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[[File:Eve Module.png|950x504px|frameless|center|Pyramid Skill Plan]]

==Using the Pyramid==

The first level of the Pyramid should be completed in its entirety and supports and ties together what follows. However, all of the subsequent levels allow for specialization if desired. For example, at Level 2 of the Pyramid a pilot might choose to focus on Tech 2 [[logistics]], and then move to Level 3 to work on Tech 2 [[Command Bursts]] and relevant support skills without having completed Tech 2 [[EWAR]]. Such an approach would benefit an [[Incursion]] runner interested in logistics and boosting as well as anyone looking to provide fleet support functions in any other kind of fleet. Think carefully at each level to make sure you are training for roles in which you're interested.

Completing all specializations in each level will make a character a more complete pilot, but will mean much longer waits to travel "deeper" into any particular specialization. It is recommended that you focus on a specific role and work it through to the end and then return to a lower level of the pyramid and develop another specialization through to the end before repeating the cycle again.

Level 4 of the pyramid has no specific skill plans associated with it at present. It's assumed that pilots reaching Level 4 will have developed a fine-grained understanding of their specializations and of the advanced skills which will benefit them the most.

==Cost==

Please note that ''not all'' of the skills in this plan are covered under EVE University's [[Skillbook Reimbursement Program]], especially including those encountered in Level 4. The majority of skillbooks are covered, but this is a more advanced skill plan for characters not totally new to the game; players should check individual skill book costs before assuming EVE University will reimburse them.

The total costs for each stage of the plan are as follows (at direct injectable prices):

(All prices were Jita Buy at time of documentation and are subject to change with the market; pricing does not include skills previously injected for Short Skill Plan)}}

===Suggested shopping lists===

Those with the [[Freshman]] title in EVE University can reimburse themselves for the cost of these skills by following the instructions on the [[Skillbook Reimbursement Program]] page. You can also check in the hangars for the campus you are based in to see whether they have any of the skill books available.

If you are in EVE University but don't yet have the Freshman title, you can still obtain reimbursement for the cost of the skills. You will need to copy and paste the prepared messages (below each shopping list) into the "Corp" channel so someone with the Freshman title or above can reimburse you from the Skillbook Wallet. Remember to remove from the list any skills you already had trained.

==Level 1: Fitting==

(NOTE: by May 2021, the Thermodynamics skillbook costs 5.85 million ISK from the skills window or 4.5 to 5.5 million ISK from the market)

''This contains all the skills for Level 1 of the Pyramid Skill Plan - Fitting Basic''

{{quote|Completion of the above set of skills builds on Short Skill Plan and supports and ties together the higher levels of the Pyramid Skill Pan. From this point forward, choosing a specific focus and completing it should be your goal. It is not necessary to complete all focus areas in a given level before moving on to the next level. Make good decisions based on what you want to do in game. You can always return to a previous level and work on a new focus area in the future. This is not a linear skill plan, but there is a progression in ability from one level to the next.}}

==Level 2: T2 Equipment==

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 Tank Modules and related support skills''

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 Tackle Modules and related support skills''

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 Logistics Modules and related support skills''

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 EWAR Modules and related support skills''

{{quote|Specialization is the key to being effective in EVE. Complete at least one focus area within Level 2 before moving up to the next level. You may complete more than one focus area, but remember that each focus should be completed in order to enable its follow on counterpart in the next level. For example, if you chose to focus on T2 Logistics in Level 2 you now have the ability to utilize T2 Logistics modules. To complete the goal of flying T2 Logistics Cruisers in Level 4, your next step would be to focus on T2 Drones in Level 3, thus creating a path through the pyramid to reach your desired goal.}}

==Level 3: T2 Weapon & Support==

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 turrets, together with gunnery and related support skills''

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 launchers and missiles and related support skills''

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 drones and related support skills''

Given the higher price of empire-specific drone specialization skills, newer pilots may want to select one or two skills to start, based on the Tech 2 drone types they plan to use most frequently.

Omega pilots may also wish to train Medium Drone Operation V and Heavy Drone Operation V (not available on alpha accounts) to unlock Tier 2 medium and heavy drones respectively .

''This contains the final skills needed for Tech 2 command burst support skills''

{{quote|If you've made it this far in the Pyramid, give yourself a pat on the back! You now have formidable skills that can be utilized in a variety of fleet types. You can make use of T2 modules and equipment effectively on T1 hulls. At this point, you'll want to consider stepping into T2 hulls and specializations to maximize the impact of those skills. T2 hulls provide unique bonuses that can exponentially multiply your skills making you a much more valuable fleet member. The diversity represented in Level 4 is vast. Use the same focus and attention to detail you used to get this far as you consider what to focus on in Level 4. Complete all of a chosen focus before either returning to a lower Pyramid level, or selecting another area for specialization. You should have a good enough understanding at this point to make these choices on your own, although skill plans and training are always great subjects for live discussion on [[Mumble]] or [[Discord]]!}}

==Level 4: T2 Ships and Specialization==

''No Skill Plan is provided for this level of the pyramid, as this is where massive divergences between characters occur, and serious investments of training time begin to kick in. Instead, we simply indicate some potential "goal" ship types.''