class and with details on NPC enemies. You can also [http://www.ellatha.com/eve/WormholeSystemslist.asp search by WH System ID] to get a rundown of possible sites.

* [http://k162space.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/wormholes-how-not-to-die/ How not to die in Wormholes] Cheeky, but accurate, advice.

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+Kyros Xero is a mentor with EVE University.  To learn more about the [[Mentor]] program and how you can take advantage of it to accelerate your own EVE learning curve, feel free to contact me in-game or [[Mentor|click here]] to read up.
 = Useful resources for new pilots and/or new UNI members =
 == Common E-UNI policy clarifications ==
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 The War SOP is there for a reason as it helps ensure that the vast majority of the wars declared on the UNI end after the first week and allow us to return to normal operations (mining, missioning, hauling, etc) ASAP.  However, E-UNI recognizes that new pilots may want to continue non-war activities, which is why it is officially allowed (and incredibly painless) for you to leave the UNI during war and easily rejoin afterwards.
-[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/War_Time_Policy '''Complete War SOP''']
+'''Optional:''' [[Leaving EVE University#Leaving for the war|How to temporarily leave for the duration of the war]]'''
-[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Dos_and_Don%27ts_During_War '''Do's and Dont's during wartime''']
-'''Optional:''' [http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/So,_You_Want_to_Leave_for_the_War%3F '''How to temporarily leave for the duration of the war''']
 === How do I find out if there is a war fleet I can join? ===
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 * In Mumble, join the 'Combat Lounge' or 'PVP Waiting Room' and listen for "Alliance flashy" notifications.
 * Form your own fleet!  Newbies are allowed and encouraged to form fleets - all you need is three people and a willingness to get ''dangerous''.
-** Read up on the basics: [http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/The_Rookie%27s_Guide_To_Fleet_Ops The Rookie's Guide to Fleet Ops]
+** Read up on the basics: [[The_Rookie%27s_Guide_To_Fleet_Ops|The Rookie's Guide to Fleet Ops]]
 ** Feel free to tell people you're a first-time FC and starting out with a simple high-sec roam or local patrol.
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 === Can we do incursions during War? ===
-Nope, not even during [http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/War_Time_Policy#During_Relaxed_SOP_Only Relaxed SOP].
+Nope, not even during Relaxed SOP.
 == Free Utilities ==
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 == Helpful Websites ==
 === Huge compendiums of information ===
-'''[http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Eve_University_Class_Library EVE University classes:]''' A huge selection of recorded audio classes for download or streaming.  Goes from basics such as 'Eve Careers 101' or 'Fitting 101' into more advanced and specialized topics such as 'Wormholes 102' and 'Capital Ships'.
 '''[http://isktheguide.com/ ISK 3.0:]''' A huge source of info covering all different areas. You can download the free PDF, or buy a hardcopy.
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 '''[http://eve.battleclinic.com/browse_loadouts.php BattleClinic fittings:]''' a great place to look for ship-fitting inspiration.
+'''[[Eve_University_Class_Library|EVE University classes:]]''' A huge selection of recorded audio classes for download or streaming.  Goes from basics such as 'Eve Careers 101' or 'Fitting 101' into more advanced and specialized topics such as 'Wormholes 102' and 'Capital Ships'.
+'''[[Main_Page|UniWiki:]]''' EVE University's own Wiki
+'''[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Main_Page EVElopedia:]''' The official EVE Wiki from CCP.
 === Maps ===
 '''[http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Metropolis/Aldrat DotLan 2D maps for the IGB (in-game browser)]'''
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 '''[http://store.eveonline.com/EVE-Strategic-Maps-Edition-4-P184.aspx EVE Strategic Maps: very nice printed spiral-bound 2D map book.]'''
+=== Other helpful links ===
+'''[http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43877 Basic Skills for New Pilots, by Nathan Whedon:]''' A fellow Unista put together a great skills overview, highlighting the skills most immediately useful to new pilots.
+'''[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PLB9A647F3121DFC21 EVE Survival Guide videos, by Seamus Donahue:]''' Extensive youtube video tutorials going from character creation through the tutorial agents.  Created by another Unista.
+'''[http://eve-central.com Eve-Central.com for price checks:]''' Wondering if it's worth hauling those nanoribbons to Jita rather than Hek?  Want to know how much something is ''really'' worth?
+'''[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6781003/EvE/Quick%20Reference%20Sheet%20by%20Korgan%20Nailo.pdf EVE Quick Reference Sheet:]'''  One page double-sided of drone/ammo/mining/dmg type/exploration data.
 == Operating in LowSec ==
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 Each of these things has saved my bacon at one time or another. Ultimately you need to weigh the risks vs the reward to decide if a given trip is worth attempting, but there are definitely steps you can take to up your odds.
+== Exploration and Wormholes ==
+=== Wormhole resources ===
+* [http://fiercewebs.com/arcdragon/joomla/index.php/the-guide Everything Wormhole:] A comprehensive website aggregating lots of wormhole information
+* [http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1060651 Wormhole Facts:] A thread accumulating lots of specific factoids about wormholes in bullet-list form for rapid consumption
+* [http://www.staticmapper.com StaticMapper.com:] One of several sites that allow you to lookup detailed information from a wormhole ID (eg B274) or wormhole system name (eg [http://staticmapper.com/index.php?system=J124358 J124358]).
+* [http://www.tigerears.org/2011/04/24/wormhole-colours/ Wormhole Colors:] It is actually possible to identify the class of a wormhole, without even going in, just by looking at it closely.  Amaze your friends at parties.
+* [http://www.wormnav.com/base/sighelp.php Wormhole sig sizes:] Identify or narrow down a wormhole type ''without'' even warping to it.  Crazy sig voodoo.
+* [http://www.ellatha.com/eve/news/93/Wormhole-Exploration-Sites Wormhole Exploration sites:] Possible WH sites, broken down by WH class and with details on NPC enemies. You can also [http://www.ellatha.com/eve/WormholeSystemslist.asp search by WH System ID] to get a rundown of possible sites.
+* [http://k162space.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/wormholes-how-not-to-die/ How not to die in Wormholes] Cheeky, but accurate, advice.