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One of the most interesting ways to earn InterStellar Kredits (ISK), the currency in EVE, is to develop relationships with research and development (R&D) agents in non-player corporations.  Once you have access to R&D agents, you can then ask them to conduct research for you on your behalf.  They will produce Research Points (RPs), which you can then use to purchase datacores.
Datacores are a key part of the invention process in EVE, which produces advanced technology ("Tech II") items.  (For more information on invention, see this link: http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Invention )  Datacores are therefore very valuable, and can be sold on the market for ISK, in addition to being used for T2 item production.
This is a very good thing, as it means that "datacore farming", once established, can produce a passive income for EVE players.  Without any further action required, an R&D agent will happily generate RPs, which you can periodically convert to income.
How much income?  With multiple


First Steps - Start the Training
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