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{{hatnote|This site is about the hacking site. See [[Besieged Covert Research Facility]] for info on the combat site}} | {{hatnote|This site is about the hacking site. See [[Besieged Covert Research Facility]] for info on the combat site}} | ||
[[File:GhostSite1b.jpg|thumb | [[File:GhostSite1b.jpg|thumb|400px|A Ghost Site in space]] | ||
'''Ghost Sites''' are pirate facilities which can be [[Hacking|hacked]] (like [[Exploration#Cosmic_Signatures|Data sites]]), but which have unique mechanics which set them apart. | '''Ghost Sites''' are pirate facilities which can be [[Hacking|hacked]] (like [[Exploration#Cosmic_Signatures|Data sites]]), but which have unique mechanics which set them apart. | ||
== Finding a Ghost Site == | == Finding a Ghost Site == | ||
[[File:GhostSite2.jpg|thumb | [[File:GhostSite2.jpg|thumb|400px|A Lesser Ghost Site]] | ||
Ghost Sites can be found using the probe scanner, [[Probe scanning|using probes]]. They show up as [[Cosmic Signatures|cosmic signatures]] (type: Data sites), and occur in all [[System Security|categories of space]] (hi-sec, low-sec, null-sec and wormhole). They show up in the anomaly list as "{{co|wheat|<size> <faction> Covert Research Facility}}". The {{co|wheat|<size>}} is solely dependent on the security rating of the system: | Ghost Sites can be found using the probe scanner, [[Probe scanning|using probes]]. They show up as [[Cosmic Signatures|cosmic signatures]] (type: Data sites), and occur in all [[System Security|categories of space]] (hi-sec, low-sec, null-sec and wormhole). They show up in the anomaly list as "{{co|wheat|<size> <faction> Covert Research Facility}}". The {{co|wheat|<size>}} is solely dependent on the security rating of the system: | ||
* "Lesser" in high-sec | * "Lesser" in high-sec | ||
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'''Other possible Hi-Sec Loot:''' | '''Other possible Hi-Sec Loot:''' | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | ||
'''Other possible Low-Sec Loot:''' | '''Other possible Low-Sec Loot:''' | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | ||
*‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | * ‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | ||
'''Other possible Null-Sec Loot:''' | '''Other possible Null-Sec Loot:''' | ||
*‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | * ‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | ||
*‘Yurt’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | * ‘Yurt’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | ||
*'Magpie' Mobile Tractor Unit Blueprint | * 'Magpie' Mobile Tractor Unit Blueprint | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Alpha Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Beta Blueprint Copy | ||
*Mid-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | * Mid-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | ||
'''Other possible Wormhole Loot:''' | '''Other possible Wormhole Loot:''' | ||
*'Magpie' Mobile Tractor Unit | * 'Magpie' Mobile Tractor Unit | ||
*‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | * ‘Wetu’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | ||
*‘Yurt’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | * ‘Yurt’ Mobile Depot Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Delta Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Epsilon Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Gamma Blueprint Copy | ||
*High-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | * High-grade Ascendancy Omega Blueprint Copy | ||
Source: CCP Affinity (edited for Kronos pirate implant grade changes) | Source: CCP Affinity (edited for Kronos pirate implant grade changes) | ||
== Rats == | == Rats == | ||
[[File:GhostSite3.jpg|thumb|400px|A Ghost Site just as rats jump in]] | |||
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After the timer expires (irrespective of how many containers you have hacked), rats (based on the local pirate population) will show up to destroy the cans and defend the site. | After the timer expires (irrespective of how many containers you have hacked), rats (based on the local pirate population) will show up to destroy the cans and defend the site. | ||
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The rats equipped with warp disruptors vary from faction to faction. | The rats equipped with warp disruptors vary from faction to faction. | ||
*Serpentis, Sansha's Nation, Guristas and Blood Raiders - '''Sentry''' warp disrupts | * Serpentis, Sansha's Nation, Guristas and Blood Raiders - '''Sentry''' warp disrupts | ||
*Angel Cartel - '''Watcher''' warp disrupts | * Angel Cartel - '''Watcher''' warp disrupts | ||
== Explosions == | == Explosions == | ||
[[File:GhostSite4.jpg|thumb|400px|Rats taking out containers]] | |||
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All the containers in the Ghost Site will explode if: | All the containers in the Ghost Site will explode if: | ||
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== Ship fitting == | == Ship fitting == | ||
A ship for running Ghost Sites should perform several roles: | A ship for running Ghost Sites should perform several roles: | ||
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=== Recommended ships=== | === Recommended ships=== | ||
* Armor-tanked T1 cruisers (e.g. a [[Vexor]] or a [[Maller]]) | * Armor-tanked T1 cruisers (e.g. a [[Vexor]] or a [[Maller]]) | ||
* [[Gnosis]] battlecruiser | * [[Gnosis]] battlecruiser | ||
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=== Mid slots=== | === Mid slots=== | ||
In order to hack the containers as quickly as possible, the following mid-slot modules are needed: | In order to hack the containers as quickly as possible, the following mid-slot modules are needed: | ||
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=== Tank === | === Tank === | ||
Armor-tanked ships are recommended over shield-tanked ships, as when the three mid-slot items listed above are installed, there is generally little room left to fit a good shield tank in the midslots. Only ships with many mid slots can mount the necessary shield tank. The [[Stratios]] or a Strategic Cruiser can be excellent for running Ghost Sites, but these ships are very expensive and make for juicy targets. The [[Gnosis]] is a good choice, as it is not that expensive, and has lots of slots for required modules and tank. | Armor-tanked ships are recommended over shield-tanked ships, as when the three mid-slot items listed above are installed, there is generally little room left to fit a good shield tank in the midslots. Only ships with many mid slots can mount the necessary shield tank. The [[Stratios]] or a Strategic Cruiser can be excellent for running Ghost Sites, but these ships are very expensive and make for juicy targets. The [[Gnosis]] is a good choice, as it is not that expensive, and has lots of slots for required modules and tank. | ||
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The recommended fitting is as follows: | The recommended fitting is as follows: | ||
*1x 1600mm Armor Plate | * 1x 1600mm Armor Plate | ||
*1x Medium Armor Repairer | * 1x Medium Armor Repairer | ||
*2x Multispectrum Energized Membranes | * 2x Multispectrum Energized Membranes | ||
*1x Explosive Armor Reinforcer I | * 1x Explosive Armor Reinforcer I | ||
Less might do, but with this you will survive! While not critical, a Damage Control is always a good idea. | Less might do, but with this you will survive! While not critical, a Damage Control is always a good idea. | ||
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It is worth remembering that the explosion of the cans is ALWAYS explosive damage, but the rats will [[NPC Damage Types|deal damage according to their faction]], so tank accordingly. | It is worth remembering that the explosion of the cans is ALWAYS explosive damage, but the rats will [[NPC Damage Types|deal damage according to their faction]], so tank accordingly. | ||
*Guristas - Kinetic / Thermal | * Guristas - Kinetic / Thermal | ||
*Serpentis - Kinetic / Thermal | * Serpentis - Kinetic / Thermal | ||
*Blood Raider - EM / Thermal | * Blood Raider - EM / Thermal | ||
*Sansha's Nation - EM / Thermal | * Sansha's Nation - EM / Thermal | ||
*Angel Cartel - Explosive / Kinetic | * Angel Cartel - Explosive / Kinetic | ||
== The Egg Thief Tactic == | == The Egg Thief Tactic == | ||
An alternative tactic is to Blitz the ghost site. | An alternative tactic is to Blitz the ghost site. | ||
=== Egg Thief fitting === | === Egg Thief fitting === | ||
Any [[Corvette]]. Fit it with | Any [[Corvette]]. Fit it with | ||
* a data analyzer | * a data analyzer | ||
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=== How to do it === | === How to do it === | ||
Keep one thing in mind. Like an angry crocodile, the NPCs will tear you apart on sight. Be fast. | Keep one thing in mind. Like an angry crocodile, the NPCs will tear you apart on sight. Be fast. | ||
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=== Other ships too === | === Other ships too === | ||
This tactic is viable with any of the other ships/fits described on this page too. Especially if you're worried about your tank; or worried about someone else warping in on you. | This tactic is viable with any of the other ships/fits described on this page too. Especially if you're worried about your tank; or worried about someone else warping in on you. | ||
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== Ghost Raider Gang == | == Ghost Raider Gang == | ||
You need 4 x Stratioses fitted with proper tank as described above, and covert ops cloaks. | You need 4 x Stratioses fitted with proper tank as described above, and covert ops cloaks. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Ghost sites were introduced in the [[Rubicon]] expansion in late 2013. [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/449199 They were tweaked in December 2015]. | |||
* Dev blog introducing [[Ghost Site]]s: https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/ghastly-hotbed-of-spaceship-trauma | |||
* Dev blog introducing the Contested and Besieged Covert Research Facilities: https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/sweeping-death-and-chaos | |||
* Dev blog introducing [[Ghost Site | * 2015 "Data Site Improvements" forum thread: https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/449199 | ||
* Dev blog introducing the Contested and Besieged Covert Research Facilities: | * [[3P38 Sleeper Nexus|Great write-up]] about Ghost Sites (and Sleeper Caches) | ||
* 2015 "Data Site Improvements" forum thread: https://forums.eveonline.com/ | |||
* [[3P38 Sleeper Nexus|Great | |||
[[Category:Data sites]] | [[Category:Data sites]] | ||
[[Category:PvE]] | [[Category:PvE]] | ||