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* COSMOS constellations are star constellations in high sec and 0.0 space that contain COSMOS sites and COSMOS story line agents

* COSMOS story line agents (also called event agents) are agents that give out unique missions or short mission chains, they do that '''once''', i.e. missions can not be repeated

* COSMOS data centers are agents that give faction standing for tags, so you can essentially pay for faction standings, '''once'''

* there are also COSMOS agents that will give you navy ship BPCs if you have high faction standings, '''once'''

* '''quickly increase faction standings''' This is especially useful for traders and retired faction warfare pilots. COSMOS missions and data centers give significant faction standing boosts similar to epic arcs or regular storyline missions. This is probably the most popular aspect of COSMOS. See also the [[Gaining faction standings fast]] guide.

* '''get special items''' Most missions rewards include storyline items or their BPCs. While they are often inferior to faction or deadspace items, they are rare on the markets.

* '''lore''' The storyline missions reveal quite a bit of EVE's colorful background history.

* '''few spoilers''' This part of EVE is much less documented than about any other aspect. The few existing guides are also incomplete and probably contain errors (this one included).

* '''boredom''' In practice, many missions and sites require a lot of preparation and waiting because of slow spawn and respawn timers and heavy farming. It is usually recommended to get all mission items before accepting a mission if at all possible.

* '''bugs & puzzles''' There is no clear sequence how agents need to be asked for missions, but there are nevertheless requirements and agents might not talk to you again. It is possible to block off entire agent chains by small mistakes. Some mission descriptions are also deliberately unclear on where or how to complete them.

* '''bad ISK per hour''' Apart from a few exceptions, you will not gain  

The easiest COSMOS missions can be run by total beginners. There are many delivery missions that also require no more than basic hauler skills. However be careful as these are typically interspersed with combat missions which can be quite challenging. All missions have a standard mission rating of level 1 to 4, so these can be taken as a guideline. Because of the sometimes confusing nature of some missions, some experience with mission running is recommended before starting.

Note that the information about minor faction agents and nullsec COSMOS sites is very spotty and definitely incomplete.

* [[Minmatar COSMOS]]

* [[Amarr COSMOS]]

* [http://www.hb3.info/cosmos/ h3b.info (in German)] most detailed guide, see also [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hb3.info%2Fcosmos%2F h3b.info (English auto translation)].

* [http://www.fuzzwork.co.uk/evelopedia/index.php/Minmatar_COSMOS_Guide Minmatar COSMOS Guide (evelopedia)]

These are constellations that contain most of the COSMOS complexes and agents.

in nullsec:

* Assilot in Cloud Ring (Gallente)

* 760-9C in Wicked Creek (Minmatar)

* 9HXQ-G in Catch (Amarr)

* 09-4XW in Tenal (Caldari)

* Angel Cartel in Jorund

* Guristas Pirates in N-Q5PW

* Sansha's Nation in 0Y1-M7

* The Blood Raider Covenant in KFIE-Z