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~~The~~ [[~~Odyssey]] and [[Kronos_(Expansion)|Kronos~~]] ~~expansions to EVE Online took steps to streamline exploration~~ in ~~an effort to make it as easy an early money-making profession to get into as~~ [[Mining|~~mining~~]] or ~~[[Missions|mission running]]~~. ~~While they did an admirable job~~, exploration can ~~still~~ be a ~~bit daunting at first~~.

'''Exploration''' in EVE involves using scanning probes to locate [[Cosmic Signatures]] in space which may contain valuable items, resources like [[Gas Cloud Mining|gas clouds]] or ore, or collections of NPCs which may drop rare items. As a profession, exploration can be profitable and engaging, and offers better rewards for players willing to travel in more dangerous space. It has a low skill barrier, and new players can start exploring almost from day 1.

This guide is intended to provide new players with all the information they need to get started in exploring in high-security space. More experienced players who are new to exploration, or that have not explored since the Odyssey patch will find the sections on [[Odyssey_Exploration#Exploration_Using_Probes|probing]] and [[Odyssey_Exploration#Relic_Sites_and_Data_Sites:_Hacking|hacking]] useful, as they are updated to contain information on the changes that were made to both systems.

Players will learn what [[#Skills|skills]] are required to start exploring, what [[#Ships|ships]] and [[#Equipment and Modifications|equipment]] are best for the new explorer, what sorts of areas can be [[#Checking Your Ship Scanner|located]] using the exploration mechanics, how to use [[#Probing Down an Exploration Site|probes]] to track down hidden exploration sites, and how to use analyzer modules to [[#Relic Sites and Data Sites: Hacking|hack]] into loot containers in exploration sites.

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* '''Sisters Core Probe Launcher'''

** Provides a 10% bonus to scan strength of probes, but costs an exorbitant amount; as of January 2015, it sells for just around 45 million ISK at Jita. Alternately, it can be purchased directly from a Sisters of EVE loyalty point (LP) store for a combination of ISK (9.6 million) and LP (14,400). Once you're space-rich enough to afford it, it is well worth the cost.

* '''Sisters Core Scanner Probe'''

** Sisters probes have 10% greater scan strength than the garden variety Core Scanner Probes. They’re a bit expensive, but vastly more affordable than the Sisters launcher; as of January 2015, they sell for just over 535 thousand ISK each at Jita, or in a pack of 10 from the Sisters of EVE (1.2 million ISK + 1,800 LP for 10).

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Also note - when running some sites in wormholes there will be Sleepers, and all of the above still holds except local won't help and the locals may have already scanned the site so may not need to drop probes on you (of course this can also hold true anywhere - but what's life without a little risk!)

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[[Category:Guides]]

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-The [[Odyssey]] and [[Kronos_(Expansion)|Kronos]] expansions to EVE Online took steps to streamline exploration in an effort to make it as easy an early money-making profession to get into as [[Mining|mining]] or [[Missions|mission running]]. While they did an admirable job, exploration can still be a bit daunting at first.
+'''Exploration''' in EVE involves using scanning probes to locate [[Cosmic Signatures]] in space which may contain valuable items, resources like [[Gas Cloud Mining|gas clouds]] or ore, or collections of NPCs which may drop rare items. As a profession, exploration can be profitable and engaging, and offers better rewards for players willing to travel in more dangerous space. It has a low skill barrier, and new players can start exploring almost from day 1.
-This guide is intended to provide new players with all the information they need to get started in exploring in high-security space. More experienced players who are new to exploration, or that have not explored since the Odyssey patch will find the sections on [[Odyssey_Exploration#Exploration_Using_Probes|probing]] and [[Odyssey_Exploration#Relic_Sites_and_Data_Sites:_Hacking|hacking]]  useful, as they are updated to contain information on the changes that were made to both systems.
+This guide is intended to provide new players with all the information they need to get started in exploring in high-security space. More experienced players who are new to exploration, or that have not explored since the Odyssey patch will find the sections on [[Odyssey_Exploration#Exploration_Using_Probes|probing]] and [[Odyssey_Exploration#Relic_Sites_and_Data_Sites:_Hacking|hacking]] useful, as they are updated to contain information on the changes that were made to both systems.
 Players will learn what [[#Skills|skills]] are required to start exploring, what [[#Ships|ships]] and [[#Equipment and Modifications|equipment]] are best for the new explorer, what sorts of areas can be [[#Checking Your Ship Scanner|located]] using the exploration mechanics, how to use [[#Probing Down an Exploration Site|probes]] to track down hidden exploration sites, and how to use analyzer modules to [[#Relic Sites and Data Sites: Hacking|hack]] into loot containers in exploration sites.
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 * '''Sisters Core Probe Launcher'''
-** Provides a 10% bonus to scan strength of probes, but costs an exorbitant amount; as of January 2015, it sells for just around 45 million ISK at Jita. Alternately, it can be purchased directly from a Sisters of EVE loyalty point (LP) store for a combination of ISK (9.6 million) and LP (14,400).   Once you're space-rich enough to afford it, it is well worth the cost.
+** Provides a 10% bonus to scan strength of probes, but costs an exorbitant amount; as of January 2015, it sells for just around 45 million ISK at Jita. Alternately, it can be purchased directly from a Sisters of EVE loyalty point (LP) store for a combination of ISK (9.6 million) and LP (14,400). Once you're space-rich enough to afford it, it is well worth the cost.
 * '''Sisters Core Scanner Probe'''
 ** Sisters probes have 10% greater scan strength than the garden variety Core Scanner Probes. They’re a bit expensive, but vastly more affordable than the Sisters launcher; as of January 2015, they sell for just over 535 thousand ISK each at Jita, or in a pack of 10 from the Sisters of EVE (1.2 million ISK + 1,800 LP for 10).
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 Also note - when running some sites in wormholes there will be Sleepers, and all of the above still holds except local won't help and the locals may have already scanned the site so may not need to drop probes on you (of course this can also hold true anywhere - but what's life without a little risk!)
-[[Category:Exploration]]
+[[Category:Exploration| ]]
 [[Category:Guides]]