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Except for "security" restrictions, there is no limit to combat in any solar system. Security is provided by CONCORD, the EVE government police force. Each system is labeled with a "[[Security_Level|security level]]". These range from 1.0, which is maximally secure, to 0.5, which is lightly patrolled, to 0.1, which is not patrolled at all, to negatively numbered systems which are filled with enemies and are insanely dangerous. These systems are loosely labeled "hisec", "lowsec", and "nullsec".

[[CONCORD]] has very fast, very powerful space ships that patrol the high-sec systems. If you damage another player while in a level 1.0 system, for example, CONCORD will immediately destroy you. If you do this repeatedly, you will be labeled a "criminal" and from then on you can be destroyed on sight. You also have a security standing with the various [[Standing_and_status|factional governments]], and with any corporation with which you have had contact. You can check these on your Character screen by clicking on the "Standings" section.

As the security code of a system goes down from 1.0 to 0.5 the immediacy of CONCORD's reaction decreases. That is, if you are doing something illegal, it will take longer for the CONCORD ships to show up. If the security number is below 0.5, CONCORD will not bother you.

Null-sec systems, with security levels of zero and below, have no CONCORD presence. Consequently, these zones attract criminals who prey on themselves and other players. And, just to make things interesting, EVE has placed a variety of rare, high value, minerals, loot, and other rewards in these "nullsec" systems, thus ensuring competition and combat.

'''THE BOTTOM LINE:''' Systems whose levels are from 1.0 to 0.8 are almost always safe. Systems rated 0.7 to 0.5 are moderately safe. But if you go into a solar system whose level is below 0.5, be prepared to be attacked. And don't go into any null-sec systems or wormholes until you have learned how they work and how to deal with the dangers.  

EVE Corporations have access to a tremendous range of resources. They can create offices at stations, and these give them access to "hangars", or places to store stuff. E-UNI, for example, has a hangar into which members can donate gear for other members to use. E-UNI will also [[Ship_Replacement_Program|replace your ship]] if it is destroyed in certain kinds of activities. The corporation will sell you ships and gear at a lower cost than the market. And it will [[Skillbook_Program|fully reimburse you]] for the cost of the "books" that you need to start learning a new skill.  

'''BOTTOM LINE:''' Take the time to learn about E-UNI's policies for reimbursing your expenses and ask about how to find the campus hangar that contains free items that any new member can use. As you gain experience, if you find E-UNI restrictive, don't feel bad about moving to another corporation.