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__FORCETOC__&nbsp;[[Wormhole]] Space (W-space) is unique and very different from Known Space (K-space) in many different ways. Lack of local chat, randomness of exits coming out of a system, unique [[NPC]] ships ([[Sleepers]]), resources that are not available in high or low security space (High End [[Gas]] and [[Ore]]), lack of aggression timers are only few of the advantages.&nbsp;  
 
[[Wormhole]] Space (W-space) is unique and very different from Known Space (K-space) in many different ways. Lack of local chat, randomness of exits coming out of a system, unique [[NPC]] ships ([[Sleepers]]), resources that are not available in high or low security space (High End [[Gas]] and [[Ore]]), lack of aggression timers are only few of the advantages.&nbsp;  


It is only natural that at some point short trips to W-space will seem less profitable then a long term operation from within a W-space System.  
It is only natural that at some point short trips to W-space will seem less profitable then a long term operation from within a W-space System.  
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== Introduction to Wormhole Space  ==
 
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= Introduction to Wormhole Space  =
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Wormhole Space, as mentioned above, is quite different from any environment&nbsp;You may have encountered before. These are few things you will need to know.  
Wormhole Space, as mentioned above, is quite different from any environment&nbsp;You may have encountered before. These are few things you will need to know.  
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*There are no Stargates in W-space. Once inside w-space, wormholes are the only way to get from one system to another, never go into w-space without a scan probe launcher and probes.
*There are no Stargates in W-space. Once inside w-space, wormholes are the only way to get from one system to another, never go into w-space without a scan probe launcher and probes.


*There is no local chat in W-space. You cannot see if there's someone new jumping into your system.&nbsp;
*There is no local chat in W-space. You cannot see if there's someone new jumping into your system.&nbsp;  
*All W-Space solarsystems as treated as null sec (0.0) even ones you enter from empire.


*There are no Asteroid Belts in W-space. The only source of Ore in W-space are Gravimetric sites.
*There are no Asteroid Belts in W-space. The only source of Ore in W-space are Gravimetric sites.
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*There are no stations or outposts in W-space. You wont be able to dock anywhere. Having and maintaining a POS is very important.
*There are no stations or outposts in W-space. You wont be able to dock anywhere. Having and maintaining a POS is very important.


= Picking the right System  =
== Picking the right System  ==


Before you can even start thinking about moving into a W-space system You need to pick the right one for your needs and plans.  
Before you can even start thinking about moving into a W-space system You need to pick the right one for your needs and plans.  
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*Plan ahead on what kind of static you wish the system should have, look for that.  
*Plan ahead on what kind of static you wish the system should have, look for that.  
*Keep in mind that some of the wormholes have mass restrictions. You won't be able to jump Capital Ships through most of them, and there are wormholes that won't even allow battleship sized ships.
*Keep in mind that the [http://www.eve-metrics.com/wormholes wormholes have mass restrictions]. You won't be able to jump Capital Ships through most of them, and there are wormholes that won't even allow battleship sized ships.


*Decide what Class of the system You're looking for, take into consideration the kinds of exploration sites the system is likely to spawn.<br>
*Decide what Class of the system You're looking for, take into consideration the kinds of exploration sites the system is likely to spawn.<br>