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== War zones == | == War zones == | ||
Factional Warfare revolves around two conflicts, one between the Amarr and the Minmatar, and the other between the Caldari and the Gallente. | Factional Warfare revolves around two conflicts, one between the Amarr and the Minmatar, and the other between the Caldari and the Gallente. | ||
The majority of the actions take place in two areas of [[low-sec|low-security space]], each of which is contested by two empires, known as "war zones". | The majority of the actions take place in two areas of [[low-sec|low-security space]], each of which is contested by two empires, known as "war zones". | ||
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Complexes are defended by a single NPC (in rare cases, two); it's designed to be killed without too much trouble by a player ship of similar size. Once killed, the NPC defender will respawn after between 90 and 180 seconds for novice and small complexes. In medium and large complexes, the NPC respawns after between 90 and 300 seconds.<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=343137 EVE forums: Kronos Factional Warfare Complex Improvements]</ref> | Complexes are defended by a single NPC (in rare cases, two); it's designed to be killed without too much trouble by a player ship of similar size. Once killed, the NPC defender will respawn after between 90 and 180 seconds for novice and small complexes. In medium and large complexes, the NPC respawns after between 90 and 300 seconds.<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=343137 EVE forums: Kronos Factional Warfare Complex Improvements]</ref> | ||
Which systems have complexes and which complexes a system has available can both be found in the [[Agency]] window under Encounters > Faction Warfare. | Which systems have complexes and which complexes a system has available can both be found in the [[The Agency|Agency]] window under Encounters > Faction Warfare. | ||
=== Battlefields === | === Battlefields === | ||
Along with normal Complexes, there are also much larger Factional Warfare sites called Battlefields.<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-10-2 Patch Notes: Uprising part 2]</ref> | Along with normal Complexes, there are also much larger Factional Warfare sites called Battlefields.<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-10-2 Patch Notes: Uprising part 2]</ref> | ||
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=== Operation Centers === | === Operation Centers === | ||
Operation Centers are level 3 [[data site]]s that can only be found in the "rearguard" systems of Faction Warfare [[Lowsec]] space. The sites can be scanned down by any capsuleer, but only participants in the opposing faction are able to hack the cans. | Operation Centers are level 3 [[data site]]s that can only be found in the "rearguard" systems of Faction Warfare [[Lowsec]] space. The sites can be scanned down by any capsuleer, but only participants in the opposing faction are able to hack the cans. | ||
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== System upgrades and warzone tier == | == System upgrades and warzone tier == | ||
{{note box | The following section is outdated and need to be rewritten. The [[Expansions#20.10 Release (Uprising)|Uprising]] expansion replaced the Faction Tier of a system and the possibility to upgrade it by the mechanic of the frontlines. | {{note box | The following section is outdated and need to be rewritten. The [[Expansions#20.10 Release (Uprising)|Uprising]] expansion replaced the Faction Tier of a system and the possibility to upgrade it by the mechanic of the frontlines. | ||
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==Factional Campaigns== | ==Factional Campaigns== | ||
Beginning with the Faction Warfare "Allegiance" Patch (Version 21.03, March 14, 2023), a series of Factional Campaigns have occurred, allowing pilots to support one of the four Empires in a series of events, leading to rewards for participation in furthering that Empire's goals in the campaign. | Beginning with the Faction Warfare "Allegiance" Patch (Version 21.03, March 14, 2023), a series of Factional Campaigns have occurred, allowing pilots to support one of the four Empires in a series of events, leading to rewards for participation in furthering that Empire's goals in the campaign. | ||