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[[image:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | [[image:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | ||
The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious new faction that appeared in New Eden in early YC117 (2015). So far all attempts at communication with them have failed. | The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious new faction that appeared in [[New Eden]] in early YC117 (2015). So far all attempts at communication with them have failed. | ||
They are seen by most as invaders and after attacking the Amarr empire and killing empress Jamyl I, the Amarr empire declared war on them. The behavior, fighting tactics and capabilities of the Drifters have been changing continuously since their appearance, so be wary of any changes to the status described here. | They are seen by most as invaders and after attacking the Amarr empire and killing empress Jamyl I, the Amarr empire declared war on them. The behavior, fighting tactics and capabilities of the Drifters have been changing continuously since their appearance, so be wary of any changes to the status described here. | ||
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There are groups organizing public fleets to run sites in wormholes: | There are groups organizing public fleets to run sites in wormholes: | ||
* Arataka Research Consortium (ingame channel "Consortium Operations") runs intermittent open fleets in Drifter wormholes, with a doctrine of T3 Destroyers ([[Confessor]]s) with various support cruisers. These fleets are PvE focused and newbie-friendly. ARC's lead corporation, IKAME, are also responsible for much of the research on Drifter activity and structures. ARC are also highly active in the roleplay community, and work out of the channel "Arataka Communications Router". | * Arataka Research Consortium (ingame channel "Consortium Operations") runs intermittent open fleets in Drifter wormholes, with a doctrine of T3 Destroyers ([[Confessor]]s) with various support cruisers. These fleets are PvE focused and newbie-friendly. ARC's lead corporation, IKAME, are also responsible for much of the research on Drifter activity and structures. ARC are also highly active in the roleplay community, and work out of the channel "Arataka Communications Router". | ||
* [ | * [https://vulfpeck.space Vulfpeck] runs public fleets into specific C5/C6 wormholes, to run Sleeper combat sites. These sites end in an escalation by Arithmos Tyrannos, a much larger and more dangerous Drifter battleship (although not equipped with a doomsday weapon). Vulfpeck also use T3 Destroyer doctrines (mainly Confessors), supported by Guardians. Most Vulfpeck fleets focus on ISK making, as hunting Arithmos Tyrannos can be very profitable. | ||
== Drifters in Known Space == | == Drifters in Known Space == | ||
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== Drifters Wormhole Systems == | == Drifters Wormhole Systems == | ||
There are 5 known Drifters [[wormhole]] systems that are similar to shattered C2 wormholes with certain system effects. Although they are named by the typical J-type designations, they are often informally named after their predominant structure: | There are 5 known Drifters [[wormhole]] systems that are similar to shattered C2 wormholes with certain system effects. Although they are named by the typical J-type designations, they are often informally named after their predominant structure: | ||
Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In each system, both the main hive site and a Sisters of | Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In each system, both the main hive site and a Sisters of EVE Flotilla appear as beacons on the overview. | ||
All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (more than 60 have been observed in Sentinel in 2019 and more than 73 were seen in Redoubt in 2021) to known space (k-space) plus a C2-C2 static. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however: | All Drifter wormhole systems seem to have an unusually large number of connections (more than 60 have been observed in Sentinel in 2019 and more than 73 were seen in Redoubt in 2021) to known space (k-space) plus a C2-C2 static. K-space connections always appear in system with a Jove Observatory. Their k-space connections are quite different from all other wormholes however: | ||
* On the K-space side the wormhole is marked by a beacon called "Unidentified Wormhole" and is thus visible on the default overview. | * On the K-space side the wormhole is marked by a beacon called "Unidentified Wormhole" and is thus visible on the default overview. | ||
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Arithmos Tyrannos, also known as the Drifter Response Battleship, spawns at end of sleeper site escalations in C5 and C6 wormholes. He needs to be pointed (with at least 4 points of scramble strength) to keep him from warping away and his ship contains most of the value of the escalation. Arithmos Tyrannos does '''not''' use a doomsday weapon but has a lot of HP and heavy energy neutralizing. In the past, Arithmos Tyrannos was commonly killed by luring him into attacking an anti-capital fit Astrahus, however as of early 2020 this strategy is no longer viable as his targeting priorities were updated. However, his extremely large signature radius leaves him vulnerable to other anti-capital weaponry. | Arithmos Tyrannos, also known as the Drifter Response Battleship, spawns at end of sleeper site escalations in C5 and C6 wormholes. He needs to be pointed (with at least 4 points of scramble strength) to keep him from warping away and his ship contains most of the value of the escalation. Arithmos Tyrannos does '''not''' use a doomsday weapon but has a lot of HP and heavy energy neutralizing. In the past, Arithmos Tyrannos was commonly killed by luring him into attacking an anti-capital fit Astrahus, however as of early 2020 this strategy is no longer viable as his targeting priorities were updated. However, his extremely large signature radius leaves him vulnerable to other anti-capital weaponry. | ||
[ | [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=476010 EVE forum post from CCP Fozzie, announcing Arithmos Tyrannos] | ||
== Related links == | == Related links == | ||
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* [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1607/SeyCon5_02_-_Amarr-Drifter_War.pdf Historical Review of The Amarr-Drifter War (pdf)] | * [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1607/SeyCon5_02_-_Amarr-Drifter_War.pdf Historical Review of The Amarr-Drifter War (pdf)] | ||
* [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1607/SeyCon5_04_-_Drifter_Hive_Doctrines.pdf Drifter Hive Doctrines : History and Evolution (pdf)] | * [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1607/SeyCon5_04_-_Drifter_Hive_Doctrines.pdf Drifter Hive Doctrines : History and Evolution (pdf)] | ||
* [ | * [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/concord-assembly-lowers-alert-status-as-capsuleer-encounters-with-drifters-raise-questions/ CONCORD Assembly Lowers Alert Status as Capsuleer Encounters with "Drifters" Raise Questions ] | ||
* [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=405079 Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"] | * [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=405079 Unidentified Structures Uncloaked, Sightings of "Drifters"] | ||
* [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | * [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | ||