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[[File:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | [[File:drifters.png|thumb|Apollo and Artemis Tyrannos, artwork of Drifters released with the expansion highlights]] | ||
The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious | The '''Drifters''' are a mysterious 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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== 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 | 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 were initially 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 EVE Flotilla appear as beacons on the overview. | Vidette, Redoubt, Sentinel, Barbican and Conflux. Note that the first four names suggest an advanced military fortification. In the past 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 (between 50-70) to known space (k-space) plus 6 static wormholes to C1-6 space. 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 (between 50-70) to known space (k-space) plus 6 static wormholes to C1-6 space. 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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* Drifter battleships regularly visit the k-space side of these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended. The k-space beacon will decloak anyone warping at 0. | * Drifter battleships regularly visit the k-space side of these connections and will attack anybody trying to approach or travel them. A cloak and/or MWD is highly recommended. The k-space beacon will decloak anyone warping at 0. | ||
* The k-space side connections carry unique signatures that are related to the type of wormhole: | * The k-space side connections carry unique signatures that are related to the type of wormhole: | ||
In the [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] the systems were updated, after a capsuleers event to determine which 5 NPC factions would get to inhabit the Drifter Systems. The original structures and sites in the drifter systems "Reconfigured" [https://universe.eveonline.com/new-eden-news/drifters-advance-as-new-eden-fights-back New Eden News YC127-04-17 Drifters Advance as New Eden Fights Back]</ref> into new sites, and an additional "Nexus Point" site formed into their own deadspace pockets. The 5 NPC Factions that received the most support during the Race to the Hives[https://universe.eveonline.com/new-eden-news/latest-results-in-race-for-drifter-hives-as-harmonics-come-into-effect New Eden News YC127-03-19 Latest Results in Race for Drifter Hives as Harmonics Come Into Effect]</ref>, that completed directly before the Drifter Crisis, renamed each system as they took control | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Drifter System Name !! K-space signature !! J-Type !! System Effect | ! Drifter System Name !! K-space signature !! J-Type !! System Effect !! NPC Faction | ||
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| '''Vidette''' || V928 || J164710 || Magnetar | | '''Sanctified Vidette''' || V928 || J164710 || Magnetar || Amarr | ||
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| '''Redoubt''' || R259 || J174618 || Wolf-Rayet | | '''Azdaja Redoubt''' || R259 || J174618 || Wolf-Rayet || Triglavian | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Sentinel''' || S877 || J055520 || Red Giant | | '''Sentinel MZ''' || S877 || J055520 || Red Giant || EDENCOM | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Barbican''' || B735 || J110145 || Cataclysmic Variable | | '''Liberated Barbican''' || B735 || J110145 || Cataclysmic Variable || Minmatar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Conflux''' || C414 || J200727 || Pulsar | | '''Conflux Eyrie''' || C414 || J200727 || Pulsar || Caldari | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | * [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/message/5500228 Drifters - An Overview] | ||
* [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] | * [[Drifter crisis (2025)]] | ||
* "Drifters | |||
== References == | == References == | ||