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This page lists the common terms found in Eve, aimed at new players and those unfamiliar with the terminology, however its is relatively sepecialised to [[Eve University]], so some terms may differ in other corporrations. | |||
This page lists the common terms found in Eve, aimed at new players and those | |||
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*'''o/''' - ''Wave'', '''o7''' - ''Salute'', '''\o/''' - ''Hurrah!'' Typical greetings in chat channels. | *'''o/''' - ''Wave'', '''o7''' - ''Salute'', '''\o/''' - ''Hurrah!'' Typical greetings in chat channels. | ||
*'''[[0.0]]''' - Outlaw Space, typically on the edges of the Galaxy. This space can be claimed by Alliances. Also known as NullSec, Null Security, Zero-Zero, Nought-point-Nought, NoSec, and others. | *'''[[0.0]]''' - Outlaw Space, typically on the edges of the Galaxy. This space can be claimed by Alliances. Also known as NullSec, Null Security, Zero-Zero, Nought-point-Nought, NoSec, and others. | ||
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*'''Arb/Arby''' - ''[[Arbalest Missile Launcher]]''. The best named variant of a missile launchers. Available in all sizes, from rockets to siege launchers. See also: Named | *'''Arb/Arby''' - ''[[Arbalest Missile Launcher]]''. The best named variant of a missile launchers. Available in all sizes, from rockets to siege launchers. See also: Named | ||
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*'''Buff''' - To ''increase the stats'' or effectiveness of something. Opposite of Nerf. Uncommon usage. See also: Gimp, Nerf. | *'''Buff''' - To ''increase the stats'' or effectiveness of something. Opposite of Nerf. Uncommon usage. See also: Gimp, Nerf. | ||
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*'''Cyno''' - ''Cynosural Field''. A beacon generated by a ship using a Cynosural Field Generator module, which allows Capital and Super-Capital ships to perform a jump. See also: Capital, SuperCap. | *'''Cyno''' - ''Cynosural Field''. A beacon generated by a ship using a Cynosural Field Generator module, which allows Capital and Super-Capital ships to perform a jump. See also: Capital, SuperCap. | ||
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*'''DT''' - ''Downtime''. Eve has a daily downtime at 11:00-12:00 GMT every day, and this is occasionally extended for patches. | *'''DT''' - ''Downtime''. Eve has a daily downtime at 11:00-12:00 GMT every day, and this is occasionally extended for patches. | ||
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*'''[http://evemon.battleclinic.com/ Evemon]''' - A tool used to plan your future skills and plans. | *'''[http://evemon.battleclinic.com/ Evemon]''' - A tool used to plan your future skills and plans. | ||
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*'''[[Freighter]]''' - ''A class of capital ship with a very large cargo space, but no Jump capability''. Can use Stargates, but is very slow in Warp and cannot fit any modules. Maximum cargo space is around 250,000 m3. See also: Indy. | *'''[[Freighter]]''' - ''A class of capital ship with a very large cargo space, but no Jump capability''. Can use Stargates, but is very slow in Warp and cannot fit any modules. Maximum cargo space is around 250,000 m3. See also: Indy. | ||
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*'''Gyro''' - ''[[Gyrostabiliser]]''. A low slot module that increases the damage and rate of fire of projectile turrets. | *'''Gyro''' - ''[[Gyrostabiliser]]''. A low slot module that increases the damage and rate of fire of projectile turrets. | ||
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*'''Hull''' - See: [[Structure]]. | *'''Hull''' - See: [[Structure]]. | ||
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*'''iStab''' - ''[[Inertial Stabilisers]]''. A module which increases the ships manouverability by reducing intertia. | *'''iStab''' - ''[[Inertial Stabilisers]]''. A module which increases the ships manouverability by reducing intertia. | ||
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*'''[[Jump Clone]]''' - ''A separate body which your consciousness can be transferred to'', preserving any implants and potentially moving across the galaxy instantaneously. The act of doing so makes your previous body a jump clone. | *'''[[Jump Clone]]''' - ''A separate body which your consciousness can be transferred to'', preserving any implants and potentially moving across the galaxy instantaneously. The act of doing so makes your previous body a jump clone. | ||
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*'''LP''' - ''[[Loyalty Points]]''. Provided by mission agents as a bonus for completing missions within a time limit, these can be traded for items from the agents corporation. | *'''LP''' - ''[[Loyalty Points]]''. Provided by mission agents as a bonus for completing missions within a time limit, these can be traded for items from the agents corporation. | ||
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*'''MWD''' - ''[[MicroWarp Drive]]''. Module used to travel very fast - half way between an afterburner and the normal warp drive. Cannot be used in [[Deadspace]] (most mission areas). | *'''MWD''' - ''[[MicroWarp Drive]]''. Module used to travel very fast - half way between an afterburner and the normal warp drive. Cannot be used in [[Deadspace]] (most mission areas). | ||
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*'''[[NRDS]]''' - ''Not Red, Don't Shoot''. Policy used by Ivy League as well as most anti-pirate and industrial groups. Neutrals are considered friendly until proven otherwise. See also: [[NBSI]], [[Rules of Engagement]]. | *'''[[NRDS]]''' - ''Not Red, Don't Shoot''. Policy used by Ivy League as well as most anti-pirate and industrial groups. Neutrals are considered friendly until proven otherwise. See also: [[NBSI]], [[Rules of Engagement]]. | ||
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*'''Ore''' - ''The material received from mining''. When refined, they produce minerals, used to build items. | *'''Ore''' - ''The material received from mining''. When refined, they produce minerals, used to build items. | ||
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*'''PvP''' - ''Player versus Player''. Player combat, either through war, piracy, or control of 0.0 space. See also Carebear, PvE. | *'''PvP''' - ''Player versus Player''. Player combat, either through war, piracy, or control of 0.0 space. See also Carebear, PvE. | ||
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*'''Rat''' - ''NPC Pirates''. Not to be confused with player pirates. See also: Pirate. | *'''Rat''' - ''NPC Pirates''. Not to be confused with player pirates. See also: Pirate. | ||
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*'''RSD''' - ''[[Remote Sensor Dampener]]''. See: Damp | *'''RSD''' - ''[[Remote Sensor Dampener]]''. See: Damp | ||
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*'''SuperCap''' - ''[[Super-Capital Ship]]''. These include the Mothership and Titan class ships, which can act as mobile stations. Often provide services such as clone bays for jump clones, and have a large hangar usable by the corporation. Cannot use Stargates. See also: Cyno | *'''SuperCap''' - ''[[Super-Capital Ship]]''. These include the Mothership and Titan class ships, which can act as mobile stations. Often provide services such as clone bays for jump clones, and have a large hangar usable by the corporation. Cannot use Stargates. See also: Cyno | ||
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*'''T2/Tech 2''' - ''Improved modules and ships'', which are invariably more expensive but with better stats and suitability to a particular role. | *'''T2/Tech 2''' - ''Improved modules and ships'', which are invariably more expensive but with better stats and suitability to a particular role. | ||
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*'''Vermin''' - See: WT. ''Special terminology used to denote those who attack the University in the belief they will get easy kills''. | *'''Vermin''' - See: WT. ''Special terminology used to denote those who attack the University in the belief they will get easy kills''. | ||
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*'''WT''' - ''[[War Target]]''. Denoted on the overview by a red backed star. This is a group who have paid CONCORD to disregard their actions against their targets. | *'''WT''' - ''[[War Target]]''. Denoted on the overview by a red backed star. This is a group who have paid CONCORD to disregard their actions against their targets. | ||
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